Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle

7/06/26: Twelve Years Old, A Lifetime of Grace

Monday Mass. 7.06.26.
In this homily, I share the story of St. Maria Goretti — a young girl who chose death over sin, forgave her attacker from her deathbed, and became the reason for his radical conversion decades later. I reflect on what her witness teaches us about mercy, transformation, and hope even in the darkest circumstances.

7/05/26: Come to Me, All Who Are Weary

Sunday Mass. 7.05.26.
In this homily, I explore what it means to be truly humble and meek, following Jesus' invitation: "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." I talk about the difference between false humility and true humility — knowing our strengths while recognizing we are nothing without the Lord. I also reflect on what it means to know about Jesus versus truly knowing Him through prayer and Scripture.

7/03/26: The Wounds That Help Us Believe

Friday Mass. 7.03.26.
In this homily, I reflect on St. Thomas the Apostle and how his doubt gets overshadowed by his powerful declaration of faith: "My Lord and my God." I talk about the false belief that we need to be perfect before we can go to God in prayer, and how Jesus meets us in our doubts the way He met Thomas — through His wounds. No matter what you're struggling with, you're not disqualified from holiness.

7/01/26: St. Junipero Serra: Always Forward

Wednesday Mass. 7.01.26
On the feast of Saint Junipero Serra, I reflect on his motto — always forward, never back — and how it applies to our own spiritual lives. Even when life is a mess, God is always in control. The enemy wants us to stay comfortable and stagnant, but God calls us to keep moving forward for the gospel.
 

6/29/26: Poured Out: Living the Faith of Peter and Paul

Monday Mass. 6.29.26.
Saints Peter and Paul gave everything for Christ. In this homily, I reflect on their example and what it means to stay faithful when life feels ordinary and the cost feels low.

6/28/26: Is God First on Your List?

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 6.28.26.
In this homily, I reflect on what it truly means to be a disciple of Christ — giving God not just an hour a week, but our whole lives. I explore Jesus' call to carry the cross, not as a metaphor, but as a radical invitation to sacrifice everything and trust that He will give us everything in return. I also speak on the reality of suffering, why it's inescapable, and how God transforms it into an act of love. If God is slipping down your list, this homily is an invitation to put Him back at the top.

6/27/26: From Lament to Surrender

Saturday Mass. 6.27.26.
Suffering can make us question God's love—but the world's lens on suffering will never bring peace. In this homily, I reflect on Lamentations and the Gospel to explore why God allows suffering and how surrender to Christ transforms our pain.

6/20/26: The Cycle We Keep Returning To

Saturday Mass. 6.20.26.
We forget. We repent. We go back. In this homily, I reflect on the pattern of Israel's unfaithfulness and how it mirrors our own daily struggle with distraction, ego, and pride — and why we need to keep returning to the Lord.

6/19/2026: Power, Pride, and the Treasure That Endures

Friday Mass. 6.19.26
I give a homily on how King Ahab's legacy of sin led his descendants to murder and idolatry — and how God still protected His promises. Jesus calls us to stop storing up earthly treasures and start investing in what lasts: a life surrendered to Christ.
 

6/17/26: For Whom Do You Pray?

Wednesday Mass. 6.17.26.
I reflect on one of the hardest questions God ever asked me: "Do you love me, or do you love the gifts I can give you?" In this homily, I talk about how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving can quietly become performances — ways we seek praise from others rather than love God for His own sake. I also reflect on Elijah and Elisha, and what it means that God shares His portion with us today through the Holy Spirit, the Eucharist, and the Church. We are called to witness — not to look good, but to lead others back to the Lord.