Shawn The Baptist - Sunday Scriptures

Jesus returns saying, "Peace be with you" and "Receive the Holy Spirit." Today's homily considers the important connection here. The post Peaceful and Powerful appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

It seems like the ascension would be a sad day in the life of the apostles. Today's homily shows why today is actually a day of great joy. The post Ready to Solo appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Do you get scared when people want to "share the faith?" Today's homily outlines the two-step method of St. Peter for evangelizing. The post Reason for Hope appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

In today's gospel St. Philip asks for what he most wants. He wants to see God. What would you ask of Jesus if given one wish? The post Show Us the Father appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Like sheep we are prone to getting lost and straying. This is why we need a shepherd and why Jesus left us his Church to speak with his voice. The post The Church Has the Voice of the Shepherd appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Jesus is back! What great news. But would the apostles have immediately seen the return of Jesus as cause for celebrating? The post Back Without a Vengeance appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Jesus is risen and you are called to be a witness. You've seen the empty tomb and heard the reports. Now what kind of witness will you be? The post You Are Witnesses appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

The power at the source of our faith is something much greater than mere stories. Jesus come back from the dead! The post More Than Stories appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Today we marvel at the price of salvation. The angel of death has passed over, because the Lamb of God has taken away the sins of the world. The post Preparation Day appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Tonight we are marked and saved by the blood of a lamb, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. It is the Passover of the Lord. The post Why Is This Night Different? appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Today's homily gives an overview of what to expect from the liturgies of Holy Week and the great "Three Days" of the Triduum. The post Holy Week in Half an Hour appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

"For as true man he wept for Lazarus his friend, and as eternal God raised him from the tomb." - from the Mass of the 5th Sunday of Lent The post Human and Divine appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

In today's gospel, Jesus works a miracle. He gives sight to a man born blind. Later this man expresses faith in Jesus. What is our response? The post Miracles and Mystery appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

What do today's gospel, a photography exhibit, a piece of music from the 1500's and a song by U2 all have in common? Today's homily! The post What You’re Looking For appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

The view from a mountaintop gives great perspective. Today, Jesus gives the apostles an important view on a mountain, a view of his divinity. The post Mountaintop View appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Today's readings show the history of sin and redemption. We see how sin entered the world, how Jesus wins the victory... and we can too. The post From the Fall, Through Redemption, to Glory appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

In today’s Gospel Jesus asks his disciples to pay attention to what they see in creation. “Look at the birds in the sky,” he… The post Homily 344 – Praise God for Creation – 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Today's homily explores two great drives that are behind so much of human desire and are especially beautiful in marriage. The post World Marriage Day appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

As a Boy Scout of 30 years now, I readily admit that I love camping. One of the things I most enjoy is seeing… The post Homily 342 – Light in the Darkness – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Have you ever had the experience of standing up for some true but difficult teaching of Jesus, only to have someone call you a… The post Homily 341 – You Hypocrite – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

Why all the fighting and factions? It's good to be passionate, but make sure that you're fighting for something worthy. The post Passion for the Christ appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

You can tell a lot about a person by how they spend their time. Want to know what's most important in your life? Just look at your calendar. The post What’s on Your Calendar? appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

There's a lot to celebrate today. The homily looks at several of the key themes to keep in mind, including Jesus getting his name. The post Lots to Celebrate appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

It was said of Scrooge that he knew how to keep Christmas well if any man alive possessed the knowledge. But he didn't start out this way... The post The Joy of Scrooge appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .

In the face of problems, God does not promise a quick fix, but to be Emmanuel, God with us. He may not fix it, but he's always with us. The post God Is With Us appeared first on Shawn The Baptist .