A Voice in the Desert Fr. Colten Symmes

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “What's Your Cred?” This homily is based on Easter Sunday (Year A). Delivered on April 12, 2020 at St. Thomas, the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Faith: Closing Your Eyes.” This homily is based on the 2nd Sunday in Lent (Year A). Delivered on March 8, 2020 at St. Thomas, the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS
First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10
Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:1-9

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Be Holy.” This homily is based on the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). Delivered on February 23, 2020 at St. Thomas, the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS
First Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2; 17-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23
Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:38-48

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Jesus: What's Right With the World.” This homily is based on the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). Delivered on February 16, 2020 at St. Thomas, the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS
First Reading: Sirach 15:15-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10
Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:17-37

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, "Distinctive Disciples.” This homily is based on the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). Delivered on February 09, 2020 at St. Thomas, the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS
First Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 112
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13-16

Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Lights in the Darkness.” This homily is based on the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). Delivered on January 26, 2020 at St. Thomas, the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS
First Reading: Isaiah 8:23-9:3
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 27
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10, 13-17
Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-23