Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily Thursday, 26th Week in Ordinary Time
Luke 10:1-12 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100324.cfm We All Have The Gift To Share The Good News. There is a story of a priest who told a seminarian that the day had come for him to learn the art of preaching. So after they got up and said their prayers, the lad had pen and paper in hand. He figured he […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily Wednesday 26th Week in Ordinary Time
October 1, 2025, Luke 9:57-62 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100125.cfm More! Jesus asks for “more”because he wants to give us “more,” more of himself – all of himself. For students to excel in a subject and reach their full potential, a teacher will expect a lot from them. A coach does the same with athletes. The ‘more’ challenges […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily Tuesday 26th Week in Ordinary Time
November 30, 2025, Luke 9:51-56 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/093025.cfm Prejudice Can Destroy A Relationship Before It Starts. Sometimes, someone can say or do something that ultimately puts us off or goes against our character. We may harbor ill feelings towards a family member or a particular race of people. Prejudice is as prevalent today as it was in […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily Feast of St. Michael, Gabriel, Raphael
September 29, 2025, John 1:47-51 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092925.cfm No fences in Nathanial’s heart. We often see fences around most backyards when driving through any neighborhood. We recognize that security is a significant concern today. But aren’t we protecting more than just our belongings and property? In today’s gospel, Jesus appreciated what he saw in Nathaniel when […]
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time C
September 28, 2025, Luke 16:19-31 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092825.cfm One Small Step. One Giant Leap. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon. As he stepped onto the moon’s surface, he said, “One small step for man. One giant leap for mankind.” I was reminded of this story as I read […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, 25th Week in Ordinary Time
September 27, 2025, Luke 9:42b-45 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092725.cfm No One Wants To Suffer, But. We understand how we feel when someone close to us learns they need a biopsy for a spot that might be cancerous. How much we fear the potential suffering they must go through. And if it turns out to be cancer, how deeply […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Friday, 25th Week in Ordinary Time
September 27, 2025, Luke 9:18-22https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092725.cfm How Much Do I Love Jesus? There are many ways to see a person, from social to profoundly intimate relationships. We can also know a lot about a person, but that doesn’t mean we know them personally. We know the difference between reading a biography, meeting someone socially, and sharing deeply […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily Thursday 25th Week in Ordinary Time
September 25, 2025, Luke 9:7-9 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092525.cfm Conscience And The Voice Of The Lord Sports have referees and umpires, like courts have judges. Judges make fair decisions based on facts, helping to prevent conflict and chaos, and ensuring a smooth life for teams and society. God gives everyone a conscience, like a compass guiding us […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday, 25th Week in Ordinary Time, September 24, 2025
Luke 9:1-6 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092425.cfm Have No Fear To Hold The Pain Of Another In Your Heart. How often have dictators come to power and been brought down? They exploit their power to oppress their people into a subhuman existence. And what happens when someone dares to oppose them? They make their authority known! Some dictators still […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday
25th Week in Ordinary Time, Luke 8:19-21 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092325.cfm Jesus Is Always Speaking To Us. It’s mysterious to me, but sometimes I hear a voice inside telling me to do something. At other times, a thought keeps coming back to call, visit, or pray for someone. I am a slow learner, but I have discovered that […]