Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle

11/17/25: Resisting the World, Choosing God

Monday Mass. 11.17.25.
In this homily, I reflect on the life of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and her courage to resist the world while choosing God above everything. I talk about how the same struggle shows up in our daily lives—through pride, ego, temptation, and the subtle ways the world tries to pull us away from faith. I invite you to look at your own life and ask where the world might be encroaching, and how today you can give glory and honor to God with trust, courage, and love.
 

11/16/25: Preparing Our Hearts for His Coming

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. 11.16.25.
In this homily, I talk about Jesus’ words about the destruction of the Temple and why He shares these signs with His disciples—not to frighten us, but to prepare our hearts. As we come to the end of the liturgical year and approach Advent, I reflect on what it really means to stay focused on Him, trust His protection, and give Him control of our lives. My hope is that this message helps you feel grounded, encouraged, and ready to welcome Christ more fully.

11/15/25: God Hears the Heart That Keeps Asking

Saturday Mass. 11.15.25.
In this homily, I share the story of a man I met who spent nearly a lifetime believing he knew who God was. His journey of rediscovering faith through a simple daily prayer—“God, teach me what it means to love You”—reminds us what persistence in prayer really looks like. We often ask God for things quickly and on our timeline, but Jesus invites us to trust, to persevere, and to believe that our Father gives good things in His perfect time.

11/11/25: A Heart Like St. Martin — Choosing God’s Will Over Our Own

Tuesday Mass. 11.11.25.
Today we celebrate St. Martin of Tours, a soldier turned saint whose compassion and humility changed countless lives. In this homily, I share his powerful story—from giving half his cloak to a beggar and seeing Christ in a vision, to living a life fully surrendered to God’s will. St. Martin reminds us that true greatness comes not from status or power, but from love in action and the courage to follow God’s wisdom over the world’s.

11/10/25: Living with the Strength and Wisdom of St. Leo the Great

Monday Mass. 11.10.25.
Today we honor St. Leo the Great. In this homily, I reflect on how his courage, wisdom, and faith shaped the Church—from defending the truth that Jesus is both fully God and fully man, to protecting Rome itself with bold trust in heaven’s power. St. Leo reminds us that every believer is called to stand firm in faith, live with integrity, and be a witness of God’s truth in a world that often forgets it.

11/9/25: God Dwells Where We Worship

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. 11.09.25.
In this homily, I reflect on why the church is more than just a building—it’s the dwelling place of Jesus. Wherever He is, life flows. I talk about how every act of worship brings healing not only to our hearts but also to the world around us. When we come together in faith, our “yes” to God becomes a blessing for those who haven’t yet found their way back to Him.

11/4/25: We Are One Body in Christ

Tuesday Mass. 11.04.25.
When I was in seminary, I often compared myself to others — wishing I had their gifts or talents. But over time, God taught me what St. Paul meant when he said, “We, though many, are one body in Christ.” Each of us has unique gifts meant to build up the Church, not compete with it. In this homily, I share how learning to celebrate the gifts of others can free us to live our own calling with joy and humility.

11/3/25: When We Give Without Expecting Anything Back

Monday Mass. 11.03.25
This weekend, I shared about our Confirmation retreat and how God works even in the smallest openness of the heart. We talked about the struggle with selfishness—something we all face—and how Jesus invites us to love and give without expecting anything in return. When we serve with a pure heart, we become more like Christ.

11/1/25: Happy Are the Saints

All Saints Day 2025. 
When I first saw a picture of Mother Teresa smiling, I couldn’t understand how someone who lived with the poor could be so joyful. Later, I realized that her joy came from God — not comfort or success. In this homily for All Saints Day, I talk about what true happiness looks like through the eyes of the saints. They weren’t perfect, but they kept turning back to God. That’s what holiness really is — not perfection, but perseverance and trust.

10/26/25: The Posture of a Sinner, the Heart of a Saint

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 10.26.25.
Sometimes people tell me they feel too unworthy to step into church — like God wouldn’t want them there. But the truth is, we don’t go to God because we’re perfect; we go because we need Him. In this homily, I share how Jesus flips our thinking about holiness, pride, and humility.