Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday, 4th Week in Easter
May 17, 2025, John 14:7-14 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051725.cfm Seeing the Father If we throw a pebble in a pond, we see the ripples, and the pond is calm again after some time. Ah! Then, we can see underneath the surface, maybe even to the bottom of the pond. Notice that Jesus was surprised Phillip did not know […]
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Friday, 4th Week in Easter
May 16, 2025, John 14:1-6 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051625.cfm Before GPS Often, someone calls who is dying or needs a Sacrament and can’t attend church. I am so thankful for GPS when I get into the car. However, before GPS, finding that house could be difficult. When I got lost, I would ask someone for directions. Sometimes, if […]
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 4th Week in Easter
May 15, 2025, John 13:16-20https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051525.cfm Do We Have a Judas? Today Jesus is handing us the power to be a servant with him, especially to people who wrong us. It is a disposition that graced the martyrs of our Church down through the centuries, and it’s a grace to remain in Jesus, whatever circumstance we […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the Feast of St. Matthias Apostle
May 14, 2025, John 15:9-17 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051425.cfm All For Jesus The school kids play a game called Rock, Paper, Scissors with their hands: Rock breaks Scissors, Scissors cut Paper, and Paper covers Rock. Whoever wins gets to go first in the game. They make a choice randomly, and everyone agrees that it is fair. In today’s […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday, 4th Week of Easter
May 12, 2025, John 10:11-18 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051225.cfm Lay Down Your Cares The Lord, in His Providence, has entrusted us with someone to care for and nurture. Some of us are parents and spouses; others are teachers, priests, and employers. Jesus gives us a model to follow in caring for His loved ones. “I am the good […]
Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection for 4th Sunday in Easter
May 11, 2025, Revelation 7:9, 14b-17, John 10:27-30 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051125.cfm Washing our Robes Think about how often we take a bath or a shower. After working in the heat of the day or enjoying a sport, like golf, we can’t wait to shower. Notice how good we feel after that shower or bath. We would not […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, 3rd Week in Easter
May 10, 2025, John 6:60-69 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051025.cfm A Sad Day for Jesus. Sadness is a genuine emotion, a natural part of the human experience. It’s normal to want to ignore or bury such feelings, but doing so doesn’t make them disappear. Acknowledging our sadness, accepting it, and allowing ourselves to feel it is a healthy and […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Friday, 3rd Week in Easter
May 9, 2025, Acts of the Apostles 9:1-1-20; John 6:52-59 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050925.cfm The Father’s Draw Jesus is not just a comforting presence we call upon in times of trouble. He is the transformative Savior of the World, a beacon of hope and inspiration. “Go.” We hear that word of Jesus twice in today’s First Reading. First, […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Thursday, 3rd Week in Easter
May 8, 2025, Acts of the Apostles 8:26-40; John 6:44-51 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050825.cfm The Father’s Draw. Today, we reflect on the concept of ‘The Father’s Draw’, a divine force that guides us towards Jesus. It’s a reminder that our faith journey is not solitary, but a result of the Father’s loving guidance. “No one can come to […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday, 3rd Week in Easter
May 7, 2025, Acts of the Apostles 8:1b-8 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050725.cfm Your Faith Story In The Acts of the Apostles, we read that as persecution began in Jerusalem, lay people-that is, ordinary members of the church, not ordained clergy-scattered to the four winds to preach the Word. Everyone left except the apostles. This shows how important Jesus […]