Open Wide the Doors
”Be not afraid, open wide the doors for Christ.” Episodes include homilies, reflections, and lectures given by Fr. Daniel Belken, who is a priest of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau in Missouri, and has been ordained a priest since June 2020.
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Episodes
Sunday May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
We, as human beings, are geared to strive for greatness. Are we supposed to do the same in the spiritual life?
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Jesus is the Good Shepherd who calls His sheep, but are we willing to listen and hear His voice?
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
The two disciples walk the road to Emmaus... yet, where are we headed in our own journey?
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
The Crucifixion depicts our Lord pouring our Blood and water... how is He also pouring out His Mercy to us?
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Is this just one moment amongst many for us, or does it truly change everything?
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
The Mass tonight centers around light- what is the connection to our life today as we experience Christ's light?
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Why does Good Friday look like a moment where everything has gone horribly wrong?
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Jesus gives us two sacraments and one commission... what is the connection they share in love?
Introduction
"Be not afraid. Open wide the doors to Christ." Those words were a part of Pope John Paul II's timeless first address after being named the Holy Father. Through my homilies, talks, and lectures, here presented, it is my hope to continue that same work that John Paul II dedicated himself to so many years ago.
As a priest, I seek to bring others closer to God as a humble instrument, and pray that I can, in some small way, continue to resonate that very same theme that John Paul II begun his papacy with.
Therefore, what he has said, I say to you: "Be not afraid. Open wide the doors to Christ!"