5th Sunday in Lent A March 26, 2023

Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for 5th Sunday in Lent A March 26, 2023, 11:3-7;20-27;33b-45https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032623.cfm Drop Everything. We Have an Emergency. You never know what will happen when you wake up in the morning. The Last Anointing is the Sacrament for the journey home to heaven. So often, I get a call when I’m in […]

Catholic Ministry Appeal Update

As Christians, we are to open our hearts to those in need and offer them a light at the end of the tunnel when everything feels impossible. #catholicministryappeal “If you open your heart to the hungry and provide abundantly for those who are afflicted, your light will shine in the darkness…”  – Isaish 58:10 

Holy Triduum Schedule

Holy Thursday – No Morning Mass. Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 6:30 pm. Adoration following until 9:00pm Good Friday – No Morning Mass, Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00pm Holy Saturday – No Morning Mass. Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter at 8:00pm Easter Sunday – The Resurrection of the […]

Friday, the 4th Week in Lent March 24, 2023

Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Friday, the 4th Week in Lent March 24, 2023   John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30   https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032423.cfm    The Source of Courage Long ago, I heard that obedience is the second-highest virtue after martyrdom. I became convinced that if I did the will of God, accepting any assignment my superiors […]

Thursday, the 4th Week in Lent March 23, 2023

Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Thursday, the 4th Week in Lent March 23, 2023   John 5:31-47   https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032323.cfm    Compliments – Who Needs Them? We all enjoy a pat on the back. “Well done; I enjoyed that dinner, which was scrumptious.” A compliment always gives us a good feeling inside. What do I […]

Thursday, the 4th Week in Lent March 23, 2023

Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Thursday, the 4th Week in Lent March 23, 2023 John 5:31-47   https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032323.cfm    Compliments – Who Needs Them? We all enjoy a pat on the back. “Well done; I enjoyed that dinner, which was scrumptious.” A compliment always gives us a good feeling inside. What do I feel […]

Wednesday, the 4th Week in Lent March 22, 2023

Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Wednesday, the 4th Week in Lent March 22, 2023   John 5:17-30   https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032223.cfm Do Nothing On Your Own. Recently, I spoke about the messes we create when we act on our own. Unfortunately, I am aware of those times. Perhaps you are too, but I don’t always recognize […]

Tuesday, the 4th Week in Lent March 21, 2023

Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Tuesday, the 4th Week in Lent March 21, 2023   John 5:1-16   https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032123.cfm From Addiction to Walking. Over 20 years ago, I had a shoulder replacement. The first day was pain-free, primarily thanks to a nerve block. Wow! I needed something to help with the pain when the […]

Monday, the 4th Week in Lent March 20, 2023

Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Monday, the 4th Week in Lent March 20, 2023   John 4:43-54   No More Dog Days with Jesus Growing up, I loved to fish with my Dad. What was most important to me was the number of fish and the size of the fish we caught. June and […]

4th Sunday in Lent March 19, 2023

Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for 4th Sunday in Lent March 19, 2023, John 4:1-41 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031923.cfm Out of Sight, Out of Touch I was with my sister Bev when she was doing crossword puzzles. And I’m busy doing something else, reading or watching TV, and out of the blue, she gets excited and goes, “Oh!” […]