Aidan Kiely Sermons

In this sermon, we consider how legalism places heavy burdens on ourselves and others, and contrast it with the light burden that Jesus offers. This sermon drawers on the gospel reading for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Matthew 11: 25–30 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

In this sermon, we look at how Paul directs are thinking to struggle and sacrifice in his closing words about his life, and how these are revealed in his life and that of Peter. This sermon drawers on the second reading for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Scripture reference: 2 Timothy 4:6–8, 17–18 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

Today’s sermon is the third and final sermon of a miniseries of 3, exploring what I call the Holy Trinity of Christian commitment: embracing faith, embracing Jesus, and embracing truth. The focus of this sermon is embracing truth. What does truth mean? How should we relate to truth? Is morality objective or subjective? We take a look, however brief, at these profound questions in this sermon.

Today’s sermon is the second in a miniseries of 3, exploring what I call the Holy Trinity of Christian commitment: embracing faith, embracing Jesus, and embracing truth. The focus of this sermon is embracing Jesus. The Christian path is ultimately about a relationship with Jesus, so how do we grow one? What ways are available to us to get to know him, and to experience his presence in our lives?

Today’s sermon is the first in a miniseries of 3, exploring what I call the Holy Trinity of Christian commitment: embracing faith, embracing Jesus, and embracing truth. We start by looking at faith – what it is and what it is not, and what it really means (or should mean) when we say that we have faith.

Today I am introducing a miniseries for the next 3 weeks, in which we will look at how Christians need to embrace faith, Jesus, and truth.

this sermon looks at the long arc of transformation from the confusion of Babel, to the unity of Pentecost. This sermon draws from the evening vigil reading for the Feast of Pentecost, 2026. Scripture reference: Genesis 11:1–9 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

in this sermon, we look at the Great Commission to make disciples of all the world, and how it presents us with a call to radically trust. Leading up to the first anniversary of this channel/podcast, I express my own gratitude and share some of my joys and struggles. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for Ascension Day 2026. Scripture reference: Matthew 28:16–20 (UK Catholic lectionary appl...

When Jesus declares himself ‘the way and the truth and the life,’ he shows us the true meaning of discipleship. Much more than following, it is about recognising. We consider what this means in more depth in this sermon. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 5th Sunday of Easter. Scripture reference: John 14:1–12 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

This week, I consider my attendance at a recent evangelism expo, and how the church shows us the first evangelisation efforts by reading through the Book of Acts at Easter, and give my thoughts on the nature of evangelising today.

This sermon draws on the story of two disciples who have an unexpected encounter with the risen Jesus as they journey to the village of Emmaus. The story invites us to consider what it means to recognise Jesus. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 3rd Sunday of Easter. Scripture reference: Luke 24:13–35 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

this sermon looks at how the Sermon on the Mount move teaching from rules to ethics, showing that what we do comes from what starts within our hearts. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Matthew 5:17–37 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

This sermon unpicks the Jewish roots of Matthew’s gospel to shine a light on exactly who the ‘poor in spirit’ refers to. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Matthew 5:1–12A (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

What does it mean to get to know someone? In this sermon, we look at how the church readings guide us through the process of getting to know Jesus. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Matthew 4:12–23 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

In this reflection , I comment on a preacher that has influenced me, Dr Roger Ray, Pastor of CCC Springfield. As he hangs up his microphone for the final time, I look at why the Progressive Christianity Ray represents is doomed to fail, but why it matters anyway.

We close 2025 by looking at the radical implication of the Christmas story, that God wants to be nothing less than our friend.

In this sermon, we take this popular Advent reading as a basis for exploring the problematic representation of disabled people in the Bible and the church. This sermon draws from the first reading for the 3rd Sunday of Advent. Scripture reference: Isaiah 35:1–6A, 10 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

in this sermon, we take a deep look at the meaning and significance of the prophecies of a coming Messiah. We consider how the hope of the prophets is a call to hope for our Advent in the here and now. This sermon draws from the first reading for the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Scripture reference: Isaiah 11:1–10 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

This sermon looks at how a modern feast closes the church year with purpose, and reminds us of the sense of mission we should carry in our own lives. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Scripture reference: Luke 23:35–43 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

In this sermon, I look back at 6 months of ministry, offering gratitude and sharing all I have learned.

At the going down of the Sun and in the morning, we will remember them. May they rest in peace.

A reflection on the nature of shame, and how the prayer of a penitent tax collector shows us how to overcome it. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Luke 18:9–14 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

an exploration of the concept of justice. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Luke 18:1–8 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

A reflection on gratitude as a response to all things. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Luke 17:11–19 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

In this sermon, I introduce the Rosary, and its roll in my life, as well as its wider importance to Catholics.