Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Tuesday 20th Week in Ordinary Time
August 19, 2025, Matthew 19:23-30 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081925.cfm God’s Lottery One of the greatest joys of my priesthood is the daily opportunities to make a positive difference in people’s lives. The joy that comes from serving others through the gifts of the Lord far outweighs any sorrows or sadness that may come my way. It is in these […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time
August 18, 2025, Matthew 19:16-22 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081825.cfm Less or More? Can you imagine what the young man must have felt when Jesus looked at him with love? It was a love so deep, so profound, that it can only be compared to the love a mother has for her child, especially the first time a […]
Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time C
August 17, 2025, Luke 12:49-53 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102424.cfm Find a friend in Jesus. I moved to Florida in 1995. It’s wonderful to play golf and enjoy outdoor activities year-round, but I must admit I miss experiencing the changing of seasons. Change is something everyone sometimes finds difficult to handle. There can be resistance when the Lord touches […]
Fr. James Gordon, IC Funeral Announcement
Fr. James Gordon, IC, went to the Lord on August 13th, 2025. The funeral arrangements are as follows: Visitation and Viewing – Friday, August 22, 2025; 2:00 – 4:00pm and 5:00 – 8:00pm with Liturgy of the Hours Evening Prayer at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass – Saturday August 23, 2025: 10:00am, Blessed Sacrament Church.
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday, 19th Week in Ordinary Time
August 16, 2025, Matthew 19:13-15 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081625.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 weren’t Catholic? I value the faith God planted in my heart and soul during my Baptism. I thank Him for my Mom […]
Fr. Rick’s Three Minute Homily for Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 15, 2025, Luke 1:39-56 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081525-Mass.cfm Assumption Is A Big Welcome. Mother Mary assumed Jesus wholly and completely, even in his sufferings. And she still does in His Body on earth (The Church). So here is a gripping story of two types of assumption, one in suffering and one in glory. Fr. Richard Leonard, SJ, […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 19th Week in Ordinary Time
August 14, 2025, Matthew 18:21-19:1 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081425.cfm How Grateful Am I? When I read this gospel of the ungrateful servant, I was overwhelmed by the many blessings I have received throughout my life. I couldn’t begin to count them. God blesses all of us with His gift of creation that He sustains every minute of every […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday, 19th Week in Ordinary Time
August 13, 2025, Matthew 18:15-20 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081325.cfm We Offend People But Also God Perhaps you’ve asked God for forgiveness for your sins, especially against someone, but still lack peace with God or the person. It’s good to admit our sins, but a quiet prayer isn’t enough. After a while, we realize that we need the words […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 19th Week in Ordinary Time
August 12, 2025, Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081225.cfm Do Not Lead Anyone Astray. Each morning, after I spend time in adoration with Jesus, I gently lift the monstrance during benediction, lifting up to the Lord those who have drifted away from their Faith. I humbly ask for forgiveness if I ever set a poor example that […]
Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time C, August 10, 2025
Luke 12:32-48 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081025.cfm It seems like a long time. Waiting for something to happen can feel distant sometimes. When I first started in the seminary, ordination seemed a long way off, almost like a dream. But that’s nothing compared to the Chicago Cubs—they waited 108 years to win the World Series! It’s incredible how patience […]