June 28, 2026 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In this week's homily, Fr. Rob reflects on what he learned in the weeks after his ordination: all his theological education had merely laid a foundation, but he had no idea how to actually live out priesthood. Seeking wisdom from mentors, he recalls crucial advice from an old Polish country priest who said simply, "Be nice to the little children and to the elderly, and everything else will fall into place." This wisdom, Fr. Rob explains, reveals a profound spiritual truth: kindness to people's loved ones opens hearts in ways that nothing else can. Drawing on the Gospel, Fr. Rob connects this insight to Jesus' teaching that "whoever welcomes you, welcomes me." Our love for God is demonstrated not through piety, prayer, or time spent in church, but through how we welcome, listen to, and treat one another with mercy and generosity. All our spiritual practices are meant to transform our hearts so that we can truly love God by loving His people. Without that, Fr. Rob reminds us, it's all just empty theory.