WTBH #191: New Commandment of Love

Jesus gives us a new commandment - to love one another. Fr. Brian preaches on  the Christian understanding of love, and how we must be people of love.

WTBH #190: Relationship with the Good Shepherd

On Good Shepherd Sunday, Fr. Brian speaks of the need to form a relationship with Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, so that we can know His voice, and follow His commands. Doing so will bring us to eternal life.

WTBH #189: Religion in the Public Square

In the United States, people often attempt to reduce religion to a  private matter that should not be mentioned in the public realm. Fr. Brian explains why this is not possible for a Christian, as Christianity is a public religion.

WTBH #188: Sin and Mercy

In order to understand the depths of God's Divine Mercy, we must come face to face with our own sin.

WTBH #187: Light and Darkness

The theme of Light and Darkness is on display in the Easter Vigil Mass

WTBH #186: Enter into Holy Week

Although not obligatory, the Holy Week liturgies, especially the Triduum, help us to enter more deeply into the Passion of Christ. While this may be uncomfortable, it will ultimately lead us to more fully appreciate the love behind Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday.

WTBH #185: Restoring God's Glory

Jesus restores the Glory of God to its proper place. This theme is seen in his encounter with the women caught in adultery, where Jesus exposes the sinfulness of a rigorous legalism that neglects the purpose of the law - union with God.

WTBH #184: Repent or Perish

Jesus instructs His listeners that if they do not repent from their sins, they will perish. Fr. Brian explains how repentance from sin is necessary for uniting us with God.

WTBH #183: Transfiguration, Eucharist and Relationship

The Transfiguration is one of the central events in the life of Christ. Fr. Brian explains how understanding the Transfiguration can bring us into a closer relationship with Christ.

WTBH #182: Temptation in the Desert

Fr. Brian Carpenter speaks about the temptations of Christ and places them in the context of the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

WTBH #181: Discovering Your Vocation

Fr. Brian Carpenter speaks about vocations. He stresses that every Christian has a vocation to enter into an intimate relationship with Christ.

WTBH #180: The New Adam and the New Eve

Fr. Brian Carpenter explains the Miracle at the Wedding in Cana. In this miracle Jesus is the New Adam, and Mary the New Eve instructs us, “Do whatever He tells you.”

WTBH #179: Beloved – Identity through Baptism

On the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Fr. Brian Carpenter speaks about the manner in which baptism revealed Jesus’ identity, and the manner in which it reveals our own identity as God’s beloved.

WTBH #178: Epiphany – The Journey to Christ

Fr. Brian Carpenter speaks about the Epiphany and the difficulties we face on our journey to Christ.

WTBH #177: Jesus is God!

Fr. Brian Carpenter discusses the history behind the Solemnity Mary, the Mother of God. He explains how the title Theotokos defends the orthodox notion that Jesus is God.

WTBH #176: Remain with Christ through the Eucharist

Fr. Brian Carpenter explains the necessity of the Eucharist for establishing a personal and eternal relationship with Christ.

WTBH #175: Obligation and Relationship

Fr. Brian speaks of the way Catholics often appear to be burdened with the obligations of their faith, and encourages people to form a relationship with Christ so that they can share in His joy completely.

WTBH #174: Remain in His Love

Fr. Brian explains how remaining in Christ's love can provide us with joy that will permeate our lives.

WTBH #173: Pray for Vocations

On the 52nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Fr. Brian explains the importance of the priesthood, and how priests can help people form a personal relationship with God.

WTBH #172: God's Personal Friendship

Fr. Brian continues to speak about forming a personal relationship with God in light of the revelation of the Gospel.