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Shawn The Baptist - Sunday Scriptures

by Shawn P. Tunink

Reflections on the Sunday readings for Mass with Shawn P. Tunink

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  1. What Happens When We Die?

    Stephen Colbert is known for asking his guests the question, "What happens when we die?" This week, he got asked the question. The post What Happens When We Die? appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  2. Homily 261 – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Evidence for Faith Often times people of faith are made to believe that scientific knowledge is more believable than the knowledge faith provides. Sometimes,… The post Homily 261 – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  3. Homily 260 – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Numbering Our Days Aright In today’s psalm the author prays “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.”… The post Homily 260 – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  4. Homily 259 – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Prayer Conforms Our Hearts to God In our first reading today, Abraham shows us the power of intercessory prayer. Specifically, his nephew Lot has… The post Homily 259 – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  5. Homily 258 – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Choosing the Better Part Jesus chastises Martha in the gospel today for being “anxious and worried about many things” while there is “need of… The post Homily 258 – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  6. Homily 257 – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Farewell to Curé of Ars Today’s homily is the last one given by me as the Associate Pastor at Curé of Ars. It’s been… The post Homily 257 – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  7. Homily 256 – 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Big Rewards from Small Commitments Today’s homily was delivered to over 500 scouts present for Mass at the Chapel of the Twelve Apostles on… The post Homily 256 – 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  8. Homily 255 – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    What Does God Think About Sinners? Today’s readings all consider the important question of sin and what to do with sinners. We get several… The post Homily 255 – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  9. Homily 254 – 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Expanded Expectations Both in the first reading and the gospel today we see God do the unexpected…he raises someone from the dead. Just when… The post Homily 254 – 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  10. Homily 253 – Corpus Christi

    A Matter of Life and Death Why a feast in honor of the Eucharist? Isn’t every Mass a celebration of the Eucharist? Sometimes we… The post Homily 253 – Corpus Christi appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  11. The Joy of Affliction

    We tend to not like affliction and often run away from it. On this Memorial Day weekend we are especially thankful for those wo didn't run. The post The Joy of Affliction appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  12. Homily 251 – Pentecost

    Explode with the Spirit The Scriptures use the image of wind and fire to describe the power of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word… The post Homily 251 – Pentecost appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  13. Homily 250 – Ascension

    A Pilot’s Perspective There are lots of theological ways to look at the meaning of today’s Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord. However,… The post Homily 250 – Ascension appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  14. Bishop Miege High School Baccalaureate 2013

    The following homily was given to the 2013 graduating class of Bishop Miege High school on the occasion of their Baccalaureate Mass. Don’t forget… The post Bishop Miege High School Baccalaureate 2013 appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  15. Homily 249 – 6th Sunday of Easter

    Mary’s Month The month of May is one in which we give special honor to our Blessed Mother Mary. Today’s homily if full of… The post Homily 249 – 6th Sunday of Easter appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  16. Homily 248 – 5th Sunday of Easter

    The Church Visible I was once surprised to learn that many non-Catholics use the same creed that we do and actually profess to believe… The post Homily 248 – 5th Sunday of Easter appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  17. Homily 247 – 4th Sunday of Easter

    Faithful to Hope It seems everyone wants to be successful, but when it comes to faith this can be a dangerous goal. You see,… The post Homily 247 – 4th Sunday of Easter appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  18. Homily 246 – Divine Mercy Sunday

    Peace Is Flowing Like an Ocean When Jesus reveals himself to the apostles after his resurrection the Scriptures tell us that his wounds were… The post Homily 246 – Divine Mercy Sunday appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  19. Faith: Love It, Learn It, Live It

    Peter and John both saw the same evidence at the tomb. The tomb it empty. Yet faith was necessary to correctly interpret what happened. The post Faith: Love It, Learn It, Live It appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  20. The Hour Has Come

    The Gospel tells us today that "the hour" has come. It is time for the celebration of the most important events in our Christian lives. The post The Hour Has Come appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  21. Habemus Papam

    Today's homily relives my experience of this week and considers what the election of Pope Francis might mean for the future of the Church. The post Habemus Papam appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  22. Keys to the Conclave

    Today's homily gives an overview of the history of electing the Pope and the process that will be followed this week. The post Keys to the Conclave appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  23. Citizens of the Mountain

    Explore what it means to have citizenship in heaven and how it offers peace and security in our lives today. The post Citizens of the Mountain appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  24. Hungry for God

    Aren't we all hungry? We have so many desires to satisfy. A lot of them are good, but we need to keep them in the right balance. The post Hungry for God appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  25. Memento Mori

    Why so much focus on death during Lent? Sometimes having a "deadline" might just be the life-giving trick that we need. The post Memento Mori appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  26. Return from the March for Life

    The following homily was given to students from Bishop Miege High School had just returned from the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. The post Return from the March for Life appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  27. Let’s Do Something

    Generations from now when abortion is relegated to the shameful past, we want to say that we did something. Today's homily has an idea. The post Let’s Do Something appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  28. The Gift of the Magi

    How is it that the non-Jewish Magi from far away can show up at ground zero for Jewish Messiah watching and catch everyone off guard? The post The Gift of the Magi appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  29. Holy Families in Training

    Reflect on the beauty of family. Learn how you can create a holy family and honor the lessons from Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The post Holy Families in Training appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  30. What Christmas Is All About

    Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about? Linus from A Charlie Brown Christmas knows. Do you? The post What Christmas Is All About appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  31. O Adonai

    Sometimes people speak of the Old and New Testaments as if they are different stories. The baby Jesus of Bethlehem is the same I AM of Sinai. The post O Adonai appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  32. Rejoice Always

    St. Paul is not telling us to be happy in the face of evil, but rather to rejoice. Joy and peace are possible even in the darkest times. The post Rejoice Always appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  33. Practical Tips for Confession

    Today's homily helps answer some important questions and alleviate unnecessary fear of confession. The post Practical Tips for Confession appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  34. Holy Shoot

    For our Jewish ancestors, the time waiting for the Messiah was focused not on a tree, but on a stump and on a shoot that was to spout from it. The post Holy Shoot appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  35. Homily 229 – Christ the King

    Viva Cristo Rey What does it mean to say that Christ is King? Today’s homily discusses how the faithful in Mexico help us to… The post Homily 229 – Christ the King appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  36. Homily 228 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Four! At Bishop Miege High School where I am the chaplain, the football players have the tradition at the end of the 3rd quarter… The post Homily 228 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  37. Homily 227 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

    The Temple and the Mass Today’s 2nd reading continues from the the Letter to the Hebrews. It was written by Christians to a Jewish… The post Homily 227 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  38. Homily 226 – Why All The Chanting?

    Something Beautiful for God This is the first in a series of homilies explaining various elements of the Mass and Catholic worship in honor… The post Homily 226 – Why All The Chanting? appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  39. Answer the Call

    In today's Gospel Jesus calls a young man to follow him. It is the greatest moment in his life, and yet we are told he goes away sad. The post Answer the Call appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  40. From Worse to Better

    Today's homily speaks of some of the tough issues surrounding marriage today. Things may look grim now, but a new springtime is taking root. The post From Worse to Better appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  41. Prophet Training

    You are a prophet! Perhaps you're wondering about just what a prophet is supposed to do. Today's homily can help. The post Prophet Training appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  42. Homily 222 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Be Opened In today’s gospel, Jesus opens the ears of a deaf man. Maybe we think all of our senses are working just fine,… The post Homily 222 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  43. Homily 221 – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

    All That Jazz When we’re growing up, no kid seems to like rules. I remember a similar experience learning to play the trumpet. My… The post Homily 221 – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  44. How Important Is the Eucharist

    "How important is the Eucharist?" Today's homily looks at how three different priests answered this question. The post How Important Is the Eucharist appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  45. Homily 219 – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Behold the Lamb of God This weekend’s homily continues the theme of considering various aspects of the Eucharist as we reflect on St. John’s… The post Homily 219 – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  46. Homily 218 – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Not As It Appears We normally use our senses to understand our world and to identify what things are. However, things aren’t always as… The post Homily 218 – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  47. Homily 217 – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Athletes of Christ I always enjoy watching the Olympics. There are so many sports that I would never watch if it weren’t for the… The post Homily 217 – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  48. Homily 216 – Natural Family Planning Awareness Week

    New Life for Your Marriage This week is Natural Family Planning Awareness Week. If you are now asking yourself, “What is Natural Family Planning?”… The post Homily 216 – Natural Family Planning Awareness Week appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  49. Homily 215 – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Go After observing Jesus and learning from him, today it’s time for the apostles to “go.” The word “apostle” literally means, “one who is… The post Homily 215 – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

  50. Homily 214 – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    The Problem with Prophets Most people tend to think of prophets as people who foretell the future. The biblical notion of a prophet is… The post Homily 214 – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on Shawn The Baptist.

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Reflections on the Sunday readings for Mass with Shawn P. Tunink

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