Weekday Homily

Daily Homily 6/17/2020

Posted on June 17, 2020

Fr. Ron reflects on today’s gospel about prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. The same story, we hear on Ash Wednesday. READINGS:2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14;Ps 31:20, 21, 24;Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Daily Homily 6/16/2020

Posted on June 16, 2020

“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute that you may be children of your Heavenly Father.” Fr. Ron reflects on how today’s gospel helps us on our spiritual journey in life which is to be more like God Daily Homily 6/16/2020

Daily Homily 6/15/2020

Posted on June 15, 2020

In today’s homily, Fr. Ron talks about how to combat violence with nonviolence based on today’s scripture. 1 Kgs 21:1-16;Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7;Mt 5:38-42

Daily Homily 6/12/20

Posted on June 12, 2020

It’s during the difficult times in our lives that we search more to see God’s presence as we hear in today’s readings. READINGS:1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16;Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14;Mt 5:27-32

Daily Homily 6/11/2020

Posted on June 11, 2020

“God doesn’t call the qualified, he qualifies the called.”Today we celebrate the feast of St. Barnabas and the gospel recounts Jesus sending out the twelve and equips them for their ministry. READINGSActs 11:21b-26;Acts 13:1-3;Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6;Mt 5:20-26

Daily Homily 6/10/2020

Posted on June 10, 2020

Whoever obeys and teaches Jesus’ commandments will be called the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. The most important ministry that we have is to pass on our faith. In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on how our catechists are Daily Homily 6/10/2020

Daily Homily 6/9/2020

Posted on June 9, 2020

Today, Fr. Ron reflects on how we are called to interact and change the world by being the salt and light Jesus calls us to be. READINGS:1 Kgs 17:7-16;Ps 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8;Mt 5:13-16

Daily Homily 6/8/20

Posted on June 8, 2020

In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on the Beatitudes given by Jesus and how it’s a blessing from God when we live out the gospel values expressed in these Beatitudes. READINGS:1 Kgs 17:1-6;Ps 121:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8;Mt 5:1-12

Daily Homily 6/5/20

Posted on June 5, 2020

“Great peace have they who love their law.” -Psalm 119 When we have that right love and respect, we can come together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. READINGS2 TM 3:10-17;Ps 119:157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168;Mk 12:35-37

Daily Homily for 6/4/2020

Posted on June 4, 2020

Today’s gospel is the familiar story of the scribe asking Jesus about the greatest commandments .Jesus and the scribe are able to demonstrate what it is to be neighbors… to find common belief in God.They go beyond the “us vs Daily Homily for 6/4/2020

Daily Homily for 6/3/2020

Posted on June 3, 2020

Fr. Ron reflects on the importance of believing in the resurrection of the dead as the heart of our faith as we read in today’s gospel. 2 TM1:1-3, 6-12;Ps 123:1b-2ab, 2cdef;Mk 12:18-27

Daily Homily for 6/2/2020

Posted on June 2, 2020

In today’s gospel: the pharisees are trying to trap Jesus as to who should they pay taxes too. They didn’t take the time to get know Jesus first.How do we approach people to get to know them instead of having Daily Homily for 6/2/2020

Daily Homily for 6/1/2020

Posted on June 1, 2020

Today is the feast day of Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church.In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on important role that Mary played both in the early church and continues to play today. READINGS:Acts 2:1-11;Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, Daily Homily for 6/1/2020

Daily Homily for 5/29/2020

Posted on May 29, 2020

Today’s Gospel is the story where Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves him. Fr. Ron reflects on how words of love must be matched with a life of love. READINGSActs 25:13b-21;Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab;Jn 21:15-19

Daily Homily for 5/28/2020

Posted on May 28, 2020

To have hope in the resurrection is about much more than just getting to heaven. It’s about a whole new way of relating to God, Creation, and others. READINGSActs 22:30; 23:6-11;Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11;Jn 17:20-26

Daily Homily for 5/27/2020

Posted on May 27, 2020

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”Today, Fr. Ron reflects on how sharing what we have with others is showing an example of God’s love for us. READINGS:Acts 20:28-38;Ps 68:29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab;Jn 17:11b-19

Daily Homily for 5/26/20

Posted on May 26, 2020

Fr. Ron reflects on the idea of prayer based on today’s Gospel from John.“We are the community for whom Jesus prays.” ReadingsActs 20:17-27;Ps 68:10-11, 20-21;Jn 17:1-11a

Daily Homily for 5/21/20

Posted on May 21, 2020

What does it take to “wait with joyful hope for the coming of our savior?” Fr. Ron reflects on the idea of waiting. READINGS:Acts 18:1-8;Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4;Jn 16:16-20

Daily Homily for 5/20/20

Posted on May 20, 2020

In the reading for Acts for today, we read, “In God we live, and move, and have our being.” Fr. Ron reflects on how there is way more to God than what we can say or know of God. READINGS:Acts Daily Homily for 5/20/20

Daily Homily for 5/19/20

Posted on May 19, 2020

READINGS:Acts 16:22-34;Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8;Jn 16:5-11

Daily Homily for 5/16/20

Posted on May 16, 2020

We strive not so much to be a person of success as the world defines success, but to be people of value. READINGS:Acts 16:1-10;Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5;Jn 15:18-21

Daily Homily for 5/15/20

Posted on May 15, 2020

Today is the feast day of St. Isidore the farmer, our patron saint. Fr. Ron reflects on the importance being named after Saint Isidore and supporting our farmers. READINGS:Acts 15:22-31;Ps 57:8-9, 10 and 12;Jn 15:12-17

Daily Homily for 5/14/20

Posted on May 14, 2020

Today is the Feast of St. Matthias, the apostle chosen by the Holy Spirit to replace Judas who betrayed Jesus. Fr. Ron reflects on how even if we walk away from the Lord like Judas, we can always return to Daily Homily for 5/14/20

Daily Homily for 5/13/20

Posted on May 13, 2020

Fr. Ron reflects on how our three pillars of community at St. isidore (Connect, Reach, Build) are reflected in the community in today’s Gospel. READINGS:Acts 15:1-6;Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5;Jn 15:1-8

Daily Homily for 5/12/2020

Posted on May 12, 2020

Where do we experience Christ’s peace? Fr. Ron reflects on this question based on today’s readings. READINGS:Acts 14:19-28;Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21;Jn 14:27-31a

Daily Homily for 5/11/2020

Posted on May 11, 2020

Each of us were created for greatness but we all are human. Fr. Ron reflects today on the Holy Spirit dwelling within us to help us continue to be witnesses of resurrection power. READINGS:Acts 14:5-18;Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16;Jn 14:21-26

Daily Homily for 5/9/2020

Posted on May 9, 2020

Many are distraught not being able to receive the Eucharist right now, but Fr. Ron reminds us that the Eucharist gives us the power and strength we need to do the works of Jesus. We, as Christians, are not defined Daily Homily for 5/9/2020

Daily Homily for 5/8/2020

Posted on May 8, 2020

In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on how we can trust in Jesus even though we cannot always see beyond our grief READINGS:Acts 13:26-33;Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab;Jn 14:1-6

Daily Homily for 5/7/2020

Posted on May 7, 2020

READINGS:Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27;Jn 13:16-20

Daily Homily for 5/6/2020

Posted on May 6, 2020

READINGS:Acts 12:24—13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8;Jn 12:44-50

Daily Homily for 5/5/20

Posted on May 5, 2020

Based on today’s first reading, Fr. Ron reflects on a development in the life of the early Church. READINGS:Acts 11:19-26;Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7;Jn 10:22-30