Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle

Monday mass. 6.01.26. In this homily, I reflect on the feast of St. Justin Martyr — a philosopher who searched for truth until he found it in Christ — and connect his story to what St. Peter tells us in the first reading: that we are called to share in the divine nature of God.

Sunday Mass. Feast of the Holy Trinity. 5.31.26. On Trinity Sunday, I walk through each reading to show how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit reveal a God who is not distant but personal—a family of love inviting us in. From Moses on the mountain, to Paul's greeting in Corinthians, to John 3:16, everything points to a God who gave everything out of love. The Trinity isn't just a doctrine to believe; it's a life to live.

Wednesday mass. 5.27.26. In this homily, I reflect on how only the Holy Spirit can bring light to the suffering and trials we face. Using the gospel where the disciples ask to be number one right after Jesus announces his own death, I explore how easily we chase blessings while avoiding the cross — and why we can't get Easter without it. The Spirit's gift of knowledge helps us see our situation through God's eyes, even when it makes no sense to the world.

Tuesday Mass. 5.26.26. In this homily, I reflect on how easy it is to take our Catholic faith for granted. St. Peter reminds his community — and us — that the prophets longed for what we already have. Jesus promises a hundredfold return to those who give up everything for the gospel. As we enter Ordinary Time, I invite you to rediscover the extraordinary gift of the faith — and to live it with the joy of St. Philip Neri, so that others may be drawn to the Church.

Monday Mass. 5.25.26. On the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, I reflect on how Mary was present at every pivotal moment — the birth of Jesus, the cross, and the birth of the Church at Pentecost. As we enter Ordinary Time, she stands with us too, guiding us toward the gifts the Holy Spirit has placed in each of us.

Feast of Pentecost. 5.24.26. In this homily, I walk through all seven gifts of the Holy Spirit — wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord — with a simple definition and real-life example for each. These gifts are given at Confirmation, but they only grow when we use them.

Friday Mass. 5.22.26. I reflect on Jesus restoring Peter after his three denials, and what it means that Jesus meets Peter in his philia love rather than demanding agape. We're on the same journey — growing into a love we can't sustain on our own. Pentecost is the answer: the Holy Spirit pours out the love we need to get there.

Wednesday Mass. 5.20.26. In this homily, I reflect on St. Paul's farewell to the bishops and priests of Ephesus and Jesus' final prayer to the Father in John 17. The Church was bought with a price — the price of blood — and we are called to never forget what our faith cost. Jesus entrusts us to the Father and sends us into the world, not to belong to it, but to give our lives away in service, sacrifice, and love.

Sunday Mass. 5.17.26. In this homily, I reflect on the Ascension and why Jesus said it was better that He go. I explore who the Holy Spirit really is — not an impersonal force, but a person of God living within every believer — and how His presence changes everything about how we live our faith.

Saturday Mass. 5.16.26. In this homily, I reflect on the spiritual danger of thinking we already know enough about God. Drawing from the story of Apollos in Acts and Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit in the Gospel, I explore how pride and ego close us off from the fullness of what God wants to reveal to us — and how a posture of humility opens us to so much more.

Wednesday Mass. 5.13.26. In this homily, I reflect on the message of Fatima and what it means to offer our struggles to God. Every trial, every temptation, every difficult thought — none of it is wasted. Mary's message is urgent and simple: pray, sacrifice, and trust that God is using your life to help the world. I also draw from Sunday's Gospel, where Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to guide us into truth we cannot yet bear on our own. The gifts of the Spirit are already in you — wisdom, piety, strength. Pentecost is coming. Let's live like it.

Monday Mass. 5.11.26. In this homily, I reflect on Lydia from Acts 16 — a woman who was already open to God, and because she was listening, she received even more grace. The invitation is simple: stay, listen, and surrender. When we stop demanding and start receiving, grace doesn't stop flowing.

Sunday Mass. 5.10.26. In this homily, I reflect on the Holy Spirit as God who carries us when life feels too heavy to bear alone.

Friday Mass. 5.08.26. In this homily, I reflect on the two ways we come to God — through fear or through love — and how Jesus calls us not slaves, but friends. Drawing from John 15, I share a personal moment from my time as a priest that changed how I understood God's presence in my weakness. If you've ever felt like God is waiting to punish you, this one is for you.

Wednesday Mass. 5.06.26. We live in an individualistic age where it's easy to follow Jesus on our own terms. In this homily, I share why the Church is not a obstacle to faith, but the very structure God uses to bring us grace.

Tuesday Mass. 5.05.26. Hardships are part of following Christ — not a sign that God has abandoned you. Reflecting on St. Paul's words and Jesus' promise of peace, we explore why trials are necessary.

Monday Mass. 5.04.26. In this homily, I reflect on why God doesn't simply reveal Himself to the whole world — and why love and humility are the only doors He will walk through. Drawing from John 14, I explore how knowing Jesus is a lifelong journey, not a single moment.

Sunday Mass. 5.03.26. A homily on John 14 — Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life. I talk about heaven, the sacraments, and why keeping eternity in view changes how we live today.

Friday School Mass. 5.01.26. A homily on John 14 — Jesus tells his disciples "I am the way, the truth, and the life." I reflect on why heaven is not just a comforting idea but something worth pursuing, and why Jesus himself is the only path to get there.

Wednesday Mass. 4.29.26. In today's homily, I reflect on one of the most powerful lines in Acts: "The word of God continued to spread and grow" — written right after the death of King Herod, the most powerful man of his time. No external force, no opposition, nothing can stop the Church when God is with it. I also draw from the life of Saint Catherine of Siena and her concept of the "inner cell" — the awareness that God dwells within us everywhere we go. You are baptized. You are confirmed. The Spirit is in you. The question is: are you surrendering to that Spirit and letting God use you in the world?

Tuesday Mass. 4.28.26. In today's homily, I reflect on what it truly means to be a Christian—not just going to Mass, but having a real, living relationship with Jesus. Drawing from the first time followers of Christ were called "Christians" in Acts, and from Jesus' words in John 10, I ask the question: if you were put on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence? Jesus says His sheep hear His voice, know Him, and follow Him. That's the invitation for each of us today.

Monday Mass. 4.27.26. In this homily, I reflect on what it truly means that Jesus is the Good Shepherd — not that He removes every trial, but that He's already present in the middle of them. Drawing from a personal story early in my priesthood and the example of Abraham's radical trust, I explore why God doesn't always reveal the full plan, and why that's actually the point. If you've been waiting for God to show up in your struggles, this homily is for you.

Sunday Mass. 4.26.26. In this homily, I reflect on what it means to truly hear God's voice — and why so many of us struggle with it. God wants to speak to you, but that kind of relationship requires time, silence, and asking. I also share how knowing your faith and Scripture helps you discern God's voice from all the noise. Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and He wants to lead you — one step at a time.

Tuesday Mass. 4.21.26. A homily on John 6 and the Bread of Life. Jesus feeds the five thousand, but the crowd comes back looking for more food — missing the miracle right in front of them. We do the same. God is constantly showing us what we need, and every day at Mass He gives us Himself. The Eucharist is the answer to every hunger.

Monday Mass. 4.20.26. In this homily, I reflect on St. Stephen, the first martyr, and what it means to face opposition as a disciple of Jesus. Just as Stephen went through everything Christ went through, we too are called to be fashioned to Christ — even when the world pushes back. When people reject the gospel, it's not us they're rejecting. It's God. The Easter message is two thousand years old and it isn't stopping now — so neither are we.

Tuesday Mass. 4.14.26. In this homily, I invite us to remember that the very same Holy Spirit who transformed the fearful, fragile disciples into a bold, generous early Church is alive and working on this altar and in our lives today. Looking at Jesus’ late–night conversation with Nicodemus, we explore what it means to be “born from above”: to rise above merely human thinking, to trust that God already sees our whole story, and to stop trying to boss the Spirit around so we can finally surrender and be led.

Monday Mass. 4.13.26. A homily on Acts 4 and John 3 — how the early church prayed not to remove their trials, but for boldness to move through them, and what it means to be born from above and live in the Spirit today.

Divine Mercy Sunday. 4.12.26. In this homily, I reflect on Thomas's struggle to believe and how Jesus appears with his wounds — not to shame us, but to show us how much he loves us. On Divine Mercy Sunday, no sin is too big, no past too broken. Come as you are.

Saturday Mass. 4.11.26. In this homily, I reflect on the dramatic transformation of Peter — the same man who fled in fear on Good Friday now stands boldly before the Sanhedrin. What changed? The Holy Spirit. As we journey through the Easter season, I invite you to ask yourself: the Spirit is already in you — are you nurturing it?

Wednesday Mass. 4.08.26. Forty adults showed up last night for their first confirmation class — and they all said the same thing: they just want to be close to God. In this homily, I reflect on the power of the Holy Spirit that transformed frightened disciples into bold witnesses. That same power is in you. Easter isn't over — it's just beginning.

Tuesday Mass. 4.07.26. The tomb is empty — and that changes everything. In this homily, I reflect on what Easter truly means in the middle of real suffering, real tears, and real loss. Joy and sorrow can exist at the same time, and Easter doesn't take away our trials — it transforms them. The power that raised Jesus from the dead is already in you. Don't live like Easter didn't happen.

Wednesday Mass. 4.01.26. I reflect on how easily we forget the price Jesus paid for us — and how often we fall into the trap of thinking God owes us something. The truth is, we were owed nothing. Yet Jesus gave everything. I also reflect on the betrayal of Judas and how each of us, in our own way, has betrayed Christ. This Holy Week, let's stop focusing on what we're going through and fix our eyes on Jesus.

Tuesday Mass. 3.31.26. In this homily for Tuesday of Holy Week, I reflect on one of the deepest human fears — rejection and betrayal — and how Jesus faced it head-on. He knew every person who would betray him, including Judas and Peter, and he came anyway. That's the heart of Holy Week. Jesus takes our human weakness, our failures, our sin, and transforms it into redemption. That's what makes this week holy. Journey with Jesus this week — he thirsts for you.

Monday Mass. 3.30.26. In this homily, I reflect on a conversation with a young adult who was deeply disturbed by the Passion — asking why Jesus begged the Father to take the cup, and why everyone left him. As we enter Holy Week, I invite you to slow down, resist the rush to Easter Sunday, and sit with what our Lord freely chose to endure — for you and for me.

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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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.

Wednesday Mass. 3.11.26. In this homily, I reflect on Moses and why he never entered the promised land — and what his story means for us today. As we enter the final stretch of Lent, the message is simple: don't give up. We are always recommitting our lives to God. Moses sinned, repented, and God still did great things through him. That's the invitation for each of us this Lent.

Tuesday Mass. 3.10.26. In this homily, I reflect on the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant and why forgiveness isn't optional — it's the condition of our hearts before we see the Lord. If God has cancelled an impossible debt for us, how can we withhold forgiveness from others?

Monday Mass. 3.09.26. We all have assumptions about how God should work in our lives. We expect grand gestures, dramatic moments, clear signs — and when God shows up differently, we walk away disappointed or confused. But what if God is doing something in your life that you're not even seeing because your pride is in the way?   In this homily, I reflect on the story of Naaman the commander (2 Kings 5) — a powerful man brought low by leprosy who almost missed his healing because the prophet's instructions seemed too simple, too small, too beneath him. Just go to the river. Just wash seven times. That's it.

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.

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.

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.