17th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 30, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 30, 2023, Matthew 13:44-46 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/073023.cfm The Greatest Treasure! When has the kingdom of God just grabbed you and filled you with so much excitement that nothing else seemed important? I remember traveling to Chicago from Peoria, Illinois, on a train with members of […]
Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus July 29, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus July 29, 2023, John 11:19-27 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072923.cfm Your Brother Will Rise. I feel like a parent losing their child to the world of drugs or free sex, or if it feels good, “Just do it.” All the values of our faith are forgotten in this […]
Friday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 28, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Friday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 28, 2023, Matthew 13: 18-23 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072823.cfm Listen and Understand. How much the Lord wants us to understand him! Why? So, He can heal us. He speaks our language that requires the full attention of our hearts. We know how it feels when […]
Thursday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 27, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 27, 2023, Matthew 13: 10-17 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072723.cfm If I Can Only See. I considered trying to read this morning’s Gospel without using my glasses. But I thought how much more important it is to proclaim God’s Word worthily than to make a point. […]
Wednesday 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 26, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 26, 2023, Matthew 13:1-9 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072623.cfm Jesus and the Draft. Drafts play a big part in sports. Colleges recruit high school students who excel in talent and ability. A student’s passion and work ethic are also credited with deciding to draft a Number […]
Knights of Columbus Update
I just received some great news. Our Council, 17162, has been awarded the Star Council award and our plaque will arrive in about 3 months. I want to congratulate the officers, the members, our Worthy DD for a job well done. A special thank you goes out to our worthy FS, Chris Licata for staying […]
Feast of St. James, Apostle July 25, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Feast of St. James, Apostle July 25, 2023, Matthew 20:20-28 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072523.cfm The Scallop. The beach is a great attraction for visitors to Florida and people who live here. I always find praying easy while walking on the sand and listening to the calming waves. One can’t help but notice all […]
Monday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 24, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 24, 2023, Matthew 12:38-42 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072423.cfm Go for the Gold. Once a year, our parish Knights of Columbus hold a golf tournament to benefit the school. Like all tournaments, there is a prize for the first-place team. Everyone goes for the gold, first place. […]
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 23, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 23, 2023, Matthew 13:24-30 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072323.cfm Growing Together. By no means do we live in a perfect world. There are some good days, and there are some bad days. There is too much rain or not enough rain, or it’s too hot and muggy, and […]
Feast of St. Mary Magdalene July 22, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene July 22, 2023, John 20:1-2, 11-18 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072223.cfm Go to the Tomb. Something I always do when I am home on vacation is spend a few moments with my loved ones who have died. I notice a sense of reverence overcomes me when driving to […]