Sundays with Bishop Ken Castos https://sunday-insights.castos.com 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.castos.com/donate. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 en © 2023 US EU AT https://episodes.castos.com/64ada541431d36-83103335/images/Sundays-with-Bishop-Ken.png Sundays with Bishop Ken https://sunday-insights.castos.com 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.castos.com/donate. Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw episodic 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.castos.com/donate. Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw info@littlebooks.org false https://feeds.castos.com/24dxj yes "Donate Today" <![CDATA[Sunday, October 11, 2026 - 28th Week in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/1569829 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/sunday-october-15-2023 The Gospel this week continues in the book of Matthew with the parable of the king who gave a wedding feast for his son. How often do we decline the invitation to the feast?

Sundays with Bishop Ken is produced by Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw. Support this ministry. 

]]> full 2 4 false The Gospel this week continues in the book of Matthew with the parable of the king who gave a wedding feast for his son. How often do we decline the invitation to the feast?

Sundays with Bishop Ken is produced by Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw. Support this ministry. 

]]> 00:07:06 <![CDATA[Sunday, October 4, 2026—27th Week in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/1569805 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/sunday-october-4-2026 Today's Gospel from Matthew explores the parable of the vineyard owner. Bishop Ken invites us to consider it in the realm of our own lived experience. 

Sundays with Bishop Ken is produced by Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw. Support this ministry. 

]]> full 1 4 false Today's Gospel from Matthew explores the parable of the vineyard owner. Bishop Ken invites us to consider it in the realm of our own lived experience. 

Sundays with Bishop Ken is produced by Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw. Support this ministry. 

]]> 00:08:57 <![CDATA[September 27, 2026—26th Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2571043 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/september-27-2026-26th-sunday-in-ordinary-time Today, Bishop Ken reflects on the parable of the two sons, reminding us that following the Lord involves not only a lifelong “yes” to our faith, but also in the many small choices we make each day as Christians.

]]> full 41 3 false Today, Bishop Ken reflects on the parable of the two sons, reminding us that following the Lord involves not only a lifelong “yes” to our faith, but also in the many small choices we make each day as Christians.

]]> 00:08:59 <![CDATA[September 20, 2026—25th Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2571036 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/september-20-2026-25th-sunday-in-ordinary-time Today on Sundays with Bishop Ken, we reflect on the parable of the workers in the vineyard and the dichotomy between desire and ability.

]]> full 40 3 false Today on Sundays with Bishop Ken, we reflect on the parable of the workers in the vineyard and the dichotomy between desire and ability.

]]> 00:08:30 <![CDATA[September 13, 2026—24th Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2570856 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/september-13-2026-24th-sunday-in-ordinary-time Forgiveness is a concept we discuss a lot as Christians, but today Bishop Ken wants us to pause and really reflect upon the meaning of the word. Join us on today's Sundays with Bishop Ken and spend some quiet time with the Lord. 

]]> full 39 3 false Forgiveness is a concept we discuss a lot as Christians, but today Bishop Ken wants us to pause and really reflect upon the meaning of the word. Join us on today's Sundays with Bishop Ken and spend some quiet time with the Lord. 

]]> 00:14:00 <![CDATA[September 6, 2026—23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2567449 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/september-6-2026-23rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time Join us today as we reflect on the concept of our church family and community, and are issued a challenge from Bishop Ken. 

]]> full 38 3 false Join us today as we reflect on the concept of our church family and community, and are issued a challenge from Bishop Ken. 

]]> 00:08:18 <![CDATA[August 30, 2026—22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2567345 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/august-30-2026-22nd-sunday-in-ordinary-time Today on Sunday's with Bishop Ken, we reflect upon the idea of life and death and how each chapter of life must come to an end - no matter how desperately we cling to it. Bishop Ken implores us to view the concept of the end of an era, or a "death" as something to celebrate and cherish. 

]]> full 37 3 false Today on Sunday's with Bishop Ken, we reflect upon the idea of life and death and how each chapter of life must come to an end - no matter how desperately we cling to it. Bishop Ken implores us to view the concept of the end of an era, or a "death" as something to celebrate and cherish. 

]]> 00:08:34 <![CDATA[August 23, 2026—21st Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2567333 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/august-23-2026-21st-sunday-in-ordinary-time Today in Sundays with Bishop Ken we explore what it means to be called together as a group. We are simply humans who celebrate the divine, but by gathering together, by bearing witness and having faith, we come together as a Church. Let's reflect on this in today's episode. 

]]> full 36 3 false Today in Sundays with Bishop Ken we explore what it means to be called together as a group. We are simply humans who celebrate the divine, but by gathering together, by bearing witness and having faith, we come together as a Church. Let's reflect on this in today's episode. 

]]> 00:12:33 <![CDATA[August 16, 2026—20th Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2486784 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/august-16-2026-20th-sunday-in-ordinary-time In today's reflection, we consider how truth and compassion intertwine and how above all, we must love others. We must forgive and be compassionate and try to imitate Jesus in our daily interactions. 

]]> 35 3 false In today's reflection, we consider how truth and compassion intertwine and how above all, we must love others. We must forgive and be compassionate and try to imitate Jesus in our daily interactions. 

]]> 00:08:13 <![CDATA[August 9, 2026, 2026—19th Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2486773 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/august-9-2026-2026-19th-sunday-in-ordinary-time In today's reflection, we dissect the storm on the Sea of Galilee where Peter joins Jesus walking on the treacherous water. 

]]> 34 3 false In today's reflection, we dissect the storm on the Sea of Galilee where Peter joins Jesus walking on the treacherous water. 

]]> 00:12:41 <![CDATA[August 2, 2026—18th Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2486759 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/august-2-2026-18th-sunday-in-ordinary-time Today, we reflect with Bishop Ken the extent of God's love and how, as a church, we are our best when we share it endlessly. 

]]> 33 3 false Today, we reflect with Bishop Ken the extent of God's love and how, as a church, we are our best when we share it endlessly. 

]]> 00:09:46 <![CDATA[July 26, 2026—17th Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2486725 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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. 

]]> 32 3 false 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. 

]]> 00:09:44 <![CDATA[July 19, 2026—16th Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2486724 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> 31 3 false Today on Sundays with Bishop Ken, we reflect on the parable of the wheat and the weed.

]]> 00:06:49 <![CDATA[July 12, 2026—15th Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2486527 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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. 

]]> 30 3 false 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. 

]]> 00:08:57 <![CDATA[July 5, 2026—14th Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2461744 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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. 

]]> 28 3 false 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. 

]]> 00:07:40 <![CDATA[June 28, 2026—13th Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2461734 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 27 3 false 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.

]]> 00:09:23 <![CDATA[June 21, 2026—12th Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2461718 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 26 3 false 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.

]]> 00:08:39 <![CDATA[June 14, 2026— 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2460918 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 25 3 false 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.

]]> 00:08:01 <![CDATA[June 7, 2026—The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2460889 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 23 3 false 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.

]]> 00:08:10 <![CDATA[May 31, 2026—Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2460178 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 27 3 false Today on Sundays with Bishop Ken, we reflect on the doctrine and wonderful truth of the Trinity.

]]> 00:10:02 <![CDATA[May 24, 2026 - Pentecost Sunday]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2406197 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 26 3 false 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.

]]> 00:04:38 <![CDATA[May 17, 2026 - Ascension of the Lord/Seventh Sunday of Easter]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2406195 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/may-17-2026-ascension-of-the-lordseventh-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.

]]> full 25 3 false 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.

]]> 00:03:41 <![CDATA[May 10, 2026 - Sixth Sunday of Easter]]> Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2406190 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 24 3 false 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.

]]> 00:05:11 <![CDATA[May 3, 2026 - Fifth Sunday of Easter]]> Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2406189 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 23 3 false 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.

]]> 00:04:54 <![CDATA[April 26, 2026 - Fourth Sunday of Easter]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2406187 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 22 3 false 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.

]]> 00:05:01 <![CDATA[April 19, 2026 - Third Sunday of Easter]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2406183 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 21 3 false 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.

]]> 00:05:08 <![CDATA[April 12, 2026 - Second Sunday of Easter]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2406181 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> 20 3 false 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.

]]> 00:05:27 <![CDATA[April 5, 2026 - Easter Sunday]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2342838 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 19 3 false 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.

]]> 00:05:29 <![CDATA[March 29, 2026 - Palm Sunday]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2342832 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> 18 3 false 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.

]]> 00:04:09 <![CDATA[March 22, 2026 - Fifth Sunday of Lent]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2342831 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 17 3 false 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.

]]> 00:05:30 <![CDATA[March 15, 2026 - Fourth Sunday of Lent]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2342793 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 16 3 false 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.

]]> 00:04:06 <![CDATA[March 8, 2026 - Third Sunday of Lent]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2342790 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 15 3 false 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.

]]> 00:03:44 <![CDATA[March 1, 2026 - Second Sunday of Lent]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2342781 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 14 3 false 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.

]]> 00:04:31 <![CDATA[February 22, 2026 - First Sunday of Lent]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2342780 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 13 3 false 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.

]]> 00:04:59 <![CDATA[February 15, 2026 - Sunday Before Ash Wednesday]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2342778 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 12 3 false 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.

]]> 00:02:50 <![CDATA[February 8, 2026—5th Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2321623 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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. 

]]> full 11 3 false 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. 

]]> 00:10:00 <![CDATA[February 1, 2026—Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2321609 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 10 3 false 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.

]]> 00:07:01 <![CDATA[January 25, 2026—3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2320320 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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. 

]]> 9 3 false 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. 

]]> 00:11:13 <![CDATA[January 18, 2026—2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2320310 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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. 

]]> full 8 3 false 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. 

]]> 00:07:38 <![CDATA[January 11, 2026 - Feast of the Baptism of the Lord]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2230035 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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. 

]]> full 7 3 false 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. 

]]> 00:04:39 <![CDATA[January 4, 2026 - Epiphany of the Lord]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2230030 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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. 

]]> full 6 3 false 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. 

]]> 00:05:53 <![CDATA[December 28, 2025 - Feast of the Holy Family]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2224654 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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. 

]]> full 5 3 false 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. 

]]> 00:04:00 <![CDATA[December 21, 2025 - Fourth Sunday of Advent]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2224652 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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. 

]]> full 4 3 false 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. 

]]> 00:05:08 <![CDATA[December 14, 2025 - Third Sunday of Advent]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2224648 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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. 

]]> full 3 3 false 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. 

]]> 00:05:33 <![CDATA[December 7, 2025 - Second Sunday of Advent]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2224273 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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. 

]]> full 2 3 false 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. 

]]> 00:04:32 <![CDATA[November 30, 2025 - The First Sunday of Advent]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2224094 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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. 

]]> full 1 3 false 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. 

]]> 00:04:45 <![CDATA[November 23, 2025 – The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus, Christ the King of the Universe]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2121821 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 51 2 false 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.

]]> 00:09:13 <![CDATA[November 16, 2025 – 33RD Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2121815 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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."


 

]]> full 50 2 false 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."


 

]]> 00:09:25 <![CDATA[November 9, 2025 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2121813 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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?

]]> full 49 2 false 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?

]]> 00:07:38 <![CDATA[November 2, 2025 -- 31th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2121810 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 48 2 false To help bring out the meaning of this Gospel passage about Jesus and Zaccheus, Bishop Ken engages in a bit of fantasy.

]]> 00:07:39 <![CDATA[October 26, 2025 -- 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2121807 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 47 2 false Do we earn God's love? The pharisee thought he could by fasting twice. Bishop Ken clarifies for us.

]]> 00:08:53 <![CDATA[October 19, 2025 -- 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55623/episode/2121804 https://sunday-insights.castos.com/episodes/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.

]]> full 46 2 false 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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