A Voice in the Desert

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Fathers, Lead Your Families!” This homily is based on the Feast of the Holy Family (Year C). Delivered on December 31, 2018 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5

Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-17

Gospel Reading: Luke 2:41-52

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “His Story.” This homily is based on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Year C). Delivered on 12252018 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5

Responsorial Psalm: PS 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29.

Second Reading: Acts 13:16-17, 22-25

Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-25

 

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “The Secret of Joy” This homily is based on the 3rd Sunday of Advent (Year C). Delivered on December 16, 2018 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-18a

Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6

Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-7

Gospel Reading: Luke 3:10-18

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Discern the Value” This homily is based on the 2nd Sunday of Advent (Year C). Delivered on December 9, 2108 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Baruch 5:1-9

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 126: 1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6

Second Reading: Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11

Gospel Reading: Luke 3:1-6

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Who Is This King?” This homily is based on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Year B). Delivered on November 25, 2018 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Daniel 7:13-14

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 93:1, 1-2, 5

Second Reading: Revelation 1:5-8

Gospel Reading: John 18:33B-37

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “I Give God My ___” This homily is based on the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B). Delivered on November 11, 2018 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 146: 7, 8-9, 9-10

Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28

Gospel Reading: Mark 12:38-44

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “The Power of Silence” This homily is based on the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B). Delivered on November 4, 2018 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Deuteronomy 6:2-6

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 18:2-3;3-4; 47; 51

Second Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28

Gospel Reading: Mark 12:28B-34

 

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “The Crossable Bridge.” This homily is based on the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B). Delivered on October 21, 2018 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Is 53:10-11

Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22

Second Reading: Heb 4:14-16

Gospel Reading: Mark 10:35-45

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Don't Settle For Good.” This homily is based on the 28th Sunday in 2018 (Year B). Delivered on October 14, 2108 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Wis 7:1-11

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17

Second Reading: Heb 4:12-13

Gospel Reading: Mk 10:17-30

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Be Taken Aside.” This homily is based on the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B). Delivered on September 9, 2018 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Isaiah 35:4-7a

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 146:7,8-9,9-10

Second Reading: James 2:1-5

Gospel Reading: Mark 7:31-37