Monday in the Octave of Easter April 10, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday in the Octave of Easter, April 10, 2023, Matthew 28:8-15, https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041023.cfm Matthew reports that the Angel told the women that Jesus had risen from the dead, and then he told them to go and tell the disciples. They are overjoyed that Jesus rose from the dead and fearful because […]
Easter Sunday April 9, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, John 20:1-9 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040923.cfm Who Will Fill My Emptiness? Peace be with you, my friends and to all whom you love and cherish in your hearts. Welcome to our Easter Celebration of our Risen Lord Jesus. Happy Easter! I can’t help but think on this Easter […]
Easter Sunday April 9, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Easter Sunday, Aprilv9, 2023 John 20:1-9 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040923.cfm Easter – Who Will Fill Their Emptiness? Peace be with you, my friends, and to all, you love and cherish. Welcome to our Easter Celebration of our Risen Lord Jesus. Happy Easter! I can’t help but think of all the empty tombs around […]
Holy Saturday, April 8, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Holy Saturday, April 8, 2023, Matthew 28:1-10 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040823.cfm I know You Are Seeking Jesus? As we walk to the tomb with Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, our thoughts are bouncing off the walls of our brains. So much has happened in the last couple of days. We need this […]
Catholic Ministry Appeal Update
Your generosity through the Catholic Ministry Appeal will continue to bring hope, peace and joy to countless people. All of the funds contributed to this appeal are used to support and grow the critical ministries making a difference in our diocese everyday. Nurturing spiritual life and offering opportunities for people to encounter Christ Embracing God’s […]
Good Friday, April 7 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Good Friday, April 7, 2023, John 18: 1 – 19:42 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040623-Supper.cfm How Much Jesus Loves Us. “He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.” “There was no more terrible death than death by crucifixion. Even the Romans regarded it with a shudder of horror, and Cicero declared it was […]
Holy Thursday, April 6, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Holy Thursday, April 6, 2023 John 13: 1-15 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040623-Supper.cfm Eat, Drink, and Serve Jesus purposely brought our worship and service to others in one celebration – the Last Supper. First, he washed His disciples’ feet and gave them the Bread of Life to minister to Him in the poor and […]
Holy Thursday 2022, April 6, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Holy Thursday 2022, April 6, 2023 John 13: 1-15 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040623-Supper.cfm HOLY COMMUNION CONTINUES FOR JESUS WHEN THE PRIEST DISMISSES US FROM MASS. Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Holy Thursday 2022, April 6, 2023 John 13: 1-15 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040623-Supper.cfm Eat, Drink and Serve Jesus purposely brought our worship and service to others […]
Wednesday of Holy Week April 5, 2023,
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday of Holy Week April 5, 2023, John 13: 21-33,36-38 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040523.cfm So Many Chances. The nightly local news often reports a crime committed, and they say, “At this time, we have no suspects. However, please get in touch with the local police or sheriff’s department if you have any information.” […]
Wednesday of Holy Week April 5, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday of Holy Week April 5, 2023, John 13: 21-33,36-38 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040523.cfm So Many Chances. The nightly local news often reports a crime committed, and they say, “At this time, we have no suspects. However, please get in touch with the local police or sheriff’s department if you have any information.” […]