A Voice in the Desert

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “What's Your Cred?” This homily is based on Easter Sunday (Year A). Delivered on April 12, 2020 at St. Thomas, the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Faith: Closing Your Eyes.” This homily is based on the 2nd Sunday in Lent (Year A). Delivered on March 8, 2020 at St. Thomas, the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS

First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10

Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:1-9

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Be Holy.” This homily is based on the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). Delivered on February 23, 2020 at St. Thomas, the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS

First Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2; 17-18

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:38-48

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Jesus: What's Right With the World.” This homily is based on the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). Delivered on February 16, 2020 at St. Thomas, the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS

First Reading: Sirach 15:15-20

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:17-37

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, "Distinctive Disciples.” This homily is based on the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). Delivered on February 09, 2020 at St. Thomas, the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS

First Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 112

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13-16

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Lights in the Darkness.” This homily is based on the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). Delivered on January 26, 2020 at St. Thomas, the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS

First Reading: Isaiah 8:23-9:3

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 27

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10, 13-17

Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-23

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Sainthood is Now.” This homily is based on the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). Delivered on January 19, 2020 at St. Thomas, the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS.

First Reading: Isaiah 49:3,5-6

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 40:2,4,7-10

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Gospel Reading: John 1:29-34

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “I Am Beloved.” This homily is based on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (Year A). Delivered on January 12, 2020 at the St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS.

First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 29

Second Reading: Acts 10:34-43

Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:13-17

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “The Greatest Christmas Gift.” This homily is based on the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord (Year A). Delivered on January 5, 2020 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 72

Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6

Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:1-12

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “3 P's in a Holy Family.” This homily is based on the Feast of the Holy Family (Year A). Delivered on December 29, 2019 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

Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21

Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:13-15; 19-23