Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Gospel Reflection for Tuesday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time
October 7, 2025, Mark 10:38-42 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100725.cfm So Many Things. It’s easy to picture Martha reviewing her grocery list the night before Jesus came to her and her sister Mary’s house for dinner. So many things to do. “I wonder if Mary helped her with the shopping.” The next day, something happened when Martha burst into the […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time
October 6, 2025, Luke 10:25-37 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100625.cfm You Have Got To Be Kidding, Or We Understand “Lord Jesus, help me!” Prayed a priest on his way to a wedding; he was the celebrant. The wedding was scheduled to start in about half an hour. A van full of people was standing on the side of the […]
Father Rick’s Gospel Reflection for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 5, 2025, Luke 17:7-10 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100525.cfm Serving when we don’t plan it. I see the servant in the gospel wiping his brow as he walks up the steps into his master’s house. All he wants is to rest his feet, even if just for a few minutes. But all he hears are his master’s words, […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, 26th Week of the Year
October 4, 2025, Luke 10:17-24. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100425.cfm Cries from Deep Within. You can see Jesus taking it all in, listening to story after story. The disciples can’t get their reports out quickly enough, / recounting what happened on their missionary journey: / the healings in Jesus’ Name, driving Satan out of people’s lives. The joy swelling […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily Friday, 26th Week in Ordinary Time
October 3, 2025, Luke 10:13-16 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100325.cfm When our hearts change after an encounter with Jesus,We will never forget Him. The term “woe” that Jesus uses in today’s Gospel is more of a heartfelt cry than a warning. I wonder how many times St. Francis of Assisi cried from deep within his heart with people, with us. […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily Thursday, 26th Week in Ordinary Time
Luke 10:1-12 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100324.cfm We All Have The Gift To Share The Good News. There is a story of a priest who told a seminarian that the day had come for him to learn the art of preaching. So after they got up and said their prayers, the lad had pen and paper in hand. He figured he […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily Wednesday 26th Week in Ordinary Time
October 1, 2025, Luke 9:57-62 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100125.cfm More! Jesus asks for “more”because he wants to give us “more,” more of himself – all of himself. For students to excel in a subject and reach their full potential, a teacher will expect a lot from them. A coach does the same with athletes. The ‘more’ challenges […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily Tuesday 26th Week in Ordinary Time
November 30, 2025, Luke 9:51-56 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/093025.cfm Prejudice Can Destroy A Relationship Before It Starts. Sometimes, someone can say or do something that ultimately puts us off or goes against our character. We may harbor ill feelings towards a family member or a particular race of people. Prejudice is as prevalent today as it was in […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily Feast of St. Michael, Gabriel, Raphael
September 29, 2025, John 1:47-51 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092925.cfm No fences in Nathanial’s heart. We often see fences around most backyards when driving through any neighborhood. We recognize that security is a significant concern today. But aren’t we protecting more than just our belongings and property? In today’s gospel, Jesus appreciated what he saw in Nathaniel when […]
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time C
September 28, 2025, Luke 16:19-31 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092825.cfm One Small Step. One Giant Leap. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon. As he stepped onto the moon’s surface, he said, “One small step for man. One giant leap for mankind.” I was reminded of this story as I read […]