Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Friday, 3rd Week in Easter

April 24, 2026, Acts of the Apostles 9:1-1-20; John 6:52-59

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The Father’s Draw

Jesus is not just a comforting presence we call upon in times of trouble. He is the
transformative Savior of the World, filling us with hope and inspiring us to share His
love.  
“Go.” We hear that word from Jesus twice in today’s First Reading. First, Jesus tells
Saul, “Go into the city, and you will be told what to do.” Second, Jesus instructs
Ananias, “Go to Straight Street and ask for a man named Saul.”   
As Jesus reminds us at the end of every Eucharist, “Go, the Mass is ended,” Urging us
to actively share His message with others beyond these walls.  
Consider Judas, who lived on Straight Street and welcomed Saul into his home. Isn’t it
remarkable that Judas was on Straight Street? It shows the importance of going directly
to the places and people Jesus tells us to go. You can see his longing and desire to
bring into communion at his table the most notorious and unlikely people we can find.  
If he desires them to take in his Body, drink his Blood, and share in his life, then any
excuse or reason we find to avoid inviting everyone we meet holds no weight.
Remember, we invite others through our kindness and love, so they recognize that we
truly have their best interests at heart, in all we say and do.  
In the parable of the king hosting a banquet, the people he initially visited declined.
However, he persisted and instructed the servants to go into the streets and invite
anyone they encountered— the poor, the blind, and the lame. “I want my banquet room
full.” He doesn’t want any of His love and goodness to go to waste.

Gospel Challenge:   
None of us has the right to keep Jesus to ourselves. He isn’t just a small Jesus who
comforts us personally. He is the Savior of the World. For Him to save everyone, we
must go! Invite everyone. 
Who will you choose to invite this week to meet Jesus? Focus on your genuine interest
in them and show them kindness. Let them feel like they are your whole world when
you’re with them. Remember, Jesus will enter their hearts through your love and care.
 Love Your Neighbor!
Fr. Rick Pilger, IC   

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