http://beathell.blogspot.com/This site contains homilies, reflections and readings to help you develop your spiritual life. It is a tool to help you beat Hell!ennoreply@blogger.com (Podcaster)Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:43:22 PSTBlogger http://www.blogger.com22125WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,CarpenterReligion & Spirituality/ChristianityNDBounce@hotmail.comBrian CarpenterBrian CarpenternoWorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,CarpenterA collection of Brian Carpenter's preached reflections based on the Sunday Gospel readings. Designed for Catholics who are working to beat hell!A collection of Brian Carpenter's preached reflections based on the Sunday Gospel readings. Designed for Catholics who are working to beat hell!42.85297-77.294669http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/xdJWNCz3MvM/working-to-beat-hell-22-come-and-see.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:19:19 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-1412416414009352170What does it mean to live an authentic Catholic Life? Come and see.noWhat does it mean to live an authentic Catholic Life? Come and see.Brian CarpenterWhat does it mean to live an authentic Catholic Life? Come and see.WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2009/01/working-to-beat-hell-22-come-and-see.htmlhttp://ia360928.us.archive.org/0/items/WorkingToBeatHell/WTBH_20090118.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/ftZza61tKZc/wtbh-21-do-not-give-in-to-fear.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:12:24 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-3847184992427405620Are you focused on Christ or is the something false distracting you? Deacon Brian discusses this theme in his homily on the readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time.noAre you focused on Christ or is the something false distracting you? Deacon Brian discusses this theme in his homily on the readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time.Brian CarpenterAre you focused on Christ or is the something false distracting you? Deacon Brian discusses this theme in his homily on the readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time.WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2008/08/wtbh-21-do-not-give-in-to-fear.htmlhttp://ia360928.us.archive.org/0/items/WorkingToBeatHell/WTBH_20080810.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/vJZkSv5GVUs/wtbh-20-are-you-hungry-for-miracle.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:20:50 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-3884821383841421712Deacon Brian's homily discusses how God can use us as instruments of grace despite our own brokenness.noDeacon Brian's homily discusses how God can use us as instruments of grace despite our own brokenness.Brian CarpenterDeacon Brian's homily discusses how God can use us as instruments of grace despite our own brokenness.WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2008/08/wtbh-20-are-you-hungry-for-miracle.htmlhttp://ia360928.us.archive.org/0/items/WorkingToBeatHell/WTBH_20080803.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/NHIdmgBnIwo/wtbh-19-do-weeds-shake-your-faith.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:05:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-4338578488527677757Deacon Brian's homily asks whether the presence of evil in our world (and indeed even in our Church) should shake our faith.noDeacon Brian's homily asks whether the presence of evil in our world (and indeed even in our Church) should shake our faith.Brian CarpenterDeacon Brian's homily asks whether the presence of evil in our world (and indeed even in our Church) should shake our faith.WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2008/07/wtbh-19-do-weeds-shake-your-faith.htmlhttp://ia360928.us.archive.org/0/items/WorkingToBeatHell/WTBH_20080720.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/5gESNGN4OKw/wtbh-18-burdens.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:23:49 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-4240372367284652373This week Deacon Brian discusses our burdens, how we create them, and how Jesus calls us to give it a rest!noThis week Deacon Brian discusses our burdens, how we create them, and how Jesus calls us to give it a rest!Brian CarpenterThis week Deacon Brian discusses our burdens, how we create them, and how Jesus calls us to give it a rest!WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2008/07/wtbh-18-burdens.htmlhttp://ia360928.us.archive.org/0/items/WorkingToBeatHell/WTBH_20080706.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/liYKWcsy4mQ/wtbh-17-stories-and-spirit.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:48:56 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-6000017269275322891A reflection upon Pentecost and my time at St. Mary Parish.noA reflection upon Pentecost and my time at St. Mary Parish.Brian CarpenterA reflection upon Pentecost and my time at St. Mary Parish.WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2007/05/wtbh-17-stories-and-spirit.htmlhttp://ia360928.us.archive.org/0/items/WorkingToBeatHell/WTBH_20070527.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/kegQVSbxbRE/wtbh-16-put-on-your-uniform.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:49:23 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-2197741315012636457Jesus gives all Christians a uniform to wear. Are you wearing yours?noJesus gives all Christians a uniform to wear. Are you wearing yours?Brian CarpenterJesus gives all Christians a uniform to wear. Are you wearing yours?WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2007/05/wtbh-16-put-on-your-uniform.htmlhttp://ia360928.us.archive.org/0/items/WorkingToBeatHell/WTBH_20070506.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/t95D3gvf5nQ/wtbh-15-i-think-i-am-hearing-voices.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:49:58 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-7716401851136316095Are you hearing voices? Which voices are you hearing and which ones are you following?noAre you hearing voices? Which voices are you hearing and which ones are you following?Brian CarpenterAre you hearing voices? Which voices are you hearing and which ones are you following?WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2007/05/wtbh-15-i-think-i-am-hearing-voices.htmlhttp://ia360928.us.archive.org/0/items/WorkingToBeatHell/WTBH_20070429.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/pcYCYrSMEtM/wtbh-14-snakes-cross-and-salvation.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:53:24 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-6514080837769233878Are there snakes in your Lenten desert? Look to the Cross for healing!noAre there snakes in your Lenten desert? Look to the Cross for healing!Brian CarpenterAre there snakes in your Lenten desert? Look to the Cross for healing!WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2007/03/wtbh-14-snakes-cross-and-salvation.htmlhttp://ia360928.us.archive.org/0/items/WorkingToBeatHell/WTBH_20070327.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/YY4nKinp8p4/wtbh-13-moses-elijah-and-cosmetic.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:35:45 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-1637762855213705158Have you see the face of Christ this Lent. Has it been transfigured? This is a reflection from the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, 2007.http://beathell.blogspot.com/2007/03/wtbh-13-moses-elijah-and-cosmetic.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/toN8l_o2hWg/wtbh-12-sleeping-through-lent.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:54:20 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-7197462614590654354Are you sleeping through lent? This reflection explores how we can make the lenten journey more meaningful.noAre you sleeping through lent? This reflection explores how we can make the lenten journey more meaningful.Brian CarpenterAre you sleeping through lent? This reflection explores how we can make the lenten journey more meaningful.WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2007/02/wtbh-12-sleeping-through-lent.htmlhttp://ia360928.us.archive.org/0/items/WorkingToBeatHell/WTBH_20070305.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/3KnaK3vvIVQ/wtbh-11-what-do-you-want-to-do-when.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:55:06 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-117077911111179930How do I know what an authentic vocation looks like. How am I supposed to know what God is asking me to do? Today we explore the answer to these questions as we reflect upon the readings from the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time.noHow do I know what an authentic vocation looks like. How am I supposed to know what God is asking me to do? Today we explore the answer to these questions as we reflect upon the readings from the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time.Brian CarpenterHow do I know what an authentic vocation looks like. How am I supposed to know what God is asking me to do? Today we explore the answer to these questions as we reflect upon the readings from the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time.WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2007/02/wtbh-11-what-do-you-want-to-do-when.htmlhttp://ia360928.us.archive.org/0/items/WorkingToBeatHell/WTBH_20070204.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/GUnVyogM2cA/wtbh-10-picking-up-snakes-and-drinking.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:56:35 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-116982826380753659Do we really need to pick up snakes and drink poisoin to prove that we are believers? A short short reflection on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.noDo we really need to pick up snakes and drink poisoin to prove that we are believers? A short short reflection on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.Brian CarpenterDo we really need to pick up snakes and drink poisoin to prove that we are believers? A short short reflection on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2007/01/wtbh-10-picking-up-snakes-and-drinking.htmlhttp://ia360928.us.archive.org/0/items/WorkingToBeatHell/WTBH_20070125.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/s5io6s2mWno/wtbh-9-grandpa-and-unconditional-love.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:57:03 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-116982805757518527Recorded on 1/08/07, two days before the death of my Grandfather, this reflection discusses unconditional love as we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord.noRecorded on 1/08/07, two days before the death of my Grandfather, this reflection discusses unconditional love as we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord.Brian CarpenterRecorded on 1/08/07, two days before the death of my Grandfather, this reflection discusses unconditional love as we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord.WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2007/01/wtbh-9-grandpa-and-unconditional-love.htmlhttp://ia360928.us.archive.org/0/items/WorkingToBeatHell/WTBH_20070108.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/9pwAF2oawHQ/wtbh-8-advent-in-3d.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:28:38 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-116581131831083478Is your Advent one dimensional, or are you living Advent in 3D? This week Brian prepares you to explore the different dimensions of Advent as he sends you into the desert rejoicing.noIs your Advent one dimensional, or are you living Advent in 3D? This week Brian prepares you to explore the different dimensions of Advent as he sends you into the desert rejoicing.Brian CarpenterIs your Advent one dimensional, or are you living Advent in 3D? This week Brian prepares you to explore the different dimensions of Advent as he sends you into the desert rejoicing.WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2006/12/wtbh-8-advent-in-3d.htmlhttp://ia331326.us.archive.org/1/items/BrianCarpenterWTBH8Adventin3D/Homily_20061210_1C_Adv.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/0knQFYg-Mrc/wtbh-7-today-salvation-has-come-to.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Wed, 22 Nov 2006 20:47:11 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-116425723136730846What does salvation look like? Do we see the salvific work of Christ in the world around us? What part do we play? These themes of how our spiritual journey can lead us to salvation are explored in this episode.noWhat does salvation look like? Do we see the salvific work of Christ in the world around us? What part do we play? These themes of how our spiritual journey can lead us to salvation are explored in this episode.Brian CarpenterWhat does salvation look like? Do we see the salvific work of Christ in the world around us? What part do we play? These themes of how our spiritual journey can lead us to salvation are explored in this episode.WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2006/11/wtbh-7-today-salvation-has-come-to.htmlhttp://ia331332.us.archive.org/3/items/BrianCarpenterWTBH7TodaySalvationHasCometoThisPodcast/Homily_20061121_33B.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/kIpWrTD4W3A/wtbh-6-to-seek-or-live.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Sun, 19 Nov 2006 20:46:36 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-116399781878825478Are you a seeker? So often we hear people talk about seeking, but is this the right approach when it comes to the Kingdom of God?noAre you a seeker? So often we hear people talk about seeking, but is this the right approach when it comes to the Kingdom of God?Brian CarpenterAre you a seeker? So often we hear people talk about seeking, but is this the right approach when it comes to the Kingdom of God?WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2006/11/wtbh-6-to-seek-or-live.htmlhttp://ia311516.us.archive.org/1/items/BrianCarpenterToLiveortoSeek/2006_11_16.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/fhrIG7H443U/wtbh-5-all-souls-day.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Sun, 19 Nov 2006 20:44:57 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-116252603376554504If God is for us, who is against us? Find out in this preached reflection from evening prayer on All Soul's Day. I apologize for the audio quality.noIf God is for us, who is against us? Find out in this preached reflection from evening prayer on All Soul's Day. I apologize for the audio quality.Brian CarpenterIf God is for us, who is against us? Find out in this preached reflection from evening prayer on All Soul's Day. I apologize for the audio quality.WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2006/11/wtbh-5-all-souls-day.htmlhttp://ia331334.us.archive.org/2/items/BrianCarpenterWTBH5AllSoulsDay/Homily_20061102_30B.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/ETeWH8-YnrY/wtbh-4-affluenza-needles-and-airport.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Fri, 27 Oct 2006 19:38:10 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-116113578507188037Do you hate going though Airport Security? Do you hate having to unpack all your stuff to put it on the x-ray conveyor belt? Perhaps this is just a foretaste of what us rich people will face in the future. Reflection based on the readings from the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle B).noDo you hate going though Airport Security? Do you hate having to unpack all your stuff to put it on the x-ray conveyor belt? Perhaps this is just a foretaste of what us rich people will face in the future. Reflection based on the readings from the 28th SuBrian CarpenterDo you hate going though Airport Security? Do you hate having to unpack all your stuff to put it on the x-ray conveyor belt? Perhaps this is just a foretaste of what us rich people will face in the future. Reflection based on the readings from the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle B).WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2006/10/wtbh-4-affluenza-needles-and-airport.htmlhttp://ia331303.us.archive.org/0/items/BrianCarpenterTheEyeofaNeedleandAirportSecurity/Homily_20061015_28B.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/pXwpP1x73XY/wtbh-3-notre-dame-and-usc.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Fri, 27 Oct 2006 19:35:01 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-116113536428703563The idea of inclusion and exclusion are explored as I examine whether a Notre Dame fan can really love USC Coach Pete Carroll. This reflection is inspired by the readings from Sunday Week 20 of Ordinary Time (Cycle A).noThe idea of inclusion and exclusion are explored as I examine whether a Notre Dame fan can really love USC Coach Pete Carroll. This reflection is inspired by the readings from Sunday Week 20 of Ordinary Time (Cycle A).Brian CarpenterThe idea of inclusion and exclusion are explored as I examine whether a Notre Dame fan can really love USC Coach Pete Carroll. This reflection is inspired by the readings from Sunday Week 20 of Ordinary Time (Cycle A).WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2005/08/wtbh-3-notre-dame-and-usc.htmlhttp://ia331332.us.archive.org/1/items/BrianCarpenterHomily08142005USC/Homily_2005814_20A.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/lSlmP7_ge3o/wtbh-2-what-would-you-do-for-klondike.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Fri, 27 Oct 2006 19:34:22 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-116113496831019457The kingdom of God is like a Klondike bar? Working to Beat Hell explores the idea of value in this reflectoion based on the readings from Week 17 in Ordinary time (Cycle A).noThe kingdom of God is like a Klondike bar? Working to Beat Hell explores the idea of value in this reflectoion based on the readings from Week 17 in Ordinary time (Cycle A).Brian CarpenterThe kingdom of God is like a Klondike bar? Working to Beat Hell explores the idea of value in this reflectoion based on the readings from Week 17 in Ordinary time (Cycle A).WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2005/07/wtbh-2-what-would-you-do-for-klondike.htmlhttp://ia331304.us.archive.org/1/items/BrianCarpenterWTBH2WhatwouldyoudoforaKlondikeBar/WTBH_2__What_would_you_do_for_a_Klondike_Bar_.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkingToBeatHell/~3/6QkxyGK8MHQ/wtbh-1-jesus-gardener.htmlNDBounce@hotmail.com (Brian Carpenter)Fri, 27 Oct 2006 19:36:32 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36158509.post-116105977801345936Most gardeners remove the weeds from their gardens, but Jesus keeps the wheat and weeds together. Is this the reason he was a carpenter, or does Jesus odd gardening advice have a deeper meaning for us? noMost gardeners remove the weeds from their gardens, but Jesus keeps the wheat and weeds together. Is this the reason he was a carpenter, or does Jesus odd gardening advice have a deeper meaning for us? Brian CarpenterMost gardeners remove the weeds from their gardens, but Jesus keeps the wheat and weeds together. Is this the reason he was a carpenter, or does Jesus odd gardening advice have a deeper meaning for us? WorkingtoBeatHell,org,Seminarian,Rochester,catholic,homily,sunday,preaching,reflection,working,to,beat,hell,Brian,Carpenterhttp://beathell.blogspot.com/2005/07/wtbh-1-jesus-gardener.htmlhttp://ia331339.us.archive.org/1/items/BrianCarpenterHomily07172005WeedsandWheat/Homily_20050717_16A.mp3Brian Carpenternonadult