Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle

3/04/26: It Will Be Worth It — Trust the Path

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.

3/3/26: Don't Let Your Religion Become a Performance

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.

3/02/26: Acting Like Our Father

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.

3/01/26: We Cannot Stay on the Mountain

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.

2/28/26: Why We Recommit, Again and Again

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.

2/24/26: The Father Already Knows

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.

2/23/26: I Almost Missed Jesus

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.

2/22/26: Journeying With Jesus Toward Easter

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.

2/18/26: Prayer, Fasting, and a Different You

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.

2/15/26: God Meets You Where You Are

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?