Hi, I’m Fr. Aristotle Quan, a priest at St. Edward’s the Confessor Church in Dana Point, California. I’m here to share homilies that inspire and bring peace to your day. Whether you’re part of our parish or just visiting, I hope these messages help you feel closer to God’s love. Feel free to listen, reflect, and share. My prayer is that these homilies uplift you and remind you of God’s presence in your life.
Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle
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Sunday Mar 29, 2026
Sunday Mar 29, 2026
Palm Sunday 2026.
In this Palm Sunday homily, I reflect on Psalm 22, the silence of Jesus before Pilate, and why the answer to all our suffering and failure is found in the empty tomb on Easter Sunday.
Saturday Mar 28, 2026
Saturday Mar 28, 2026
Saturday Mass. 3.28.26.
In this homily, I reflect on Caiaphas' prophecy, and why Holy Week is about sitting with Jesus and being grateful for what He did for you.
Friday Mar 27, 2026
Friday Mar 27, 2026
Friday Mass. 3.29.26.
In this Homily, I reflect on the prophet Jeremiah, what Jesus saw during His passion, and why Holy Week is about surrendering our fears and failures to the Lord.
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
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.
Sunday Mar 22, 2026
Sunday Mar 22, 2026
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.
Friday Mar 20, 2026
Friday Mar 20, 2026
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.
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
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.
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
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.
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
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?
Saturday Mar 14, 2026
Saturday Mar 14, 2026
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.