WTBH #128: Gaudete and Evangelism

Rejoice in the Lord always! Fr. Brian speaks of rejoicing as we await the coming of our savior!

WTBH #127: Waiting with Joy

Fr. Brian speaks of the joyful anticipation that marks the Advent Season in light of Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel).

WTBH #126: Marriage and the After Life

The Sadducees did not believe in life after death (Perhaps this is why they were sad, you see) and used marriage as a prooftext for their belief. Fr. Brian preaches how Jesus' response shows that marriage is actually a foretaste of the after life in which we are children of God.

WTBH #125: Salvation Has Come to This House

Fr. Brian speaks of Zachaeus' encounter with Christ as an archetype for every sinner's encounter with Jesus. When we encounter Jesus, He brings about a profound transformation in our lives, such that we want to make fourfold reparation for our sin.

WTBH #124: Unprofitable Servants

Fr. Brian reminds us that if we are servants of the Lord, we must serve Him rather than expect Him to serve us.

WTBH #123: Faith in Action

Fr. Brian reminds us that we cannot grow complacent as others around us suffer, but that our faith must move us to a deep concern for others.

WTBH #122: Accepting God's Mercy

Fr. Brian speaks of the different reactions to God's mercy, as seen in the parables of the lost sheep, lost coin and lost son (Prodigal Son). He notes that our human reaction to God's mercy is quite different from that of the Angels and the heavens.

WTBH #121: Hating Family and Following Jesus

Jesus often spoke hard messages. Often times we have a tendency to "domesticate" Jesus (to borrow a term from Fr. Robert Barron) by ignoring or dismissing his tough teachings. Fr. Brian suggests that instead of doing this, we should assess whether we have the fortitude to follow the real Jesus.

WTBH #120: The Narrow Gate and Salvation

Jesus instructs us to strive to enter through the narrow gate. He also warns us that many will strive to do so but will be too weak. Thus, Fr. Brian speaks about the importance of getting Spiritually fit, so as to be strong enough to enter through the narrow gate.

WTBH #119: Getting to Heaven & The Fire of God's Love

Jesus says he has come to cast down fire on the Earth and to bring not peace but division. Does this sound like the God with whom you want to spend eternity? Fr. Brian reconciles the image of a Loving God with a God who throws down fire upon the Earth. He challenges people to conform to what is good, beautiful and true so as to become holy.

WTBH #118: Work for Excellence

In today's Gospel, Christ instructs His disciples to be found hard at work. Fr. Brian insists that this is not for God's benefit, but in order for us to achieve excellence; to reach our fullest potential.

WTBH #117: Amass Treasure Important to God

The 18th Sunday of Ordinay Time (Cycle C) prompts us to reflect upon whether we are accumulating only material wealth, or weather we have amassed treasure that matters to God. Fr. Brian Carpenter preaches on this theme.

WTBH #116: Teach Us to Pray

Fr. Brian preaches on St. Luke's account of the Our Father. He places particular emphasis on keeping God's name Holy.

WTBH #115: Martha, Mary, Mission and Mass

Fr. Brian speaks of the encounter with Martha and Mary and reminds us that it is only by entering into union with God that our missionary work and charitable acts have true purpose.

WTBH #114: The Samaritan, The Pope and The Immigrant

Pope Francis recently commented on immigration in terms of the parable of the Good Samaritan. Fr. Brian reflects upon the popes provoking words. He also speaks of how the parable of the Good Samaritan calls us away from apathy and towards preaching the Culture of Life by restoring the dignity of each individual person.

WTBH #113: Sowing God's Word of Peace

In the Gospel Jesus sends 72 disciples, instructing them to carry no money, no sack and to wear no sandals. Fr. Brian discusses the seriousness and rigor of being a disciple, as well as the mission to sow God's word and bear God's divine Peace to the world.

WTBH #112: Demands of Discipleship

Fr. Brian speaks of how disciples must be willing to patiently endure trial, as well as place Christ above every other obligation in their life (including those that cause us to leave Mass early).

WTBH #111: Christ, Chefs, and Disciples

Fr. Brian speaks about the identity of Jesus, why he rebuked his disciples and told them to tell nobody about his identity, and the importance of disciples to proclaim the Gospel in the face of persecution.

WTBH #110: Confronting Sin

Fr. Brian preaches on the necessity of confronting our own sinfulness in order for us to truly love others.

WTBH #109: Disciples of Christ

Fr. Brian preaches on discipleship using St. Paul as a model.