tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361585092011-12-04T22:59:09.100-05:00This site contains homilies, reflections and readings to help you develop your spiritual life. It is a tool to help you beat Hell!Podcasternoreply@blogger.comBlogger741100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-27738364723535314282011-12-04T22:58:00.001-05:002011-12-04T22:59:09.109-05:00

Fr. Brian preaches about the confrontational title Son of God as used by St. Mark.

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Are God's ways unfair, or are we just taking a childish view? Fr. Brian discusses this in his homily on the laborers in the Vineyard.javascript:void(0)

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On this 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept 11, 2001, the scripture readings speak of forgiveness. Fr. Brian shows how 77 times mercy is called for in lieu of 77 times vengeance.

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Jesus informs His disciples that following Him entails embracing the cross. Fr. Brian extrapolates on the notion that Jesus did not come to take away our suffering, but our sin in this homily.

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Fr. Brian Carpenter preaches on the central question of our faith, who is Jesus? Is He a prophet? Is He the Son of God, and if so, what does that mean for His Church and those working against it?

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Jesus's encounter with the Canaanite woman shows us how we must turn our back on the idolatry and to seek out Christ and plead to Him for the salvation of the world.

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We're living in the 4th Watch, the time between the Ascension and the 2nd coming. So what happens to the disciples, happens to us. Will we be frightened by the storm?

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Fr. Brian discusses the miracle of the loaves and fish, insisting this is not a miracle of sharing, but a miracle of being fed the bread of life, the Eucharist, by Christ.

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Fr. Brian discusses the parable of the Wheat and the Weeds (often known as the Wheat and the Tares), and reminds us that while our desire to make this world perfect is noble, that we will never truly rid this world of evil, as Heaven is not a place on earth (apologies to Belinda Carlisle).javascript:void(0)

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Fr. Brian comments on Jesus' homily on the parable of the Sower, encouraging us to become fertile soil where the Word of God is able to grow.

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Fr. Brian Carpenter preaches on the importance of objective reality as it's been revealed over subjective opinions in his homily for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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Fr. Brian preaches on the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, and how it pertains to our salvation.

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Jesus is preparing a dwelling place for us in the Father's mansion, but if we want to live in the Father's Mansion, we have to obey Mother's rules. Fr. Brian extrapolates further in this First Communion Homily.

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Would you recognize Jesus' voice if you heard it? Can you distinguishing it from the media, your peers, or even your own voice?

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We often think of the use of force as a sign of power. Today Jesus shows that true power is not in the use of violent force but in the ability to show mercy. Fr. Brian's homily breaks open this theme.

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Alleluia! Jesus has been raised! Fr. Brian reflects upon the meaning of the resurrection in our lives.

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Good Friday asks us to take a look at the Cross. Fr. Brian's homily explains why we must look at the Cross if we want to experience the depths of the resurrection.

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Are you caught in a house of pain? Do you need to be helped and saved? Fr. Brian preaches on the resurrection of Lazarus and the 3rd Scrutiny. javascript:void(0)

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Fr. Brian talks about the man born blind and Christ's ability to create us anew.

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Fr. Brian discusses the encounter with the samaritan woman at the well.

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Based on John Paul II's Theology of the Body, Fr. Brian explores the fall and the temptation to grasp at divinity and our receptivity to God's many gifts.

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Fr. Brian Carpenter discusses the importance of the concluding rites, and how these rites commission us, sending us forth on a "Mission from God."

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This week Fr. Biran talks about the dramatic events that occur during the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

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Fr. Brian continues to talk about the Liturgy as he discusses the Liturgy of the Word.

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Fr. Brian discusses the importance of the Introductory Rites to the Mass...and consequently why you should arrive on time!

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Fr. Brian discusses what it means to behold the Lamb of God.

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Fr. Brian discusses the working of the Holy Trinity in the Baptism of the Lord as well as in our own baptism, and how we are able to participate in the work and life of the Holy Trinity. javascript:void(0)

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Fr. Brian talks about the end of the world, when and how we should prepare.

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Fr. Brian talks about the eschatelogical meaning of marriage, and what true love is all about. Not bad for a celibate.

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Fr. Brian discusses the ways in which we are all like the Pharisee in his homily for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary

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Let's all say thanks and be done with it, right? Ahh, but Sacred Scripture is no fairy tale, so Fr. Brian delves deeper in order to see how this Gospel is going to transform our lives by making us aware of the eschatological reality that the Kingdom of God is at hand.

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What are the gifts that God has given you? How are you using them? This week Fr. Brian talks about the difference between squandering and sharing God's gifts.javascript:void(0)

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Fr. Brian Carpenter homilizes on the intimate connection between God's justice and His mercy, while speaking out against the Terry Jones and the human desire for strict justice.

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Fr. Carpenter's homily from the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time discusses God's love, and our need to be humble, as individuals and as a community.

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Mary was Assumed into Heaven, body and soul...so what does this mean for us today? How does this feast transform our lives? Fr. Brian discusses these questions in this Homily for the Solemnity of the Assumption, 2010.

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Are you a procrastinator? Is it paying off now at the expense of the big picture? This and more in Fr. Brian's homily for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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Where do you store your treasure? Where will you be retiring? Homily from the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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Fr. Brian discusses Jesus encounter with Martha and Mary in his homily from the 16th Sunday in ordinary time, 2010.

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Homily from Good Shepherd Sunday given by Fr. Brian Carpenter.

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Catchy title (pun not originally intended, but intentionally retained). This homily was preached on the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time at a LifeTeen Mass.

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Fr. Brian's Homily for the fifth Sunday of Lent. The Gospel calls us all to repentance. This week we are asked to look at the ways we are in need of forgiveness before we condemn others.

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Fr. Brian discusses the Prodigal Son in terms of two responses to God's Dvine Mercy - that of the sinner and that of the self-righteous.

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Jesus is led into the desert by the Holy Spirit to be tempted. Likewise, the Holy Spirit leads the Church into the desert so that her faith may be tried and tested this Lenten season.

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How is God calling you? What does an authentic vocational call look like? Fr. Brian reflects on these questions during his homily for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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Fr. Brian discusses the importance of knowing our identity as Catholics.

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Fr. Brian's homily on the Wedding Feast at Cana, and how we can help Haiti.

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Fr. Brian explores how the Magi give us a model for worship and beyond.

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Christmas Homily - So why exactly did God enter into creation and become a human?

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Rejoice! Gaudete Sunday is here, and Fr. Brian explains why we wear Rose vestment, and answers the question "What should we do?"

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What does it mean to look east? How do we joyfully prepare for the coming of our savior? And where is this desert we are supposed to enter? All of these are addressed in Fr. Brian's homily for the 2nd Sunday of Advent 2009.

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Is the world coming to an end? And if so, what does this mean for Catholics? The answers to this and more in Fr. Carpenter's homily from the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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A homily given to the University of Rochester Newman Community for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B.

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What does it mean to live an authentic Catholic Life? Come and see.

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Are you focused on Christ or is the something false distracting you? Deacon Brian discusses this theme in his homily on the readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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Deacon Brian's homily discusses how God can use us as instruments of grace despite our own brokenness.

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Deacon Brian's homily asks whether the presence of evil in our world (and indeed even in our Church) should shake our faith.

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This week Deacon Brian discusses our burdens, how we create them, and how Jesus calls us to give it a rest!

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A reflection upon Pentecost and my time at St. Mary Parish.

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Jesus gives all Christians a uniform to wear. Are you wearing yours?

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Are you hearing voices? Which voices are you hearing and which ones are you following?

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Are there snakes in your Lenten desert? Look to the Cross for healing!

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Have you see the face of Christ this Lent. Has it been transfigured? This is a reflection from the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, 2007.

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Are you sleeping through lent? This reflection explores how we can make the lenten journey more meaningful.

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How do I know what an authentic vocation looks like. How am I supposed to know what God is asking me to do? Today we explore the answer to these questions as we reflect upon the readings from the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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Do we really need to pick up snakes and drink poisoin to prove that we are believers? A short short reflection on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.

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Recorded on 1/08/07, two days before the death of my Grandfather, this reflection discusses unconditional love as we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord.

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Is your Advent one dimensional, or are you living Advent in 3D? This week Brian prepares you to explore the different dimensions of Advent as he sends you into the desert rejoicing.

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What does salvation look like? Do we see the salvific work of Christ in the world around us? What part do we play? These themes of how our spiritual journey can lead us to salvation are explored in this episode.

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Are you a seeker? So often we hear people talk about seeking, but is this the right approach when it comes to the Kingdom of God?

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If God is for us, who is against us? Find out in this preached reflection from evening prayer on All Soul's Day. I apologize for the audio quality.

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Do you hate going though Airport Security? Do you hate having to unpack all your stuff to put it on the x-ray conveyor belt? Perhaps this is just a foretaste of what us rich people will face in the future. Reflection based on the readings from the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle B).

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The idea of inclusion and exclusion are explored as I examine whether a Notre Dame fan can really love USC Coach Pete Carroll. This reflection is inspired by the readings from Sunday Week 20 of Ordinary Time (Cycle A).

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The kingdom of God is like a Klondike bar? Working to Beat Hell explores the idea of value in this reflectoion based on the readings from Week 17 in Ordinary time (Cycle A).

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Most gardeners remove the weeds from their gardens, but Jesus keeps the wheat and weeds together. Is this the reason he was a carpenter, or does Jesus odd gardening advice have a deeper meaning for us?

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