Ascribed – Institute of Charity
Join the Ascribed Community: Formation Class Schedule Are you interested in deepening your faith and living out the teachings of Blessed Antonio Rosmini? The Institute of Charity invites you to join our upcoming Ascribed Formation Classes. Through prayer, study, and discernment, discover what it means to live a life centered on universal charity. Class Details […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 8, 2025Matthew 1:18-23https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090826.cfm She Was Born To Give Us Jesus The celebration honoring the birth of our beloved Mother Mary is one of the oldestfeasts dedicated to Mary, dating back to the 2nd century. A hymn dedicated to her,“Mary, the Dawn,” beautifully describes her relationship with her Son, Jesus: “Mary forDawn, Christ the Perfect […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Monday, 23rd Week in Ordinary Time
September 7, 2026Luke 6:6-11https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090726.cfm Triggers We all have triggers – automatic reactions to situations or words that happen withoutconscious thought. Over time, we respond in similar ways, like cheering at a gamewhen our team scores. These reactions are involuntary, shaping our responses withoutus realizing. The Corinthians forgot their love for Jesus and the gospel and […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 6, 2026 Matthew 18:15-20https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090626.cfm We Offend People But Also God Maybe you’ve prayed to God for forgiveness, especially for your sins against someone,but still find it hard to feel at peace with God or the person. It’s wonderful toacknowledge our sins, but sometimes, a quiet prayer alone might not be enough tobring true peace. […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Saturday, 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
September 5, 2026 Luke 6:1-5https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090526.cfm Do I have to stop? Have you ever approached a stop sign and just rolled through it? We do it so easily.One time, I approached a red light to make a right turn. Yes, I didn’t come to a completestop. Wouldn’t you know, a police officer in an unmarked car […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Friday, 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
September 4, 2026 Luke 5:33-39https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090426.cfm Fasting and Wine Cloths When asked about his disciples’ fasting, Jesus explained that there would be a timeafter his Ascension into heaven when they would fast. He shares a parable aboutwineskins to help us understand the significance of fasting in our walk with Jesus. In thiscontext, fasting is not just about […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Thursday, 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
September 3, 2026Luke 5: 1-11https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090326.cfm Jesus Big Catch – You? What are you doing today? Most likely, you get up, prepare for the day, say a fewprayers, and have some breakfast. What if you were fishing with Peter, James, andJohn all night? Surprisingly, you caught nothing at all. You start washing your nets,thinking, ‘What a […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Wednesday, 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
September 2, 2026 Luke 4: 38-44https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090226.cfm I Got This! Do you remember Jacky Gleason’s famous line, “How sweet it is,” from the TV showThe Honeymooners? How sweet it is to go to a friend’s house, put your feet up, maybetake a nap, or simply relax. That might have been something Jesus wanted to do whenhe […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Tuesday, 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
September 1, 2026Luke 4:31-37https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090126.cfm Jesus Is So Strong – Unbelievable, But It’s True. A young couple asked me to bless their rental home. They had just moved in and wereexperiencing strange phenomena. I began the blessing at the back door with holy waterand the Rite of Blessing. When I entered the study, some bay doors […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Monday, 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
August 31, 2026 Luke 4:16-30https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/083126.cfm Jesus Was Anointed for You and Me! Hurricanes are incredibly destructive. Our hearts go out to those who have losteverything in a hurricane or a fire. We open our hearts and wallets to offer them somerelief. We are so empathetic because no one brings this upon themselves. It’s justnature taking […]