WTBH #101: Holy Thursday

Fr. Brian's homily from Holy Thursday speaks about the institution of the Eucharist, the institution of the priesthood, and the universal call to service.

WTBH #100: Adultery and Change of Heart

Fr. Brian Carpenter discusses St. John's account of the Woman caught in adultery. In this homily he reminds us that Jesus came for the salvation of all (including those wishing to stone the woman). He speaks how Jesus' non-violent yet provocative response calls people to conversion - to a change of heart.

WTBH #99: God Saves in the House of Anguish

Fr. Brian offers insight to St. John's account of the resurrection of Lazarus, and showing that God does not rejoice in our human suffering, but rather saves us from our house of anguish.

WTBH #98: Repent! Cultivate the Soil

Fr. Brian preaches about the need to cultivate the soil in our lives by repenting, avoiding sin and living by God's commands in this Homily for the Third Sunday of Lent.

WTBH #97: Samaritans and Evangelization

Based on the Cycle A reading of the Samaritan woman at the well's encounter of Jesus, Fr. Brian discusses the importance of this encounter for Catholics as they embark on the NEw Evangelization.

WTBH #96: Knowing Christ in the Eucharist

Fr. Brian speaks of how the Transfiguration helps us to properly identify Jesus. Once we properly understand who Jesus is (God incarnate, dwelling among us) we seek relationship with Him, which ultimately leads us to the Eucharist.

WTBH #95: Desert Temptation and Papal Resignation

On Monday, Feb 11, 2013 Pope Benedict XVI announced that he would be resigning the Papacy. Fr. Brian discusses this monumental decision in light of the Gospel reading on the Temptations of Christ.

WTBH #94: Vocations vs. Careers

Fr. Brian Carpenter speaks about the difference between vocations and careers, reminding us that we are all defined not by what we do, but by who we are in relation to Christ and others.

WTBH #93: God's Promise to His Prophets

Fr. Brian Carpenter's Homily for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time speaks of God's promise not to leave His servant crushed, a promise fulfilled in the cross and resurrection. We too must be prophets in the world, confident that we will not be crushed.

WTBH #92: Remember Who You Are

Fr. Brian Carpenter reminds us of the importance of knowing our Catholic identity less we fall into the trap of the Israelites. Knowing our true identity is the only way we can fully live out God's covenant of love.

WTBH #91: An Epiphany

Fr. Brian speaks of the Magi as a model for Christian Evangelization.

WTBH #90: What Should We Do?

Fr. Brian Speaks about the Gaudéte Sunday and the Scripture readings in light of the Massacre that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. He discusses how Catholics can respond to the darkness that seems to permeate our world.

WTBH #89: Joyful Anticipation

Fr. Brian discusses Advent as a time when we await the Parousia (the second coming of Christ) with great joy.

WTBH #88: Christ the King of the Universe

Fr. Brian Carpenter discusses the implications of the Kingship of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

WTBH #87: Bottoming Out

The examples of 2 widows show us that when we bottom-out, God enters into our lives and calls us to become people who give of our very self.

WTBH #86: The Meaning of Life

What is the meaning of life? Fr. Brian Speaks about the Jewish Shema and the meaning of life.

WTBH #85: The Priority of Christ

Fr. Brian talks about the rich young man and our need to place Christ at the center of our lives.

WTBH #84: The Dignity of Marriage

Fr. Brian tackles the readings from the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, readings that many found quite difficult. He shows that while the teaching of Jesus may be difficult, Jesus points is to the great dignity of the sacrament of marriage!

WTBH #83: The Way of the Cross

Fr. Brian speaks about the way of suffering, the way of the cross, as being the way that leads to true greatness and true happiness.

WTBH #82: Opening to the Truth

Fr. Brian Carpenter discusses our openness to the Truth of the Gospel, and to the Truths of the Catholic faith. He calls each one of us to a greater holiness by opeing our hearts to the Truth that is Jesus Christ.