Fr. Rob revisits the well-known story of Mary and Martha with a fresh—and honest—perspective. While Martha is often portrayed as the one who missed the mark, this homily reframes her actions as a powerful model of authentic prayer. Martha didn’t bottle up her frustration; she brought it straight to Jesus—and that openness is exactly what makes her prayerful. Fr. Rob reminds us that real prayer doesn’t require flowery words or pretending to be holy. It requires honesty. Anger, doubt, frustration, fatigue—whatever we’re carrying, we’re invited to bring it to God, just like Martha did. Because only in honesty can God truly transform our hearts.

In this homily, Fr. Rob reflects on one of Jesus’ most familiar—and most challenging—parables: the Good Samaritan. But the story truly comes alive when we realize it's not just about a man on a roadside long ago. It’s about us—our own hearts, our prejudices, our capacity for mercy. Fr. Rob invites us to imagine who our Samaritan might be: the person or group we’ve written off, dismissed, or judged. Because the shocking twist of the parable isn’t just that a Samaritan acted with compassion—it’s that Jesus calls us to do the same, even (and especially) toward those we might struggle to love. If we’re going to be his disciples, we can’t decide who’s worthy of mercy. We’re called to show it—because God shows it to all.

In this homily, Fr. Rob revisits St. Paul’s fiery Letter to the Galatians—a letter that bristles with righteous anger. Paul’s frustration wasn’t about defending his own authority; it was about freeing early Christians from the idea that salvation hinges on perfect rule‑keeping. Instead, Paul insists that true justification comes from trust in Christ—a trust that transforms hearts and, in turn, the way we live. Fr. Rob explores how the same struggle persists today: it’s easier to look good on the outside than to let grace reshape our motives. Yet God sees beyond appearances, straight into our hearts. When love, mercy, and generosity flow from an authentic relationship with Christ—not from a desire for praise—we share in the very life of the Gospel Paul fought to protect.

Two weeks after graduation, Fr. Rob found his name in the obituaries. It wasn’t him, of course—but it sparked a moment of deep reflection. In this episode, he shares what that moment revealed about fear, mortality, and the unknown, and how the promise of resurrection can temper our anxieties. Drawing wisdom from Saints Peter and Paul, he invites us to sit with the “long thoughts” of life and death—and discover the strength that comes from trusting in Christ’s love and eternal hope.

Is your parish a store—or a family? This week, Fr. Rob invites us to think honestly about our relationship with our parish community. Are we just showing up when we need something? Or are we building something deeper? With warmth and humor, he reflects on what makes both families and parishes thrive: openness, care, shared stories, and a place at the table for everyone. Through the Eucharist, we become the Body of Christ—quirks, strengths, and all.

On this Trinity Sunday, Fr. Rob takes the advice of a wise professor—don’t try to define the Trinity, live it. Rather than untangle the mystery of Father, Son, and Spirit, he reflects on what it means for us to be made in God’s image. At our core, we are built for relationship—just as God is relationship. Through one another, through the Church, through the Eucharist, we come to know who we truly are: not individuals alone, but members of one body, forever intertwined in divine love.

In this Pentecost homily, Fr. Rob explores one of the most powerful images of the Holy Spirit—breath. Just as we can’t live without oxygen, we can’t fully live without the Holy Spirit animating, guiding, and empowering us. From forgiveness to compassion to courageous love, the Spirit moves through us in unexpected and often uncomfortable ways. And in the sacrament of Confirmation, we’re reminded that this divine breath connects and unites us all.

Fr. Rob shares a powerful reflection comparing the transformation of the Lions under a great coach to the transformation of the apostles under Jesus’ guidance. Just as a good coach believes in their players and expects the best from them, Jesus prepared and equipped his disciples to carry out his mission with courage and conviction. That same Spirit that empowered the apostles is alive in us today—calling us to be fearless witnesses of Christ’s love in the world.

Fr. Rob shares a story about a missionary at his rectory door who claimed only a select few could be saved—an encounter that led him to reflect on the heart of the Gospel message. Drawing from the early Church’s struggles with rules and restrictions, Fr. Rob invites us to focus less on the laws and more on the one law that matters: “Love one another as I have loved you.” When we allow the presence of Christ to dwell in us, everything else falls into place. It’s not about who’s “in” or “out”—it’s about loving as Jesus loves.

Fr. Rob takes us back 50 years to the day of his First Communion—complete with a burgundy sport coat, striped pants, and black buckle shoes—and reflects on what truly mattered: the gift of the Eucharist and the love on his parents' faces. That kind of unconditional love, shown through decades of faith and family, mirrors the new commandment Jesus gives his disciples: Love one another. In this homily, Fr. Rob connects his own First Communion to those receiving theirs today and reminds all of us that Christ's love is freely given—whether or not we feel worthy—and our only task is to pass that love on to others.