Shawn The Baptist - Sunday Scriptures

As Jesus goes into the desert to be tempted he encounters the same enemies that we face every day: the world, the flesh, and the devil. The post Three Weapons Against Our Three Enemies appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Even with the normal crowds of half a million or more, the March for Life almost never gets much coverage from the left-leaning media.… The post Homily 309 – Turnpike Mass for Life – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

When he asks us to do something we don't understand how to we respond? We've got to fill the jars all the way, just like the servants at Cana The post Half Empty Water Jars appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Explore the meaning of epiphany and its relevance today. Discover how subtle signs can guide our paths like the magi. The post Lessons from the Magi appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

The octave of Christmas is filled with more than just shepherds and angels. Many of the days are filled with bloodshed and martyrdom. The post The Octave of Christmas Calls Us To Witness appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

After the story of Christmas in St. Luke's gospel, perhaps the second best known story of Christmas is the story of "A Christmas Carol." The post A Christmas Lesson from Scrooge appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Like the time of John the Baptist, we too should live our life with urgency. The Messiah has come, but he's coming back. It could be any day. The post The Door is Open appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Christmas means that God became concretely present in our world. So, we need to do some concrete things to get ready to welcome him today. The post Making Advent Concrete appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Advent is a reminder that that Jesus really is coming back and we need to be ready. are we truly making an effort to "run forth" to meet him. The post Ready to Run Forth appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Our readings today remind us of God’s reign from before time began, throughout all time, and unto eternity. God always was and always will… The post Homily 301 – The One Who Was, Is, and Is to Come – Christ the King appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

In ancient Roman times when emperors acted like gods and believed too often in their own immortality, one of his servants was given the… The post Homily 300 – Memento Mori – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Both the widow in our first reading and the widow in the gospel seem to have nothing. One has no food and is about… The post Homily 299 – The Courage to Give Everything – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Today’s second reading from the Letter to the Hebrews uses language describing the priesthood of the Old Testament and the offering of animal sacrifices.… The post Homily 298 – The Call to Sacrifice – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

We don’t like suffering. We often go to great lengths to avoid even the smallest suffering. Despite our attempts, suffering will eventually come, and… The post Homily 297 – Making Suffering Meaningful – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

This has been an amazing week having the Holy Father here in the historic cities of our country. There are so many unforgettable memories… The post Homily 296 – Moving Forward with Pope Francis – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

We are called to go out and spread the good news. Yet it seems that so few baptized people really live out this mission.… The post Homily 295.5 – 3 Obstacles to Evangelization – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Upon arriving in Assisi we were blessed to be able to celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis, right near the tomb of… The post Homily 295 – A Log in the Eye of St. Francis – AVI Italian Pilgrimage – Day 4 appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

After spending the morning at the home of St. Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo, we had Mass on Monte Sant’Angelo where the Archangel… The post Homily 294 – St. Pio and the Immanence of God – AVI Italian Pilgrimage – Day 3 appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Celebrate Memorial Day by honoring the heroes who deemed our country worth dying for. Remember and appreciate their sacrifices. The post The Value of America appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

The wind and fire in today's gospel are meant to symbolize the power that all of the baptized have to go on mission sent by the Spirit. The post You Are Sent appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Explore the necessity of salvation through Jesus as taught by St. Peter and the Church throughout history. The post Necessary for Salvation appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Jesus has been raised from the dead and death no longer has power over us. So why do we still live in fear? The post What Difference Does It Make? appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Palm Sunday liturgy moves so quickly! Today's homily gives a brief overview of the events of this special week we call "Holy Week." The post Holy Week Overview appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Today's celebration of the 5th Sunday of Lent comes between two great solemnities that fall during Lent: St. Joseph and the Annunciation The post Between Joseph and Mary appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Hopefully, before we make a big decision we listen to advice from others. But who do we listen to? There are 3 places we should not listen. The post Listen to Him appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .