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Today's homily reflects on how, even after 2,000 years, people still reject Christ and his messengers, preferring excuses over the truth.

Father Ken urges the church to stop whitewashing hard truths and to boldly witness the Gospel through baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist, calling listeners to live and share a faith worthy of their calling.

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Today's homily reflects on how, even after 2,000 years, people still reject Christ and his messengers, preferring excuses over the truth.