Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Thursday, 1st Week in Advent
December 7, 2023, Matthew 7:21, 24-27 Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the ChurchR. (26a) Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. or: R. Alleluia. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday, 1st Week in Advent
December 4, 2024, Matthew 15:29-37 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120424.cfm NEVER HUNGER. HOW IS THAT? A few years ago, a local restaurant donated turkeys for our parishioners to feed people in Pinellas Hope on Thanksgiving Day. Somewhere around 150 people had a wonderful cooked dinner. Every night on local newscasts, churches and organizations collect food and give it to […]
Father Rick’s Three Minute Homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent C
December 1, 2024, Luke 21: 25-28, 34-36 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120124.cfm Be Alert – Stay Awake Our good friend Jesus gives us some excellent advice in today’s gospel. Be vigilant, keep your eyes open, and pay attention! It’s excellent advice. I remember hearing a while back about a house that burned down, and the family lost a very […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle
November 30, 2024, Matthew 4:18-22 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/113024.cfm When Jesus Comes Jesus can call us, even while we are fishing. When Jesus called Andrew, He told him to “Come after Me.” Andrew was fishing with his brother, Peter. But inside, he was longing for intimacy with God. Jesus knew that longing in Andrew. Interestingly, Jesus’ attachment to […]
Father Rick’s Gospel Reflection for Friday, 34th Week in Ordinary Time
November 29, 2024, Luke 21: 29-33 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112924.cfm The End Times – A New Beginning. Jesus again uses nature’s metaphor to teach the truth about the end of times. Interestingly, Jesus uses the metaphor of new life, buds on fig trees giving way to full bloom. He doesn’t want us to see the end of time […]
Father Rick’s Gospel Reflection for Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving DayDaily Bible Readings, Podcast Audio and Videos and Prayers brought to you by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.bible.usccb.org Luke 17:11-19 November 28, 2024 For what are you thankful? We are truly blessed to have a day when we can return thanks to God for all his many blessings. We have so much […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute for Wednesday, 34th Week in Ordinary Time
November 27, 2024, Luke 21: 12-19 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112724.cfm A Wisdom No Adversary Can Refute. Religious persecution is not a common experience for us here in the U. S. as in other countries. Unfortunately, it is the experience of our brothers and sisters in the Middle East. We are seeing millions of people forced to leave their homes […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 34th Week in Ordinary Time
November 26, 2024, Luke 21: 5-11 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112624.cfm Where is God’s Sanctuary? People admiring the jewels and stones in the Temple in today’s gospel reminds me of Jesus telling us not to worry about what we eat and drink; life is more than food. Nor are we to worry about what we are to wear. The […]
Father Rick’s Gospel Reflection for Monday, 34th Week in Ordinary Time
November 25, 2024, Luke 21:1-4 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112524.cfm So Many Opportunities in a Day When I read this passage about the poor widow and her two small coins, my thoughts always go to my wallet. But as I reflect and meditate on this poor widow, I see it’s not about my wallet. It’s not about anything material. […]
Fr. Rick’s Three-Minute Homily for the Christ the King Year B
John 18:33-37, November 24, 2024 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112424.cfm Who do I follow? Pilate or Jesus? In today’s gospel, we encounter Pontius Pilate and Jesus.Both are rulers in two very different styles of kingdoms – two very different styles of ruling.Pilate was an authority in charge, calling all the shots.When he said something, people did it or bad […]