Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle

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 have not yet accepted God’s love—so that when they meet us, they meet Jesus.

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 walk with us in the very places where we feel broken or stuck.

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 just take away my weakness?” this homily is a reminder that God can use your struggles to teach you how to rely on Him—and to become truly great in His eyes.

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.