Friday, 6th Week in Easter May 10, 2024

Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Friday, 6th Week in Easter May 10, 2024, John 16:20-23 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051024.cfm Love Jesus That Much.  A common theme that arises in a spiritual direction is dryness in prayer. “I’m not getting anything out of it,” people say. This dryness in prayer is a moment of dramatic conversion. The desire […]

Thursday, 6th Week in Easter May 9, 2024

Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 6th Week in Easter May 9, 2024, John 16:16-20 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050924-thursday.cfm A Little While.  I meet with someone who lost a spouse, parent, or sibling almost every week. I wish a magic word or phrase would lift them from their grief. But unfortunately, our words can barely touch what […]

Wednesday, 6th Week in Easter May 8, 2024,

Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday, 6th Week in Easter May 8, 2024, John 16:12-15 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050824.cfm What is God Saying To Me Today?   There are different ways to pray. The Holy Mass is the Source and Summit of the Christian life. We pray prayers like the Rosary, or ask for the intercession of […]

Wednesday, 6th Week in Easter May 8, 2024

Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday, 6th Week in Easter May 8, 2024, John 16:12-15 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050824.cfm What is God Saying To Me Today?   There are different ways to pray. The Holy Mass is the Source and Summit of the Christian life. We pray prayers like the Rosary or ask for the intercession of […]

Tuesday, 6th Week in Easter May 7, 2024

Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Tuesday, 6th Week in Easter May 7, 2024, John 16:5-11 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050724.cfm “Grief Has Filled Your Hearts.” It doesn’t take much for us to recall a memory when a family member or someone close to us died. The sorrow in our hearts is unbearable. Jesus told the disciples that He […]

Monday, 6th Week in Easter May 6, 2024

Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday, 6th Week in Easter May 6, 2024, John 15:26-16:4a https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050624.cfm No More Waiting Anyone who has had a shoulder or knee replacement knows it doesn’t happen immediately. Sometimes doctors try other surgeries and therapies before the joint replacement, followed by months of treatment; it can be up to […]

6th Sunday in Easter B May 5, 2024

Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the 6th Sunday in Easter B May 5, 2024, John 15:9-17 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050524.cfm Friendship Friendship is a beautiful gift. We have friends we enjoy hanging out with and doing things together. We know whom to call if we want to go to a ballgame or a movie, and we are excited […]

Saturday, 5th Week in Easter May 4, 2024

Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, 5th Week in Easter May 4, 2024, John 15:18-21 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050424.cfm Opposition I remember hearing on a local documentary a candidate who lost an election say that the Catholic Church is so close-minded about abortion. She was referring, of course, to women’s rights over their bodies. This is one hot […]

Feast of Saints Phillip and James Apostles. May 3, 2024

Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Feast of Saints Phillip and James Apostles. May 3, 2024, John 14:6-14 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050324.cfm A Link to Jesus. Standing at the altar during the Eucharist, I see many people I have gotten to know personally. They all have a faith story. Some stories are strong in faith, others have rough edges, […]

Thursday, 5th Week in Easter May 2, 2024

Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 5th Week in Easter May 2, 2024, John 15:9-11 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050224.cfm An Incredible Love There is not a moment in our life when God isn’t with us. It doesn’t matter how tragic an experience may be; He is always there. The first thing that came to mind when I […]