Sinopsis
This site contains Fr. Brian Carpenter's Homilies geared towards helping you grow in your Catholic Faith.
Episodios
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WTBH #203: Active Waiting
12/12/2016Advent is a season of waiting. Fr. Brian explains that for Christians this waiting is not passive, but active, as we eagerly anticipate Christ's return.
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WTBH #201: The Apocalypse, The Election and Fear
12/12/2016As our readings become more apocalyptic, and our nation is shown to be divisive, many people give into fear. Fr. Brian explains that Christianity is not marked by fear but by self-giving love.
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WTBH #200: The Eschaton, Love and Marriage
12/12/2016The Sadducees ask Jesus whose wife the woman will be, if there is a resurrection. Christ exposes their misunderstanding of the life of Heaven. Fr. Brian explains how our lives must be modeled on love, so as to give witness to the resurrection.
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WTBH #202: Jesus Christ King of the Universe
12/12/2016Proclaiming that Jesus Christ is the King of the Universe is a paradox. Fr. Brian explains what it means, and how this proclamation impacts our decisions and actions.
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WTBH #199: Salvation Comes to Your House
11/12/2016Jesus' encounter with the tax collector Zacchaeus serves as a model for the way in which Christ breaks into our lives. Fr. Brian explains how salvation comes to us, when we allow Christ to enter our lives, and bring about a sincere and profound conversion.
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WTBH #198: The In-Breaking of God's Kingdom
10/10/2016Fr. Brian speaks about the way in which the 9 thankless lepers missed the significance of what happened to them. He questions whether we are like them when we use science and technology, but fail to see the in-breaking of God's kingdom.
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WTBH #197: Wealth and Accountability
10/10/2016Fr. Brian preaches on the Gospel of the rich man and Lazarus, and calls us to become accountable for the many good things we have received.
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WTBH #196: The Body and Blood of Christ
01/06/2016The Eucharist is the font and apex of the Catholic faith. It brings us into an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Fr. Brian explains the importance of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
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WTBH #195: Triune Relationship of Love
01/06/2016Homily preached on Trinity Sunday speaking about the loving relationship within the Trinity.
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WTBH #194: Pentecost Challenge: Proclaim Jesus Christ is Lord!
18/05/2016On the Solemnity of Penetcost the Holy Spirit provided the Apostles with the strength and fortitude necessary to proclaim the Gospel. Fr. Brian urges all Catholics (and all Christians) to boldly proclaim the kerygmatic message that Jesus Christ is Lord!
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WTBH #193: Strange, but Wonderful God
18/05/2016On the solemnity of the Ascension, Fr. Brian Carpenter speaks of the fact that God is both strange and wonderful.
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WTBH #192: My Peace I Give You
02/05/2016The Peace of Christ is different from other forms of peace. It is a true and lasting peace that is rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Fr. Brian speaks of this peace, and how it can remain with us even in difficult moments.
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WTBH #190: Relationship with the Good Shepherd
25/04/2016On Good Shepherd Sunday, Fr. Brian speaks of the need to form a relationship with Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, so that we can know His voice, and follow His commands. Doing so will bring us to eternal life.
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WTBH #191: New Commandment of Love
25/04/2016Jesus gives us a new commandment - to love one another. Fr. Brian preaches on the Christian understanding of love, and how we must be people of love.
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WTBH #189: Religion in the Public Square
11/04/2016In the United States, people often attempt to reduce religion to a private matter that should not be mentioned in the public realm. Fr. Brian explains why this is not possible for a Christian, as Christianity is a public religion.
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WTBH #187: Light and Darkness
03/04/2016The theme of Light and Darkness is on display in the Easter Vigil Mass
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WTBH #188: Sin and Mercy
03/04/2016In order to understand the depths of God's Divine Mercy, we must come face to face with our own sin.
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WTBH #186: Enter into Holy Week
25/03/2016Although not obligatory, the Holy Week liturgies, especially the Triduum, help us to enter more deeply into the Passion of Christ. While this may be uncomfortable, it will ultimately lead us to more fully appreciate the love behind Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
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WTBH #185: Restoring God's Glory
14/03/2016Jesus restores the Glory of God to its proper place. This theme is seen in his encounter with the women caught in adultery, where Jesus exposes the sinfulness of a rigorous legalism that neglects the purpose of the law - union with God.
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WTBH #184: Repent or Perish
14/03/2016Jesus instructs His listeners that if they do not repent from their sins, they will perish. Fr. Brian explains how repentance from sin is necessary for uniting us with God.