Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle

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.

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.

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?

Friday Morning Mass. 2.13.26. In this homily, I reflect on a man who told me, “Father, I feel like God left me.” Maybe you’ve felt that way too — in moments of temptation, failure, or disappointment. But our God is faithful. Even when Solomon sinned and the kingdom was divided, God still kept His promise.   As we approach Lent, I invite you to ask: What does it mean to truly hear the Lord again? W...

Wednesday Mass. 2.11.26. In this homily, I reflect on King Solomon asking God for wisdom—and how that request changed everything. He could have asked for power or riches, but instead he asked for a listening heart. And God gave him even more than he imagined.   I also connect this to Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette. In the eyes of the world, Bernadette seemed simple and unimportant. But God...

Tuesday Mass. 2.10.26. In this homily, I reflect on the beautiful story of St. Scholastica and St. Benedict—two hearts on fire for God. Their love for the Lord reminds us what it means to desire Him above everything else. I also connect this to the Gospel and the warning against becoming so focused on rules that we forget why they exist. Obedience matters, but the purpose of every commandment is l...

Monday Mass. 2.09.26. In this homily, I reflect on the journey from the Ark of the Covenant and the Temple built by Solomon to the gift we now have in Jesus Christ. What was once a place only the high priest could enter has been opened to all of us through Christ’s sacrifice. I invite us to approach the Blessed Sacrament with both deep reverence and confidence, remembering that the Lord truly desi...

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2.08.26. In this homily, I share how each of us is called to offer our lives to God and be a witness through our actions. Our presence, our kindness, and our perseverance in trials can help bring others closer to Him.

Friday School Mass. 2.06.26. In this homily, I reflect on the courage of the saints and martyrs who gave their lives because they truly believed in Jesus Christ. I invite parents, teachers, and students to see that time spent with the Lord is never wasted, even if it’s only a few minutes each day. As we approach Lent, I encourage all of us to make intentional space for prayer and trust that Jesus...

Wednesday Mass. 2.04.26. In this homily, I reflect on a powerful moment from confession and a question many of us quietly carry: Does God ever get tired of forgiving me? Looking at the life of King David, we see a man who sins, realizes his mistake, and repents again and again. This cycle—falling, repenting, and returning to God—is not a failure but the very place where we learn who we are and who...

Tuesday Mass. 2.03.26.  I share a moment from retreat where I wanted to run away from prayer and what staying with the Lord taught me. In today’s homily, I reflect on trusting that God is still working in our lives, even when we don’t see it or feel it.

Presentation of the Lord. 2.02.26. In this homily, I reflect on the Beatitudes and what it really means to renew our minds in a world full of noise, anger, and chaos. I talk about how focusing on Jesus—rather than the constant pull of the world—is the only way to find hope, joy, and peace. Using the Presentation of the Lord, I invite us to surrender our hearts with humility and learn to see life t...

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2.01.26. I reflect on the Beatitudes and what Jesus really means by happiness. In this homily, I talk about integrity, being clean of heart, choosing peace, and trusting God even in suffering. Jesus promises happiness, but only if we’re willing to seek it on His terms, not the world’s.

Monday Mass. 1.26.26. In this homily, I talk about one of the biggest dangers in our faith: becoming so familiar with Jesus that we stop seeking and surrendering to Him. The Pharisees thought they “knew” God, but their pride kept them from believing, even when Jesus was right in front of them. Today, I invite us to stay humble, keep learning from the Lord, and pray for the people in our lives who...

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. 1.25.26. In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls ordinary fishermen—Peter, Andrew, James, and John—and they leave everything behind to follow Him. This is more than a story about the past… it’s a reminder that the Kingdom of God is here and Jesus is still calling us today. In this homily, I reflect on what it means to trust Him, to let go of what distracts us, and to let Christ...

Wednesday Mass. 1.21.26.  In today’s homily, I reflect on Saint Agnes and David and Goliath, and how God often chooses the ones the world thinks are too small or too weak. David wasn’t strong on his own—but he was strong because God was with him. And Saint Agnes, even at just 12 years old, showed the kind of courage and faith that can only come from the Lord. If you’ve ever asked, “Why won’t God j...

Tuesday Mass. 1.20.26. In this homily, I reflect on how God chose David to be king—not because he looked impressive or seemed like the obvious choice, but because God saw his heart. So often we judge people and situations based on appearances, but the Lord reminds us that He looks deeper. Today, I invite you to surrender your way of seeing and ask God to help you see others the way He does.

Monday Mass. 1.19.26. In today’s homily, I reflect on how the story of King Saul reveals a struggle that lives in every human heart. God isn’t asking us to be perfect—He’s asking us to be faithful, and to follow Him not out of fear, but out of love.

Sunday Mass. 1.18.26. So many of us feel like we need to be perfect before we come back to God, but the truth is God meets us exactly where we are. Through prayer, confession, Mass, and real relationship with Him, Jesus becomes not just someone we know about, but Someone real and close. Ordinary Time is the season to start again, because God is still knocking on your heart.

Friday Mass. 1.16.26. In today’s homily, I talk about how sin often begins when we start to believe that God isn’t enough. I reflect on the moment Israel asked for a king and rejected God as their true King, and how that same struggle still shows up in our hearts today.

Wednesday Mass. 1.14.26.  In this homily, I reflect on how prayer is less about finding the right words and more about our posture before God. Looking at Samuel, Mary, and Jesus himself, I invite us to learn how to listen, surrender, and be vulnerable with the Lord. When we truly listen, we begin to discover who Jesus is and how deeply he is in charge of our lives.

Monday Mass. 1.12.26. I reflect on why God never gets tired of forgiving us, even when we are tired of ourselves. In this homily, I connect the Baptism of the Lord, Ordinary Time, and Jesus’ call to follow Him now—not later. Jesus has already pledged His life for us, and the question is how we choose to respond day by day.

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.  

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.

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 multi...