Fr. Rick’s Homily: Tuesday 16th Week in Ordinary Time
July 21, 2026 Matthew 12:46-50https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072126.cfm A Second Mom! When I was a little kid, I would hang out with the couple who had no children. Shebecame like a second mother to me. Georgie and Charlie were strong Christians whowere faithful to their church. Fast forward 20 years. I was visiting my parents onvacation from my […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Monday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time
July 20, 2026 Matthew 12:38-42https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072026.cfm Go for the Gold Once a year, our parish Knights of Columbus organize a golf tournament to support theschool. As with all tournaments, there’s a prize for the first-place team. Everyone aimsfor that gold standard, first place. Some teams realize they probably won’t win, so theyplay to enjoy the game […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 19, 2026Matthew 13:24-30https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071926.cfm Growing Together. In a perfect world, it would never rain on a day I want to go golfing or fishing. It wouldnever be too hot or too cold. One thing is for sure: it would be a rare day when it wouldsnow in Seminole, Florida. People are not perfect either. We […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Saturday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time
July 18, 2026Luke 12:14-21 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071826.cfm Embracing Courageous Meekness: Jesus’ Response To Violence. A strong alarm alerts us if someone threatens our lives. We might run, call the police,hide, or defend ourselves. Protecting ourselves is an innate instinct that leads us toeither withdraw or confront the danger. Throughout His ministry, Jesus frequently confronted the scribes and […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Friday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time
July 17, 2026Matthew 12:1-8https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071726.cfm It Is Hard to Let Go Sometimes. Preparing a couple for marriage is such an exciting ministry. I notice how couplessometimes let go of long-held family traditions. Parents will sometimes come to visit,and occasionally they will say something like, “Well, we always did it like this.” Behind this thought is another: […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Thursday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time
July 16, 2026Matthew 11:28-30https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071626.cfm Following the Lord Through Difficult Times. Struggles are part of everyday life. Challenges are everywhere we go. But have youever had a day when everything was perfect? (OK. Vocations don’t count. Even then, itcan rain on the beach.) When faced with a challenge, we often struggle through it or putit off […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Wednesday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time
July 15, 2026Matthew 11:25-27https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071526.cfm I Am Not A Mechanic Sometimes, we have a good laugh at ourselves. I remember my first car afterordination. It wasn’t a clunker, but it needed some work. I heard a rattle under thecarriage. I thought the muffler was loose. So, I grabbed a few tools, got some cardboard, and crawled […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Tuesday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time
July 14, 2026Matthew 11:20-24https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071426.cfm Woe! The words of Jesus, “Woe to you, Chorazin, and Bethsaida,” may sound harsh, but theycarry a concerned urgency. It’s a warning akin to a blaring siren on the interstate,signaling immediate action. The honking horns and flashing lights of other drivers arenot commands, but urgent pleas to change direction. The potential […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Monday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time
July 13, 2026Matthew 10:34-11:1https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071326.cfm Is Jesus Out of His Mind, or Is He Worth Everything? We think nothing of a man and a woman falling in love and living the rest of their lifetogether in the sacramental bond of marriage. Couples spend much time and expensepreparing for the wedding day, and moms and dads go […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 12, 2026Matthew 13:1-9https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071226.cfm Jesus and the Draft. Drafts play an important role in sports. Colleges recruit high school students who standout for talent and ability. Coaches and managers choose a student’s top player basedon their passion and work ethic, much like how pro sports teams draft their players. Companies hire graduates who are the […]