WTBH #159: Are We Honoring a Building?

The dedication of the Lateran Basilica is a celebration of God's works, not ours. Fr. Brian explains.

WTBH #158: Purgatory and All Souls

Fr. Brian discusses how the doctrine of purgatory relates to the feast of All Souls.

WTBH #157: Redering unto Cesar and God

Fr. Brian reminds us that our lives bear the image of God, and therefore must be rendered unto God.

WTBH #156: The Royal Wedding

Fr. Brian comments on Jesus' parable of the royal wedding, and the need for us too approach the King's wedding wearing the proper garments.

WTBH #155: No Fair! He Got the Same as Me

Fr. Brian speaks of the parable of the workers in the vineyard, explaining why we should rejoice, rather than shout "No Fair!"

WTBH #154: Exalt the Cross

Fr. Brian preaches on the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross

WTBH #153: The Cost of Discipleship - The Cross, Our Hope

Jesus informs us if we are to follow Him, we must take up our cross. Peter is scandalized by the news that Jesus will have to suffer and die and becomes an obstacle to Christ. Fr. Brian explains that the Cross is not a scandal to Christians, it is our hope. Through suffering we unite ourselves with Christ, and thus point to a reality greater than this world.

WTBH #152: The Church – Our Boat in the Storm

The Church, even though she is buffeted and tossed about by the stormy winds of the world, still remains as the vessel commissioned by Christ to carry His disciples to safety. And during this 4th watch, the 4th era of salvation history, Jesus Himself enters the boat.

WTBH #151: Feeding on the Eucharist

The feeding of the 5000 is not about sharing, as has been articulated in many contemporay homilies, but is deeply Eucharistic as Fr. Brian Carpenter explians in this homily.

WTBH #150: From Weeds to Wheat

Fr. Brian preaches on the parable of the wheat and the tares, emphasizing that when we become apathetic in our faith, we give the enemy a chance to sow weeds among the wheat.

WTBH #149: Tilling the Soil

Fr. Brian encourages us to till the soil of our hearts by removing the rocks and thorns that prevent the Word of God from taking root and producing grain a hundred fold.

WTBH #148: Peter, Paul and the Priority of Christ

Fr. Brian preaches about the priority of Jesus on the feast of Ss. Peter and Paul.

WTBH #147: Binding Power of the Spirit

Fr. Brian speaks of the Holy Spirit's ability to bind us more closely to Christ, and to His body, the Church.

WTBH #146: Pray with One Accord

Between the time of the Ascension and Pentecost, the Church urges us to follow the example of the Apostles, who prayed with one Accord. Fr. Brian speaks of the importance of praying with one accord as we say "Veni Sancti Spiritus - Come, Holy Spirit."

WTBH #145: Loving Christ and Knowing His Commands

Jesus says, "If you love me, you will keep my commands." But how do we know Christ's commands. After all, Jesus never left us with a written text (or even a YouTube video for that matter). Fr. Brian explains that we can know Jesus' teachings through the Catholic Church.

WTBH #144: Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

Jesus reminds us that if we have faith in Him, we need not let our hearts be troubled. Fr. Brian explains how our faith in Christ helps us face the many situations that often cause our hearts to be troubled.

WTBH #143: Know the Voice of Christ

Fr. Brian reminds us that we cannot follow the voice of Christ if we first do not know His voice. How do we come to know his voice? We come to know His voice through the teachings of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.

WTBH #142: Christ In Our Midst

Fr. Brian speaks of the necessity of recognizing Christ in our midst, especially in the presence of the Eucharist.

WTBH #141: Saints, Mercy and Indulgences

Fr. Brian speaks of the newly canonized Ss. John XXIII and John Paul the Great during his Divine Mercy Sunday homily. He also speaks of the power and beauty of indulgences.

WTBH #140: Alleluia! He is Risen!

Christos Anesti! Alithos Anesti! Fr. Brian's homily from Easter Sunday speaks of the implications of the resurrection of Jesus Christ!