Father General’s Letter to the U.S.
Tuesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time June 4, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time June 4, 2024, Mark 12:1-12 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060424.cfm The Grace of the Martyrs. Every two years, the United States Congress has to agree on a budget for the country, and they always seem to sign it at the last hour. Despite their many differences, a budget […]
Monday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time June 3, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time June 3, 2024, Mark 12:1-12 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060324.cfm So Generous? Every year, our Bishop Gregory allows us to be generous to people in our diocese who cannot care for themselves. Our Catholic Ministry Appeal will enable us to be good stewards, sometimes beyond our means. We […]
Solemnity, the Body and Blood of Christ June 2nd, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the Solemnity, the Body and Blood of Christ June 2nd, 2024, Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060224.cfm It blows my mind to think that God the Father loves us so much and asked His Son to suffer, die, and rise from the dead to free us from our sins. And Jesus at […]
Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time June 1, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time June 1, 2024, Mark 11: 27-33 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060124.cfm The Gentle Heart of Jesus Some people enjoy reading biographies of famous people. They may even have the opportunity to meet them in person at some event. What a difference if they became a member of their […]
Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time June 1, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time June 1, 2024, Mark 11: 27-33 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060124.cfm The Gentle Heart of Jesus Do you remember the story about the fellow who wanted to make his cross smaller? He cut part of it off so it would be easier to carry. But when he reached […]
Vote No On Amendment 4
An extremely grave amendment has been placed on the November 2024 ballot that seeks to erase pro-life protections by inserting language into the Florida Constitution prohibiting regulation of abortion. The amendment would allow late-term abortions, and would eliminate laws requiring parental consent and safety protocols for women. The Catholic Church across the state of Florida […]
June – Month of the Sacred Heart
June is recognized as the Month of the Sacred Heart. We invite you to grow closer to Jesus this month and to contemplate the infinite love He has for us. Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus O MOST Holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore Thee, I love Thee and with […]
The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary May 31, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary May 31, 2024, Luke 1:39-56 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/053124.cfm Jesus shows Up in Life’s Ordinary Events. When I got home from school, I could hear my Mom saying, “Ricky, will you please clean up that mess in the kitchen for me.” “But Mom, […]
The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary May 31, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary May 31, 2024, Luke 1:39-56 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/053124.cfm Jesus shows Up in Life’s Ordinary Events. When I got home from school, I could hear my Mom saying, “Ricky, will you please clean up that mess in the kitchen for me.” “But Mom, […]