Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle

Wednesday Mass. 7.29.26.

Homily on the feast of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. I talk about how each of them teaches us something different — Martha shows us that service is good but our energy has to be directed toward the better part; Mary shows us what it means to be a true disciple who sits at the feet of the Lord; and Lazarus shows us how deeply Jesus loves us, even in silence. I also talk about how so much of Jesus' life with this family was ordinary — just being present, eating, spending time together — and how God sancti...

Tuesday Mass. 7.28.26.

In this homily, I talk about the cycle we see in the first reading with the Israelite people—falling into idols, forgetting God, and then repenting and being brought back to Him. I connect this to our own lives and how we do the same thing, even in subtle ways. I also talk about the gospel and the reality that good and evil exist side by side in this world, and why God allows that. My hope is that this homily helps you see repentance not as a one-time thing, but as something we return to...

Monday Mass. 7.27.26.

A homily on why God allows struggle in our lives, and how love is only tested through trials and suffering.

Sunday Mass. 7.26.26.

I look at the parables of the pearl of great price, the treasure in the field, and the net thrown into the sea, and what they teach us about freedom, love, and the treasures we choose to pursue in this life.

Wednesday Mass. 7.22.26.

In this homily, I talk about how so many of us think our problem is that we don't love God enough, when really the problem is we don't understand how much He already loves us. I share the story of St. Mary Magdalene and what it means to ask Jesus directly how much He loves you.

Monday Mass. 7.20.26.

In this homily I reflect on the first reading from Micah, where God puts His people on trial and reminds them of everything He's done for them. I talk about how we try to earn God's attention through external things like rituals and good deeds, believing that if we do enough, God will listen — but that's backwards. We do these things because we love God, not to appease Him. I also touch on the lie that God can't see us in our mess, and why the answer isn't to hide our brokenness but to bring it...

Sunday Mass. 7.19.26.

In this homily, I reflect on the parable of the wheat and the weeds — why God, in His patience, doesn't pull up the weeds too soon.

Saturday Mass. 7.18.26.

I preach on the danger of spiritual pride — how the very people who draw closest to God, who go to Mass daily and pray faithfully, can be the ones most tempted toward arrogance and self-righteousness.

Wednesday Mass. 7.15.26.

I preach on today's Gospel and the contrast between worldly wisdom and childlike faith. Using St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Bonaventure, and St. Francis as examples, I explore how intelligence and learning are meant to draw us closer to God, not make us arrogant. I reflect on what it means to approach God with a childlike heart, especially when life doesn't go the way we expect.

Tuesday Mass. 7.14.26.

Today's homily on the life of St. Kateri Tekakwitha — how she lost her family to smallpox, endured persecution for her faith, and still gave her whole life to Jesus Christ.

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 pu...

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.

Saturday Mass. 6.20.26.

We forget. We repent. We go back. In this homily, I reflect on the pattern of Israel's unfaithfulness and how it mirrors our own daily struggle with distraction, ego, and pride — and why we need to keep returning to the Lord.

Friday Mass. 6.19.26

I give a homily on how King Ahab's legacy of sin led his descendants to murder and idolatry — and how God still protected His promises. Jesus calls us to stop storing up earthly treasures and start investing in what lasts: a life surrendered to Christ.

Wednesday Mass. 6.17.26.

I reflect on one of the hardest questions God ever asked me: "Do you love me, or do you love the gifts I can give you?" In this homily, I talk about how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving can quietly become performances — ways we seek praise from others rather than love God for His own sake. I also reflect on Elijah and Elisha, and what it means that God shares His portion with us today through the Holy Spirit, the Eucharist, and the Church. We are called to witness — not to look good, but to lead othe...

Tuesday Mass. 6.16.26.

In this homily, I walk through the story of King Ahab, Elijah, and what happens when God calls us to account for our sins. Sin is serious — but so is God's mercy. I reflect on the two extremes I see in the Church: those who are so afraid of God they can't approach Him, and those who are so comfortable they've stopped caring. The truth is both-and. God loves us too much to leave us in our sin, and His mercy is always available to those who repent.

Sunday Mass. 6.14.26.

Ordinary Time is not a waiting room. In this homily, I reflect on what it means to be sent by Jesus — and why your everyday life is the mission.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. 6.12.26.

Homily for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. We all fear the cross — but what if suffering is actually a sign of God's love, not His absence? Drawing from the lives of St. Margaret Mary and St. Faustina, I reflect on what it means to be invited into the heart of Jesus and learn to love like He loves.

Wednesday Mass. 6.10.26.

In this homily, I reflect on the dramatic showdown between Elijah and the four hundred fifty prophets of Baal — and what it reveals about our own struggle with false gods. The Israelites aren't so different from us. Our idols just look different today.

Monday Mass. 6.08.26.

In this homily, I reflect on the story of Elijah and how God provided for him even in hiding — and what that means for us today. The pattern of God's people in Scripture is our pattern too: we drift, we struggle, and yet God remains faithful. Faithfulness isn't about the big moments. It's built in the small ones, day after day, as we journey through ordinary time with Jesus.

The Feast of Corpus Christi. 6.07.26.

In this homily for Corpus Christi, I reflect on the Eucharist as the New Testament manna — not a symbol, but the real presence of Jesus Christ. If He is truly there, everything changes.

Monday mass. 6.01.26.

In this homily, I reflect on the feast of St. Justin Martyr — a philosopher who searched for truth until he found it in Christ — and connect his story to what St. Peter tells us in the first reading: that we are called to share in the divine nature of God.

Sunday Mass. Feast of the Holy Trinity. 5.31.26.

On Trinity Sunday, I walk through each reading to show how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit reveal a God who is not distant but personal—a family of love inviting us in. From Moses on the mountain, to Paul's greeting in Corinthians, to John 3:16, everything points to a God who gave everything out of love. The Trinity isn't just a doctrine to believe; it's a life to live.

Wednesday mass. 5.27.26.

In this homily, I reflect on how only the Holy Spirit can bring light to the suffering and trials we face. Using the gospel where the disciples ask to be number one right after Jesus announces his own death, I explore how easily we chase blessings while avoiding the cross — and why we can't get Easter without it. The Spirit's gift of knowledge helps us see our situation through God's eyes, even when it makes no sense to the world.

Tuesday Mass. 5.26.26.

In this homily, I reflect on how easy it is to take our Catholic faith for granted. St. Peter reminds his community — and us — that the prophets longed for what we already have. Jesus promises a hundredfold return to those who give up everything for the gospel. As we enter Ordinary Time, I invite you to rediscover the extraordinary gift of the faith — and to live it with the joy of St. Philip Neri, so that others may be drawn to the Church.

Monday Mass. 5.25.26.

On the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, I reflect on how Mary was present at every pivotal moment — the birth of Jesus, the cross, and the birth of the Church at Pentecost. As we enter Ordinary Time, she stands with us too, guiding us toward the gifts the Holy Spirit has placed in each of us.

Feast of Pentecost. 5.24.26.

In this homily, I walk through all seven gifts of the Holy Spirit — wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord — with a simple definition and real-life example for each. These gifts are given at Confirmation, but they only grow when we use them.

Friday Mass. 5.22.26.

I reflect on Jesus restoring Peter after his three denials, and what it means that Jesus meets Peter in his philia love rather than demanding agape. We're on the same journey — growing into a love we can't sustain on our own. Pentecost is the answer: the Holy Spirit pours out the love we need to get there.

Wednesday Mass. 5.20.26.

In this homily, I reflect on St. Paul's farewell to the bishops and priests of Ephesus and Jesus' final prayer to the Father in John 17. The Church was bought with a price — the price of blood — and we are called to never forget what our faith cost. Jesus entrusts us to the Father and sends us into the world, not to belong to it, but to give our lives away in service, sacrifice, and love.

Sunday Mass. 5.17.26.

In this homily, I reflect on the Ascension and why Jesus said it was better that He go. I explore who the Holy Spirit really is — not an impersonal force, but a person of God living within every believer — and how His presence changes everything about how we live our faith.

Saturday Mass. 5.16.26.

In this homily, I reflect on the spiritual danger of thinking we already know enough about God. Drawing from the story of Apollos in Acts and Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit in the Gospel, I explore how pride and ego close us off from the fullness of what God wants to reveal to us — and how a posture of humility opens us to so much more.

Wednesday Mass. 5.13.26.

In this homily, I reflect on the message of Fatima and what it means to offer our struggles to God. Every trial, every temptation, every difficult thought — none of it is wasted. Mary's message is urgent and simple: pray, sacrifice, and trust that God is using your life to help the world. I also draw from Sunday's Gospel, where Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to guide us into truth we cannot yet bear on our own. The gifts of the Spirit are already in you — wisdom, piety, strength. Pentecost is coming. Let's live like it.