Christmas 2023 Mass at Night December 25, 2023

Father Rick’s Three-Minute Homily For Christmas 2023 Mass at Night December 25, 2023 Luke 2:1-14 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122523-Night.cfm Did anyone drive down through Atlanta the last couple of days? How was the traffic? And how about all the people in Publix and the different retail shops? Without a doubt, these times can be hectic and even frustrating. […]

Mass at Night December 25, 2023 Christmas 2023

Father Rick’s Three-Minute Homily For Christmas 2023 Mass at Night December 25, 2023 Luke 2:1-14 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122523-Night.cfm Did anyone drive down through Atlanta the last couple of days? How was the traffic? And how about all the people in Publix and the different retail shops? Without a doubt, these times can be hectic and even frustrating. […]

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God

Monday, January 1, is the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. This year, theobligation to attend Mass on this date is abrogated, in accord with the complementary normto canon 1246 §2 confirmed for the dioceses of the United States of America. (USCCB) Mass for this Solemnity will be held at 8:00am.

Saturday, December 23, 2023 in the Octave of Christmas

Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily Saturday, December 23, 2023 in the Octave of Christmas, Luke 1:57-66 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122323.cfm The Doorway to God’s Reign. Awe is the response of a humble servant ready to do the bidding of the Lord. Here is Zechariah, still unable to speak after encountering the Presence of the Lord in the sanctuary. Fear […]

December 22 in the Octave of Advent 2023

Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily December 22 in the Octave of Advent 2023 Luke 1:46-56 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122223.cfm Proclaim the Greatness of God. Mary had no power or authority to change the world, but her “yes” changed everything for her and the whole world. Mother Mary teaches us in her song “Magnificat” that God can change everything […]

Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in the Octave of Advent

Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in the Octave of Advent Luke 1:26-38 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122023.cfm Let it be as you say, and it will. Think of Mother Mary going about her daily routine, her little jobs around the house, and whatever else she was doing. Gabriel, sent from God, knocks at the door […]

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in the Octave of Advent

Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in the Octave of Advent Luke 1:26-38 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122023.cfm Let it be as you say, and it will. Think of Mother Mary going about her daily routine, her little jobs around the house, and whatever else she was doing. Gabriel, sent from God, knocks at the door […]

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in the Octave of Advent

Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in the Octave of Advent Luke 1:5-25 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121923.cfm Being Faithful in Difficult Times. Communication is vital in any relationship, human or divine. A couple entering marriage will have a significant advantage when they pray together and faithfully worship Almighty God. And Joseph had this advantage when they […]

Monday, December 18, 2023, in the Octave of Advent

Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday, December 18, 2023, in the Octave of Advent Matthew 1:18-24, https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121823.cfm Say Yes to God and Keep saying Yes. God becomes flesh when justice kneels in homage to mercy. Think of the trust and encouragement in Mother Mary’s heart as she goes to her betrothed husband and tells him […]