Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary May 31, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary May 31, 2023, Luke 1:39-56 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/053123.cfm Jesus shows Up in Life’s Ordinary Events When I got home from school, I could hear my Mom saying, “Ricky, will you please clean up that mess in the kitchen for me.” “But Mom, […]
Tuesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time May 30, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time May 30, 2023, Mark 10: 28-31 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/053023.cfm Living in the Care of Our Heavenly Father Father Henry and Father Bibin came to mind when I read today’s gospel. They are from India and are assigned to our parish, Blessed Sacrament Church. Already they gave […]
Blessed Virgin Mary, Moher of the Church May 29, 2023
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday Blessed Virgin Mary, Moher of the Church May 29, 2023, John 19:25-34 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052923.cfm The Strength of a Mother’s Love I remember hearing on the news of a mother who tried running into her burning home to rescue her baby. The Firemen stopped her as she was already coughing […]
Pentecost Sunday May 28, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Pentecost Sunday May 28, 2023, John 20:19-23 Pentecost Sunday | USCCB Unlock Those Doors The disciples knew Jesus for three years. They were with Him morning, noon, and night. They could recognize Him on the street before the resurrection but had difficulty knowing it was him after the resurrection. One […]
Saturday, 7th Week in Easter May 27, 2023
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday, 7th Week in Easter v, John 21: 20-25 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052723.cfm Who Do You Want to Be Like? After graduating high school, I completed my novitiate and took my first vows with the religious order, the Institute of Charity. Then off to England for my studies, and I soon found […]
Friday, 7th Week in Easter May 25, 2023
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Friday, 7th Week in Easter May 25, 2023, John 21:15-19 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052623.cfm Do You Love Me? Do you know people, perhaps yourself, who have gone to a doctor and then another doctor, another doctor, and can’t find the correct diagnosis? I met a lady who went to 5 different doctors […]
Thursday, 7th Week in Easter May 25, 2023
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 7th Week in Easter May 25, 2023, John 17: 20-26 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/lecturas/052523.cfm Jesus Prayed Think of what you are going through right now. In the garden, Jesus prayed for you and me before he died. He doesn’t want us to be alone in what we are doing but wants […]
Wednesday, 7th Week in Easter May 24, 2023
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday, 7th Week in Easter May 24, 2023, John 17:11b-19 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052423.cfm Detours in Life Road construction can present a problem for commuters. First, we wonder how far it will take us out of our way. Then there is the time we lose; if the construction takes weeks or more, […]
Monday, 7th Week in Easter May 22, 2023
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday, 7th Week in Easter May 22, 2023, John 16:29-33 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052223.cfm Friendships That Endure Friends are the best; some last a while, and others a lifetime. These friendships endure the business of life. The ones that last are friends who share the Lord and their life, and they have […]
Ascension of the Lord Sunday May 21, 2023
Father Rick’s Three-Minute Homily for the Ascension of the Lord Sunday, May 21, 2023 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052123-Ascension.cfm A favorite way of praying Scriptures is entering the scene and experiencing what the people are experiencing with Jesus. In today’s scene when Jesus ascended into heaven, I began to wonder what it would be like to hear that He […]