Wednesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time June 7, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time June 7, 2024, Mark 12: 18-27 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060524.cfm Die a Little, Gain a Lot. Georgie and Charlie were neighbors when I was a small child. I hung out with them. Their homegrown sweet corn on the cob got my attention right off the bat. I […]
Tuesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time June 4, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time June 4, 2024, Mark 12:1-12 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060424.cfm The Grace of the Martyrs. Every two years, the United States Congress has to agree on a budget for the country, and they always seem to sign it at the last hour. Despite their many differences, a budget […]
Monday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time June 3, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time June 3, 2024, Mark 12:1-12 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060324.cfm So Generous? Every year, our Bishop Gregory allows us to be generous to people in our diocese who cannot care for themselves. Our Catholic Ministry Appeal will enable us to be good stewards, sometimes beyond our means. We […]
Solemnity, the Body and Blood of Christ June 2nd, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the Solemnity, the Body and Blood of Christ June 2nd, 2024, Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060224.cfm It blows my mind to think that God the Father loves us so much and asked His Son to suffer, die, and rise from the dead to free us from our sins. And Jesus at […]
Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time June 1, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time June 1, 2024, Mark 11: 27-33 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060124.cfm The Gentle Heart of Jesus Some people enjoy reading biographies of famous people. They may even have the opportunity to meet them in person at some event. What a difference if they became a member of their […]
Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time June 1, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time June 1, 2024, Mark 11: 27-33 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060124.cfm The Gentle Heart of Jesus Do you remember the story about the fellow who wanted to make his cross smaller? He cut part of it off so it would be easier to carry. But when he reached […]
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 […]