Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday, 5th Week in Ordinary Time
February 11, 2026, Mark 7: 14-23 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021126.cfm Is That You? After someone confesses their sins in confession, I sometimes ask them, “Is that you? Do those things you confessed make you happy? Do they make anyone else happy?” They always answer, “No.” Then I say, “Why commit them?” Sin goes against us. It’s like wanting […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 5th Week in Ordinary Time,
February 10, 2026, Mark 7:1-13bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021026.cfm. Hand-Me-Downs As I reflect on my own journey, I recall the pride and connection I felt wearing an oldshirt my brother had outgrown. These traditions, passed down through generations,shape our identity and foster a sense of belonging without us even realizing it.For example, for the last 50 years, I have […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday, 5th Week in Ordinary Time,
February 9, 2026, Mark 6:53-56 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020926.cfm Presence – How We Protect Ourselves We dress for different occasions based on activity, like jeans for construction, a gownfor surgery, or jerseys at a hockey game. Gardening clothes differ from sleepwear, andour attire reveals who we are at that moment. When Jesus and his disciples landed, people immediately recognized […]
Lenten Mission
Come to our Lenten Parish Mission with Vincentian Priest Fr. Tony Nyong, C.M. March 8th through March 10th 6:30pm to 7:45pm each evening! Celebrating God’s Amazing Grace in this year of Grace! The penance Service will be a part of the last evening…
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday, 4th Week in Ordinary Time
February 7, 2026, Mark 6:30-34 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020726.cfm We All Need A Deserted Place There are so many pressures in today’s world. Getting stuck in traffic on the way to and from work can cause stress. Please consider the wasted energy we carry when we bring that stress into our work and family life. It is hard […]
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Friday, 4th Week in Ordinary Time
February 6, 2026, Mark 6:14-29 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020626.cfm What’s It Worth? Imagine I show you a dollar bill in one hand and a penny in the other— which would you choose if you could pick just one? Think beyond money—what if you didn’t know how much more the dollar was worth compared to the penny? What truly […]
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 4th Week in Ordinary Time
February 5, 2026, Mark 6:7-13 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020526.cfm Ignite the Fire in Each Other. During the difficult initial months of the pandemic, our parish staff experienced a deep sense of community blessed by the Lord Jesus. We formed a family, united through love and mutual care, which I hope reminds you of how much your presence and […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday, 4th Week in Ordinary Time February 4, 2026
Mark 6:1-6 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020426.cfm Faith’s Struggles. It’s important to remember that we’re not alone in our struggles. Many who are serious about their relationship with God occasionally seek out a spiritual director. A common challenge we all face is doubt about our faith in God. We may not like these doubts, but they are a natural […]
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Tuesday, 4th Week in Ordinary Time February 3, 2026
Mark 5:21-43 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020326.cfm Never Give UP. The more challenging life gets, the better we get, or do we? I had two operations in my second and fourth years of seminary, both in January, each with a three-month recovery. I attended no classes, read no books, wrote no essays, and took no notes. Pain and study […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
February 2, 2026, Luke 2:22-32 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020226.cfm Faith’s Struggles. Tom Brady, an NFL quarterback and now analyst, took his time to make an important decision. The big question before he retired was whether he would play another year in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Anyone who follows the Bucs knows the impact Brady has […]