Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time
July 31, 2025, Matthew 13:47-53 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/073125.cfm The Negative Becomes a Positive I know someone who visited the doctor because of chest pains and feeling very tired. It turned out that the main artery in the upper part of his heart was blocked. Although this was initially upsetting, the good news is that it was caught […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time
July 30, 2025, Matthew 13:44-46 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/073025.cfm What Is Your Treasure? We all have our own kinds of treasures. When I was a kid, my treasure was catching big fish; we caught many while fishing with my dad. Then, when my mom was preparing those fish for dinner, my treasure was jumping right in and gobbling […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily Memorial for Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus
July 29, 2025, John 11:19-27 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072925.cfm Your Brother Will Rise. I understand how tough it can be when it feels like you’re losing someone to the allure of substances or whatever brings temporary happiness. It’s heartbreaking to see how quickly the core values of our faith seem to be set aside these days. Sadly, family […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time
July 28, 2025, Matthew 13:31-35 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072825.cfm Sometimes Little Is the Best! Some years ago, I had my shoulder replaced. I remember waking up after the surgery, and a nurse smiled at me and said, “Press this little button when you feel any pain, but don’t wait until it gets too severe.” I realized that a […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time C
July 27, 2025, Luke 11:1-13 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072725.cfm Fr. Tom McGrath shares a story about a young man’s struggles with prayer. The young man said: “I was so angry at God because I had asked him to help me stop doing drugs. And then, before long, I was getting high again.” “I was angry at God and […]
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 […]