A Voice in the Desert

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Wake Up ... It's All For You.” This homily is based on the Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). Delivered on December 24, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 89

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

Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-24

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “He's Got Some Big Plans.” This homily is based on the 4th Sunday in Advent (Year A). Delivered on December 22, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 24

Second Reading: Romans 1:1-7

Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-24

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Build Your Ark.” This homily is based on the 1st Sunday in Advent (Year A). Delivered on December 1, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9

Second Reading: Romans 13:11-14

Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:37-44

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “The Feast of Thanksgiving.” This homily is based on the Thanksgiving Day (Year I). Delivered on November 28, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Devoted.” This homily is based on the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Delivered on November 16, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “To All the Women.” This homily is based on the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Delivered on November 3, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Wisdom 11:22-12: 2

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145

Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2

Gospel Reading: Luke 19:1-10

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Don't Miss Jesus.” This homily is based on the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Delivered on October 27, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

Gospel Reading: Luke 18:9-14

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Jesus, Have Mercy on Me.” This homily is based on the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Delivered on October 19, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: 2 Kings 5:14-17

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 98

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Gospel Reading: Luke 17:11-19

Fr. Colten Symmes presents “Unanswered Prayers.” This homily is based on the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Delivered on October 6, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Habbakuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 95

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14

Gospel Reading: Luke 17:5-10

Fr. Colten Symmes presents “Nothing Compares.” This homily is based on the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Delivered on September 29, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Amos 6:1A, 4-7

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

Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Gospel Reading: Luke 16:19-31