Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the Feast of All the Faithful Departed
November 2, 2025 John 6:37-40 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110225.cfm Pray for the Faithful Departed Praying for a happy death is a long-standing tradition, which may seem strange to non-believers. For Catholics, death is a doorway to heaven, especially with the Last Blessing. When present with someone dying, I bring Holy Oils and Holy Communion. As I enter the […]
Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection for the All Saint’ Day
November 1, 2025, Matthew 5:1-12a https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110125.cfm Being with God in Ordinary Events There are moments when I read or hear about a saint in heaven, and I find myself thinking, “I wish I could be like that.” But then, I often dismiss the thought as an unattainable aspiration, something that’s impossible for me. Yet, as […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute for Friday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time
October 31, 2025, Luke 14: 1-6 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/103125.cfm A Fruit Of Evangelization – Restoring Someone’s Dignity. A common view of evangelization is going door to door, asking people if they believe in Jesus. For many of us, that’s not our style. Nor is it what the Church means by evangelization. Evangelization involves more than just sharing […]
Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection for Thursday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time
October 30, 2025, Luke 13: 31-35 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/103025.cfm Worn out but ready to go. Vacations are great and so much needed. Some last several weeks, others just a few days. Imagine having a vision that will bring peace to the hearts of all people. However, everywhere you turn, though, there is opposition. Jesus faced a […]
Father Rick’s two-minute Homily for Wednesday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time
Luke 14: 25-33 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110525.cfm Wow! What a Huge Step for Us, But a Small Step for Jesus. Anything can lose its meaning when we hear it so often. “Love your neighbor” is one such saying. It can quickly lose its impact on us. We can’t help but notice how Pope Francis repeatedly reminded us […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Gospel Reflection for St. Simon and Jude, Apostles
October 28, 2025, Luke 6 12-16 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102825.cfm Pray well that you may listen well. There is more to Jesus’ call than just following a career. Jesus invites us into a living relationship with Him. We recognize the difference between working for an employer and lovingly serving a family member. There is a vast difference between […]
Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection for Monday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time
October 27, 2025, Luke 13:10-17 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102725.cfm The Law is not an end but a beginning. How often does a driver pull up to a stop sign and roll through it? We do it without even thinking. After riding with the police for eight years in Galesburg, IL., I learned that a police officer looks for a car […]
Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection for the 30th Sunday of the Year C
October 26, 2025, Luke 18:9-14 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102625.cfm Are You Really Better or Worse Than Anyone Else? Comparing ourselves to others is a two-sided coin. On the one hand, we see ourselves as so much better than others and can’t help but look down on them. On the other hand, we can’t help but see someone better […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Reflection for Saturday
October 25, 2025, Luke 13:1-9 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102525.cfm Is this useless or useful? For whom? The word “useless” in the Gospel stands out to me today. When I write an article like this for you, I ask someone to read it because I don’t see my mistakes. Some words or phrases I write don’t make sense. They […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Friday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time
October 24, 2025, Luke 12:54-59 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102425.cfm Interpret the Times Jesus says in the gospel that we know how to interpret the weather, but we don’t know how to interpret the present time. In my years of experience as a spiritual director, regular confession is essential for building a personal relationship with Jesus. I always advise penitents […]