Thursday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time May 30, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Thursday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time May 30, 2024, Mark 10: 46-52 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/053024.cfm I want to See! Ellie signed on to teach for a year in Bolivia. She enjoyed the work, the country, and the people- especially one young man, Oscar, who was intelligent, good-hearted, and handsome. That year, she […]
8th Week in Ordinary Time May 28, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time May 28, 2024, Mark 10: 28-31 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052824.cfm Living in the Care of Our Heavenly Father When I read today’s gospel, Father Bibin came to mind. He is from India and is assigned to our parish, Blessed Sacrament Church. Already, he gave up his will, […]
Monday 8th Week in Ordinary Time May 27, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday 8th Week in Ordinary Time May 27, 2024, Luke 10:17-27 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052724.cfm When A Challenge Comes Along, Don’t Let The Fire Go Out. A challenge we accept and work at can set a fire in us ablaze. The biggest challenge in my life was accepting the pastor position of Blessed […]
Feast of the Blessed Trinity May 26, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the Feast of the Blessed Trinity May 26, 2024, Matthew 26:16-20 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052624.cfm The Blessed Trinity – A Real Encounter I have to admit that when I started praying and thinking about the Feast of the Blessed Trinity, I couldn’t help but think about how much I pray to the Father […]
Saturday, 7th Week of Ordinary Time May 25, 2025
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, 7th Week of Ordinary Time May 25, 2025, Mark 10:13-16 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052524.cfm Let The Children Come To Life In Jesus Through Your Prayer. Yesterday, we saw how Marriage is “other-oriented – Losing self for the good of your spouse. Today, we see how that continues for Jesus and his openness […]
Friday, 7th Week of the Year May 24, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Friday, 7th Week of the Year May 24, 2024, Mark 10:1-12. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052424.cfm Nothing Can Divide Us Married In Christian Faith Married or not, we must always follow Jesus in laying down what is important to us so that we may selflessly take up what is most important to another person. […]
Thursday, 7th Week of the Year May 23, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Thursday, 7th Week of the Year May 23, 2024, Mark 9:41-50 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052324.cfm What’s Worse Losing? A Hand or a Soul. Jesus teaches us that nothing in this life can compare to what happens to us in eternity. People in our Lord’s time and culture would use exaggerated speech to impress […]
Wednesday, the 7th Week of the Year May 22, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday, the 7th Week of the Year. May 22, 2024, Mark 9:38-40. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052224.cfm A Humble Heart Seeks To Understand Another. The few verses in today’s gospel give us a little insight into the disciples’ minds and hearts. You can hear the smugness and a hint of arrogance in that statement: […]
Tuesday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time May 21, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time May 21, 2024, Mark 9:30-37 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052124.cfm Who are the “least?” Healthy competition is good for us and can bring out our best. In sports, we go to the weight room and are the last to leave the practice field. We see the results in […]
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church May 20, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church May 20, 2024, John 19:25-34 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052024.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 […]