Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Feast of St. James, Apostle
July 25, 2025, Matthew 20:20-28 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072525.cfm The Scallop. The beach is a popular draw for visitors to Florida and locals alike. I always find it easy to pray while walking on the sand and listening to the soothing sound of the waves. You can’t help but notice all the shells, especially the scallop shells. The […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time
July 24, 2025, Matthew 13: 10-17 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072425.cfm If I Can Only See! A person creating a beautiful painting wants us to appreciate it fully. However, religious images often depict familiar stories from the Gospels or the lives of saints. If we’re unfamiliar with the scene or the saint, the painter might feel disappointed because we […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday 16th Week in Ordinary Time
July 23, 2025, Matthew 13:1-9 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072325.cfm Jesus and the Draft. Drafts play a significant role in sports. Colleges recruit high school students who excel in talent and ability. Coaches and managers consider a student’s passion and work ethic when selecting a number one starter; pro sports draft players use the same criteria. Companies hire graduates […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
July 22, 2025, John 20:1-2, 11-18 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072225.cfm Go to the Tomb. Something I always do when I am home on vacation is spend a few moments with my loved ones who have passed away. I notice a sense of reverence washes over me when I drive to the cemetery. It is a solemn moment standing […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time
Matthew 12:38-42 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072125.cfm Go for the Gold. Once a year, our parish Knights of Columbus organize a golf tournament to support the school. As with all tournaments, there’s a prize for the first-place team. Everyone aims for that gold standard, first place. Some teams realize they probably won’t win, so they play simply to enjoy […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time C
July 20, 2025, Luke 10:38-42 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072025.cfm Intention Is Everything. Martha’s situation is one we can all relate to. Imagine preparing for a visit from Jesus. You can understand her feelings, can’t you? I should check each room carefully. Is the bathroom nice and clean? What about the mirror—does it sparkle? I need to fluff up […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time
July 19, 2025, Luke 12:14-21 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071925.cfm Embracing Courageous Meekness: Jesus’ Response To Violence. A strong alarm alerts us if someone threatens our lives. We might run, call the police, hide, or defend ourselves. Protecting ourselves is an innate instinct that leads us to either withdraw or confront the danger. Throughout His ministry, Jesus frequently confronted […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Friday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time
July 18, 2025, Matthew 12:1-8 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071825.cfm It Is Hard to Let Go Sometimes. Preparing a couple for marriage is such an exciting ministry. I notice how couples sometimes let go of long-held family traditions. Parents will sometimes come for a visit, and occasionally, they will say something like, “Well, we always did like this.” Behind […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time
July 16, 2025, Matthew 11:25-27 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071625.cfm I Am Not A Mechanic Sometimes, we have a good laugh at ourselves. I remember my first car after ordination. It wasn’t a clunker, but it needed some work. I heard a rattle under the carriage. I thought the muffler was loose. So, I grabbed a few tools, got […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time
July 15, 2025, Matthew 11:20-24 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071525.cfm Woe! The words of Jesus, “Woe to you, Chorazin, and Bethsaida,” may sound harsh, but they carry a concerned urgency. It’s a warning akin to a blaring siren on the interstate, signaling immediate action. The honking horns and flashing lights of other drivers are not commands, but urgent pleas […]