Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle

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.

3rd Sunday of Lent. 3.01.26.

In this homily, I reflect on the Transfiguration and how Peter wanted to stay on the mountain where everything felt joyful and clear. But Jesus leads them down the mountain, reminding us that we cannot have Easter Sunday without Good Friday. I share how our prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during Lent are all pointing toward the Cross—and how even in suffering, we can trust that God is good and has a plan.

Saturday Mass. 2.28.26.

In this homily, I reflect on this point: just as repentance is not just a one-time moment, so committing to the Lord is also a daily thing. Just like couples renew their vows, we are called to renew our love for God again and again. Lent gives us a chance to recommit through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. It’s a time to remember who He is and who we are, and to walk closer with Him toward Easter.

Tuesday Mass. 2.24.26.

In this homily, I reflect on something the Lord is teaching me this Lent: to be quiet with Him. Sometimes in prayer, I can talk and talk, especially when I’m worried about the people I love and serve. But Jesus reminds us that the Father already knows what we need before we ask Him. I walk through the Our Father and share why it is the perfect prayer — a prayer of surrender, trust, and intimacy with God. As we continue through Lent, I invite you to slow down, trust more deeply, and remember that our faithful Father is always at work, even when we cannot see it.

Monday Mass. 2.23.26.

In this homily, I share a story about a man who joined our pickleball group and how I realized I didn’t welcome him the way I should have. As I read the Gospel later, it hit me — when we welcome the stranger, we welcome Jesus. I reflect on how easy it is to miss Christ in the people right in front of us and how the Lord invites us to love the “least” as if we are loving Him.

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? What does it mean to trust that He never breaks His promises — and to proclaim that truth with your life?

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 chose her. Through her humility and obedience, His wisdom was revealed in a powerful way.

The wisdom of the world is not the wisdom of God. Today, I invite you to stop assuming you already know and instead ask the Lord for the wisdom that only He can give.