Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday – 01-17-2022
Monday 2nd Week in Ordinary Time 2022 Mark 2:18-22 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011722.cfm A NEW CAR, SWEET. A NEW HOUSE, AWESOME. HOW ABOUT A NEW APPROACH? Anyone who bought a new car notices the “new car smell.” The only problem, the smell doesn’t last too long. Even the new feeling wears off after a while. Religion can get ho-hum […]
Fr. Rick’s Three Minute Homily for Sunday – 01-16-2022
Sunday 2nd Week in Ordinary Time 2022 John 2:1-11 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011622.cfm Growing up isn’t always easy. I couldn’t wait to get to the ballpark after school and meet up with about 15 friends to “Play Ball.” Of, course, there was Mom, waiting at the front door with the question, “How much homework do you have.” I […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday – 01-15-2022
Saturday 1st Week in Ordinary Time 2022 Mk 2:13-17 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011522.cfm LIFE CAN BE A MAZE WITH NO WAY OUT. It wasn’t long after I was ordained a priest, I began hearing fifth steps in a chemical dependency unit. After an alcoholic or drug addict made a Fourth Step Inventory on their life, they shared their strengths […]
Fr. Rick’s One Minute Homily for Friday – 01-14-2022
Friday 1st Week in Ordinary Time 2022 Mark 2:1-12 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011422.cfm SOLD OUT. NO ROOM FOR YOU. Is there concert he can’t wait to see? Think of the mad rush to the box office if the Buccaneers get into the Super Bowl. You grab your phone and you hope that it isn’t sold out. Some events sell […]
Fr. Rick’s One Minute Homily for Thursday – 01-13-2022
Thursday 1st Week in Ordinary Time 2022 Mark 1: 40-45 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011322.cfm OUR WISH VS JESUS’ “I DO.” Go back to when you were a kid. It’s your birthday. You watch Mom light the candles on your birthday cake, and everybody starts singing happy birthday to you. And then you hear those words, “Make a wish […]
Fr. Rick’s One Minute Homily for Wednesday – 01-12-2022
Wednesday 1st Week in Ordinary Time 2022 Mark 1:29-39 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011222.cfm IMMEDIATELY, DROP EVERYTHING, NO MESSING AROUND. Every day we hear about Covid. After Christmas family gatherings, we see hundreds of people lining up to get tested. Many times, it’s just a passing thought. What a difference when we know someone who has Covid and is sick. […]
Fr. Rick’s One Minute Homily for Tuesday – 01-04-2022
Tuesday after Epiphany Mark 6: 34-44 – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010422.cfm ONE AND THE SAME HEART FOR PEOPLE. When was the last time you were moved with pity for someone? Think back to that moment someone’s suffering stabbed you in the middle of your heart like you couldn’t help it. Your compassion for them may have even shocked you. […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday – 01-10-2022
Monday 1st Week in Ordinary Time 2022 Mark 1:15-20 – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010922.cfm SNAKES AND FOG CAN BE DANGEROUS. We really must give a hand to our firefighters. They find themselves in the most dangerous situations. I was watching on TV a rattlesnake handler teaching firefighters how to manage snakes when they come across them. They wanted […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Baptism of the Lord– 01-09-2022
Baptism of the Lord Luke 3:15-16; 21-22 – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010922.cfm THE HOLY SPIRIT AND FIRE. The people of California and recently Colorado are enduring the tragedy of fire. It grips my heart when I see people going back to their homes and finding nothing but ashes. I remember driving through Washington, Illinois, after a tornado. People were […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday– 01-08-2022
Saturday after Epiphany Luke 5:12-16 – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010822.cfm WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER WORTHWHILE? Some things you hear strikes you to the core, and you never forget them. Father Eric Doyle taught us the Theology of Grace in the seminary. Our final exam was oral. When I sat down in front of him, he held my hands […]