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Deacon Bill Ross Homilies

Deacon Bill Ross Homilies

Written by: Deacon Bill Ross
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Each month, Catholic deacon Bill Ross delivers homilies based on the Sunday Mass Scripture readings – connecting the Word of God to the lives we actually live.

From Taylor Swift to the Wizard of Oz to Weebles that wobble but don't fall down, Deacon Bill uses unexpected references to make ancient truths feel fresh and relevant. These aren't your typical Sunday homilies. They're 10-minute messages that help you hear familiar readings in a whole new way – and give you something practical to take into your week.

Whether you're looking to deepen your faith, understand Scripture better, or simply hear God's message through a more relatable lens, these homilies meet you where you are.

Deacon Bill preaches from St. Mary, Mother of God Parish in Middletown, New Jersey.

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Episodes
  • Start Here: Welcome to the Deacon Bill Ross Homilies Podcast!

    Start Here: Welcome to the Deacon Bill Ross Homilies Podcast!
    Jan 20 2026

    Welcome! Whether you're an active Catholic, exploring faith for the first time, or have been away from the Church, this introduction episode explains what this podcast is about and what you'll gain from listening. Spoiler: it's not just about hearing Scripture—it's about putting it into action.
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    6 mins
  • The Beatitudes: Jesus's Roadmap to Heaven

    The Beatitudes: Jesus's Roadmap to Heaven
    Feb 3 2026

    In this homily on the Beatitudes, we explore why Jesus's blessings sound so upside-down from what the world teaches us to value. Through a powerful 3am trust analogy and examining how Jesus Himself lived each Beatitude, discover why the path to heaven doesn't look like the path to worldly success. Includes a practical challenge using the Litany of Humility to help you grow in the virtue that makes all the Beatitudes possible. Because life is good...but heaven is better, and Jesus is showing us the way.
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    11 mins
  • It's never too late to start again

    It's never too late to start again
    Jan 14 2026

    A retired Navy Seal asks Deacon Bill an unforgettable question: "Why would God want me back?" In this powerful Advent homily, discover the ancient Latin phrase nunc coepi - "now I begin" - and learn how John the Baptist's message of radical mercy applies to your life today. It's never too late to start again.
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    10 mins
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