Homilies of Fr. Ken Fortney

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Homilies of Fr. Ken Fortney in the Catholic Communities of Centerville and Kettering, Ohio.

  1. Oct 25

    Two Laws, One Love: The Heart of the Gospel

    This episode reflects on Jesus' teaching that all 613 laws are summed up in two: love God and love your neighbor. It explores how true love means total self-giving, shown most fully in marriage, priesthood, and the Eucharist. Listeners are encouraged to respond to God’s gift by taking Christ into themselves and sharing that love with others, serving the community, and living out the sacrament in daily life.

  2. Oct 23

    Be Ready: Living in Love and Stewardship

    St. Paul reminds the church in Ephesus of Gods great love and urges believers to live as one body, sharing mercy and caring for one another. The gospel calls everyone to be prepared — spiritually and practically — for what may come, taking responsibility for reconciliation and purification rather than assuming it will be automatic. We are encouraged to do our part: reach out to others, live faithfully at the altar, and receive Gods help so we can bring Christ to others through our words and actions.

  3. Oct 22

    When Faith Meets Family: Finding Grace Amid Division

    This episode reflects on family tensions and divisions, urging listeners to respond with understanding, sacrificial love, and reliance on God's grace. Drawing on St. Paul’s example, it encourages perseverance in faith—growing steadily like a spiral—and reminds us of the gift of the Eucharist that strengthens us to be instruments of peace and love for others.

  4. Oct 21

    In St. Paul's Footsteps: A Call to Faithful Living

    This episode reflects on traveling to the places where St. Paul walked and reading the letters he wrote to those communities, urging listeners to remain true to the faith and reflect on what Paul might write to us today. It highlights the role of priests and deacons in sharing and explaining Scripture, the challenge of staying prepared for the Lord rather than putting faith off, and the reminder that grace should shape our daily lives rather than relying on escape plans like purgatory. Ultimately, the message invites listeners to be patient, loving, and generous with their gifts so they can bring Christ to others through how they live.

  5. Oct 14

    Live What You Preach: St. Paul’s Challenge to the Church

    This episode reflects on St. Paul’s warning about leaders who command what they do not live, urging believers to examine their actions and remove hypocrisy from their lives. It calls listeners to hear God’s word, embrace confession and change, and boldly witness God’s love and mercy through everyday choices.

  6. Oct 11

    The Greatest Feast: Embracing the Eucharist and Every Neighbor

    This episode reflects on St. Paul’s words about being filled and emptied and celebrates the Eucharist as the greatest feast that nourishes us with Christ’s body and blood. It calls listeners to recognize God’s presence in times of need, to attend adoration, and to welcome and love all people—especially the poor and overlooked—sharing God’s mercy with others.

  7. Oct 7

    The Lord's Prayer: Our Daily Gift of Forgiveness and Strength

    This episode reflects on the Our Father as the ultimate prayer given to the disciples, a daily call to recognize God's presence and care in our lives. It emphasizes forgiveness — asking God to forgive us as we forgive others — and encourages praying for people especially when we feel upset to turn negatives into support and grace. The reflection also invites the Blessed Mother's intercession in our daily struggles and celebrates the Eucharist as a source of strength and blessing for faith and reconciliation.

  8. Oct 4

    Vineyard of the Lord: A Call to Protect Life

    The episode reflects on the parable of the vineyard, drawing parallels between those who destroy and those who care. It urges listeners to defend the sanctity of life from conception to natural death, honor long-lasting marriages, and celebrate dedicated ministry. Rooted in faith, the message calls for courage to build up the Church and serve the community through love, service, and the Eucharist.

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Homilies of Fr. Ken Fortney in the Catholic Communities of Centerville and Kettering, Ohio.

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    2026
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