Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Thursday, 1st Week in Lent
March 13, 2025, Matthew 7:7-12 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031325.cfm Ask, Don’t Tell. Have you ever been asked to stand up and share something with a group of people, and your mind went blank? You have no idea what to say. It can be nerve-wracking, I agree. The emptiness we experience in these moments can help us appreciate how […]
Father Rick’s Three-Minute Homily for Wednesday, 1st Week in Lent
March 12, 2025, Luke 11:29-32 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031225.cfm The Belly of a Whale. How often do we have plans, maybe golfing, and it is pouring down rain? Who wants to get wet? But what happens if you forget your plans and stand in the rain for a moment or two, experiencing its freshness and coolness in your spirit […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday 1st Week of Lent
March 10, 2025, Matthew 25: 31-46 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031025.cfm Jesus Incognito. You may remember this story. Mother Teresa of Calcutta wrote, “One of our novices came from a far country and a well-to-do family. She was sent right away to our home for the destitute who were dying, just like the rest of the novices. Before they […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the 1st Sunday in Lent
March 9, 2025, Luke 41-13 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030925.cfm Do I Or Don’t I? There’s a stop sign on a busy street near our rectory, 70th Ave. and 113th St. I often find myself there, and I’m sure many of you have been in a similar situation. Unfortunately, there’s also a “No Left Turn” sign at the same […]
Father Rick’s Three Minute Homily for Saturday after Ash Wednesday
March 8, 2025, Luke 5:27-32 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030825.cfm Our Friend Levi (Matthew). Have you ever had a problem you were trying to figure out, and nothing ever came up? The more you thought about it, the more frustrating it got. So you gave up and got on with your day. Then, out of the blue, it dawned on you. […]
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Friday after Ash Wednesday
March 7, 2024, Luke 9:14-15 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022423.cfm Away from the Lord? Not Really. After my adoration every morning, I end with the benediction and the blessing. Some of the people I bless with Jesus are people who no longer practice their Catholic Faith and are not personally handing the Faith on to their children. There […]
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday after Ash Wednesday
March 6, 2025, Luke 9:22-25 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030625.cfm Must is a strong Word. There are things in life we must do. For instance, if we desire to go fishing, we must acquire some live bait or lures. If we are preparing for a marathon, we must dedicate ourselves to daily practice. If we’re going to manage our […]
Father Rick’s Three-Minute Homily for Ash Wednesday
March 5, 2025, Matthew 6:1-6,16-18 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030525.cfm This Lent, Set Your Standard High – 40 Days To Greatness! Competition is a part of life. We play games around the kitchen table, and we watch our children compete in sports growing up. We try our best to climb the job ladder for better pay with more responsibility. […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time
March 4, 2025, Mark 10: 28-31 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030425.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, ownership of material wealth, and the right to marry and have children. Think of […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday 8th Week in Ordinary Time
March 3, 2025, Luke 10:17-27 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030325.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 Sacrament Church and School in obedience. I say “in obedience” because […]