Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, 4th Week in Ordinary Time

February 5, 2026, Mark 6:7-13

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020526.cfm

Ignite the Fire in Each Other.

During the difficult initial months of the pandemic, our parish staff experienced a deep sense of community blessed by the Lord Jesus. We formed a family, united through love and mutual care, which I hope reminds you of how much your presence and efforts matter to our shared faith journey. This resilience can fill you with gratitude and hope for God’s ongoing work among us.

After each Mass, we, as a community, evaluated our situation and made necessary adjustments. How can we best serve the people of Blessed Sacrament? This process reminds me of the time the apostles spent with Jesus, learning to be His disciples.

Morning, noon, and night, the disciples formed a family — God’s family. When the time arrived for them to connect with others, the Lord sent them to meet and invite people into His Church family. He granted them authority over all obstacles, demons, and illnesses that might prevent people from encountering Jesus through these men.

The essence of evangelization is that Jesus acts through people, through our words, actions, and personal witness, not solely through organized programs or materials. It is people who embody Jesus’ presence in the world. Jesus instructed the disciples to go out in pairs, saying, “Whenever two or more of you gather in My Name, I am with you.” This shows your personal witness can genuinely make a difference, inspiring confidence in your faith journey.

Gospel Challenge: I invite you to share your burdens with a trusted friend or fellow parishioner. Pray together, open your hearts to Jesus and each other, and support one another in faith. When we do this, we not only find comfort but also grow spiritually, as Jesus works through our shared vulnerability and trust, deepening our relationship with Him and each other.

Love Your Neighbor: Please join me in praying that all baptized Catholics be faithful to Jesus at the Holy Mass every weekend. Hail Mary, full of grace…

Mother Mary, “I am yours now and forever. Through you and with you, I always want to belong completely to Jesus.” The Surrender Novena – InHeartland. https://inheartland.com/pages/the-surrender-novena

Peace be with you.

Fr. Rick Pilger, I.C. pastor@bscchurch.com