Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle

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.