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Sundays with Bishop Ken
by Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw
Welcome to Sundays with Bishop Ken. Through this podcast, you will be inspired by the words of Bishop Ken Untener, a beloved friend, leader, preacher and former bishop of the Diocese of Saginaw. When Bishop Ken passed away in 2004, he left behind an incredible archive of homilies, talks and teachings. The homilies and reflections for this podcast were pulled from his vast collection and are read by guest readers. Sundays with Bishop Ken are brought to you by Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw. During the liturgical seasons, Sundays are taken from the Little Books reflections. We hope you enjoy these timeless Gospel insights.About our guest readers:-Fr. Bob Byrne is a senior priest in the Diocese of Saginaw. He acknowledges that Bishop Ken Untener inspired his own preaching style for more than 40 years.-Fr. Rob Howe is a priest of the Diocese of Saginaw who was a ordained and mentored by Bishop Ken in 1994. Support this podcast by donating today at https://sunday-insights
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July 26, 2026—17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken, we reflect on why Jesus used the storytelling style of parables and how, if we view our own life through that lens, we can joyfully carry the Lord with us in our daily lives.
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July 19, 2026—16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today on Sundays with Bishop Ken, we reflect on the parable of the wheat and the weed.
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July 12, 2026—15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken, we are encouraged to take a deeper look at Catholic doctrine - to live as though the Bible is being spoken directly to us live, and to be an attentive audience. Today we reflect on the parable of the seed and the soil and Bishop Ken's hope that we can incorporate His will and word into our daily lives.
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July 5, 2026—14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today on Sundays with Bishop Ken, we reflect upon the most simple truth - one that is hard to believe fully due to it's simplicity - we are the children of God.
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June 28, 2026—13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Do we have a finite amount to love to offer? Does each person we care about only have access to a specific piece of our heart, or can we love each person deeply and fully? How does God love us? We reflect on this today with Bishop Ken.
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June 21, 2026—12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
We all would like to believe that had we been in Peter's shoes, that we would have proudly declared that we knew the Lord and that we believed in Him - but in our daily lives, in the small moments where we are questioned casually, do we have the courage to declare the same? Do we have the faith to shout our belief from the rooftops? Reflect on this today with Bishop Ken.
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June 14, 2026— 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
What does it mean to repent? How do we as Christians answer the call to continue the pursuit of change and growth? Reflect on this today with Bishop Ken.
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June 7, 2026—The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
This week on Sundays with Bishop Ken, we reflect on the feast of Corpus Christi and what it truly means in regards to the Eucharist.
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May 31, 2026—Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Today on Sundays with Bishop Ken, we reflect on the doctrine and wonderful truth of the Trinity.
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May 24, 2026 - Pentecost Sunday
Today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little White Book: Easter 2026. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. Don't wait for Sundays to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with Little Books.
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May 17, 2026 - Ascension of the Lord/Seventh Sunday of Easter
Today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little White Book: Easter 2026. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. Don't wait for Sundays to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with Little Books.
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May 10, 2026 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
Today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little White Book: Easter 2026. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. Don't wait for Sundays to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with Little Books.
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May 3, 2026 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
Today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little White Book: Easter 2026. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. Don't wait for Sundays to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with Little Books.
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April 26, 2026 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little White Book: Easter 2026. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. Don't wait for Sundays to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with Little Books.
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April 19, 2026 - Third Sunday of Easter
Today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little White Book: Easter 2026. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. Don't wait for Sundays to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with Little Books.
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April 12, 2026 - Second Sunday of Easter
Today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little White Book: Easter 2026. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. Don't wait for Sundays to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with Little Books.
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April 5, 2026 - Easter Sunday
Today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little Black Book: Lent 2026. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. Don't wait for Sunday's to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with Little Books.
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March 29, 2026 - Palm Sunday
Today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little Black Book: Lent 2026. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. Don't wait for Sunday's to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with Little Books.
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March 22, 2026 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
Today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little Black Book: Lent 2026. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. Don't wait for Sunday's to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with Little Books.
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March 15, 2026 - Fourth Sunday of Lent
Today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little Black Book: Lent 2026. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. Don't wait for Sunday's to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with Little Books.
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March 8, 2026 - Third Sunday of Lent
Today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little Black Book: Lent 2026. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. Don't wait for Sunday's to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with Little Books.
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March 1, 2026 - Second Sunday of Lent
Today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little Black Book: Lent 2026. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. Don't wait for Sunday's to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with Little Books.
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February 22, 2026 - First Sunday of Lent
Today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little Black Book: Lent 2026. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. Don't wait for Sunday's to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with Little Books.
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February 15, 2026 - Sunday Before Ash Wednesday
Today's episode of Sundays with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little Black Book: Lent 2026. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. Don't wait for Sunday's to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with Little Books.
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February 8, 2026—5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the Bible, we see Jesus declare "I am the light of the world" several times before he finally transfers ownership of the statement to his disciples, to us, by saying, "You are the light of the world." Join us in today's reflection as we ponder what exactly it means to be the light in the dark, and how we can lean on the Lord to create change and start shining.
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February 1, 2026—Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wouldn't it be nice to have clear instructions from the Lord? Today, we reflect on the Beatitudes and what kind of person He wants us to be. We have a paved path to happiness if we only pause to spend time with the Lord and listen.
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January 25, 2026—3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today we continue our exploration of descipleship, first with John the Baptist, and now through the ministry of the Lord. We reflect on the phrase, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand" and how Jesus openly said, "my kingdom is not of this world." Let's quiet our minds and truly think about what it means for us to help build this Kingdom, and who we are doing it for.
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January 18, 2026—2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today we reflect on how if we want to see, listen to and be saved by the Son of God - we must go to him. How can we go to someone who is everywhere and in everything? Spend some quiet time with the Lord as we navigate what it means to be a follower of Christ.
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January 11, 2026 - Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Today's episode of Sunday's with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little Blue Book: Advent and Christmas 2025. Join us as we reflect on the Baptism of the Lord. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. In this time of waiting, don't wait for Sunday's to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with the Little Blue Book from the Diocese of Saginaw.
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January 4, 2026 - Epiphany of the Lord
Today's episode of Sunday's with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little Blue Book: Advent and Christmas 2025. Join us as we continue to ponder the concept of "coming home." The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. In this time of waiting, don't wait for Sunday's to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with the Little Blue Book from the Diocese of Saginaw.
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December 28, 2025 - Feast of the Holy Family
Today's episode of Sunday's with Bishop Ken is a reading from The Little Blue Book: Advent and Christmas 2025. Join us as we continue to ponder the concept of "coming home." The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. In this time of waiting, don't wait for Sunday's to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with the Little Blue Book from the Diocese of Saginaw.
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December 21, 2025 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Today's episode of Sunday's with Bishop Ken is the Fourth Sunday of Advent's reading from The Little Blue Book: Advent and Christmas 2025. Join us as we reflect on Peter Friedhofen and continue to ponder the concept of "coming home." The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. In this time of waiting, don't wait for Sunday's to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with the Little Blue Book from the Diocese of Saginaw.
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December 14, 2025 - Third Sunday of Advent
Today's episode of Sunday's with Bishop Ken is the Third Sunday of Advent's reading from The Little Blue Book: Advent and Christmas 2025. Join us as we reflect on the Saint of Kfifan and continue to ponder the concept of "coming home." The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. In this time of waiting, don't wait for Sunday's to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with the Little Blue Book from the Diocese of Saginaw.
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December 7, 2025 - Second Sunday of Advent
Today's episode of Sunday's with Bishop Ken is the second Sunday of Advent's reading from The Little Blue Book: Advent and Christmas 2025. Join us as we reflect on a beloved book, and reflect on the concept of "coming home." The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. In this time of waiting, don't wait for Sunday's to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with the Little Blue Book from the Diocese of Saginaw.
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November 30, 2025 - The First Sunday of Advent
Today's episode of Sunday's with Bishop Ken is the first Sunday of Advent's reading from The Little Blue Book: Advent and Christmas 2025. The full audiobook experience for this season's book is available on our daily app, as well as on audible. In this time of waiting, don't wait for Sunday's to remain close to the Lord - set aside six minutes a day to reflect and pray each day with the Little Blue Book from the Diocese of Saginaw.
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November 23, 2025 – The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus, Christ the King of the Universe
Bishop Ken talks about how our images of "king" get in the way of our view of Jesus, as we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus, Christ the King of hte Universe.
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November 16, 2025 – 33RD Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today Jesus tells the people, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky."
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November 9, 2025 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today's Gospel, Jesus speaks of destroying the temple and raising it up in three days. What temples of ours need to be destroyed?
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November 2, 2025 -- 31th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
To help bring out the meaning of this Gospel passage about Jesus and Zaccheus, Bishop Ken engages in a bit of fantasy.
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October 26, 2025 -- 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Do we earn God's love? The pharisee thought he could by fasting twice. Bishop Ken clarifies for us.
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October 19, 2025 -- 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
This Gospel is about prayer. It can be helpful to realize that we don't pray to flatter God, or try to talk God into something, or because God needs to have people praising him. We pray because it affects us.
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October 12, 2025 -- 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
When Jesus cures the men with leprosy, When Jesus cured those people with leprosy, he was teaching us how he "cures us" of our sins. Just as they were cleansed, we are cleansed.
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October 5, 2025 -- 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Passages like today's Gospel force us to look for the deeper meaning in the Lord's words and not simply stay on the surface and think predictable thoughts.
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September 28, 2025 -- 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today's Gospel and homily delve into our lives after death. What's left?
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September 21, 2025 -- 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today Bishop Ken encourages us to ask ourselves if we are simply going through the motions, or whether we're using all our creative energy to make the Church work.
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September 14, 2025 -- 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today Bishop Ken talks about loss as it relates to the crises in our world.
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September 7, 2025 -- 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today's Gospel asks us to go to a deeper level and ask ourselves some questions we might not otherwise have asked.
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August 31, 2025 -- 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus dines with a Pharisee in this week's Gospel. Bishop Ken reminds us of our call to love one another.
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August 24, 2025 -- 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
When Jesus says to "strive to enter through the narrow gate," what does it mean? Bishop Ken explains.
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August 17, 2025 – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
This week Bishop Ken reflects on how being a Christian, a disciple of the Lord, is a way of life that enters into every compartment of our lives.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Sundays with Bishop Ken. Through this podcast, you will be inspired by the words of Bishop Ken Untener, a beloved friend, leader, preacher and former bishop of the Diocese of Saginaw. When Bishop Ken passed away in 2004, he left behind an incredible archive of homilies, talks and teachings. The homilies and reflections for this podcast were pulled from his vast collection and are read by guest readers. Sundays with Bishop Ken are brought to you by Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw. During the liturgical seasons, Sundays are taken from the Little Books reflections. We hope you enjoy these timeless Gospel insights.About our guest readers:-Fr. Bob Byrne is a senior priest in the Diocese of Saginaw. He acknowledges that Bishop Ken Untener inspired his own preaching style for more than 40 years.-Fr. Rob Howe is a priest of the Diocese of Saginaw who was a ordained and mentored by Bishop Ken in 1994. Support this podcast by donating today at https://sunday-insights
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