A Voice in the Desert
A Voice in the Desert
Fr. Colten Symmes
A Voice in the Desert, named in reference to John the Baptist, is a collection of material by Fr. Colten Symmes that focuses on living a life of discipleship of the Lord Jesus Christ.
What's Your Cred?
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
Apr 16, 2020
13 min
Faith: Closing Your Eyes
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
Mar 16, 2020
13 min
Be Holy
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
Feb 26, 2020
11 min
Jesus: What's Right With the World
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
Feb 18, 2020
14 min
Distinctive Disciples
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
Feb 11, 2020
11 min
Lights in the Darkness
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
Jan 29, 2020
14 min
Sainthood is Now
Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “Sainthood is Now.” This homily is based on the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). Delivered on January 19, 2020 at St. Thomas, the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS. First Reading: Isaiah 49:3,5-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 40:2,4,7-10 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Gospel Reading: John 1:29-34
Jan 20, 2020
13 min
Beloved
Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “I Am Beloved.” This homily is based on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (Year A). Delivered on January 12, 2020 at the St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS. First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 29 Second Reading: Acts 10:34-43 Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:13-17
Jan 20, 2020
10 min
The Greatest Christmas Gift
Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “The Greatest Christmas Gift.” This homily is based on the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord (Year A). Delivered on January 5, 2020 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS. First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 72 Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
Jan 7, 2020
11 min
Three P's in a Holy Family
Fr. Colten Symmes presents, “3 P's in a Holy Family.” This homily is based on the Feast of the Holy Family (Year A). Delivered on December 29, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, MS. First Reading: Sirach 3:2-6; 12-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 128 Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21 Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:13-15; 19-23
Jan 7, 2020
16 min
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