Explore our Advent Homily Series featuring weekly reflections and homily videos from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Jackson, Michigan. Prepare your heart for Christ’s coming.
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Homily, Third Sunday in Advent Guadete Sunday, 12/14/2025
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily In this Advent reflection, Father Randy explores the theme of joy and the powerful work of the Holy Spirit. He invites us to see how the Spirit transforms the deserts of our hearts, reminds us of our identity as God’s beloved children, and sends us out…
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Homily Short, Third Sunday in Advent, Gaudete Sunday
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short In this homily, Father Randy reflects on Gaudete Sunday and the joy that marks the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Drawing from the Creed’s profession of faith in the Holy Spirit, he explains how the Spirit is truly God—active, personal, and…
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Homily, Second Sunday in Advent, 12/07/2025
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily Advent Homily Series: Understanding the Nicene CreedIn this powerful homily, Father Chas guides us through the rich and deeply theological second section of the Nicene Creed: “I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ.” Drawing from Scripture, Church history, and the early councils, he explains the divinity of…
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Homily Short, Second Sunday in Advent
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short In this week’s reflection, Father Chas explores the profound truth of the Creed’s declaration: “I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God.” He explains what it means for Jesus to be fully divine, co-eternal with the Father, consubstantial…
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Homily Short, First Sunday in Advent
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Reflecting on the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Father Randy invites us to rediscover the power of the Creed—especially the personal declaration, “I believe.” Faith becomes alive when we truly know God as Father. This Advent and Christmas, we are invited to…
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Homily, First Sunday in Advent
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily Knowing the Father: An Advent Reflection with Father Randy During Advent, we prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming—not only at Christmas, but into every part of our lives. In this heartfelt homily, Father Randy reflects on Jesus’ mission to reveal the Father and invites us to…
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