Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection: Tuesday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time
October 20, 2026 Luke 12:35-38https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102026.cfm It seems like a long time. Waiting for something to happen feels so far away. When I began seminary, ordinationseemed like it would never arrive. That was nothing compared to the Chicago Cubs.The latter waited 108 years to win the World Series. The earliest disciples believed Jesus would return during […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 18, 2026, Matthew 22:15-21https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101826.cfm Taxes – A Sacrifice? Have you ever had a day when everything went right? I imagine that if youdid, it wasn’t very often. I am a member of the Institute of Charity, areligious order founded by Blessed Antonio Rosmini. During my novitiate,as part of my formation to become a member […]
Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection: Saturday, 28th Week in Ordinary Time
October 17, 2026Luke 12:8-12https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101726.cfm The unforgivable sin. Blaspheming against the Holy Spirit is a sin that Jesus says could never beforgiven. However, sins against the Son of Man, Jesus, can be forgiven because ourknowledge of and relationship with Jesus can be at many different levels. Please, God,we are all doing our best to grow in a deeper […]
Fr. Rick’s Reflection: Friday ~ 28th Week in Ordinary Time
October 16 2026Luke 11:47-54https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101626.cfm The pressure of our culture Jesus assures us in John’s Gospel, “You will face trials in this world. But be strong,” Hesays. “I have conquered the world.” Regrettably, some in our culture take offense whenwe openly express our faith in Jesus. It’s a sensitive topic for some. Their influence ismost pronounced […]
Fr. Rick’s Reflection: Thursday ~ 28th Week in Ordinary Time
October 15, 2026Luke 11:47-54https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101526.cfm The most humbling thing we can discover is … Can you imagine how often the scribes, Pharisees, and lawyers heard Jesus call people to turn backto God so they might believe the Gospel? It’s probably just as often as He has gently called you andme to repent and deepen our commitment […]
Fr. Rick’s Reflection: Wednesday ~ 28th Week in Ordinary Time
October 14, 2026Luke 11:42-46https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101426.cfm One little decision can determine our destiny. “Woe to you, Pharisees!” Intoxicated drivers can cause significant harm to themselves and others. The belief, “Noharm will come to me,” can be deadly. So how do people reach the point where theybelieve their actions carry no consequences? Small decisions we make every day […]
Fr. Rick’s Reflection ~ 28th Week in Ordinary Time
October 13, 2026Luke 11:37-41https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101326.cfm Some Things We Can’t See Living in a parish with a school allows me to visit the children anytime. However, we hadto put fences up years ago to protect them from harm. We hired a retired CountySheriff’s Department security guard. Waiting until a child gets hurt is foolish; I couldn’t sleep […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily ~ 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 11, 2026 Matthew 22:1-14https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101126.cfm Silence – An Unrepentant Heart Our culture is consumed with appearance. Look at the commercials. If we focus only onthe externals, for example, how a person dresses, we never see what Jesus sees inthem. It would be easy to feel sorry for the poor fellow who didn’t have a weddinggarment. […]
Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection ~ Saturday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time
October 10, 2026 Luke 11:27-28https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101026.cfm Listen to the Word “Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.” Childrensometimes follow a parent’s path in a trade or sport. Tiger Woods and his son come tomind—their golf swings look remarkably alike side by side. I enjoyed working with myDad, a contractor, but […]
Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection ~ Friday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time
October 9, 2026 Luke 11:15-26https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100926.cfm A Vacant Soul – Sound the Alarm In today’s Gospel, Jesus drove a demon out of a man. He said the man’s house (soul)was swept clean. Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Precious Blood of Jesuspurifies our souls. Everything is tidy, as the man’s soul was after Jesus expelled thedemon. […]