Tuesday 14th Week in Ordinary Time July 9, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday 14th Week in Ordinary Time July 9, 2024, Matthew 9: 32-38 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070924.cfm Thank God for His Good Shepherds The heart of Jesus is so big. I experienced this during my recovery from ankle replacement surgery. The surgeon told me to elevate my foot for three months. After I got […]
Monday 14th Week in Ordinary Time July 8, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday 14th Week in Ordinary Time July 8, 2024, Matthew 9:18-26 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070824.cfm Effective Prayer Why does God sometimes answer our prayers right away, and other times, it seems like it takes forever? Has that question ever crossed your mind? Today’s gospel will help us answer that query. The lady […]
Blessing of the Backpacks!
Blessing of the Backpacks!Save the Date—Sunday, August 11th at 10:00am MassAll students in our parish and school are invited to attend Mass and bring your school backpack. Our priest will give a special blessing over our children and bags as they prepare to start a new school year. We hope to see you there!
Saturday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time July 6, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time July 6, 2024, Matthew 9:14-17 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070624.cfm A new Wineskin Every Day What do we think about the following scenario? A child shares with a friend – “My Mom and Dad are part-time. “We eat maybe three times a week, four if we […]
13th Week in Ordinary Time July 5, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Friday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time July 5, 2024, Matthew 9:9-13 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070524.cfm He Sat with Them All and Didn’t Mind a Bit. It is so easy to put individuals in a group and judge them because of some behavior or beliefs they hold. Unfortunately, this is so common in […]
Thursday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time July 4, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time July 4, 2024, Matthew 9:1-8 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070424.cfm There Is Nothing Routine about Jesus? Routines are a part of everyday life. We do the same thing when we wake up and prepare for the day. Probably we drive the same way to work. So, would […]
Feast of St. Thomas Apostle July 3, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Feast of St. Thomas Apostle July 3, 2024, John 20:24-29 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070324.cfm Never Give up. There is something in this story of St. Thomas that gives us great comfort. Even at our very beginning, we find Thomas doubting the Early Church, and not in some area of discipline or procedure. He […]
Wednesday 13th Week in Ordinary Time July 5, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday 13th Week in Ordinary Time July 5, 2024, Matthew 8: 28-34 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070523.cfm Holy Water and The Authority of Jesus? How many times have I blessed myself with holy water, not giving it a second thought? When the priest poured holy water over our heads, we became children of […]
Tuesday 13th Week in Ordinary Time July 2, 2024
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Tuesday 13th Week in Ordinary Time July 2, 2024, Matthew 8:23-27 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070224.cfm Who Was Asleep? Getting proper rest is necessary for a healthy lifestyle. It takes a few days to recover when we don’t get our quota. Another factor about sleep is that we are utterly oblivious to what […]
Monday 13th Week in Ordinary Time July 1, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday 13th Week in Ordinary Time July 1, 2024, Matthew 8:18-22 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070124.cfm Hold Nothing Back From Jesus. Interruptions can be nerve-racking the moment they happen. We are right in the middle of something important, something comes up, and we must drop everything. Parents with small children know this so well. […]