Advent is a season of waiting. Fr. Brian explains that for Christians this waiting is not passive, but active, as we eagerly anticipate Christ's return.

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WTBH #203: Active Waiting

As our readings become more apocalyptic, and our nation is shown to be divisive, many people give into fear. Fr. Brian explains that Christianity is not marked by fear but by self-giving love.

WTBH #201: The Apocalypse, The Election and Fear

The Sadducees ask Jesus whose wife the woman will be, if there is a resurrection. Christ exposes their misunderstanding of the life of Heaven. Fr. Brian explains how our lives must be modeled on love, so as to give witness to the resurrection.

WTBH #200: The Eschaton, Love and Marriage

Proclaiming that Jesus Christ is the King of the Universe is a paradox. Fr. Brian explains what it means, and how this proclamation impacts our decisions and actions.

WTBH #202: Jesus Christ King of the Universe

Jesus' encounter with the tax collector Zacchaeus serves as a model for the way in which Christ breaks into our lives. Fr. Brian explains how salvation comes to us, when we allow Christ to enter our lives, and bring about a sincere and profound conversion.

WTBH #199: Salvation Comes to Your House

Fr. Brian speaks about the way in which the 9 thankless lepers missed the significance of what happened to them. He questions whether we are like them when we use science and technology, but fail to see the in-breaking of God's kingdom.

WTBH #198: The In-Breaking of God's Kingdom

Fr. Brian preaches on the Gospel of the rich man and Lazarus, and calls us to become accountable for the many good things we have received.

WTBH #197: Wealth and Accountability

The Eucharist is the font and apex of the Catholic faith. It brings us into an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Fr. Brian explains the importance of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

WTBH #196: The Body and Blood of Christ

Homily preached on Trinity Sunday speaking about the loving relationship within the Trinity.

WTBH #195: Triune Relationship of Love

On the Solemnity of Penetcost the Holy Spirit provided the Apostles with the strength and fortitude necessary to proclaim the Gospel. Fr. Brian urges all Catholics (and all Christians) to boldly proclaim the kerygmatic message that Jesus Christ is Lord!

WTBH #194: Pentecost Challenge: Proclaim Jesus Christ is Lord!

On the solemnity of the Ascension, Fr. Brian Carpenter speaks of the fact that God is both strange and wonderful.

WTBH #193: Strange, but Wonderful God

The Peace of Christ is different from other forms of peace. It is a true and lasting peace that is rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Fr. Brian speaks of this peace, and how it can remain with us even in difficult moments.

WTBH #192: My Peace I Give You

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 #190: Relationship with the Good Shepherd

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 #191: New Commandment of Love

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 #189: Religion in the Public Square

This site contains Fr. Brian Carpenter's Homilies geared towards helping you grow in your Catholic Faith.

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