The Brendan Option Ep047
Will I Stay or Will I Go? “You stay because you believe. You go because you don’t believe. There is no other reason to stay or to go.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 47 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the reasons one should stay with the Catholic Church or why one should […]
The Brendan Option Homily | 30th Sunday Ordinary Time – Year B
Join Fr Brendan Kilcoyne for his Sunday homily where he discusses the faith of Bartimaeus and our need for the same. First Reading – Jeremiah 31:7-9; The Lord declares himself to be the Father of Israel. Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 126:1-2,2-3,4-5,6; A song of praise to God who does great things Second Reading – Hebrews […]
The Brendan Option Ep046
The Consecrated Life: Generosity of the Spirit “I put it to you we still need the religious orders. I put it to you we need monasteries. I put it to you we still need enclosed monasteries. I argue further we still need strictly enclosed monasteries because I want people who are doing nothing all day […]
The Brendan Option Homily | 29th Sunday Ordinary Time – Year B
Join Fr Brendan Kilcoyne for his Sunday homily where he discusses the suffering a faithful Catholic can expect in the secular world and workforce. First Reading – Isaiah 53:10-11; Through his suffering, the servant of Yahweh will justify many. Responsorial Psalm – 33:4-5,18-19,20,22; A prayer of praise for God’s mercy Second Reading – Hebrews 4:14-16; […]
The Brendan Option Ep045
he Upcoming Irish Synod: Naming the Elephant – RELIGIOUS LIFE “I want the Synod to consider whether in fact religious life is not absolutely crucial in dealing with this highly mobile and demographic flexible society in which we now have to minister and function.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 45 of ‘The Brendan Option’ […]
The Brendan Option Homily | 28th Sunday Ordinary Time – Year B
Join Fr Brendan Kilcoyne for his Sunday homily where he discusses the vicious price you’ll pay for wielding the sword of the gospel. Daily Mass Readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B First Reading – Wisdom 7:7-11:Wisdom is preferred above gold and silver. Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 90:12-13,14-15,16-17: The Lord fills us […]
The Brendan Option Ep044
The Upcoming Irish Synod: Naming the Elephant – PARISH “Is the parish fit for purpose as a concept? I’m not saying it’s not, but I am sounding a note of doubt.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 44 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he questions the functionality of the parish system and suggests it as […]
The Brendan Option Homily | 27th Sunday Ordinary Time – Year B
“Sunday Homily: “One Ring to Bind Them” Join Fr Brendan Kilcoyne for his Sunday homily where he discusses the sacrament of marriage and the notion that true romance is the Catholic idea of romance. First Reading – Genesis 2:18-24: “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a suitable partner […]
The Brendan Option Ep043
The Priest in the Community: Let the Bush Burn “Every priest has a spiritual pedigree. The priest is another wax candle to burn down on the altar. The priest’s job is to burn like the bush in front of the laity. That is his job, it is his purpose.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode […]
The Brendan Option Homily | 26th Sunday Ordinary Time – Year B
Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for this Sunday Homily where he reminds us not to exclude or hinder others who are doing the work of God. Daily Mass Readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B First Reading – Numbers 11:25-29: “Now two men, one named Eldad and the other Medad, were not in […]