Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle

Monday Mass. 5.11.26. In this homily, I reflect on Lydia from Acts 16 — a woman who was already open to God, and because she was listening, she received even more grace. The invitation is simple: stay, listen, and surrender. When we stop demanding and start receiving, grace doesn't stop flowing.

Sunday Mass. 5.10.26. In this homily, I reflect on the Holy Spirit as God who carries us when life feels too heavy to bear alone.

Friday Mass. 5.08.26. In this homily, I reflect on the two ways we come to God — through fear or through love — and how Jesus calls us not slaves, but friends. Drawing from John 15, I share a personal moment from my time as a priest that changed how I understood God's presence in my weakness. If you've ever felt like God is waiting to punish you, this one is for you.

Wednesday Mass. 5.06.26. We live in an individualistic age where it's easy to follow Jesus on our own terms. In this homily, I share why the Church is not a obstacle to faith, but the very structure God uses to bring us grace.

Tuesday Mass. 5.05.26. Hardships are part of following Christ — not a sign that God has abandoned you. Reflecting on St. Paul's words and Jesus' promise of peace, we explore why trials are necessary.

Monday Mass. 5.04.26. In this homily, I reflect on why God doesn't simply reveal Himself to the whole world — and why love and humility are the only doors He will walk through. Drawing from John 14, I explore how knowing Jesus is a lifelong journey, not a single moment.

Sunday Mass. 5.03.26. A homily on John 14 — Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life. I talk about heaven, the sacraments, and why keeping eternity in view changes how we live today.

Friday School Mass. 5.01.26. A homily on John 14 — Jesus tells his disciples "I am the way, the truth, and the life." I reflect on why heaven is not just a comforting idea but something worth pursuing, and why Jesus himself is the only path to get there.

Wednesday Mass. 4.29.26. In today's homily, I reflect on one of the most powerful lines in Acts: "The word of God continued to spread and grow" — written right after the death of King Herod, the most powerful man of his time. No external force, no opposition, nothing can stop the Church when God is with it. I also draw from the life of Saint Catherine of Siena and her concept of the "inner cell" — the awareness that God dwells within us everywhere we go. You are baptized. You are confirmed. The Spirit is in you. The question is: are you surrendering to that Spirit and letting God use you in the world?

Tuesday Mass. 4.28.26. In today's homily, I reflect on what it truly means to be a Christian—not just going to Mass, but having a real, living relationship with Jesus. Drawing from the first time followers of Christ were called "Christians" in Acts, and from Jesus' words in John 10, I ask the question: if you were put on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence? Jesus says His sheep hear His voice, know Him, and follow Him. That's the invitation for each of us today.

Monday Mass. 4.27.26. In this homily, I reflect on what it truly means that Jesus is the Good Shepherd — not that He removes every trial, but that He's already present in the middle of them. Drawing from a personal story early in my priesthood and the example of Abraham's radical trust, I explore why God doesn't always reveal the full plan, and why that's actually the point. If you've been waiting for God to show up in your struggles, this homily is for you.

Sunday Mass. 4.26.26. In this homily, I reflect on what it means to truly hear God's voice — and why so many of us struggle with it. God wants to speak to you, but that kind of relationship requires time, silence, and asking. I also share how knowing your faith and Scripture helps you discern God's voice from all the noise. Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and He wants to lead you — one step at a time.

Tuesday Mass. 4.21.26. A homily on John 6 and the Bread of Life. Jesus feeds the five thousand, but the crowd comes back looking for more food — missing the miracle right in front of them. We do the same. God is constantly showing us what we need, and every day at Mass He gives us Himself. The Eucharist is the answer to every hunger.

Monday Mass. 4.20.26. In this homily, I reflect on St. Stephen, the first martyr, and what it means to face opposition as a disciple of Jesus. Just as Stephen went through everything Christ went through, we too are called to be fashioned to Christ — even when the world pushes back. When people reject the gospel, it's not us they're rejecting. It's God. The Easter message is two thousand years old and it isn't stopping now — so neither are we.

Tuesday Mass. 4.14.26. In this homily, I invite us to remember that the very same Holy Spirit who transformed the fearful, fragile disciples into a bold, generous early Church is alive and working on this altar and in our lives today. Looking at Jesus’ late–night conversation with Nicodemus, we explore what it means to be “born from above”: to rise above merely human thinking, to trust that God already sees our whole story, and to stop trying to boss the Spirit around so we can finally surrender and be led.

Monday Mass. 4.13.26. A homily on Acts 4 and John 3 — how the early church prayed not to remove their trials, but for boldness to move through them, and what it means to be born from above and live in the Spirit today.

Divine Mercy Sunday. 4.12.26. In this homily, I reflect on Thomas's struggle to believe and how Jesus appears with his wounds — not to shame us, but to show us how much he loves us. On Divine Mercy Sunday, no sin is too big, no past too broken. Come as you are.

Saturday Mass. 4.11.26. In this homily, I reflect on the dramatic transformation of Peter — the same man who fled in fear on Good Friday now stands boldly before the Sanhedrin. What changed? The Holy Spirit. As we journey through the Easter season, I invite you to ask yourself: the Spirit is already in you — are you nurturing it?

Wednesday Mass. 4.08.26. Forty adults showed up last night for their first confirmation class — and they all said the same thing: they just want to be close to God. In this homily, I reflect on the power of the Holy Spirit that transformed frightened disciples into bold witnesses. That same power is in you. Easter isn't over — it's just beginning.

Tuesday Mass. 4.07.26. The tomb is empty — and that changes everything. In this homily, I reflect on what Easter truly means in the middle of real suffering, real tears, and real loss. Joy and sorrow can exist at the same time, and Easter doesn't take away our trials — it transforms them. The power that raised Jesus from the dead is already in you. Don't live like Easter didn't happen.

Wednesday Mass. 4.01.26. I reflect on how easily we forget the price Jesus paid for us — and how often we fall into the trap of thinking God owes us something. The truth is, we were owed nothing. Yet Jesus gave everything. I also reflect on the betrayal of Judas and how each of us, in our own way, has betrayed Christ. This Holy Week, let's stop focusing on what we're going through and fix our eyes on Jesus.

Tuesday Mass. 3.31.26. In this homily for Tuesday of Holy Week, I reflect on one of the deepest human fears — rejection and betrayal — and how Jesus faced it head-on. He knew every person who would betray him, including Judas and Peter, and he came anyway. That's the heart of Holy Week. Jesus takes our human weakness, our failures, our sin, and transforms it into redemption. That's what makes this week holy. Journey with Jesus this week — he thirsts for you.

Monday Mass. 3.30.26. In this homily, I reflect on a conversation with a young adult who was deeply disturbed by the Passion — asking why Jesus begged the Father to take the cup, and why everyone left him. As we enter Holy Week, I invite you to slow down, resist the rush to Easter Sunday, and sit with what our Lord freely chose to endure — for you and for me.

Palm Sunday 2026. In this Palm Sunday homily, I reflect on Psalm 22, the silence of Jesus before Pilate, and why the answer to all our suffering and failure is found in the empty tomb on Easter Sunday.

Saturday Mass. 3.28.26. In this homily, I reflect on Caiaphas' prophecy, and why Holy Week is about sitting with Jesus and being grateful for what He did for you.

Friday Mass. 3.29.26. In this Homily, I reflect on the prophet Jeremiah, what Jesus saw during His passion, and why Holy Week is about surrendering our fears and failures to the Lord.

Monday Mass. 3.23.26. In this homily, I reflect on the story of Susanna and how it points us to Jesus — the ultimate vindicator who steps into our broken world not just for the world, but for you personally. As we approach Holy Week, I invite you to sit with this truth: if you were the only person who existed, God would still die for you.

5th Sunday of Lent. 3.22.26. In this homily for the 5th Sunday of Lent, I reflect on the raising of Lazarus and what Jesus means when he says, "I am the resurrection and the life." I share how the same Spirit that raised Lazarus — and Jesus himself — is alive in us, and why that changes everything about how we face suffering, doubt, and death. I also invite you to join us for Holy Week.

Friday School Mass. 3.20.26. In this homily, I reflect on the moments when faith feels strong and the moments when it doesn't — and why both are part of the spiritual life. Drawing from John 6 and Peter's powerful response to Jesus, I explore what it means to stay with the Lord even when it's hard. 

Wednesday Mass. 3.18.26. In this homily, I reflect on one of the greatest spiritual battles we face — feeling forgotten by God in our low moments. Drawing from Isaiah and the powerful image of a mother's love, I explore why God allows these moments of spiritual dryness and what they mean for our faith. True love of God isn't just felt in consolation — it's forged in the difficult seasons too.

Monday Mass. 3.16.26. A homily on trust, surrender, and letting go of the need to see signs before we believe. God has already given us everything — the question is whether we'll trust His timing over our own.

Sunday Mass. 3.15.26. In this homily, I reflect on the man born blind in John 9 and what it means to truly see — or to be blind without realizing it. The Pharisees could physically see but missed the miracle right in front of them, while the blind man grew in faith step by step until he fell on his knees before Jesus. As we draw closer to Easter, I invite you to ask yourself: where in my life have I stopped seeing the Lord?

Saturday Mass. 3.14.26. In this homily, I reflect on the hardest part of priesthood—indifference and seeing people walk away from the faith. But I also share why I have hope. God is the one searching for the lost sheep, and He desires your steadfast love—your hesed—more than your worry. Know your story. Share your joy. And trust that God has already won.

Wednesday Mass. 3.11.26. In this homily, I reflect on Moses and why he never entered the promised land — and what his story means for us today. As we enter the final stretch of Lent, the message is simple: don't give up. We are always recommitting our lives to God. Moses sinned, repented, and God still did great things through him. That's the invitation for each of us this Lent.

Tuesday Mass. 3.10.26. In this homily, I reflect on the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant and why forgiveness isn't optional — it's the condition of our hearts before we see the Lord. If God has cancelled an impossible debt for us, how can we withhold forgiveness from others?

Monday Mass. 3.09.26. We all have assumptions about how God should work in our lives. We expect grand gestures, dramatic moments, clear signs — and when God shows up differently, we walk away disappointed or confused. But what if God is doing something in your life that you're not even seeing because your pride is in the way?   In this homily, I reflect on the story of Naaman the commander (2 Kings 5) — a powerful man brought low by leprosy who almost missed his healing because the prophet's instructions seemed too simple, too small, too beneath him. Just go to the river. Just wash seven times. That's it.

Wednesday Mass. 3.04.26. In this homily, I reflect on the honest truth that Jesus never promised us an easy life — but He did promise to walk with us through it. Drawing from the gospel where Jesus tells his disciples he will suffer, I talk about why the cross is not something to run from, but something that leads us closer to true love and to God.

Tuesday Mass. 3.03.26. In this homily, I reflect on how easy it is for any of us — priests included — to let our faith become more about appearances than a real change of heart. Drawing from the first reading and the example of the Pharisees, I talk about what God is really asking of us this Lent — not just fasting and sacrifice on the outside, but true transformation on the inside.

Monday Mass. 3.02.26. In this homily, I reflect on how children often resemble their parents — in the way they act and speak. Jesus tells us to “be merciful as your Father is merciful,” and that means we are meant to resemble God in the way we treat others. Deep down, we want to do good, but pride and ego often lead us to judge and condemn. Today, we’re invited to look honestly at our hearts and choose mercy, because when we reflect the Father’s goodness, we help heal the world instead of harming it.

3rd Sunday of Lent. 3.01.26. In this homily, I reflect on the Transfiguration and how Peter wanted to stay on the mountain where everything felt joyful and clear. But Jesus leads them down the mountain, reminding us that we cannot have Easter Sunday without Good Friday. I share how our prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during Lent are all pointing toward the Cross—and how even in suffering, we can trust that God is good and has a plan.

Saturday Mass. 2.28.26. In this homily, I reflect on this point: just as repentance is not just a one-time moment, so committing to the Lord is also a daily thing. Just like couples renew their vows, we are called to renew our love for God again and again. Lent gives us a chance to recommit through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. It’s a time to remember who He is and who we are, and to walk closer with Him toward Easter.

Tuesday Mass. 2.24.26. In this homily, I reflect on something the Lord is teaching me this Lent: to be quiet with Him. Sometimes in prayer, I can talk and talk, especially when I’m worried about the people I love and serve. But Jesus reminds us that the Father already knows what we need before we ask Him. I walk through the Our Father and share why it is the perfect prayer — a prayer of surrender, trust, and intimacy with God. As we continue through Lent, I invite you to slow down, trust more deeply, and remember that our faithful Father is always at work, even when we cannot see it.

Monday Mass. 2.23.26. In this homily, I share a story about a man who joined our pickleball group and how I realized I didn’t welcome him the way I should have. As I read the Gospel later, it hit me — when we welcome the stranger, we welcome Jesus. I reflect on how easy it is to miss Christ in the people right in front of us and how the Lord invites us to love the “least” as if we are loving Him.

1st Sunday of Lent. 2.22.26. In this homily, I reflect on how Jesus enters the desert and faces the three temptations: lust of the flesh, pride of life, and lust of the eyes. I share how fasting, prayer, and almsgiving are a response to battle these three temptations. Lent is an invitation to follow Jesus into the desert so that by Easter, we can become new people.

Ash Wednesday 2026. In this homily, I reflect on the meaning of ashes and what Lent is really about. It’s not just about giving something up, but about asking God what He wants from us. I share how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving can actually change our hearts — not just our habits. My hope is that forty days from now, we won’t be the same person.

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2.15.26. In this homily, I talk about lust, anger, marriage, honesty, and the fear that we’re too imperfect for God. The Church isn’t for the perfect; it’s for sinners who want to move toward God. As Lent approaches, I invite you to ask: what is one step I can take to follow Him more closely?

Friday Morning Mass. 2.13.26. In this homily, I reflect on a man who told me, “Father, I feel like God left me.” Maybe you’ve felt that way too — in moments of temptation, failure, or disappointment. But our God is faithful. Even when Solomon sinned and the kingdom was divided, God still kept His promise.   As we approach Lent, I invite you to ask: What does it mean to truly hear the Lord again? What does it mean to trust that He never breaks His promises — and to proclaim that truth with your life?  

Wednesday Mass. 2.11.26. In this homily, I reflect on King Solomon asking God for wisdom—and how that request changed everything. He could have asked for power or riches, but instead he asked for a listening heart. And God gave him even more than he imagined.   I also connect this to Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette. In the eyes of the world, Bernadette seemed simple and unimportant. But God chose her. Through her humility and obedience, His wisdom was revealed in a powerful way.   The wisdom of the world is not the wisdom of God. Today, I invite you to stop assuming you already know and instead ask the Lord for the wisdom that only He can give.

Tuesday Mass. 2.10.26. In this homily, I reflect on the beautiful story of St. Scholastica and St. Benedict—two hearts on fire for God. Their love for the Lord reminds us what it means to desire Him above everything else. I also connect this to the Gospel and the warning against becoming so focused on rules that we forget why they exist. Obedience matters, but the purpose of every commandment is love—love of God and love of others. Today, I invite you to ask yourself: Is my heart truly centered on the one thing that matters most?

Monday Mass. 2.09.26. In this homily, I reflect on the journey from the Ark of the Covenant and the Temple built by Solomon to the gift we now have in Jesus Christ. What was once a place only the high priest could enter has been opened to all of us through Christ’s sacrifice. I invite us to approach the Blessed Sacrament with both deep reverence and confidence, remembering that the Lord truly desires us to come close to Him.