Aidan Kiely Sermons

A reflection on a vivid parable of suffering and neighbourly disregard. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Luke 16:19–31 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

A reflection on the parable of the dishonest manager, and how it points to the complicated nature of a Christian view of wealth. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Luke 16:1–13 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

A look at the place of the serpent in scripture, from a psychological point of view. This sermon draws from the first reading for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Scripture reference: Numbers 21:4b–9 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

A look at the uncomfortable relationship between the Bible and slavery, and what this means for Christian living. This sermon draws from the second reading for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Philemon 9b–10, 12–17 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

An exploration of humility: what it is and how to live with it. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Luke 14:1, 7–14 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

A reflection on what is meant by the narrow door of salvation. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Luke 13:22–30 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

A reflection on why Jesus does not come to bring peace. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Luke 12:49–53 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

A reflection on faith as encounter, not belief without evidence. This sermon draws from the second reading for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Hebrews 11:1–2, 8–19 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

A reflection on the Book of Ecclesiastes as a work of simple hope. This sermon draws from the first reading for the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21–23 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

A reflection on the importance of making work spiritual. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Luke 10:38-42 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

A reflection on the silent character of the Good Samaritan parable. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Luke 10:25-37 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

A reflection on peace as a chosen attitude. This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Luke 10:1-9 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

A reflection on Peter, Paul, and what jointly remembering these very different men reveals about the Christian life. This sermon draws from the second reading for the Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul. Scripture reference: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

A reflection on the hidden gems in the well-known story of the feeding of the 5000. How does it reveal Jesus not just as the mastermind of a miracle, but the bread of eternal life? This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ (Corpus Christi). Scripture reference: Luke 9:11b-17 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

A reflection on the nature of wisdom and what it means to be wise in how we live. This sermon draws from the first reading for the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity. Scripture reference: Proverbs 8:22-31 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

A reflection on how the Holy Spirit allows the most unlikely people to do great things for God. This sermon draws from the first reading for Pentecost Sunday. Scripture reference: Acts 2:1-11 (UK Catholic lectionary applied) Mother Angelica tells the story of EWTN: https://youtu.be/MVnUdnZGbw8?si=JweaBKUTcP20TKZl

A reflection on the nature of unity, and what truly Christ-like unity means. This sermon draws from the Gospel reading for the 7th Sunday of Easter. Scripture references: John 17:20-26; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

A reflection on the Ascension of Christ and how it makes way for the coming of the Holy Spirit—the indwelling of God within us. This sermon draws from the Gospel reading for the 6th Sunday of Easter. Scripture reference: John 14:23-29 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)