Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday – 01-22-2022
Saturday 2nd Week in Ordinary Time 2022Mark 3:20-21 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012222.cfm OUT OF BOUNDS, OR IS IT?HOME, SWEET HOME. WHAT A SHOCKER! A while back, speakers were innovative in thinking “out of the box.” The “box” is a fact of life. We have speed limits we must obey for everyone’s safety. Play stops in sports if a […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday – 01-22-2022
Saturday 2nd Week in Ordinary Time 2022 Mark 3:20-21 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012222.cfm OUT OF BOUNDS, OR IS IT? HOME, SWEET HOME. WHAT A SHOCKER! A while back, speakers were innovative in thinking “out of the box.” The “box” is a fact of life. We have speed limits we must obey for everyone’s safety. Play stops in sports […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Friday – 01-21-2022
Friday 2nd Week in Ordinary Time 2022Mark 3:13-19 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012122.cfm WHO IS YOUR MENTOR? When I began my studies for the priesthood in England, I met a priest who knew Jesus. Fr. Anthony profoundly affected me and my relationship with God. He wasn’t a scholar who could teach a theological course. He had a presence about […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday – 01-20-2022
Thursday 2nd Week in Ordinary Time 2022 Mark 3:7-12 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012022.cfm A CUP OF COFFEE WITH JESUS. I remember reading a book on St. Joan of Arc. She was burned at the stake because she claimed she heard Jesus speaking to her. While the fire was being set, the judge asked her, “How do you hear […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday – 01-19-2022
Wednesday 2nd Week in Ordinary Time 2022 Mark 3:1-6 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011922.cfm SABBATH TIME – TWO FOR ONE. When I became pastor at Blessed Sacrament Church, I told each staff member individually, “People are always more important than our stuff.” Stuff will disintegrate, plans, decisions, and accomplishments will become history. But people remain with us for eternity. In […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Tuesday – 01-18-2022
Tuesday 2nd Week in Ordinary Time 2022 Mark 2:23-28 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011822.cfm PUSH THEM BACK, WAY BACK. Moods are changing all the time. Sometimes when I am at a stoplight or coming off the expressway, I often see someone with a sign, “Hungry” or “Need Help.” Maybe you are like me. Depending on my mood, I either […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday – 01-17-2022
Monday 2nd Week in Ordinary Time 2022 Mark 2:18-22 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011722.cfm A NEW CAR, SWEET. A NEW HOUSE, AWESOME. HOW ABOUT A NEW APPROACH? Anyone who bought a new car notices the “new car smell.” The only problem, the smell doesn’t last too long. Even the new feeling wears off after a while. Religion can get ho-hum […]
Fr. Rick’s Three Minute Homily for Sunday – 01-16-2022
Sunday 2nd Week in Ordinary Time 2022 John 2:1-11 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011622.cfm Growing up isn’t always easy. I couldn’t wait to get to the ballpark after school and meet up with about 15 friends to “Play Ball.” Of, course, there was Mom, waiting at the front door with the question, “How much homework do you have.” I […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday – 01-15-2022
Saturday 1st Week in Ordinary Time 2022 Mk 2:13-17 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011522.cfm LIFE CAN BE A MAZE WITH NO WAY OUT. It wasn’t long after I was ordained a priest, I began hearing fifth steps in a chemical dependency unit. After an alcoholic or drug addict made a Fourth Step Inventory on their life, they shared their strengths […]
Fr. Rick’s One Minute Homily for Friday – 01-14-2022
Friday 1st Week in Ordinary Time 2022 Mark 2:1-12 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011422.cfm SOLD OUT. NO ROOM FOR YOU. Is there concert he can’t wait to see? Think of the mad rush to the box office if the Buccaneers get into the Super Bowl. You grab your phone and you hope that it isn’t sold out. Some events sell […]