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Fr. Shawn P. Tunink
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Shawn The Baptist Live
Holy Saturday Preview
Fr. Shawn discusses Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil, and the season of EasterThe post Holy Saturday Preview appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2022-04-16
1h 13
Shawn The Baptist Live
Good Friday Preview
Fr. Shawn walks through the liturgy and spirituality of this strange day we call "Good."The post Good Friday Preview appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2022-04-15
1h 13
Shawn The Baptist Live
Holy Thursday Preview
Fr. Shawn walks through the liturgy and spirituality of the first day of the Sacred TriduumThe post Holy Thursday Preview appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2022-04-15
59 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Snow Day Special
It's a snow day in Kansas City so Fr. Shawn hosted a live show to talk about getting ready for Lent and other questions from viewers.The post Snow Day Special appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2022-02-17
43 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Christmas Carols - The Story Behind the Music
We love to sing carols at Christmas. But have you ever wondered what some of those strange lyrics are all about? Fr. Shawn conducts a merry little sing-along and reveals the story behind the music.The post Christmas Carols – The Story Behind the Music appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-12-17
1h 06
Shawn The Baptist Live
Back in the Pack
I went backpacking for the first time in 13 years this week. Stories from the woods and more on the Holy Spirit, this week on Shawn The Baptist Live.The post Back in the Pack appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-05-27
1h 00
Shawn The Baptist Live
All About the Spirit
Baptism, Confirmation, Pentecost... It's all about the Spirit, but it can also be confusing. Fr. Shawn explains and answers your questions tonight on Shawn The Baptist Live.The post All About the Spirit appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-05-20
1h 01
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
Tell Us Plainly
If Jesus wants everyone to believe in him, why doesn't he just show up and make it obvious?The post Tell Us Plainly appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-27
05 min
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
Bacon
The best reason to be Christian is because you get eternal life forever in heaven. But, also a pretty good reason... you get bacon.The post Bacon appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-26
04 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Have You Been Saved?
No question is of more importance in this life than the question of salvation. From the preaching of St. Peter until today, the Church teaches that there is only one way to heaven. The post Have You Been Saved? appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-25
18 min
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
Philip the Deacon
Who has God placed in your life with whom you need to share the joy of Jesus? The Spirit will lead you, just as He did Philip.The post Philip the Deacon appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-22
06 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Saved by Art
Join Fr. Shawn live tonight at the usual 6:30 time as he discusses how the arts have helped us through the pandemic and, well, just make life better.The post Saved by Art appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-22
1h 00
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
Everybody Must Get Stoned
All Christians should want to look like Jesus. St. Stephen did, and he got stoned. So should you.The post Everybody Must Get Stoned appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-20
07 min
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
Wisdom and Spirit
Go spread the Good News... but how? St. Stephen shows us a powerful combination of two things that often works wonders.The post Wisdom and Spirit appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-19
05 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Forgiveness Is Good News
Do you try to hide your weaknesses? Do you think you have to be perfect? If so, you may be hiding the Good News from yourself and others. The post Forgiveness Is Good News appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-18
16 min
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
Fighting Against God
The majority of the Jewish leaders ended up opposing the Messiah when he came. We too often choose the foolish path of fighting against God.The post Fighting Against God appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-16
05 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Wounded Glory
When Jesus appears after his resurrection, he shows his disciples his wounds and says, "Do not be afraid." Jesus isn't afraid of wounds and we shouldn't be either.The post Wounded Glory appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-15
1h 00
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
Not Afraid to Stay
Mary Magdalene stayed at the tomb weeping. We often flee from suffering, but Mary stayed.The post Not Afraid to Stay appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-06
06 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Immune to Death
If you get vaccinated against a virus, you can still be exposed to it, but it just can't hurt you. Baptism makes Christians immune to death. The post Immune to Death appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-04
17 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Holy Saturday Preview
This is a strange and beautiful day that often gets forgotten. Learn the history and spirituality of Holy Saturday culminating with the great Vigil of Easter.The post Holy Saturday Preview appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-03
1h 26
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Bad Becomes Good
Today we celebrate the worst thing that ever happened in the history of the world. And yet we call it Good. The post Bad Becomes Good appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-03
13 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Good Friday Preview
The worst day in history, that now we call good. Join Fr. Shawn as he discusses the history and spirituality of the practices of Good Friday.The post Good Friday Preview appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-02
1h 07
Shawn The Baptist Live
Holy Thursday Preview
There are three great events celebrated on Holy Thursday. Learn the history of this day and prepare spiritually to celebrate it well.The post Holy Thursday Preview appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-01
1h 06
Shawn The Baptist Live
Holy Week Walk
It's Holy Week and tonight Fr. Shawn gives an overview of the entire week.The post Holy Week Walk appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-04-01
58 min
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
Vulnerable to Betrayal
Judas is known as "the one who betrayed" Jesus. But what exactly does it mean to betray someone?The post Vulnerable to Betrayal appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-31
05 min
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
Essential Oils
The Church uses 3 special oils in the celebrations of the sacraments and they are blessed each year during Holy Week.The post Essential Oils appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-30
05 min
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
Time to Stop Saving
Saving is good. But deciding when to spend is even more important. Mary Magdalene spent it all on Jesus and so should you.The post Time to Stop Saving appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-29
05 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Just Be There
What is the best way to help someone going through a difficult situation? Sometimes it's enough to just be there. The post Just Be There appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-28
08 min
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
God Works Through All
Jesus was working miracles that only God could do. What a horrible problem.The post God Works Through all appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-27
07 min
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
Christmas in March
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us... but when? Well, today.The post Christmas in March appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-25
05 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Less Than Perfect
Earthly fathers fail. Spiritual fathers fail. Even St. Joseph failed. Join Fr. Shawn tonight online or in person as he considers the hidden blessings of failure.The post Less Than Perfect appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-25
1h 03
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
Freedom in Virtue
When faced with a difficult choice, we are meant to easily and joyfully choose the right thing. This kind of freedom we call virtue.The post Freedom in Virtue appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-24
06 min
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
What Is Is?
When Moses asks God to give him his name, God responds, "I AM." In today's Gospel, Jesus takes that name for himself... twice!The post What Is Is? appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-23
05 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
It Could Get Worse
Do things seem bad right now? Well, it could get worse. But that's OK. The post It Could Get Worse appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-21
13 min
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
No Boxing God
Here's proof that Jesus is not the Messiah: He wasn't born in Bethlehem. Ya, that's what some people thought.The post No Boxing God appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-20
06 min
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
Joseph the Protector
Joseph was a real man and he used his manly strength in a way that is an example for all men... he protected his wife and family, physically and spiritually.The post Joseph the Protector appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-19
06 min
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
Saints Gone Bad
We all know saints who were bad and became good. But what about good people who fall and want to be good again?The post Saints Gone Bad appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-18
06 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
A Wee Bit of Ireland
St. Patrick, Druids, High Kings, Vikings, Normans, English and lots more about Ireland. Wear your green (definitely not orange).The post A Wee Bit of Ireland appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-18
1h 03
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
Armed Like St. Patrick
Before setting out to preach the faith, St. Patrick armed himself by praying this famous prayer, known to us today at the Breastplate of St. Patrick.The post Armed Like St. Patrick appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-17
04 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Not Fine but Loved
If someone asks how you are doing, do you just say "fine" no matter what? Truth be told, you're not fine, but you are loved. The post Not Fine but Loved appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-14
12 min
Shawn The Baptist - Morning Message
Simple but Not Easy
Jesus takes 613 commandments of the Law and reduces them to just 2 in today's Gospel. But there's a catch.The post Simple but Not Easy appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-12
05 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
I Could Spit
The early church celebration of Lent ended with a naked spitting contest. Now we all do it. Sort of.The post I Could Spit appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-11
1h 00
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Christians Are Crazy
We believe that God became one of us, we killed him, and then he rose from the dead. That's amazing! But do we act like it? The post Christians Are Crazy appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-07
13 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Liturgy Question Box
Why do we do that at Mass? What does that symbol mean? It's liturgy nerd night. Bring your questions about Mass and worship.The post Liturgy Question Box appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-03-04
1h 01
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Ups and Downs
Life is filled with ups and downs. But whether you're on the mountain or down in the valley, remember that it won't always be that way. The post Ups and Downs appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-02-28
15 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Pandemic Potpourri
It's been almost a year of pandemic. What have you learned? What blessings have there been?The post Pandemic Potpourri appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-02-25
1h 01
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
What Do You Need?
Uplift Organization brings food, clothing, and compassion to the homeless in Kansas City. It also brought me a great awareness of my own need. The post What Do You Need? appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-02-21
14 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
It Is That Bad
Monty Python is the featured theologian for this week's homily. The Black Knight has an important lesson in dealing with sin. The post It Is That Bad appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-02-14
09 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Rule of Life
What are the key things you use to order you life? Start with your day.The post Rule of Life appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-02-11
59 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Every Sunday Is Super
The Super Bowl is big. But what if we took our spiritual life and the celebration of Mass as seriously as we did "the big game?" The post Every Sunday Is Super appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-02-07
15 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Project Chrysalis
Struggling with grief? Tonight I talk with members of Project Chrysalis, a group founded for those who have experienced the death of a child or grandchild.The post Project Chrysalis appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-01-28
53 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Power in the Word
What do you think of when you hear the phrase "Word of God?" Long before the Bible came to be, the Word of God was "living and effective." The post Power in the Word appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-01-24
16 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Heaven's Hermits: Something Good
On the difficult road to heaven, there is much we can learn from the saints who truly left everything.The post Heaven’s Hermits: Something Good appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-01-21
1h 01
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Days After Epiphany
Don't wait for the next big thing. Respond to the grace God gives today. The post Days After Epiphany appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-01-17
11 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Gifts of the Magi
What can we learn from the mysterious magi who visit Jesus in Bethlehem?The post Gifts of the Magi appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-01-14
1h 00
Shawn The Baptist Live
Have an Epiphany
Wise men, water, and wine... lot's of wine. All this and more, tonight on Shawn The Baptist Live.The post Have an Epiphany appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2021-01-07
59 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Christmas Movie Night
Tonight Fr. Shawn shares some of his favorite Christmas movies and discusses the theology behind them.The post Christmas Movie Night appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-12-31
1h 03
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Healing the Hurt
All we have in heaven are relationships. That's why it hurts so much in this life when there is lack of forgiveness and peace. The post Healing the Hurt appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-12-27
14 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Christmas Presence
St. Francis wished he could be in Bethlehem the night Jesus was born, so he recreated it. Today, God offers us something even greater. The post Christmas Presence appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-12-25
17 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Wrapping Advent - Presenting Christmas
Tonight Fr. Shawn puts a bow on the season of Advent and previews what you need to know about the beginning of Christmas.The post Wrapping Advent – Presenting Christmas appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-12-24
1h 03
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Plans Change
We often get disappointed when our plans don't work out. But God's plans are always way bigger and better than ours. The post Plans Change appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-12-20
15 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Curious Christmas Carols
We all love Christmas carols, but do you ever wonder what some of those strange lyrics actually mean? Join Fr. Shawn and music director Cindy Bounds for this musical and theological event to find out.The post Curious Christmas Carols appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-12-18
1h 03
Shawn The Baptist Live
Go Go Go Joseph
What do we know about the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus?The post Go Go Go Joseph appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-12-17
1h 02
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Good
When we realize that everything is an opportunity to trust and thank God, then even when things seem bad, our response can be, "Good." The post Good appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-12-13
15 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Santa Babylon
Tonight, Fr. Shawn discusses the Babylonian exile and why exile might just be the perfect place to spend Advent.The post Santa Babylon appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-12-10
1h 05
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Strangely Normal
Searching for God? Go to the desert and look for a man sucking the head of locust next to a dead camel. That's the guy you need. The post Strangely Normal appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-12-06
16 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Mary Christmas and More
Jesus was the son of a virgin and maker of his mother. This and more fun facts about Christmas on STB Live.The post Mary Christmas and More appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-12-03
59 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Don't Wait for the Rending
Jesus will come this Advent, but don't wait for some big rending. He comes all the time. Are you ready to receive him? The post Don’t Wait for the Rending appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-11-29
11 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Free Advent Tour
Where did Advent come from and what do you need to know to get ready for Christmas?The post Free Advent Tour appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-11-26
59 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Good to Be King
So you want to be the king? Well, here are three important things you need to know. The post Good to Be King appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-11-22
13 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Catholic Kansas
Juan de Padilla, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Bishop John Baptiste Miege, and other Catholic history of KansasThe post Shawn The Baptist Live 11-18-20 appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-11-19
53 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Fear Factor
Does fear of failure keep you from daring greatly in the arena of life? God expects faithfulness, not success. The post Fear Factor appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-11-15
16 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
Veterans Day Special
Special Veterans Day episodeThe post Shawn The Baptist Live 11-11-20 appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-11-12
58 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Fall of Hope
Leaves are falling, yet no one seems worried that the trees are never coming back. We should have the same peace about those who have died. The post Fall of Hope appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-11-08
09 min
Shawn The Baptist Live
What Is a Saint?
This week on Shawn the Baptist Live I talk about what a saint is and what it takes to be one. I also look…The post What is a Saint? appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-11-05
53 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Not as Few as You Think
Homily 468 – All Saints Day In order to help people know which saint is depicted in a picture or statue, the Church has… The post Not as Few as You Think appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-11-01
13 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Overcoming Expectations
“We were hoping…” Those are the words of the disciples on the road to Emmaus in today’s gospel. Hope is such a happy word,… The post Homily 467 – Overcoming Expectations – 3rd Sunday of Easter appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-04-26
18 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Something New
When will the pandemic be over so I can do the things I used to do? I miss baseball… I miss movies… I miss… The post Homily 466 – Something New – Easter Sunday appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-04-12
22 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Power, Passion, and Presence
We spend a lot of our time trying to gain power and be in control. We don’t want to suffer and so we try… The post Homily 465 – Power, Passion, and Presence – Good Friday appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-04-11
18 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Empty is Good
When things are empty or we are empty we normally feel this as something bad. We want to fill the emptiness. That’s definitely the… The post Homily 464 – Empty is Good – Palm Sunday appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-04-05
14 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Deus Semper Maior
Deus semper maior! God is always greater! This phrase is meant to stretch our imagination. Fear and anxiety are often brought on when we… The post Homily 463 – Deus Semper Maior – 5th Sunday of Lent appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-03-29
18 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
You Are the One
Today’s readings talk a lot about seeing. Who can see and who cant? Who is blind and who merely thinks they can see? The… The post Homily 462 – You Are the One – 4th Sunday of Lent appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-03-23
16 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
More Than Toilet Paper
Every time I check my email, it seems that something else has been canceled. Who knows how long we will even be able to… The post Homily 461 – More Than Toilet Paper – 3rd Sunday of Lent appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-03-15
13 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Tabor, Calvary, Baldy, and Beyond
Being on top of a mountain is an amazing experience. You can see so clearly in all directions. In the summers, I work at… The post Homily 460 – Tabor, Calvary, Baldy, and Beyond – 2nd Sunday of Lent appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-03-08
13 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
What Do You Worship?
In today’s gospel, Satan offers Jesus “all the kingdoms of the world” in exchange for what seems like a pretty simple thing… Jesus just… The post Homily 459 – What Do You Worship? – 1st Sunday of Lent appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-03-01
16 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Now Is the Time
Remember those New Year’s resolutions you made? Ya, me neither. Most people don’t make it past January. But today is different. Today is the… The post Homily 458 – Now Is the Time – Ash Wednesday appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-02-27
11 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
God Tells Us Our Telos
“Be holy!” …well that sounds hard. “You’re a temple!” …that just sounds silly. “Be perfect!” …that sounds impossible. Yet God tells us all three… The post Homily 457 – God Tells Us Our Telos – 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-02-23
17 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
What Do You Want
We often water down the law of God today. Sure, there are the commandments, but no one really keeps all the commandments, do they?… The post Homily 456 – What Do You Want? – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-02-16
14 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
The Church Visible
“Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them…” These words from the first… The post Homily 455 – The Church Visible – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-02-09
18 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Homily 454 – Revealing the Hidden Jesus – Presentation of the Lord
The following homily was given in the historical town of Emaus at the end of eleven days of pilgrimage through the Holy Land When… The post Homily 454 – Revealing the Hidden Jesus – Presentation of the Lord appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-02-02
17 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Homily 453 – Are You a Weeper? – Dominus Flevit and Mary Magdalene
The following homily was given in the church of Dominus Flevit on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, also near the church of St.… The post Homily 453 – Are You a Weeper? – Dominus Flevit and Mary Magdalene appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-01-30
20 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Homily 452 – Dare to Be Vulnerable – Christmas Mass in Bethlehem
This homily was given in Bethlehem in the Latin church of St. Catherine adjoining the Church of the Nativity, the site of the birth… The post Homily 452 – Dare to Be Vulnerable – Christmas Mass in Bethlehem appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-01-26
20 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Homily 451 – Called to Be Sent – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today we begin seven consecutive weeks of reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians. Today’s second reading is just the… The post Homily 451 – Called to Be Sent – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-01-19
18 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Homily 450 – Sleep in Heavenly Pax – Epiphany
Peace be with you! Or, as we would say in Latin, Pax vobiscum! Pax is the Latin word for peace. On this Solemnity of… The post Homily 450 – Sleep in Heavenly Pax – Epiphany appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-01-05
16 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Homily 449 – The Names of Jesus and Mary – Octave of Christmas
On this 8th day after Christmas, the “Octave” of Christmas, we commemorate the day when Jesus would have been circumcised according to the Jewish… The post Homily 449 – The Names of Jesus and Mary – Octave of Christmas appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2020-01-01
07 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Homily 448 – The Real Holy Family
I love looking at the manger scenes on Christmas. It all seems so peaceful and happy. Yet, I fear that this one image, frozen… The post Homily 448 – The Real Holy Family appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2019-12-29
12 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Homily 447 – Why We Care About ‘A Christmas Carol’
“Marley was dead: to being with… There is no doubt that Marley was dead. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come… The post Homily 447 – Why We Care About ‘A Christmas Carol’ appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2019-12-25
16 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Homily 446 – Joseph the Righteous – 4th Sunday of Advent
St. Joseph doesn’t speak a word that is recorded in Sacred Scripture. Yet, in today’s gospel St. Matthew gives us plenty of insight into… The post Homily 446 – Joseph the Righteous – 4th Sunday of Advent appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2019-12-23
18 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Homily 445 – A Rose Among the Violets – 3rd Sunday of Advent
Today is the day we finally get to light that rose candle on our Advent wreaths. But have you ever wondered why the rose… The post Homily 445 – A Rose Among the Violets – 3rd Sunday of Advent appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2019-12-15
15 min
Shawn The Baptist Homilies
Homily 444 – Construction Ahead – 2nd Sunday of Advent
Practice makes perfect, or so we sometimes hear. Today the Church offers us another “p” word on the path to perfection… “preparation.” The entire… The post Homily 444 – Construction Ahead – 2nd Sunday of Advent appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.
2019-12-08
14 min