STB Live

Fr. Shawn discusses Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil, and the season of Easter

Fr. Shawn walks through the liturgy and spirituality of this strange day we call “Good.”

Fr. Shawn walks through the liturgy and spirituality of the first day of the Sacred Triduum

It’s a snow day in Kansas City so Fr. Shawn hosted a live show to talk about getting ready for Lent and other questions from viewers.

We love to sing carols at Christmas. But have you ever wondered what some of those strange lyrics are all about? Fr. Shawn conducts a merry little sing-along and reveals the story behind the music.

No nativity scene would be complete without Mary and Joseph. We conclude these 40 hours with the two who were most prepared to receive Jesus.

When Jesus came the first time, many missed it. The shepherds and magi didn’t, and they can help us make sure we don’t miss out.

Why is there always an ox and a donkey in every Christmas nativity? Isaiah has the answer and a warning for Catholics.

There are three people you have to know to have a good Advent leading to a great Christmas. I introduce them in a talk I gave today to the liturgical ministers at St. Patrick for their day of reflection.

I will be spending the month of June in New Mexico at Philmont Scout Ranch of the Boy Scouts. Tonight I give a little introduction to this special place we call “God’s Country.”

I went backpacking for the first time in 13 years this week. Stories from the woods and more on the Holy Spirit, this week on Shawn The Baptist Live.

Baptism, Confirmation, Pentecost… It’s all about the Spirit, but it can also be confusing. Fr. Shawn explains and answers your questions tonight on Shawn The Baptist Live.

Mothers, Ascension, and more. Why it is better that moms (and Jesus) have to go.

Philip asks Jesus, “Show us the Father.” The world needs fathers today and St. Joseph is a beautiful example.

St. Louis de Montfort’s teaching on True Devotion to Mary inspired St. John Paul II and countless others to give themselves totally to Jesus through Mary.

Join Fr. Shawn live tonight at the usual 6:30 time as he discusses how the arts have helped us through the pandemic and, well, just make life better.

When Jesus appears after his resurrection, he shows his disciples his wounds and says, “Do not be afraid.” Jesus isn’t afraid of wounds and we shouldn’t be either.

This is a strange and beautiful day that often gets forgotten. Learn the history and spirituality of Holy Saturday culminating with the great Vigil of Easter.

The worst day in history, that now we call good. Join Fr. Shawn as he discusses the history and spirituality of the practices of Good Friday.

There are three great events celebrated on Holy Thursday. Learn the history of this day and prepare spiritually to celebrate it well.

It’s Holy Week and tonight Fr. Shawn gives an overview of the entire week.

Earthly fathers fail. Spiritual fathers fail. Even St. Joseph failed. Join Fr. Shawn tonight online or in person as he considers the hidden blessings of failure.

St. Patrick, Druids, High Kings, Vikings, Normans, English and lots more about Ireland. Wear your green (definitely not orange).

The early church celebration of Lent ended with a naked spitting contest. Now we all do it. Sort of.

Why do we do that at Mass? What does that symbol mean? It’s liturgy nerd night. Bring your questions about Mass and worship.

It’s been almost a year of pandemic. What have you learned? What blessings have there been?

What are the key things you use to order you life? Start with your day.

Struggling with grief? Tonight I talk with members of Project Chrysalis, a group founded for those who have experienced the death of a child or grandchild.

On the difficult road to heaven, there is much we can learn from the saints who truly left everything.

What can we learn from the mysterious magi who visit Jesus in Bethlehem?

Wise men, water, and wine… lot’s of wine. All this and more, tonight on Shawn The Baptist Live.

Tonight Fr. Shawn shares some of his favorite Christmas movies and discusses the theology behind them.