Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle

1/11/26: Renewed in the Waters of Baptism

Sunday Mass. Baptism of the Lord. 1.11.26.
I reflect on the Baptism of the Lord and why Jesus enters the Jordan for us. His baptism shows a new beginning—opening heaven, restoring what is broken, and reminding us that we are God’s beloved sons and daughters. This homily invites us to remember who we are and where we truly belong.
 

1/10/26: God Always Hears Our Prayers

Saturday Mass. 1.10.26.
I talk about prayer, frustration, and what it really means when God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we expect. Drawing from St. John, I reflect on the difference between our will and God’s will, and why God always hears us—even when the answer is not what we want. This homily invites us to trust that God’s will is always aimed at our good and our salvation.

1/06/26: Five Loaves, Two Fish… and Your Yes

Tuesday Mass. 1.06.26.
This homily reflects on the feeling many of us have in ministry or daily life — that we are unworthy or that what we offer isn’t enough. Drawing from the miracle of the five loaves and two fish, it reminds us that God does not ask for perfection or success, but for faithfulness and our small “yes.” When we offer what we have, even if it seems little, God is the one who multiplies it and works through us.

1/05/26: Carrying Christmas Forward with a Missionary Heart

Monday Mass. 1.05.26.
This homily reflects on the missionary heart of St. John Neumann and what it means to carry the spirit of Christmas into our everyday lives.

1/04/26: Faith Like the Magi: Seeking, Worshiping, and Surrendering

Sunday Mass. Feast of the Epiphany. 1.04.26.
In this homily, I reflect on the Feast of the Magi and what the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh reveal about who Jesus truly is — our King, our God, and the One who would lay down His life for us. I share how their example invites us to seek Christ, worship Him in every season, and offer our own lives to Him, even in times of suffering and uncertainty. May this message strengthen our faith and remind us that God can bring hope and meaning even through tragedy.

1.02.26: Stay With Christ: Faithful Witness in a World That Denies Him

Friday Mass. 1.02.26.
This homily reflects on the truth that Jesus is not just a good teacher or kind person — He is truly God and Lord. Even in a world that continues to question or deny His divinity, we are called to remain in Christ, stay rooted in the truth passed on from the early Church, and proclaim Jesus as Lord in both the joys and struggles of life. By remaining faithful, we witness to the world that Christ is God, Emmanuel, who is always with us.

12/30/25: God Is Not Tired of You: Grace, Perseverance, and Hope

Tuesday Mass. 12.30.25.
In this homily, I reflect on our common struggle of returning to confession with the same sins and feeling discouraged or ashamed. I share how pride can make us believe we must be perfect before going to God, when in truth, God is not tired of us — we are often simply tired of ourselves. Through the message of St. John and the witness of the prophetess Anna, we are reminded that God gives us the grace to keep trying, to remain faithful, and to persevere in hope. Even in our weakness, we are invited to keep our eyes on Jesus, give thanks, and trust that His mercy is greater than our failures.

12/29/25: Living What We Celebrate at Christmas

Monday Mass. 12.29.25.
This homily reflects on what it really means that Jesus Christ has come into our world — not just as a celebration, but as a call to true transformation. I share how the octave of Christmas invites us to live what we profess, to let our faith change our hearts, our relationships, and the way we love others. If Christ became a gift for us, then our lives are meant to become a gift for those around us. May we walk as He walked and let Christmas shape the way we live every day.

12/28/25: Putting God at the Center of Our Imperfect Families

Feast of the Holy Family. 12.28.25.
In this homily, I reflect on how God enters our ordinary and imperfect families, just as He did with the Holy Family. Even in seasons of hurt, tension, or misunderstanding, we are invited to put God at the center of our lives and to let Him teach us how to forgive. When we allow God to lend us His heart, He can heal what feels broken and strengthen us with His love and mercy.

12/27/25: With Jesus, Hope — Without Him, Nothing

Saturday Mass. 12.27.25.
In this homily, I reflect on why God became one of us in Jesus — to save us, to show us His love, to teach us how to live, and to share His divine life with us. Without Jesus, life is empty and without hope — but with Him, we find meaning, purpose, and joy, even in the ups and downs of life. Let us allow the mystery of the Incarnation to transform our hearts and our daily lives.