Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist
April 25, 2024, Mark 16:15-20https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042524.cfm Who Is Jesus To You? After the example of my Mom and Dad, two people influenced my faith life more thananyone. The first was the rector of our community house, DerrysWood, England, Fr.Anthony Meredith. He had a fantastic way of connecting life with faith.Every day is a story in itself, […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Friday, 3rd Week in Easter
April 24, 2026, Acts of the Apostles 9:1-1-20; John 6:52-59 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042426.cfm The Father’s Draw Jesus is not just a comforting presence we call upon in times of trouble. He is thetransformative Savior of the World, filling us with hope and inspiring us to share Hislove. “Go.” We hear that word from Jesus twice in today’s First […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Thursday, 3rd Week in Easter
April 23, 2026, Acts of the Apostles 8:26-40; John 6:44-51 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042326.cfm The Father’s Draw. Today, we take a moment to reflect on ‘The Father’s Draw’, a beautiful, divine Love thatgently guides us closer to Jesus. It’s a comforting reminder that our faith journey isn’tsomething we walk alone, but a wonderful result of the Father’s loving […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday, 3rd Week in Easter
April 22, 2026, Acts of the Apostles 8:1b-8 Wednesday of the Third Week of Easter | USCCB Your Faith Story In The Acts of the Apostles, it’s inspiring to see how, as persecution started inJerusalem, ordinary members of the Church—those who aren’t clergy—spread out toshare the message of the Gospel. Everyone except the apostles left, which […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 3rd Week in Easter
April 21, 2026, John 6:30-35 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042126.cfmDon’t Ask For Too Little. You might Get It. Imagine finishing a lovely dinner at someone’s place, and as you enjoy the last sip ofcoffee, you ask, “When should I come back for breakfast?” The guests at the picnicJesus hosted weren’t quite ready to leave after eating their fill. They […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday, 3rd Week in Easter
April 20, 2026, John 6:22-29 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042026.cfm You Become What You Eat. Have you ever felt a bit tired of seeing the same ads on TV? They often replay the same ones over and over. While they might excite us a little at first, eventually they can start to feel dull. And isn’t it funny how […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for 3rd Sunday in Easter A
April 19, 2026, Luke 24:13-35 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040826.cfm Jesus Draws Near I can’t help but share the wonderful news that Jesus continues to walk with us along that Emmaus Road. Every Mass is an encounter with Jesus on that road. Jesus himself drew near and walked with them. Jesus first celebrated the Liturgy of the Word with […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, 2nd Week in Easter
April 18, 2026, John 6: 16-21 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041826.cfm Invite Jesus into Your Boat. I recall fishing once on a two-seater boat with my dad’s friend, Bud Sepich. While I was talking to him, I suddenly heard nothing. I turned around, and he was gone. It was a strange feeling, and I started to feel a bit […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Friday, 2nd Week in Easter
April 17, 2026, John 6: 1-15 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041726.cfm More Than Enough. Speaking to a crowd unexpectedly can be nerve-wracking for some. What do I say?Sometimes, I struggle to come up with a theme or topic. The mind can go blank in aninstant. The gospel today shows that Jesus knew his plan when he asked Philip to find […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday, 2nd Week in Easter
April 15, 2026, John 3: 16-21 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041526.cfm Everyone The word “everyone” grabbed my attention right away when I read the first line of today’s gospel. It made me consider the people I will meet today. Some encounters will bring joy, while others may present various challenges. Jesus said in today’s gospel, “God so loved the […]