Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle

2/09/26: The Holy of Holies Is Open to Us

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.

2/08/26: Salt, Light, and the Difference Your Life Makes

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2.08.26.
In this homily, I share how each of us is called to offer our lives to God and be a witness through our actions. Our presence, our kindness, and our perseverance in trials can help bring others closer to Him.

2/06/26: Time With Jesus Is Never Wasted

Friday School Mass. 2.06.26.
In this homily, I reflect on the courage of the saints and martyrs who gave their lives because they truly believed in Jesus Christ. I invite parents, teachers, and students to see that time spent with the Lord is never wasted, even if it’s only a few minutes each day. As we approach Lent, I encourage all of us to make intentional space for prayer and trust that Jesus is alive and working in our lives.

2/04/26: Rinse, Repent, Repeat

Wednesday Mass. 2.04.26.
In this homily, I reflect on a powerful moment from confession and a question many of us quietly carry: Does God ever get tired of forgiving me? Looking at the life of King David, we see a man who sins, realizes his mistake, and repents again and again. This cycle—falling, repenting, and returning to God—is not a failure but the very place where we learn who we are and who God is. God never grows tired of forgiving; He only asks for a heart that is willing to repent and a little faith to open the door for Him to work in our lives.

2/3/26: The Lord Is Still Working

Tuesday Mass. 2.03.26. 
I share a moment from retreat where I wanted to run away from prayer and what staying with the Lord taught me. In today’s homily, I reflect on trusting that God is still working in our lives, even when we don’t see it or feel it.

2/02/26: The Presentation: A Call to Surrender

Presentation of the Lord. 2.02.26.
In this homily, I reflect on the Beatitudes and what it really means to renew our minds in a world full of noise, anger, and chaos. I talk about how focusing on Jesus—rather than the constant pull of the world—is the only way to find hope, joy, and peace. Using the Presentation of the Lord, I invite us to surrender our hearts with humility and learn to see life through God’s eyes.

2/01/26: God’s Way to Happiness

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2.01.26.
I reflect on the Beatitudes and what Jesus really means by happiness. In this homily, I talk about integrity, being clean of heart, choosing peace, and trusting God even in suffering. Jesus promises happiness, but only if we’re willing to seek it on His terms, not the world’s.

1/26/26: When Knowing About God Isn’t Knowing God

Monday Mass. 1.26.26.
In this homily, I talk about one of the biggest dangers in our faith: becoming so familiar with Jesus that we stop seeking and surrendering to Him. The Pharisees thought they “knew” God, but their pride kept them from believing, even when Jesus was right in front of them. Today, I invite us to stay humble, keep learning from the Lord, and pray for the people in our lives who have not yet accepted God’s love—so that when they meet us, they meet Jesus.

1/25/26: Drop the Nets. Follow Jesus.

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. 1.25.26.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls ordinary fishermen—Peter, Andrew, James, and John—and they leave everything behind to follow Him. This is more than a story about the past… it’s a reminder that the Kingdom of God is here and Jesus is still calling us today. In this homily, I reflect on what it means to trust Him, to let go of what distracts us, and to let Christ walk with us in the very places where we feel broken or stuck.

1/21/26: God Makes the Weak Victorious

Wednesday Mass. 1.21.26. 
In today’s homily, I reflect on Saint Agnes and David and Goliath, and how God often chooses the ones the world thinks are too small or too weak. David wasn’t strong on his own—but he was strong because God was with him. And Saint Agnes, even at just 12 years old, showed the kind of courage and faith that can only come from the Lord. If you’ve ever asked, “Why won’t God just take away my weakness?” this homily is a reminder that God can use your struggles to teach you how to rely on Him—and to become truly great in His eyes.