A Voice in the Desert

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. 

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “The Father Awaits You.” This homily is based on the 4th Sunday in Lent (Year C). Delivered on March 31, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Joshua 5:9A, 10-12

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1-3, 11-52

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Choosing Between Wells.” This homily is based on the 3rd Sunday in Lent (Year C). Delivered on March 24, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Exodus 17:3-7

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 95

Second Reading: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8

Gospel Reading: John 4:9-42

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Make This Lent Different.” This homily is based on the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Delivered on March 3, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Sirach 27:4-7

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 92

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58

Gospel Reading: Luke 6:39:45

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Don't Judge Me.” This homily is based on the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Delivered on February 24, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9,12-13,22-23

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103:1-4,8,10,12-13

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Gospel Reading: Luke 6:27-38

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Whoah! That's Some Woes.” This homily is based on the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Delivered on February 17, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading:  Jeremiah 17:5-8

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 1:1-4, 6

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20

Gospel Reading: Luke 6:17, 20-26

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Your Sin Is No Longer An Excuse.” This homily is based on the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Delivered on February 10, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8

Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8

Second Reading: First Corinthians 15:1-11

Gospel Reading: Luke 5:1-11

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Mass Is Not About You.” This homily is based on the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Delivered on February 3, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19

Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17

Second Reading: First Corinthians 12:31-13:13

Gospel Reading: Luke 4:21-30

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Your Words Are Spirit and Life.” This homily is based on the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Delivered on January 27, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Nehemiah 8:2-4, 5-6, 8-10

Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19:8, 9, 10, 15

Second Reading: First Corinthians 12:12-30

Gospel Reading: Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Jesus, the Bridegroom.” This homily is based on the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Delivered on January 13, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS.

First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5

Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10

Second Reading: First Corinthians 12:4-11

Gospel Reading: John 2:1-12