WTBH #27 - Why God Became a Man

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

WTBH #26 - From Violet to Rose

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

WTBH #25 - People Look East (and Enter the Desert)

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.

WTBH #24 - It's the End of the World as We Know It

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.

WTBH #23 - Widows and Gifts

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

WTBH #22 - Come and See

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

WTBH #21 - Do Not Give In to FEAR

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.

WTBH #20 - Are You Hungry for a Miracle

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

WTBH #19 - Do Weeds Shake Your Faith?

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

WTBH #18: Burdens of the Flesh

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

WTBH #17: Stories and the Spirit

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

WTBH #16: Put on Your Uniform

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

WTBH #15: I Think I Am Hearing Voices

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

WTBH #14: The Snakes, The Cross and Salvation

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

WTBH #13: Moses, Elijah and Cosmetic Surgery

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.

WTBH #12: Sleeping through Lent

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

WTBH #11: What Do You Want to Do When You Grow Up?

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.

WTBH #10: Picking up Snakes and Drinking Poison

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.

WTBH #9: Grandpa and Unconditional Love

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.

WTBH #8: Advent in 3D

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.