Wednesday of Holy Week April 5, 2023

Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday of Holy Week April 5, 2023, John 13: 21-33,36-38 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040523.cfm So Many Chances. The nightly local news often reports a crime committed, and they say, “At this time, we have no suspects. However, please get in touch with the local police or sheriff’s department if you have any information.” […]

Monday of Holy Week, April 3, 2023

Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday of Holy Week, April 3, 2023 John 12:1-11 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040323.cfm Tears that Heal Here we are, Monday of Holy Week. Where did those five weeks of Lent go? Please, God, we are all following Jesus a little more than when we received our ashes. I am thinking beyond what we […]

Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023

Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023 Matthew 27:11-54 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040223.cfm “Who Are You?” The TV show, NCIS, has been popular for years, and Forensic science helps solve murder cases. A snippet of the song “Who are you” is played at the beginning and end of the show, and it’s a catchy tune […]

Saturday, the 5th Week in Lent April 1, 2023

Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Saturday, the 5th Week in Lent April 1, 2023 – John 11:45-56 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040123.cfm Go to Ephraim. I learned a long time ago, and perhaps you have, too, that nothing good can come out of a decision when made out of fear. Consider the Pharisees. More people started believing in […]

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Friday, the 5th Week in Lent March 31, 2023

Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Friday, the 5th Week in Lent March 31, 2023 – John 10:31-42 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033123.cfm . Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Friday the 5th Week in Lent – 04-08-2022   Friday 5th Week in Lent 2022   John 10:31-42 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040822.cfm  GETTING TO KNOW MY FATHER.  It isn’t hard for me […]

Saturday, the 5th Week in Lent April 1, 2023

Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Saturday, the 5th Week in Lent April 1, 2023 – John 11:45-56 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040123.cfm The Darkness Grows Over Time. Driver’s Ed was an experience. First, I had to consciously put my foot on the brake early when approaching a Stop Sign. Then, after a time, I just did it. You […]

Wednesday, the 5th Week in Lent March 29, 2023

Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Wednesday, the 5th Week in Lent March 29, 2023 – John 8:21-30 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032923.cfm Getting To Know My Dad. I know married couples who cannot have children for one reason or another. Others may have a child or a couple of children. But they are hungry for more, so they […]

Tuesday, the 5th Week in Lent March 28, 2023

Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Tuesday, the 5th Week in Lent March 28, 2023 – John 8:21-30 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032723.cfm All I Want is to Please You. We can learn a lot from children. They get excited when they open their bedroom door and run to the Christmas tree to see what Santa has brought them, […]

Monday, the 5th Week in Lent March 27, 2023

Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Monday, the 5th Week in Lent March 27, 2023 – John 8:1-11 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032723.cfm Drop Your Stone. We call a hero today someone who has no concern for their own welfare and puts themselves in harm’s way, whatever the cost. Whether it’s a burning house or a car in a […]