Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time A
January 25, 2026 Matthew 4:12-23 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012526.cfm What Can I Proclaim? When you hear the words “Proclaim the Gospel,” it’s natural to feel like it’s a daunting task. Many of us think it’s something only clergy or catechists should do, but that’s not true. The Gospel that Jesus shared with us isn’t just a story we […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
January 24, 2026, Mark 3:20-21 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012426.cfm Life Out of Bounds? A while back, speakers were innovative in thinking “out of the box.” The “box” is a fact of life. We must obey speed limits for everyone’s safety. Play stops in sports if a player goes “out of bounds.” Going on diets has been around […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Friday 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
January 24, 2025, Mark 3:13-19 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012425.cfm Who is Your Mentor? When I began my studies for the priesthood in England, I met a priest who knew Jesus. Fr. Anthony Meredith had a profound impact on my relationship with God. Recognizing mentors like him helps us feel appreciated and supported in our faith journey. Fr. Anthony […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
January 22, 2026, Mark 3:7-12 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012226.cfm Hearing What Jesus Was Doing. In today’s Gospel, the crowd heard what Jesus was doing, healing everyone from everywhere. This passage invites us to reflect on what Jesus is doing in our lives. What recurring themes or challenges do we face? Why not take a moment to pause […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
January 21, 2026, Mark 3:1-6 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012126.cfm Sabbath Time – Two For One. Sabbath Time-Two For One. When I took on the role of pastor at Blessed Sacrament Church, I made it a priority to personally remind each staff member, “People are more important than stuff.” Remembering this helps us feel appreciated and valued, especially […]
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Tuesday, 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
January 20, 2026, Mark 2:23-28 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012026.cfm Push Them Back, Way Back. Moods often change throughout the day. Whenever I see a sign that says ‘Hungry’ or ‘Need Help’ at stoplights or on the expressway, I can’t help but wonder how others feel when they see someone begging while they’re driving. Maybe you have a similar […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday, 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
January 19, 2026, Mark 2:18-22 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011926.cfm A New Car, Sweet. A New House Is Awesome. How About A New Approach? Anyone who buys a new car notices the “new car smell,” but it only lasts a short time. Even the new feeling wears off. Religion can become ho-hum as well. Jesus sensed that God’s people […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time A
January 18, 2026, John 1:29-34 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010324.cfm “I did not know him.” In my younger years, my relationship with Jesus was one-sided. It was all about me and what I had to do to prove myself worthy of Him. The more I prayed and the nicer I was to people, the more I would be worthy […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, 1st Week in Ordinary Time,
January 16, 2026, Mark 2:13-17 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011726.cfm Judgement divides people – Mercy unites people who think differently. We quickly distance ourselves from anyone with COVID or a cold. People in our Lord’s time treated public sinners like they had COVID. They judged not just on one or several crimes but on a person’s overall lifestyle. The […]
Fr. Rick’s One Minute Homily for Friday, 1st Week in Ordinary Time
January 16, 2026, Mark 2:1-12 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011626.cfm Strange How No One Helped Him. We try to help people with disabilities, but in today’s Gospel, it’s strange that others wouldn’t let the paralytic see Jesus. In the Mediterranean mindset, people avoided those with paralysis. They believed paralysis or any illness results from personal sin; no one can […]