Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily ~ Thursday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time
June 4, 2026, Mark 12: 28-34 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060426.cfm Love the Lord first and then your neighbor. Reflect on the last meaningful conversation you had with someone. Did you make eyecontact and notice the tone in their voice? How did you feel when they trusted youenough to share something intimate about themselves? Meaningful conversations form the […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily ~ Wednesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time
June 3, 2026 Mark 12: 18-27 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060326.cfm Die a Little, Gain a Lot. Georgie and Charlie were my neighbors when I was a child, and I often hung out withthem. Their homegrown sweet corn on the cob caught my attention immediately. I wasfascinated by how they planted seeds in neat rows in the ground. Gradually, […]
Father Rick’s Two ~ Minute Homily for Trinity Sunday
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/053126.cfm May 31, 2026, John 3:16-18 God Loves Us This Much! Being a priest is truly a profound calling that fills my heart with love for God and myneighbors. It’s a journey of devotion that I cherish deeply. While I will never experiencethe wonderful miracle of bringing a child into the world, I find […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily ~ Tuesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060226.cfm June 2, 2026, Mark 12:13-17 The Grace of the Martyrs. Every two years, the United States Congress must agree on a national budget, oftenfinalizing it at the last minute. Despite their numerous disagreements, a budget tends tounify them. Similar to the United States Congress, the Herodians and Pharisees were two opposingpolitical factions in […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily ~ Monday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time
June 1, 2026, Mark 12:1-12 So Generous? Every year, our Bishop Gregory Parkes invites us to be generous toward people in ourdiocese who cannot care for themselves. Our Catholic Ministry Appeal calls us to begood stewards and practice sacrificial giving. We know that 100% of our gifts go tothose in need.Reflecting on our blessings […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily ~ Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time
May 30, 2026, Mark 11: 27-33 The Gentle Heart of Jesus Many people love reading about the lives of famous individuals. Sometimes they even get to meet them at events. Imagine how special it would be if they could join their staff and become part of their family. This highlights how Jesus desires a personal […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily ~ Thursday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time
May 28, 2026, Mark 10: 46-52 I want to See! Ellie agreed to teach in Bolivia for a year. She loved the work, the country, and thepeople—particularly Oscar, a smart, kind, and handsome young man. During that year,Ellie and Oscar fell in love. Later, he moved to the United States, and they married ather parish […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily ~ Wednesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time
May 27, 2026, Mark 10:32-45 Alone with God, our Father. I know individuals who avoid visiting a doctor, even when their symptoms are daily andworsening. They appear to be in denial and remain unconvinced.The disciples are also in denial. I can see Jesus walking with his head up, recalling theline he said, “How I long for […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 8th Week Ordinary Time
May 26, 2026, Mark 10: 28-31 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052626.cfmLiving in the Care of Our Heavenly Father When I read today’s gospel, Father Bibin came to mind. He is from India and isassigned to our parish, Blessed Sacrament Church. Already, he had given up his will,ownership of material wealth, and the right to marry and have children. Think ofimmigrants who […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church May 25, 2026, John 19:25-34
The Strength of a Mother’s Love I recall hearing on the news about a courageous mother who tried to rush into her burning home to save her baby. The firefighters gently stopped her as she was already coughing from the smoke. Her incredible strength and willingness to risk her life for her child are truly […]