A Voice in the Desert

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Be a Hater.” This homily is based on the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Delivered on September 8, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Wisdom 9:13-18B

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 90

Second Reading: Philemon 9-10, 12-17

Gospel Reading: Luke 14:25-33

This week we have a Guest Homilist, Fr. Phillip Neri Powell, OP, Director of Homiletics at Notre Dame Seminary. Fr. Powell, OP presents, “We Don't Need No Therapy Jesus.” This homily is based on the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). 

First Reading: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 40:2, 3, 4, 18

Second Reading: Hebrews 12:1-4

Gospel Reading: Luke 12:49-53

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “The Treasure & The Heart.” This homily is based on the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). 

First Reading: Wisdom 18:6-9

Responsorial Psalm: PS 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22

Second Reading: Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19

Gospel Reading: Luke 12:32-48

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Neighbor.” This homily is based on the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). 

First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:10-14

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37

Second Reading: Colossians 1:15-20

Gospel Reading: Luke 10:25-37

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “His Presence is Waiting to be Found.” This homily is based on the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). 

First Reading: Isaiah 66:10-14c

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20

Second Reading: Galatians 6:14-18

Gospel Reading: Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “The Eternal Promise Land.” This homily is based on the Solemnity The Ascension of the Lord Sunday (Year C). Delivered on June 2, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9

Second Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23

Gospel Reading: Luke 24:46-53

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Stretching Love.” This homily is based on the 5th Sunday in Easter (Year C). Delivered on May 19, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Acts 14:21-27

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 149:8-9, 10-11, 12-13

Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-5a

Gospel Reading: John 13:31-33a, 34-35

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “The Resurrection Changes Everything” This homily is based on the 2nd Sunday in Easter [Divine Mercy Sunday] (Year C). Delivered on April 28, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Acts 5:12-16

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:2-4 13-15, 22-23

Second Reading: Revelation 1:11A, 12-13, 17-19

Gospel Reading: John 20:19-31

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Still Rolling Stones.” This homily was given on Easter Sunday (Year C). Delivered on April 21, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Acts 10:34A; 37-43

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23

Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4

Gospel Reading: John 20:1-9

Fr. Kurt Young presents a Lenten Mission at Nativity BVM Cathedral entitled, "Falling in Love with the Lord." Fr. Kurt provides insights and tools to help the listener understand what a relationship with God is and is not and how to practically cultivate that relationship.