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Listen to Fr. Carlson's Sunday homily each week.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Excelsior, MN
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May 24, 2021
May 24, 2021
6 min
Pentecost Sunday 5/23/21 - Fr. Carlson homily
Today we celebrate Pentecost. The Holy Spirit came not just for the apostles but for the whole world! This is a big deal. Our advocate is still with us - we just need to open our hearts and trust in Him.
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
8 min
Ascension of the Lord 5/16/21 - Fr. Carlson homily
This weekend we celebrate both the Ascension of the Lord AND the confirmation of our 10th graders. The Gospel reading from Mark 16 is really fitting for confirmation as Jesus tells His disciples to go out and proclaim the gospel to every creature. This is what we are called to do as Christians. Let us pray for the newly confirmed members of our church!
May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021
13 min
Sixth Sunday of Easter 5/9/21 - Fr. Carlson homily
What a beautiful Gospel reading for Mother's Day! An acronym for JOY is Jesus, Ourselves, Others. The saints are great examples of living their lives this way - and in this order! St. Gianna Molla is a perfect example of a mother's love as we share her story on this Mother's Day.
May 3, 2021
May 3, 2021
7 min
Fifth Sunday of Easter 5/2/21 - Fr. Carlson homily
What a beautiful reading to have this weekend for First Communion!
Let's dive into this Gospel reading and reflect on the ways to remain in Him.
John 15:5 "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing."
Apr 26, 2021
Apr 26, 2021
12 min
Fourth Sunday of Easter 4/25/21 - Fr. Carlson homily
The Fourth Sunday of Easter is also known as Good Shepherd Sunday. We hear from the readings about the Good Shepherd. The Church has also made this day the World Day of Prayer for Vocations which ties in perfectly as we think about how our priests/pastors lead us. Let us pray for all priests and religious!
Apr 19, 2021
Apr 19, 2021
9 min
Third Sunday of Easter 4/18/21 - Fr. Carlson homily
What a beautiful second reading from 1 Jn 2:1-5a. The early Christians were being baptized and asking how they are supposed to live their lives. St. Paul reassures them that Jesus is their advocate who will give them grace. Please take a moment to reflect upon this reading and pray to let Him be present in your lives.
Apr 12, 2021
Apr 12, 2021
7 min
Second Sunday of Easter 4/11/21 - Fr. Carlson homily
The Gospel reading for this Second Sunday of Easter is SO encouraging! The disciples were afraid and locked themselves in the upper room. *Do you ever feel afraid to go to God?
Jesus responds by saying, "Peace be with you..." He has infinite love and mercy for us. Let us not be afraid to go to Him.
Apr 6, 2021
Apr 6, 2021
9 min
Easter Sunday 4/4/21 - Fr. Carlson homily
The Lord is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! We celebrate Christ's victory over death!
Mar 29, 2021
Mar 29, 2021
2 min
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 3/28/21 - Fr. Carlson homily
As we enter into Holy Week, let us reflect on today's second reading from Phil 2:6-11. We invite you to spend some time with that passage this week as we recall the last supper, venerate the cross and celebrate the resurrection in this holy week.
Mar 22, 2021
Mar 22, 2021
10 min
Fifth Sunday of Lent 3/21/21 - Fr. Carlson homily
Let us stop and take a moment in prayer to really look upon the crucifix
- to see how Jesus took on the sin and suffering of the whole world
- to see all He endured (being mocked, ridiculed, beaten) and still saying, “Father, forgive them. They know not what they do.”
- to experience the love He has for us
In today’s Gospel, we hear that Jesus knew all that was about to happen and willingly takes on this suffering out of love for us.