Father Rick’s Gospel Reflection for the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
November 9, 2024, John 2:13-22 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110924.cfm Zeal for Us Consumes Jesus. A temple is a sacred place where God resides for His people. Jesus was shocked by the lack of respect people had for this dwelling of God. He cleansed the temple of the money changers and people who shamed God through their behavior and […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Reflection for Friday 31st Week in Ordinary Time
November 8, 2024, Luke 16:1-8 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110824.cfm Working Out I used to exercise at a gym with weights for many years, and I found it so much easier to remain faithful to working out with a buddy. Then, after several surgeries on my shoulders and knees, using weights was not advisable by my surgeon. Staying loyal […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Thursday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time
November 7, 2024, Luke 14: 25-33 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110824.cfm JOY! It won’t take much for us to pause for a moment and think back when we were so lost or in such a rut that Jesus searched us out and brought us back to His heart. Joy! That precious fruit of the Holy Spirit, or, if you […]
Father Rick’s two-minute Homily for Wednesday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time
November 6, 2024, Luke 14: 25-33 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110624.cfm Wow! What a Huge Step for Us but a Small Step for Jesus. Anything can lose its meaning when we hear it so often. Love your neighbor is one such saying. It can quickly lose its impact on us. We cannot help but notice how Pope […]
Father Rick’s two-minute Homily for Tuesday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time
November 5, 2024, Luke 14: 15-24 Tuesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary TimeDaily Bible Readings, Podcast Audio and Videos and Prayers brought to you by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.bible.usccb.org Poor, Blind and Empty Do you hear a little bit about Martha, the sister of Mary, in today’s gospel? The man who […]
Father Rick’s two-minute Homily for Monday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time
November 4, 2024, Luke 14:12-14 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110424.cfm What would we ever do that could equal in value what the Lord has done for us? It would seem to be nothing. The folks Jesus mentions in today’s Gospel who have no way of repaying us have a special place in our Lord’s heart. Such poor ones, little […]
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 3, 2024, Mark 12:28-34 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110324.cfm Don’t ask any more questions. Think back to a time when your heart was ready to burst. You couldn’t take it anymore. It could be an experience of a retreat or a tender moment with someone you love, like a child. Your heart is so complete that you are […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the Feast of All the Faithful Departed
November 2, 2024, John 6:37-40 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110224.cfm Pray for the Faithful Departed It is a long-standing tradition to pray for a happy death. That might sound strange to someone who has no faith. What can be happy about death? Death is a doorway to heaven for a Catholic who receives the Last Blessing of the Church. […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the Feast of All the Faithful Departed
November 2, 2024, John 6:37-40https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110224.cfm Pray for the Faithful Departed It is a long-standing tradition to pray for a happy death. That might sound strange to someone who has no faith. What can be happy about death? Death is a doorway to heaven for a Catholic who receives the Last Blessing of the Church. When […]
Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection for Thursday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time
October 31, 2024, Luke 13: 31-35 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/103124.cfm Worn out but ready to go. Vacations are great and so much needed. Some last several weeks, others just a few days. Imagine having a vision that will bring peace to the hearts of all people. However, everywhere you turn, though, there is opposition. Some people listen day […]