Fr. Rick’s Homily: for 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 30, 2026 Matthew 16: 21-27https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/083026.cfm The Cross is Freedom The Sacrament of the Sick is a powerful encounter with Jesus in the places where wesuffer most. Surgery carries its complications and difficulties. It can disrupt our lives,including losing work and the ability to do even the simplest things for ourselves. Over time, it can […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Memorial of the Passion of Saint John the Baptist
August 29, 2026 Mark 6:17-29https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082926.cfm Speaking The Truth Is Worth A Sacrifice Today’s Gospel reading is about John the Baptist giving his life for his faith. Recall thatin recent years a gunman entered a church and murdered about ten of the faithfulgathered for a Bible study. Catholics and Christians worldwide freely give their lives forChrist. […]
Growing in Faith Together: 2026–2027 Faith Formation & Children’s Liturgy
“Let the little children come to me.” — Matthew 19:14 Welcome to the 2026–2027 Faith Formation year at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church! We are excited to walk alongside your family as we help our children grow in faith, live in Christ, and share His love. Below, you will find the complete schedules for both our […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Friday, 21st Week in Ordinary Time
August 28, 2026 Matthew 25:1-13https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082826.cfm Every Day Counts We all know how horrific hurricanes can be, causing havoc and loss of life and property.We have all been through it in Florida. For states along the US Gulf Coast and Eastern Seaboard, hurricane season peaksaround this time. Every day, we hear, “Be prepared.” That warning appears […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Thursday, 21st Week in Ordinary Time
August 27, 2026Matthew 24:42-51https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082726.cfm Stealing Second Base Imagine you get a base hit and are on first. You take a lead, thinking about stealingsecond, but now isn’t the time for daydreams. Focus fully on the pitcher and his moves.You’ve studied him, knowing all his motions. Your timing must be perfect; any mistakecould get you thrown […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Wednesday, 21st Week in Ordinary Time
August 26, 2026 Matthew 23:27-32https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082626.cfm Anesthesia Is Painless, But Watch Out. How did people ever manage before anesthesia? They would bite down as hard as theycould on a rag to endure the pain. Today, you don’t have to count to three or ten. You’reout cold as soon as you get the shot. But watch out because […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Tuesday, 21st Week in Ordinary Time
August 25, 2026Matthew 23:23-26https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082526.cfm All it takes is a big heart. My dad grew up six blocks from Notre Dame University. I remember being unable to getenough of the movie “Rudy.” It was a true story about a young man with a small bodybut a big heart. Entering Notre Dame University was Rudy’s lifelong dream. […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Feast of St. Bartholomew
August 24, 2026,John 1:45 – 50|https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/feast-saint-bartholomew-apostle Prejudice Gets Us Off on the Wrong Foot St. Bartholomew, also known as Nathaniel, was introduced to Jesus by St. Philip. Hepreached the gospel in the most barbarous countries in the east, going as far as India.He was martyred for his faith in Jesus. Like all of us, Bartholomew […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time A
August 23, 2026Matthew 16:13-20https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082326.cfm We Are A Lot Like St. Peter. Marathon bike races are popular in Florida. Officials use cones to guidebikers to the finish line, and departing from the route means they won’treach it. So, what’s the point of racing if bikers ignore directions? We are blessed in the Church to have a […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Saturday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time
August 22, 2026 Matthew 23:1-12https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082226.cfm A Humble Authority? We all want to be accepted and loved. We can probably remember times when thatdidn’t happen and know how much it hurt. The world’s values can influence us, so wemake our importance felt with some people. It might surprise us how many times we think, “I am […]