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 […]
Pentecost Sunday May 19, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Pentecost Sunday May 19, 2024, John 20:19-23 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/pentecost-sunday-mass-during-day Unlock Those Doors The disciples knew Jesus for three years. They were with Him morning, noon, and night. They could recognize Him on the street before the resurrection but had difficulty knowing it was him after the resurrection. Once, they even thought […]
Saturday, 7th Week in Easter May 18, 2024
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday, 7th Week in Easter May 18, 2024, John 21: 20-25 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051824.cfm Who Do You Want to Be Like? After graduating high school, I completed my novitiate. I took my first vows with the religious order, the Institute of Charity. Then, I went to England for my studies, and […]
Homily for Friday, 7th Week in Easter May 17, 2024
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Friday, 7th Week in Easter May 17, 2024, John 21:15-19 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051724.cfm Do You Love Me? Do you know people, perhaps yourself, who have gone to a doctor and then another doctor, another doctor, and can’t find the correct diagnosis? I met a lady who went to five different doctors […]
Thursday, 7th Week in Easter May 16, 2024
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 7th Week in Easter May 16, 2024, John 17: 20-26 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051624.cfm Jesus Prayed Think of what you are going through right now. In the garden, Jesus prayed for you and me before he died. He doesn’t want us to be alone in what we are doing but wants […]
Wednesday, 7th Week in Easter May 15, 2024
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday, 7th Week in Easter May 15, 2024, John 17:11b-19 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051524.cfm Detours in Human Life Review/Foundation Road construction can present a problem for commuters. First, we wonder how far it will take us out of our way. Then there is the time we lose; if the construction takes weeks […]
Feast of St. Matthias Apostle May 14, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the Feast of St. Matthias Apostle May 14, 2024, John 15:9-17 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051424.cfm All For Jesus The kids in the school play a game called Rock, Paper, Scissors with their hands: Rock breaks Scissors, Scissors cut paper, and paper covers the Rock. Whoever wins gets to go first in the game. […]
Monday, 7th Week in Easter May 13, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday, 7th Week in Easter May 13, 2024, John 16:29-33 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051324.cfm Friendships That Endure Friends are the best; some last a while, and others a lifetime. These friendships endure the business of life. The ones that last are friends who share the Lord and their life, and they have an […]