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Homily for November 30th, 2025The 1st Sunday of Advent, Year AHomilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsIsaiah 2:1–5Psalm 122Romans 13:8–14Matthew 24:29–44

Homily for November 23rd, 2025The Last Sunday after Trinity (Feast of Christ the King) Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsJeremiah 23:1–6Psalm 46Colossians 1:11–20Luke 23:35–43

Homily for November 16th, 2025The 22nd Sunday after Trinity (Proper 28c) Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsMalachi 3:13–4:6Psalm 98II Thessalonians 3:6–16Luke 21:5–19

Homily for November 9th, 2025The 21st Sunday after Trinity (Proper 27c) Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsJob 19:23–27aPsalm 17II Thessalonians 2:13–3:5Luke 20:27–38

Homily for November 2nd, 2025The Feasts of AllhallowtideHomilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsSirach 44:1–14 Psalm 149Revelation 7:9–17 Luke 6:20–26

Welcome to our Halloween Special!Join Fr. Lee for a little spooky fun, as he shares a couple of his favorite seasonal stories.WARNING: the stories here are spooky - not scary, just thrilling. But if that might upset you, then just skip it and wait for the Sunday sermon!If you're still on-the-fence, let me share a short poem I include along with our Halloween candy each year:"On the Eve of All Saints' Day, Jack-o-Lanterns light the way.God's children need no longer fearthe ghosts and goblins gathered here.For evil ghouls with icy breathmust bow to Him who conquered death."Stories in this episode:"The Crowd" (1955) by Ray Bradburyand"The Conqueror Worm” (1843) by Edgar Allen PoeHave a safe Hallowmas friends!music provided by:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/friendly-ghostLicense code: LRQDYLPOAJEMRXF2 And from Pixabay.com"Horror Piano" by Nikita Kondrashev

Homily for October 26th, 2025The 19th Sunday after Trinity (Proper 25)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsJeremiah 14:7–10, 19–22Psalm 84II Timothy 4:6–18Luke 18:9–14

Homily for October 19th, 2025The 18th Sunday after Trinity (Proper 23)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsSirach 35:12-20Psalm 121II Timothy 3:14–4:5Luke 18:1–8

Homily for October 12th, 2025The 17th Sunday after Trinity (Proper 22)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsRuth 1:1–19aPsalm 113II Timothy 2:1–15Luke 17:11–19

Homily for October 5th, 2025The 16th Sunday after Trinity (Proper 22)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsHabakkuk 1:1–13; 2:1–4Psalm 37:1–17II Timothy 1:1–14Luke 17:5–10

Homily for September 28th, 2025The Feast of St. Michael and all AngelsHomilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsGenesis 28:10–17Psalm 103Revelation 12:7–12John 1:47–51

Homily for September 21st, 2025The Feast of St. Matthew the EvangelistHomilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsProverbs 3:1–12Psalm 119:33–40II Timothy 3Matthew 9:9–13

Homily for September 14th, 2025The Feast of the Holy CrossHomilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsIsaiah 45:21–25Psalm 98Philippians 2:5–11John 12:31–36a

Homily for September 7th, 2025Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsDeuteronomy 30:15–20Psalm 1PhilemonLuke 14:25–33

Homily for August 31st, 2025The Feast of St. Aidan of LindisfarneHomilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsPsalm 971 Corinthians 9:16-23Matthew 19:27-30

Homily for August 24th, 2025Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsIsaiah 28:14–22Psalm 46Hebrews 12:18–29John 7:32-39

Homily for August 17th, 2025Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsJeremiah 23:23–29Psalm 82Hebrews 12:1–14Luke 12:49–56

Homily for August 10th, 2025Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsGenesis 15:1–6Psalm 33Hebrews 11:1–16Luke 12:32–40

Homily for August 3rd, 2025Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsEcclesiastes 1:12–2:11Psalm 49Colossians 3:5–17Luke 12:13–21

Homily for July 27th, 2025Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.staidansanglicanchurch.orgLectionary ReadingsGenesis 18:20–33Psalm 138Colossians 2:6–15Luke 11:1–13

Homily for July 20th, 2025Homilist: Abbot Timothy Luken, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsGenesis 18:1–14Psalm 15Colossians 1:21–29Luke 10:38–42

Homily for July 13th, 2025Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsLeviticus 19Psalm 25Colossians 1:1-14Luke 10:25-37

Homily for July 6th, 2025Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsIsaiah 66:10–16Psalm 66Galatians 6 Luke 10:1–20

Homily for June 29th, 2025The Feast of Sts. Peter and PaulHomilist: Fr. Elijah LuikhamSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsEzekiel 34:11-16Psalm 87 2 Timothy 4:1-8John 21:15-19

Homily for June 22nd, 2025The 1st Sunday after Trinity (Proper 7, Year C)Homilist: Dcn. Jenny DorfSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsIsaiah 65:1-9Psalm 22Galatians 3:23-29Luke 8:26-39

Homily for June 15th, 2025Trinity Sunday (Year C)Homilist: Dcn. Jesse Alexander, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsProverbs 8:1-4, 22-31Romans 5:1-5John 16:12-15Psalm 8

Homily for June 8th, 2025Pentecost (Year C)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsGenesis 11:1-9 Psalm 104Acts 2:1-11John 14:8-17

Homily for June 1st, 2025Easter 7 (Year C)Ascension SundayHomilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsEphesians 1:15-23 Psalm 67Revelation 20:11-22:5Luke 24:44-53

Homily for May 25th, 2025Easter 6 (Year C)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsJoel 2:21-27 Psalm 67 Rev 20:11-21:5 John 14:21-29

Homily for May 18th, 2025Easter 5 (Year C)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsLeviticus 19:1-18 Psalm 145Revelation 19:1-9 John 13:31-35

Homily for May 11th, 2025Easter 4 (Year C) - Good Shepherd SundayHomilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary Readings Numbers 27:12-23 Psalm 100 Revelation 7:9-17 John 10:22-30

Homily for May 4th, 2025Easter 3 (Year C)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary Readings Jeremiah 32:36-41 Psalm 33 Revelation 5:1-14 John 21:1-14

Homily for April 27th, 2025Easter 2 (Year C)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary Readings Job 42:1-6Psalm 111 Revelation 1:1-6John 20:19-31

Homily for April 20th, 2025Easter Sunday (Year C)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsIsaiah 65:17-251 Corinthians 15:19-26Luke 24:1-12Psalm 118

Homily for April 17th, 2025Maundy Thursday (Year C)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsExodus 12:1-4, 11-141 Corinthians 11:23-26John 13:1-17, 31b-35Psalm 116:1, 10-17

Homily for March 30th, 2025The 4th Sunday in Lent (Year C)Homilist: Fr. Elijah LuikhamSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsJoshua 5:9-12 Psalm 342 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:11-32

Homily for March 23rd, 2025The 3rd Sunday in Lent (Year C)Homilist: Rev. Dcn. Jenny DorfSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsExodus 3:1-151 Corinthians 10:1-13Luke 13:1-9Psalm 63

A presentation led by Fr. Lee on the topic of Solitude and Silence in the Christian Life.This talk was originally given at the Clergy Retreat for the Kentucky/Southern-Central Ohio Deaneries (ADGL/ACNA) on March 21st, 2025.

Homily for March 16th, 2025The 2nd Sunday in Lent (Year C)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsGenesis 15:1-18Hebrews 11:6-11Luke 13:31-35Psalm 27

Homily for March 9th, 2025The 1st Sunday in Lent (Year C)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsDeuteronomy 26:5-11 Psalm 91Romans 10:4-13 Luke 4:1-13

Homily for March 2nd, 2025The Last Sunday before Lent (Year C)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsExodus 34:29-35 Psalm 99 1 Corinthians 12:27—13:13 Luke 9:28-36

Homily for February 23rd, 2025The 2nd Sunday before Lent (Year C)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsGenesis 45:3-11Psalm 37:8-17 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 Luke 6:27-38

Homily for February 16th, 2025The 6th Sunday after the Epiphany (Year C)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsJeremiah 17:5-10 Psalm 1 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Luke 6:17-26

Homily for January 26th, 2024The 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany (Year C)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsIsaiah 61:1-4Psalm 1131 Corinthians 12:12-27 Luke 4:14-21

Homily for February 9th, 2024The 5th Sunday after the Epiphany (Year C)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KYwww.jessamineanglicans.orgLectionary ReadingsJudges 6:11-24Psalm 851 Corinthians 15:1-11Luke 5:1-11

Homily for January 19th, 2024 The 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany (Year C) Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJ St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY www.jessamineanglicans.org Lectionary Readings Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 32 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11

Homily for January 5th, 2024 The Vigil of Epiphany Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJ St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY www.jessamineanglicans.org Lectionary Readings Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm 84 Ephesians 1:3-14 Matthew 2:1-12

Homily for December 29th, 2024 The 1st Sunday of Christmas Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJ St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY www.jessamineanglicans.org Lectionary Readings Isaiah 61:10—62:5 Psalm 147 Revelation 12:7-12 John 1:1-18

Homily for December 25th, 2024 Christmas Morning Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJ St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY www.jessamineanglicans.org Lectionary Readings Isaiah 9:1-7 Luke 2:15-20

Homily for December 22nd, 2024 The 4th Sunday of Advent Homilist: Dcn. Jesse Alexander, CJ St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY www.jessamineanglicans.org Lectionary Readings Micah 5:2-5a Magnificat Hebrews 10:1-10 Luke 1:39-56

Homily for December 15th, 2024 The 3rd Sunday of Advent - Gaudate Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJ St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY www.jessamineanglicans.org Lectionary Readings Zephaniah 3:14-20 Psalm 85 Philippians 4:4-9 Luke 3:7-20