Friday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time August 4, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Friday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time August 4, 2023, Matthew 13: 54-58 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080423.cfm How do we know Jesus? When soldiers or sports stars come home in small-town America, they roll out the red carpet. You can hear the band and see the stage where they will introduce their heroes. […]
Thursday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time August 3, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time August 3, 2023, Matthew 13: 47-53 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080323.cfm The Negative Becomes a Positive I know someone who recently went to the doctor for pains in his chest and a lack of energy. He discovered that the main artery in the upper chamber of his […]
Wednesday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time August 2, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time August 2, 2023, Matthew 13: 44-46 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080223.cfm What Is Your Treasure? We have all kinds of treasures. My treasure was catching big fish and a lot of them when fishing with my dad. Then, when my mom was preparing those fish for dinner, […]
Tuesday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time August 1, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Tuesday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time August 1, 2023, Matthew 13:36-43 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080123.cfm We Are All Connected This last week Jesus has been talking about what is most precious to Him and us, and we saw He is the Pearl of Great Price. No treasure can compare to Him. Jesus […]
Monday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time July 31, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time July 31, 2023, Matthew 13:31-35 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/073123.cfm Sometimes Little Is the Best! Some years ago, I had my shoulder replaced. I remember waking up after the operation, and a nurse smiled at me and said, “Press this little button when you feel any pain […]
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 30, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 30, 2023, Matthew 13:44-46 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/073023.cfm The Greatest Treasure! When has the kingdom of God just grabbed you and filled you with so much excitement that nothing else seemed important? I remember traveling to Chicago from Peoria, Illinois, on a train with members of […]
Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus July 29, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus July 29, 2023, John 11:19-27 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072923.cfm Your Brother Will Rise. I feel like a parent losing their child to the world of drugs or free sex, or if it feels good, “Just do it.” All the values of our faith are forgotten in this […]
Friday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 28, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Friday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 28, 2023, Matthew 13: 18-23 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072823.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 […]
Thursday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 27, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 27, 2023, Matthew 13: 10-17 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072723.cfm If I Can Only See. I considered trying to read this morning’s Gospel without using my glasses. But I thought how much more important it is to proclaim God’s Word worthily than to make a point. […]
Wednesday 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 26, 2023
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday 16th Week in Ordinary Time July 26, 2023, Matthew 13:1-9 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072623.cfm Jesus and the Draft. Drafts play a big part in sports. Colleges recruit high school students who excel in talent and ability. A student’s passion and work ethic are also credited with deciding to draft a Number […]