Wednesday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time July 31, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time July 31, 2024, Matthew 13: 44-46 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/073124.cfm What Is Your Treasure? We have all kinds of treasures. My treasure was catching big fish; we caught many fishing with my dad. Then, when my mom was preparing those fish for dinner, my treasure was […]
Tuesday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time July 30, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Tuesday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time July 30, 2024, Matthew 13:36-43 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/073024.cfm We Are All Connected This last week, Jesus talked about what is most precious to Him and us, and we know He is the Pearl of Great Price. No treasure can compare to Him. Jesus takes us […]
17th Sunday of the Year B July 28, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the 17th Sunday of the Year B July 28, 2024, John 6:1-15 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072824.cfm So Much For So Little Imagine sitting in the Rays game on an average night with about 18 to 20,000 in attendance. That’s about the size of the crowd Jesus fed, or maybe even bigger, counting the […]
Saturday 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 27, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 27, 2024, Matthew 13:24-30 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072724.cfm Let The Grow Together Old traditions can stay with us for a lifetime. When I was growing up, we had a lot of company, perhaps because Mom made a great cup of coffee. We always walked people to […]
Friday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 26, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Friday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 26, 2024, Matthew 13: 18-23 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072624.cfm Listen and Understand. How much the Lord wants us to understand him! Why? So, He can heal us. He speaks our language that requires the full attention of our hearts. We know how it feels when […]
Feast of St. James, Apostle July 25, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Feast of St. James, Apostle July 25, 2024, Matthew 20:20-28 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072524.cfm The Scallop. The beach is a great attraction for visitors to Florida and people who live here. I always find praying easy while walking on the sand and listening to the calming waves. One can’t help but notice all […]
Wednesday 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 24, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 24, 2024, Matthew 13:1-9 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072424.cfm Jesus and the Draft. Drafts play a big part in sports. Colleges recruit high school students who excel in talent and ability. Coaches and managers consider a student’s passion and work ethic when drafting a number one […]
Tuesday 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 23, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 23, 2024, Matthew 12:46-50 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072324.cfm A Second Mom! When I was a little kid growing up, I would hang out with the couple who had no children. She became like a second mother to me. Georgie and Charlie were strong Christians who were […]
Feast of St. Mary Magdalene July 22, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene July 22, 2024, John 20:1-2; 11-18, https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072224.cfm Go To The Tomb! Something I always do when I am home on vacation is spend a few moments with my loved ones who have died. I notice a sense of reverence overcomes me when driving to […]
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 21, 2024
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 21, 2024, Mark 6:30-34 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020324.cfm We All Need A Deserted Place There are so many pressures in today’s world. Getting caught in traffic to and from work can cause stress. Please think of the wasted energy we carry into our work and family […]