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.

WTBH #108: Trinity Sunday

Fr. Brian speaks about the way in which the theology of the Holy Trinity calls us to enter into relationships of self-giving love.

WTBH #107: The City of God

Fr. Brian speaks about the new Jersusalem and it's parallels to the Catholic Church as the proper place of worship.

WTBH #106: As I Have Loved You - A Lousy Homily

While a 2 year old considered the topic lousy and favored a homily on Notre Dame, Fr. Brian rejected this opinion and preached on Christ's new command to love.

WTBH #105: Follow the Good Shepherd

Fr. Brian speaks of the importance of shepherds in the Church. He focuses on the importance of having good shepherds in our churched, while also reminding us of the importance of following the true shepherd of the Catholic Church – the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ Himself!

WTBH #104: Politics, Proms and Obedience to God

Fr. Brian discusses the necessity to "obey God rather than men." He explores this teaching in light of three incidents where the Catholic Faith has been marginalized: The discussion around the DOMA and Proposition 8 Case, the NY State Women's Equality Act, and the McQuaid Prom. Fr. Brian reminds us that the early Church faces similar societal issues, and overcame them through fidelity to authentic Church Teaching, and he urges us to do likewise.

WTBH #103: Divine Mercy

Jesus reveals God's Divine Mercy by responding to human sin with the words, "Peace be with you."

WTBH #102: Christ Overcomes the Dark Forces

Alleluia! He is Risen! Jesus overcame every dark force that enslaved humanity, and showed that His life is more powerful than all the forces of darkness combined! Alleluia!