May 24, 2026 - Pentecost Sunday

In this weekend's homily, Fr. Rob uses a classic scene from the television show MASH*—Frank Burns holding his breath—to illustrate a powerful spiritual truth. While it is biologically impossible to stop ourselves from breathing forever, Fr. Rob suggests that we are equally dependent on a different kind of breath: the Holy Spirit. Reflecting on the Gospel account of Jesus breathing upon the apostles, Fr. Rob explains that the Spirit is the essential life-force that enables us to be generous, merciful, and compassionate. Just as we rarely notice our physical breathing until it becomes difficult, we may not always feel the Spirit’s presence in our daily lives, yet it remains the foundational breath that sustains our faith and our identity as a Church. This message serves as a beautiful reminder that the Holy Spirit is not just a historical event, but a constant, life-sustaining presence that allows the love of Christ to shine through us.