Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle

Monday Mass. 7.13.26.

This homily uses the example of a family torn apart by a false accusation to unpack a hard truth from the first reading: God cares more about how we treat each other than how often we go to Mass or pray. I talk about what it really means to let our external practices transform us from the inside out.

Sunday Mass. 7.12.26.

I preach on the Parable of the Sower and the four types of soil — the excitement that fades, the distractions that choke, and the good soil that hears and understands. I talk about what it means to give God two feet in instead of one foot in, one foot out.

Saturday Mass. 7.11.26.

I share the story of St. Benedict — his years of isolation and inner struggle, the community he built despite being nearly poisoned by his own monks, and why we can't grow in holiness by ourselves. The people who drive us the craziest are often the ones God uses to teach us patience and love.

Monday Mass. 7.06.26.

In this homily, I share the story of St. Maria Goretti — a young girl who chose death over sin, forgave her attacker from her deathbed, and became the reason for his radical conversion decades later. I reflect on what her witness teaches us about mercy, transformation, and hope even in the darkest circumstances.

Sunday Mass. 7.05.26.

In this homily, I explore what it means to be truly humble and meek, following Jesus' invitation: "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." I talk about the difference between false humility and true humility — knowing our strengths while recognizing we are nothing without the Lord. I also reflect on what it means to know about Jesus versus truly knowing Him through prayer and Scripture.

Friday Mass. 7.03.26.

In this homily, I reflect on St. Thomas the Apostle and how his doubt gets overshadowed by his powerful declaration of faith: "My Lord and my God." I talk about the false belief that we need to be perfect before we can go to God in prayer, and how Jesus meets us in our doubts the way He met Thomas — through His wounds. No matter what you're struggling with, you're not disqualified from holiness.

Wednesday Mass. 7.01.26

On the feast of Saint Junipero Serra, I reflect on his motto — always forward, never back — and how it applies to our own spiritual lives. Even when life is a mess, God is always in control. The enemy wants us to stay comfortable and stagnant, but God calls us to keep moving forward for the gospel.

Monday Mass. 6.29.26.

Saints Peter and Paul gave everything for Christ. In this homily, I reflect on their example and what it means to stay faithful when life feels ordinary and the cost feels low.

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 6.28.26.

In this homily, I reflect on what it truly means to be a disciple of Christ — giving God not just an hour a week, but our whole lives. I explore Jesus' call to carry the cross, not as a metaphor, but as a radical invitation to sacrifice everything and trust that He will give us everything in return. I also speak on the reality of suffering, why it's inescapable, and how God transforms it into an act of love. If God is slipping down your list, this homily is an invitation to put Him back at the top.

Saturday Mass. 6.27.26.

Suffering can make us question God's love—but the world's lens on suffering will never bring peace. In this homily, I reflect on Lamentations and the Gospel to explore why God allows suffering and how surrender to Christ transforms our pain.