New Encyclical from Pope Leo XIV
The Vatican has announced the release of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical letter, Magnifica Humanitas (“On the Protection of Human Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”). Released last week March 25th and Signed on the 135th anniversary of Pope Leo XIII’s foundational social encyclical Rerum Novarum, this new teaching acts as a modern-day companion for our […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 8th Week Ordinary Time
May 26, 2026, Mark 10: 28-31 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052626.cfmLiving in the Care of Our Heavenly Father When I read today’s gospel, Father Bibin came to mind. He is from India and isassigned to our parish, Blessed Sacrament Church. Already, he had given up his will,ownership of material wealth, and the right to marry and have children. Think ofimmigrants who […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church May 25, 2026, John 19:25-34
The Strength of a Mother’s Love I recall hearing on the news about a courageous mother who tried to rush into her burning home to save her baby. The firefighters gently stopped her as she was already coughing from the smoke. Her incredible strength and willingness to risk her life for her child are truly […]
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday, 7th Week in Easter
May 23, 2026, John 21 20-25 Who Do You Want to Be Like? After graduating from high school, I completed my novitiate. I took my first vows with the religious order, the Institute of Charity. Then I went to England for my studies, and I soon discovered that the students in my class had already […]
Vacation Bible School ~ 2026
Vacation Bible School is just around the corner! Join us June 14th – 18th in the Parish Center. Save your spot by emailing your completed registration form to: FFassistant@bscchurch.com by Wednesday, May 27th. Donations can be made easily through our website’s online giving link. Special note for the first day: We will finish the day together […]
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 7th Week in Easter
May 21, 2026, John 17: 20-26 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052126.cfm Jesus Prayed Consider the challenges you are currently facing. In the garden, Jesus fervently prayed for you and me before his crucifixion. His prayer was not in vain. He desires us to never feel alone in our struggles, but to always receive the best from Him. Each moment, […]
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Tuesday, 7th Week in Easter
May 19, 2026, John 17:1-11a https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051926.cfm Endure Hearing Confessions is truly a special privilege and a pure grace. It’s a heartfelt moment when people open their hearts to Jesus through their priest, often sharing their struggles with faith. I always think of Jesus’ comforting words in today’s gospel, “I pray for them.” I cherish the […]
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday, 7th Week in Easter
May 18, 2026, John 16:29-33 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051826.cfm Friendships That Endure Friends are the best; some endure for a while, while others last a lifetime. These lasting friendships are like a strong ship in a storm, able to withstand life’s challenges. The ones that endure are those who share their faith in the Lord and their lives, […]
Father Rick’s Three-Minute Homily for the Ascension of the Lord
Sunday, May 17, 2026 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051726-Ascension A favorite way to pray the Scriptures is to enter the scene and experience what the people are experiencing alongside Jesus. In today’s scene, as Jesus ascended into heaven, I began to wonder what it would be like to hear that He was leaving and that we would never see […]
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday, 6th Week in Easter
May 16, 2026, John 16: 23b-28 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051626.cfm The Father Himself Loves You. A priest hears many stories, some happy and some sad. My heart goes out to someone who lost a mother or a father in their early life. Family is so important in our upbringing and throughout our lives. God’s family is no different. […]