Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle

3/23/26: If You Were the Only One

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.

3/22/26: The Spirit That Raises the Dead Is in 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.

3/20/26: To Whom Shall We Go?

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. 

3/18/26: When You Feel God Has Forgotten You

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.

3/16/26: Less You, More Jesus

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.

3/15/26: He Who Was Blind Now Sees

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?

3/14/26: Steadfast Love Will Bring Them Home

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.

3/11/26: Don't Give Up — Moses, Lent, and the Power of Recommitment

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.

3/10/26: Forgive as You Have Been Forgiven

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?

3/09/26: Just Go to the River

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.