Sundays with Bishop Ken

April 12, 2026 - Second Sunday of Easter

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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.

April 5, 2026 - Easter Sunday

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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.

March 29, 2026 - Palm Sunday

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

March 22, 2026 - Fifth Sunday of Lent

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

March 15, 2026 - Fourth Sunday of Lent

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

March 8, 2026 - Third Sunday of Lent

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

March 1, 2026 - Second Sunday of Lent

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

February 22, 2026 - First Sunday of Lent

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

February 15, 2026 - Sunday Before Ash Wednesday

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

February 8, 2026—5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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.

February 1, 2026—Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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.

January 25, 2026—3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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.

January 18, 2026—2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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.

January 11, 2026 - Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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.

January 4, 2026 - Epiphany of the Lord

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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."

December 28, 2025 - Feast of the Holy Family

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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."

December 21, 2025 - Fourth Sunday of Advent

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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."

December 14, 2025 - Third Sunday of Advent

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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."

December 7, 2025 - Second Sunday of Advent

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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."

November 30, 2025 - The First Sunday of Advent

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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.

November 23, 2025 – The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus, Christ the King of the Universe

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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.

November 16, 2025 – 33RD Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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."

November 9, 2025 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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?

November 2, 2025 -- 31th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

To help bring out the meaning of this Gospel passage about Jesus and Zaccheus, Bishop Ken engages in a bit of fantasy.

October 26, 2025 -- 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Do we earn God's love? The pharisee thought he could by fasting twice. Bishop Ken clarifies for us.

October 19, 2025 -- 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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.

October 12, 2025 -- 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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.

October 5, 2025 -- 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

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.

September 28, 2025 -- 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Today's Gospel and homily delve into our lives after death. What's left?

September 21, 2025 -- 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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.

September 14, 2025 -- 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Today Bishop Ken talks about loss as it relates to the crises in our world.

September 7, 2025 -- 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Today's Gospel asks us to go to a deeper level and ask ourselves some questions we might not otherwise have asked.

August 31, 2025 -- 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus dines with a Pharisee in this week's Gospel. Bishop Ken reminds us of our call to love one another.

August 24, 2025 -- 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

When Jesus says to "strive to enter through the narrow gate," what does it mean? Bishop Ken explains.

August 17, 2025 – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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.

Sunday, August 10, 2025—19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Imagine if you knew Jesus were coming to your home tomorrow. Bishop Ken encourages us to see that visit with new eyes.

Sunday, August 3, 2025—18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week we ponder our desires to always want more than we are meant to have.

July 27, 2025, 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week, Bishop Ken invites us to view prayer as shining the love of God on a situation or person.

Sunday, July 20, 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Today with Bishop Ken, we reflect and remind ourselves that no matter how much we have on our plate, and how busy life has become, we must lay down our burdens and take time to be with the Lord.

Sunday, July 13, 2025, 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Join Bishop Ken as we spend some quiet time with the Lord and gospel, and reflect on the parable of the Good Samaritan.

Sunday, July 6, 2025, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Today with Bishop Ken, we reflect on what it truely means to be a disciple of His church.

Sunday, June 29, 2025, Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Gospel, Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves Him. It's a turning point in his ministry.

Sunday, June 22, 2025, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Join Bishop Ken as he explores the real presence in the Eucharist, Jesus' Body and Blood.

Sunday, June 15, 2025, Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What is the Trinity to you? Bishop Ken explores how on this Sunday, we celebrate how the Spirit is poured upon us in the three persons of God.

June 8, 2025, Pentecost Sunday

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Today is the final day of the Easter season, Pentecost Sunday. Bishop Ken shares thoughts from John's Gospel about this incredible day.

June 1, 2025, Feast of the Ascension

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Today we commemorate Jesus' ascension into heaven. Let's listen as Bishop Ken provides insights on how to view this event.

May 25, 2025, Sixth Sunday of Easter

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Today Bishop Ken encourages us to see the Resurrection and Ascension into heaven in a new way.

May 18, 2025, Fifth Sunday of Easter

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Our Sunday reflection today focuses on love for each other.

May 11, 2025, Fourth Sunday of Easter

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 09 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Today is Mother's Day and we begin by pondering the thought that Jesus visited his mother, Mary, first upon his resurrection.

Sunday, May 4, 2025, Third Sunday of Easter

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 02 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Did you know every Sunday is a little Easter? Learn more from today's reflection.

Sunday, April 27, 2025, Divine Mercy Sunday

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What do we do with our pain and hurts? Bishop Ken explores this in today's reflection.

Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Mary Magdala finds the stone removed from Jesus' tomb. What a joyous day it is!