Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Tuesday 21st Week in Ordinary Time
August 27, 2024, Matthew 23:23-26 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082724.cfm All it takes is a big heart. My dad grew up six blocks from Notre Dame University. I remember I couldn’t get enough of the movie, “Rudy.” It was a true story about a young man with a small body but a big heart. Entering Notre Dame University was […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday 21st Week in Ordinary Time
August 26, 2024, Matthew 23:13-22 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082624.cfm Compassionate Hearts Full Of Mercy. It amazes me that Almighty God has chosen to reveal Himself and the work of his salvation through ordinary people. Jesus is the fullness of that revelation and the One in whom we are called and gifted to follow. How humbling for the Lord […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 25, 2024, John 6:60-69 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082524.cfm A Sad Day For Jesus Sadness is a genuine emotion. It is normal to want to ignore or bury such feelings. We think if we forget the terrible things that happen to us, we will be ok. But such methods never work. Losing a person we love in death […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the Feast of St. Bartholomew
August 24, 2024, John 1:45 – 50|https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082424.cfm Prejudice Gets Us Off on the Wrong Foot St. Bartholomew, also known as Nathaniel, was introduced to Jesus by St. Philip. He preached the gospel in the most barbarous countries in the east, going as far as India. He was martyred for his faith in Jesus. Like all […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Friday 20th Week in Ordinary Time
August 23, 2024, Matthew 22:34-40 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082324.cfm Why Do We Have So Many Neighbors? Can you think of the people we meet every day? We cordially say hello to some people and give others a lot of time. Jesus purposely combined the two commandments of the Old Testament so we can show God every day how […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Thursday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time & Queenship of Mary
Matthew 23:13-22https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082224.cfm Humility Is the Doorway to God’s Heart. Queenship of Mary. There was a phrase in the Michael Jordan era: “I want to be like Mike.” It was in commercials and could be heard in everyday conversation, and it is catchy. We can admire someone who has excelled in their given talent or ability. […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time
August 21, 2024, Matthew 20:1-16 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082124.cfm A Walking Billboard Fish are funny creatures. If I were a fish and a giant juicy worm or smaller fish was dangling in front of my nose, I’d gobble it up. But unfortunately, that is not how it works. Instead, they bite when hungry, usually at dawn and dusk. […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Tuesday 20th Week in Ordinary Time
August 20, 2024, Matthew 19:23-30 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082024.cfm God’s Lottery Our Bishop initiated the Catholic Ministry Appeal to help those in our Diocese who cannot help themselves. Over 35 ministries benefit from our donations through this appeal. One hundred percent of the money collected goes to people. The Diocese uses none of these funds to run the chancery […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time
August 19, 2024 Matthew 19: 16-22 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081924.cfm Less or More? Can you imagine what went through the young man’s heart when Jesus looked at him with love? The closest image that comes to mind is the love a mother has for her child, the first moment when a nurse lays her newborn in her arms. […]
Fr. Rick’s 3-minute homily for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 18, 2024, John 6:51-58https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081824.cfm Remembering Jesus for Real Think about it. Jesus took a piece of bread and a cup of wine at the Last Supper and said, “This is My Body given up for you. This is My Blood poured out for you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in […]