Good Friday, April 7 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Good Friday, April 7, 2023, John 18: 1 – 19:42 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040623-Supper.cfm How Much Jesus Loves Us. “He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.” “There was no more terrible death than death by crucifixion. Even the Romans regarded it with a shudder of horror, and Cicero declared it was […]
Holy Thursday, April 6, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Holy Thursday, April 6, 2023 John 13: 1-15 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040623-Supper.cfm Eat, Drink, and Serve Jesus purposely brought our worship and service to others in one celebration – the Last Supper. First, he washed His disciples’ feet and gave them the Bread of Life to minister to Him in the poor and […]
Wednesday of Holy Week April 5, 2023,
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday of Holy Week April 5, 2023, John 13: 21-33,36-38 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040523.cfm So Many Chances. The nightly local news often reports a crime committed, and they say, “At this time, we have no suspects. However, please get in touch with the local police or sheriff’s department if you have any information.” […]
Wednesday of Holy Week April 5, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday of Holy Week April 5, 2023, John 13: 21-33,36-38 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040523.cfm So Many Chances. The nightly local news often reports a crime committed, and they say, “At this time, we have no suspects. However, please get in touch with the local police or sheriff’s department if you have any information.” […]
Monday of Holy Week, April 3, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday of Holy Week, April 3, 2023 John 12:1-11 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040323.cfm Tears that Heal Here we are, Monday of Holy Week. Where did those five weeks of Lent go? Please, God, we are all following Jesus a little more than when we received our ashes. I am thinking beyond what we […]
Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023 Matthew 27:11-54 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040223.cfm “Who Are You?” The TV show, NCIS, has been popular for years, and Forensic science helps solve murder cases. A snippet of the song “Who are you” is played at the beginning and end of the show, and it’s a catchy tune […]
Saturday, the 5th Week in Lent April 1, 2023
Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Saturday, the 5th Week in Lent April 1, 2023 – John 11:45-56 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040123.cfm Go to Ephraim. I learned a long time ago, and perhaps you have, too, that nothing good can come out of a decision when made out of fear. Consider the Pharisees. More people started believing in […]
Friday, the 5th Week in Lent March 31, 2023
Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Friday, the 5th Week in Lent March 31, 2023 – John 10:31-42 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033123.cfm . Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Friday the 5th Week in Lent – 04-08-2022 Friday 5th Week in Lent 2022 John 10:31-42 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040822.cfm GETTING TO KNOW MY FATHER. It isn’t hard for me […]
Saturday, the 5th Week in Lent April 1, 2023
Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Saturday, the 5th Week in Lent April 1, 2023 – John 11:45-56 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040123.cfm The Darkness Grows Over Time. Driver’s Ed was an experience. First, I had to consciously put my foot on the brake early when approaching a Stop Sign. Then, after a time, I just did it. You […]
Wednesday, the 5th Week in Lent March 29, 2023
Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Wednesday, the 5th Week in Lent March 29, 2023 – John 8:21-30 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032923.cfm Getting To Know My Dad. I know married couples who cannot have children for one reason or another. Others may have a child or a couple of children. But they are hungry for more, so they […]