Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Friday 20th Week in Ordinary Time
August 23, 2024, Matthew 22:34-40 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082324.cfm Why Do We Have So Many Neighbors? Can you think of the people we meet every day? We cordially say hello to some people and give others a lot of time. Jesus purposely combined the two commandments of the Old Testament so we can show God every day how […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Thursday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time & Queenship of Mary
Matthew 23:13-22https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082224.cfm Humility Is the Doorway to God’s Heart. Queenship of Mary. There was a phrase in the Michael Jordan era: “I want to be like Mike.” It was in commercials and could be heard in everyday conversation, and it is catchy. We can admire someone who has excelled in their given talent or ability. […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time
August 21, 2024, Matthew 20:1-16 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082124.cfm A Walking Billboard Fish are funny creatures. If I were a fish and a giant juicy worm or smaller fish was dangling in front of my nose, I’d gobble it up. But unfortunately, that is not how it works. Instead, they bite when hungry, usually at dawn and dusk. […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Tuesday 20th Week in Ordinary Time
August 20, 2024, Matthew 19:23-30 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082024.cfm God’s Lottery Our Bishop initiated the Catholic Ministry Appeal to help those in our Diocese who cannot help themselves. Over 35 ministries benefit from our donations through this appeal. One hundred percent of the money collected goes to people. The Diocese uses none of these funds to run the chancery […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time
August 19, 2024 Matthew 19: 16-22 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081924.cfm Less or More? Can you imagine what went through the young man’s heart when Jesus looked at him with love? The closest image that comes to mind is the love a mother has for her child, the first moment when a nurse lays her newborn in her arms. […]
Fr. Rick’s 3-minute homily for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 18, 2024, John 6:51-58https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081824.cfm Remembering Jesus for Real Think about it. Jesus took a piece of bread and a cup of wine at the Last Supper and said, “This is My Body given up for you. This is My Blood poured out for you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday, 19th Week in Ordinary Time
August 17, 2024, Matthew 19:13-15 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081724.cfm What if I Wasn’t Catholic? The thought comes to me now and then, “What would my life be like, and what would I be like if I wasn’t Catholic? I value the faith God planted in my heart and soul during my Baptism. I thank Him for my Mom […]
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time B August 4, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time B August 4, 2024, Matthew 13: 44-46 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080424.cfm How Do You Relate With Jesus? If we are driving down the street and see someone wearing a blue uniform with a gun and a badge, we know it’s a police officer. If we see someone […]
Wednesday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time July 17, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time July 17, 2024, Matthew 11:25-27 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071724.cfm I Am Not A Mechanic Sometimes, we have a good laugh at ourselves. I remember my first car after ordination. It wasn’t a clunker, but it needed some work. I heard a rattle under the carriage. I thought […]
Thursday 12th Week in Ordinary Time June 27, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Thursday 12th Week in Ordinary Time June 27, 2024, Matthew 7: 21-29 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062724.cfm Rock – Faith and Love Take Work. People in Florida know how important it is to build their houses on solid ground. Between the sinkholes and the floods, homes can wash away easily. Jesus built His Church […]