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The Light Shines in the Darkness
This homily reflects on John 1:1–18 by acknowledging the real darkness present in the world and in our lives, while proclaiming the central hope of Christmas: that the Light of Christ enters that darkness and is not overcome by it. Rather than denying suffering, the homily presents the Incarnation as God’s loving response—Christ coming in vulnerability to dwell among us. It invites listeners to trust in the enduring strength of this Light and to carry Christ’s hope into their
Fr. William Wainio
Dec 26, 20253 min read
Resurrected into Our True Self
The following was a homily that Fr. Wainio preached on Easter Sunday (April 20, 2025) at St. Patrick Church and The University Parish...
Fr. William Wainio
Apr 19, 20252 min read
This is not a gesture ... It is a blueprint.
The following was a homily that Fr. Wainio preached on Holy Thursday (April 17, 2025) at St. Patrick Church in Kent. Tonight, we stand at...
Fr. William Wainio
Apr 18, 20253 min read
The Prodigal Son's Return: A Story of Mercy, Forgiveness, and the Father’s Love
The following was a homily that Fr. Wainio preached on the fourth Sunday of Lent (Sunday, March 30, 2025) The parable of the Prodigal Son...
Fr. William Wainio
Apr 5, 20253 min read
The Radical Call to Mercy: Loving as Christ Loves
The following was a homily that Fr. Wainio preached on the seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time (Sunday, February 23rd, 2025) The words of...
Fr. William Wainio
Feb 23, 20253 min read
Anointed for Action
The following was a homily that Fr. Wainio preached on the third Sunday of Ordinary Time (Sunday, January 26th, 2025) The Spirit of the...
Fr. William Wainio
Jan 26, 20254 min read
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