February 8, 2026 - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Rob challenges us on how we think about loving God. Using a clever analogy about getting a famous athlete's attention by asking about their kids, Fr. Rob reveals that the best way to connect with God is to love and care for His children—each person around us. Drawing from the prophet Isaiah's message to suffering people, he emphasizes that authentic faith moves beyond theory and becomes tangible through acts of compassion and love toward one another. This powerful message reminds us that we are all children of God, and that caring for each other is the most practical and profound way to experience God's presence in our daily lives.

Episode 11 of the Blessed Sacrament Parish Community Homilies podcast, hosted by Fr. Rob Howe, titled "February 8, 2026 - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time" was published on February 9, 2026 and runs 5 minutes.

February 9, 2026 ·5m · Blessed Sacrament Parish Community Homilies

Summary

Fr. Rob challenges us on how we think about loving God. Using a clever analogy about getting a famous athlete's attention by asking about their kids, Fr. Rob reveals that the best way to connect with God is to love and care for His children—each person around us. Drawing from the prophet Isaiah's message to suffering people, he emphasizes that authentic faith moves beyond theory and becomes tangible through acts of compassion and love toward one another. This powerful message reminds us that we are all children of God, and that caring for each other is the most practical and profound way to experience God's presence in our daily lives.

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