Tag: daily homily

How holding a hand is like Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2020

Thursday of the Second Week of Advent In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on how during difficult times it helps to have a loved one near by holding our hand including his personal story of how this was effective. “I How holding a hand is like Christmas

The right way to get through your burdens

Posted on December 9, 2020

Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,for I am meek and humble of heart;and you will find The right way to get through your burdens

Trusting more like Mary

Posted on December 8, 2020

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception The angel Gabriel appearing to Mary and calling her to be the mother of Our Savior. Her response is, “Let it be done to me according to your will.” Her response is a testimony to Trusting more like Mary

Bringing the Lord’s healing power to others

Posted on December 7, 2020

Monday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s first reading we read about how Lord is coming with healing and power to transform our lives. And as the Lord comes to us, we must go out to meet Bringing the Lord’s healing power to others

God’s vision of building community

Posted on November 27, 2020

Friday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on the third pillar of our church: Build Community, which is described in today’s first reading as the New Jerusalem. God’s dream is that be a God’s vision of building community

Being thankful to be able to live our faith

Posted on November 25, 2020

Wednesday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time Today’s Responsorial Psalm is from revelation: “How great and wonderful are all your works.” The verses has all of creation praising God for his goodness and sings of how God brings justice Being thankful to be able to live our faith

This is how we are united with creation

Posted on November 24, 2020

Tuesday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time Readings this week focus on the end of times. In todays’ reflection Fr. Ron is inspired by the Responsorial Psalm today which is Psalm 96: “The Lord comes to judge the earth.”He This is how we are united with creation

Whose gift means more?

Posted on November 23, 2020

Monday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time Today’s gospel is St. Luke’s account of the Widow’s mite. Watching the wealthy put their gifts into the treasury, but Jesus points out the small gift of the widow because she gave Whose gift means more?

How to truly consume God’s Word

Posted on November 20, 2020

Friday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time In today’s gospel, people were hanging on Jesus’ every word. They were listening with open hearts.We are called to consume the Word of God to unite ourselves with God’s consciousness. It can How to truly consume God’s Word

How can you bring peace on earth?

Posted on November 19, 2020

Thursday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time Fr. Ron shares one of his favorite hymns… Let There Be Peace on Earth and how it relates to today’s gospel where Jesus weeps over Jerusalem over seeing its future destruction. He How can you bring peace on earth?

What does it mean for Jesus to come into your house?

Posted on November 17, 2020

Tuesday of the 33r Week in Ordinary Time Saint Luke uses the word “today” 11 times in Gospel. In today’s Gospel, we hear the story of Jesus coming to Zaccheus in a tree. He says, “Come down for today I What does it mean for Jesus to come into your house?

How can you always be ready for the end to come?

Posted on November 13, 2020

Friday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time In today’s gospel, we read how the end of the world will come when we least expect and we can’t forecast it so don’t waste your time, but we should always be How can you always be ready for the end to come?

Why nurturing friendships should be a higher priority

Posted on November 12, 2020

Thursday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time Today, Fr. Ron reflects gift of friendship and the curious ways they are sometimes formed based on today’s first letter from St. Paul to Philemon. Friendship is the school of morality. It’s Why nurturing friendships should be a higher priority

What it means to show inclusivity for all

Posted on November 11, 2020

Wednesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time Today’s gospel tells Luke’s account of Jesus healing the ten people with leprosy where the samaritan comes back to thanks Jesus. Fr. Ron reflects on how this shows the inclusivity of Luke’s What it means to show inclusivity for all

The reward of an unprofitable servant

Posted on November 10, 2020

Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time In today’s gospel, Jesus compares us to servants doing what they are asked to do. Everything that God gives us is pure love. He doesn’t reward us for doing good things, the The reward of an unprofitable servant

How the temple of God lives in you

Posted on November 9, 2020

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica You are the temple of God and the temple of God lives in you. This is theme as we celebrate the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. Today’s readings don’t How the temple of God lives in you

How shrewd are you?

Posted on November 6, 2020

Friday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time How good of a schemer are you?In today’s Gospel, we hear the parable of the unjust steward who is shrew and schemes, and his master commends him for his scheme.Fr. Ron reflects How shrewd are you?

Healing division begins today

Posted on November 5, 2020

Thursday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Fr. Ron reflects today on how It’s good to find what has been lost especially if that something is a relationship.Jesus’s mission is to unite people who are divided which he explains Healing division begins today

Grumble Grumble

Posted on November 4, 2020

Wednesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time You can hear a lot of grumbling out there which we are all guilty of at times. In today’s first reading, St. Paul says to do everything without grumbling as that works Grumble Grumble

Treating others as more important than yourself

Posted on November 3, 2020

Tuesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time In today’s First reading, St. Paul writes that Jesus Christ, even though he was in the form of God, was not in equality of God. Jesus emptied himself taking the form of Treating others as more important than yourself

What is Father Ron’s favorite reading for funeral liturgies?

Posted on November 2, 2020

All Souls Day Today we celebrate the feast of the commemoration of all souls where ke keep the memory and continue to grieve for our departed loved ones. In today’s homily, Father Ron reflects on the memorial board at St. What is Father Ron’s favorite reading for funeral liturgies?

You can’t do it alone

Posted on October 30, 2020

Friday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s first reading, St. Paul the good work that God is accomplishing in the people and prays that God will bring that good work to completion. This is also what we You can’t do it alone

How God is like a mother hen

Posted on October 29, 2020

Friday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Scripture often uses female images for God like in today’s gospel. how many times I yearned to gather your children togetheras a hen gathers her brood under her wings,but you were unwilling! How God is like a mother hen

Using your passion to break down division

Posted on October 28, 2020

Feast of Saints Simon and Jude Today we celebrate two of the lesser known apostles. We know little about them, but they were important members of Jesus’ team. They were both passionate for following Jesus and building his kingdom.Fr. Ron Using your passion to break down division

Playing a significant role in the Kingdom of God

Posted on October 27, 2020

Tuesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time We often don’t see ourselves playing a significant role in building God’s Kingdom, but each of us has tremendous power to transform the world around us as we hear in today’s gospel. Playing a significant role in the Kingdom of God

Walking in love with each other

Posted on October 26, 2020

Monday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on the theme of love in the readings. When he meets with couples he tries to determine if they are falling in love or being in Walking in love with each other

How to be mentors to our young people

Posted on October 23, 2020

Friday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time I, a prisoner for the Lord,urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received,with all humility and gentleness, with patience,bearing with one another through love,striving to preserve How to be mentors to our young people

What it takes to set the world on fire

Posted on October 22, 2020

Thursday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s gospel, Jesus says, “I have come to set the earth on fire and how I wish it were already blazing.” Filled with uncontrollable passion to transform the world with the What it takes to set the world on fire

What all leaders need to know

Posted on October 21, 2020

Wednesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s gospel, there is a challenge presented for those entrusted with leadership. The leaders ask Jesus if the parable is meant for them or for everyone. Jesus tells them that they What all leaders need to know

Being ready with our heads, hands, and heart

Posted on October 20, 2020

Tuesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s gospel, we heard how we should be as vigilant for Christ to come just as a servant who awaits their master’s return from a wedding. Fr. Ron reflects on how Being ready with our heads, hands, and heart

What it means to be a Practical Atheist

Posted on October 19, 2020

Monday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s homily, Fr. Ron explains and reflects on Practical Atheism, the belief where someone believes in God but it seems to make very little difference in how they handle practical matters What it means to be a Practical Atheist

Being more like St. Teresa of Avila

Posted on October 15, 2020

Memorial of St. Teresa of Avila St. Theresa of Avila was one of the first two women to be named doctors of the church. She had a heart that was formed from the Holy Spirit. Fr. Ron encourages us to Being more like St. Teresa of Avila

How are you using the fruits of the Holy Spirit?

Posted on October 14, 2020

Wednesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time We are in the midst of joy-filled weeks with celebrating the sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation completes one’s full initiation into the Catholic Church. In today’s first reading, St. Paul mentions the fruits How are you using the fruits of the Holy Spirit?

Faith through love is more important

Posted on October 13, 2020

Tuesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s readings, there is a focus on those who put too much emphasis on following the laws and how they look down on those who don’t. Fr. Ron reflects on how Faith through love is more important

How are you responding to Jesus’ call to repentance?

Posted on October 12, 2020

Monday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s gospel, people are not responding to Jesus’ call to repentance. He calls it an evil generation as they fail to respond. Fr. Ron reflects on how the times right now How are you responding to Jesus’ call to repentance?

What was Father Ron’s first prayer?

Posted on October 2, 2020

Memorial of the Guardian Angels Today is the memorial of the Guardian angels. Fr. Ron reflects on how angels remind us of God’s love for us. He loves and guide us through our guardian angels. Angels only mentioned once in What was Father Ron’s first prayer?

Are you really ready for an angel to come to you?

Posted on September 29, 2020

Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael There are three archangels mentioned throughout the Bible and we praise the glory of God that they be known to us. Fr. Ron explains how they are powerful figures, and that we wish Are you really ready for an angel to come to you?

How do you respond when bad things happen?

Posted on September 28, 2020

Monday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time This week’s first readings come from the Book fo Job: Human sinfulness and divine justice. Job was a good man to whom bad things happened. In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on How do you respond when bad things happen?

What is the time that God has given you right now?

Posted on September 25, 2020

Friday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s continuation from Ecclesiastes. Qoheleth continues with the well-known passage of there being an appointed time for everything. In each phrase he presents a contrasting situation. Life is full of ups What is the time that God has given you right now?

The importance of listening to contrary voices

Posted on September 24, 2020

Thursday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s homily, Fr. Ron focuses on the first reading from Ecclesiastes spoken by Qoheleth. The “vanity” that Qoheleth speaks of refers to vapor or breath which means it lacks substance. Qoheleth The importance of listening to contrary voices

How to transform the world with your life

Posted on September 23, 2020

Wednesday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time We gather each week to celebrate Mass so that we can be transformed and then go forth and transform the world… to go forth and share our experience of Christ with others. How to transform the world with your life

Acting out the pillars of our community

Posted on September 22, 2020

Tuesday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on the three pillars of St. Isidore’s mission: Connect withGod, Reach Others, and Build Community which are illustrated in today’s Gospel passage.When Jesus learns that the Acting out the pillars of our community

This is why there is hope for all of us

Posted on September 21, 2020

Feast of St. Matthew, apostle and evangelist In today’s gospel, we read Matthew’s own account being called by Jesus. Fr. Ron reflects on how If a tax collector can become an apostle and saint, there is hope for all of This is why there is hope for all of us

How to grow in your ability to love others

Posted on September 17, 2020

Thursday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s gospel, Jesus is at the house of the pharisee, Simon, when A sinful woman enters and washes her feet with his tears, kisses, and places ointment on his feet. Simon How to grow in your ability to love others

What legacy are you preparing to leave?

Posted on September 16, 2020

Wednesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time Love is the greatest of all spiritual gifts as St. Paul shares in this common reading to the Corinthians. He speaks of love not in terms of feelings but as a way What legacy are you preparing to leave?

Where to turn in times of suffering

Posted on September 15, 2020

Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on today’s gospel as one of the seven sorrows of Mary.The sorrows represent how Mary’s heart was full of compassion for Jesus who was suffering. Likewise, she is Where to turn in times of suffering

The symbol that takes us from defeat to victory

Posted on September 14, 2020

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The cross which was once a sign of defeat has become a sign of victory and is used as we celebrate the Mass of the Resurrection. Fr. Ron reflects on the importance The symbol that takes us from defeat to victory

What Jesus’ Golden Rule really means

Posted on September 10, 2020

Thursday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time St. Luke tells the second half of Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain, where Jesus commands his followers to love your enemy. Do good to those who hate you, pray for those who What Jesus’ Golden Rule really means

The child that has the highest place in a mom’s heart

Posted on September 9, 2020

Wednesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Often, in a mother’s eyes, the child who has the highest place in her heart is the one who needs her the most.In today’s Gospel, we read of St. Luke’s version of The child that has the highest place in a mom’s heart

This is why we fast according to Jesus

Posted on September 4, 2020

Friday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time In today gospel, the pharisees challenges Jesus as to why his disciples don’t fast. Jesus’ response implies that when he is with us, fasting becomes secondary. Having a close relationship with the This is why we fast according to Jesus