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The Brendan Option Ep052

Human Behaviour in the Church: Question of Integrity “My ancestors starved rather than changed their faith. That’s the stock I come from.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 52 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the importance of taking the Catholic faith seriously. “I wish the synod would say ‘people have to make a […]

The Brendan Option Homily | Advent 1

Sorbet for the Soul “The Church doesn’t mandate that you fast in Advent but it does urge that you prepare; and fasting is a part of Christian preparation.” Join Fr Brendan Kilcoyne for his Sunday homily where he discusses the excitement of anticipation as we enter into Advent. Daily Mass Readings for the First Sunday […]

The Brendan Option Ep051

“I Have a Nightmare”: Pastoral Plans that go Nowhere “Many of our greatest works of imagination are shot through with sin and evil, as are we… as is this world, which is basically good but is marbled with evil.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 51 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the importance […]

The Brendan Option Homily | Feast of Christ the King

“The feast of Christ the King is extraordinary because it is a vulnerable King, it’s a crucified King. This is a King who is available to be approached and available to be hurt… and we have hurt Him.” Join Fr Brendan Kilcoyne for his Sunday homily where he discusses the Kingship of Christ. Daily Mass […]

The Brendan Option Ep050

Real Men Don’t Eat Quiche “I put it to you that real manhood has always been seen in sacrifice, and that you cannot understand masculinity without the category of sacrifice; of making something sacred by giving it back to the gods.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 50 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses […]

The Brendan Option Homily | 33rd Sunday Ordinary Time – Year B

“The ending of the world is not hopeless; it’s terrifying like a birth is terrifying.” Join Fr Brendan Kilcoyne for his Sunday homily where he discusses the passing nature of this life. Daily Mass Readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B. First Reading – Daniel 12:1-3: Daniel prophesies about the judgment […]

The Brendan Option Ep049

“Winter is Coming”: Notes on ‘Game of Thrones’ “It is one of the most important conservative allegories in the western world since ‘The Lord of the Rings’”. Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 49 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the Catholic undertones to George R. R. Martin’s series ‘Game of Thrones’. “We’ve got […]

The Brendan Option Homily | 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time – Year B

Join Fr Brendan Kilcoyne for his Sunday homily where he discusses God’s presence in even the smallest detail and what He can do with even the most unpromising material. Daily Mass Readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B. First Reading – 1 Kings 17:10-16: Through Elijah, a widow and her son […]

The Brendan Option Ep048

THE BRENDAN OPTION 048 | Heavenly Welfare: Pray for the Holy Souls “I honestly think a lot of us are going to go to purgatory… I don’t mean to offend against God’s mercy… I have no problem with God’s mercy. I have a great problem with my inability and unwillingness to accept His mercy. That’s […]