July 19, 2026 - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

On a summer Sunday, Fr. Rob uses a timely and humorous observation about bagged salad recalls to introduce a profound spiritual truth. While we fear what we cannot see or taste—like invisible contamination—Jesus teaches us that the Kingdom of God operates in precisely the same way. Using the parables of the mustard seed and yeast in dough, He reminds us that God's kingdom is constantly at work around us, even when we cannot perceive it directly. Fr. Rob challenges us to embrace spiritual optimism. No matter how dark the world appears, the Kingdom of God surrounds us in abundance. We encounter it in the kindness of strangers, in the timely phone call from a loved one, in acts of generosity that meet our needs, and in forgiveness when we feel unforgivable. More than that, we become agents of God's kingdom when we extend those same gifts to others. This homily is an invitation to recognize that God's presence is as pervasive and transformative as yeast in dough—invisible, yet utterly real and powerful.