Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle

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.