Wednesday, 7th Week in Easter May 24, 2023
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday, 7th Week in Easter May 24, 2023, John 17:11b-19 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052423.cfm Detours in Life Road construction can present a problem for commuters. First, we wonder how far it will take us out of our way. Then there is the time we lose; if the construction takes weeks or more, […]
Monday, 7th Week in Easter May 22, 2023
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday, 7th Week in Easter May 22, 2023, John 16:29-33 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052223.cfm Friendships That Endure Friends are the best; some last a while, and others a lifetime. These friendships endure the business of life. The ones that last are friends who share the Lord and their life, and they have […]
Ascension of the Lord Sunday May 21, 2023
Father Rick’s Three-Minute Homily for the Ascension of the Lord Sunday, May 21, 2023 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052123-Ascension.cfm A favorite way of praying Scriptures is entering the scene and experiencing what the people are experiencing with Jesus. In today’s scene when Jesus ascended into heaven, I began to wonder what it would be like to hear that He […]
Saturday, 6th Week in Easter May 20, 2023
ather Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday, 6th Week in Easter May 20, 2023, John 16:20-23 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051923.cfm We Have A Father. The breakdown of a family in any society can have horrible consequences for children. Some children will join gangs, and others will become loners. Salvador Romo felt so isolated and alone that on May […]
Thursday, 6th Week in Easter May 18, 2023
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 6th Week in Easter v, John 16:16-20 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051823-Weekday.cfm A Little While. I meet with someone who lost a spouse, parent, or sibling almost every week. I wish a magic word or phrase would lift them from their grief. But unfortunately, our words can barely touch what the soul […]
Tuesday, 6th Week in Easter May 16, 2023
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Tuesday, 6th Week in Easter May 16, 2023, John 16:5-11 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051623.cfm “Grief Has Filled Your Harts.” It doesn’t take much for us to recall a memory when a family member or someone close to us died. The sorrow in our hearts is unbearable. Jesus told the disciples that He […]
Monday, 6th Week in Easter May 15, 2023
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday, 6th Week in Easter May 15, 2023, John 15:26-16:4a https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051523.cfm No More Waiting Anyone with a shoulder or knee replacement knows it doesn’t come immediately. Sometimes doctors try other surgeries and therapies before the joint replacement, followed by months of treatment; it can be up to six months […]
6th Sunday in Easter May 14, 2023
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for 6th Sunday in Easter May 14, 2023, John 14:15-21 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051423.cfm What Do You See? Ellie signed on to teach for a year in Bolivia. She enjoyed the work, the country, and the people- especially one young man, Oscar, who was intelligent, good-hearted, and handsome. That year, she and Oscar […]
Friday, 5th Week in Easter May 12, 2023
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Friday, 5th Week in Easter May 12, 2023, John 15:12-17 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051223.cfm Friendship Friendship is a beautiful gift. There are friends we enjoy hanging out with and doing things together. We know whom to call if we want to go to a ballgame or a movie. And we are excited […]
Thursday, 5th Week in Easter May 11, 2023
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 5th Week in Easter May 11, 2023, John 15:9-11 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051123.cfm An Incredible Love There is no moment in our life when God isn’t with us. It doesn’t matter how tragic an experience may be; He is always there. The first thing that came to mind when I read, […]