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.
”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

Apr 2, 2026
April 2, 2026: Holy Thursday- He Loved Them
Apr 2, 2026
Apr 2, 2026
12 min
We celebrate the priesthood and the Eucharist tonight, but why? What does it mean when Jesus says "He loved them to the end?" Is that the disciples, or is that us?
Apr 2, 2026
12 min

Mar 29, 2026
March 29, 2026: Hosanna, and Crucify Him
Mar 29, 2026
Mar 29, 2026
2 min
One liturgy- and two different phrases separated by mere minutes. What is the point that we can draw from this contrast?
Mar 29, 2026
2 min

Mar 29, 2026
Catholic Man Night: The Paradox of Palm Sunday
Mar 29, 2026
Mar 29, 2026
8 min
Palm Sunday has two very different Gospels- but what can that teach us?
Mar 29, 2026
8 min

Mar 25, 2026
Mar 25, 2026
34 min
From a simple phrase to "Offer it Up" to a consideration of how sin does limit our potential, discover how Lent works to free us from all that holds us back.
Mar 25, 2026
34 min

Mar 22, 2026
March 22, 2026: Out of the Tomb Thinking
Mar 22, 2026
Mar 22, 2026
13 min
You've heard of "out of the box" thinking, but how about "out of the tomb"? Are you ready to do what Lazarus has done?
Mar 22, 2026
13 min

Mar 15, 2026
March 15, 2026: Can You See?
Mar 15, 2026
Mar 15, 2026
18 min
The blind man sounds like a miracle that is too good to be true- but maybe we are the blind man- and we need some help
Mar 15, 2026
18 min

Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
30 min
We have free will- but how we use it has effect. How might our choices impact those around us, and how can we make better choices?
Mar 11, 2026
30 min

Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
26 min
Having true freedom and free will- it is a blessing! But it is also a risk. What should we know about this component of our life that the Lord places into humanity?
Mar 11, 2026
26 min

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!"



