Tuesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time June 6, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time June 6, 2023, Mark 12:1-12 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060623.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 5, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time June 5, 2023, Mark 12:1-12 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060523.cfm How Many Chances? Our Heavenly Father is super providential. His heart can’t help but be generous to us before we ever deserve it. I had a couple of operations in the second and fourth years of seminary. I […]
Trinity Sunday Solemnity June 4, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Trinity Sunday June 4th, 2023, John 3:16-18 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060423.cfm God Loves Us This Much! Today we are celebrating the solemnity of the Solemnity Most Holy Trinity. But I want to bring to your attention how much the Three Persons of the Holy Trinity are working when we go to confession. Listen […]
Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time June 3, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time June 3, 2023, Mark 11: 27-33 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060323.cfm The Gentle Heart of Jesus I remember the story about the fellow who wanted to make his cross smaller, and he cut part of it off so it would be easier to carry. But when he came […]
Friday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time June 2, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Friday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time June 2nd, 2023, Mark 11: 11-26 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060223.cfm Give the Lord Your All Sometimes in professional sports, players will have a fantastic year breaking all team records. Then those players look for a significant increase in their salary. Have you ever noticed sometimes the following […]
Thursday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time June 1, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Thursday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time June 1st, 2023, Mark 10: 46-52 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060123.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 […]
Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary May 31, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary May 31, 2023, Luke 1:39-56 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/053123.cfm Jesus shows Up in Life’s Ordinary Events When I got home from school, I could hear my Mom saying, “Ricky, will you please clean up that mess in the kitchen for me.” “But Mom, […]
Tuesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time May 30, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time May 30, 2023, Mark 10: 28-31 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/053023.cfm Living in the Care of Our Heavenly Father Father Henry and Father Bibin came to mind when I read today’s gospel. They are from India and are assigned to our parish, Blessed Sacrament Church. Already they gave […]
Blessed Virgin Mary, Moher of the Church May 29, 2023
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday Blessed Virgin Mary, Moher of the Church May 29, 2023, John 19:25-34 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052923.cfm The Strength of a Mother’s Love I remember hearing on the news of a mother who tried running into her burning home to rescue her baby. The Firemen stopped her as she was already coughing […]
Pentecost Sunday May 28, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Pentecost Sunday May 28, 2023, John 20:19-23 Pentecost Sunday | USCCB Unlock Those Doors The disciples knew Jesus for three years. They were with Him morning, noon, and night. They could recognize Him on the street before the resurrection but had difficulty knowing it was him after the resurrection. One […]