Blessed Sacrament Parish Community Homilies

Fr. Rob Howe
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Fr. Rob Howe's homilies from the weekend liturgies at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

  1. 3D AGO

    November 2, 2025 (All Souls Day)

    In this All Souls’ Day homily, guest presider Fr. John Sarge reflects on how our understanding of this feast has evolved—from somber prayers for souls in purgatory to a joyful celebration of resurrection and eternal life. Drawing on the Gospel story of Jesus raising the widow’s son, Fr. John invites us to imagine what happens at the moment of death and to trust that God’s saving love is immediate and complete. As we remember our beloved dead, we lift them up in prayer—not out of fear, but in gratitude, hope, and love—knowing that they share in Christ’s risen life and continue to accompany us on our journey of faith.

    8 min

  2. OCT 27

    October 26, 2025 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    In this week’s homily, Fr. Rob offers a humble and often humorous reflection on Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. He challenges us to see how easily we can fall into the trap of self-righteousness—believing we have all the answers and little need for God. True prayer, he reminds us, isn’t about congratulating ourselves but about opening our hearts to grace. Only when we recognize our dependence on God’s mercy can real transformation begin.

    5 min

  3. OCT 20

    October 19, 2025 - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    In this powerful and challenging homily, Fr. Rob reflects on Jesus’ haunting question: “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” With honesty and humility, he reminds us that true faith isn’t found in loud proclamations or public displays of piety—but in quiet, consistent acts of love, mercy, and compassion. Real discipleship is revealed not in words, but in the way we treat the poor, the marginalized, and the broken. Through prayer and reflection, we allow God to change our hearts so that our faith becomes something visible, living, and real.

    6 min

  4. OCT 13

    October 12, 2025 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Fr. Rob reflects on the healing of the ten lepers — a story layered with meaning for our anxious world today. He reminds us that while all ten were healed, only one truly recognized the grace he received and responded with gratitude. Through that gratitude, his life was transformed. In this homily, Fr. Rob invites us to look deeply at our own lives — to see where God’s grace has touched us and to respond with thankful hearts. When we live with gratitude, our faith becomes stronger, our anxiety lessens, and we are reminded that God’s presence never leaves us.

    7 min

  5. OCT 6

    October 5, 2025 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    In this week’s homily, Fr. Rob reflects on Jesus’ teaching about faith the size of a mustard seed — a faith meant not for show, but for action. Sharing a childhood memory of trying (and failing) to move a hymnal with sheer belief, he reminds us that faith isn’t about magical power or personal strength. True faith is lived out in service, mercy, and compassion. When our faith moves from thought to action — when we work together as the Body of Christ — even what seems impossible can become possible.

    6 min

  6. SEP 29

    September 28, 2025 - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Fr. Rob reflects on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, a gospel that speaks with two voices depending on where we are in life. On one hand, it’s a cautionary tale reminding us that the blessings we’ve been given are not ours to hoard — we are called to share. On the other hand, it’s a message of comfort, assuring us that in Christ, suffering and struggle are never the end of the story. Drawing on the beauty of the funeral liturgy’s Song of Farewell, Fr. Rob reminds us that in God’s love, burdens are lifted and eternal peace awaits.

    7 min

  7. SEP 22

    September 21, 2025 - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Fr. Rob asks a blunt, life-changing question: if you knew you had only nine days to two weeks left, would you live differently? Drawing from Scripture (Amos, 1 Timothy, and the Gospel), he challenges us to confront the small, distracting things that steal our attention — grudges, endless scrolling, the need to win every argument — and to reprioritize what truly matters: our relationship with God expressed in how we love and care for one another. This is a call to wakefulness: to live with urgency, mercy, and presence so that every day counts. Honest, pastoral, and practical, this homily invites listeners to begin living like today is the gift it is.

    6 min

  8. SEP 15

    September 12, 2025 - Exaltation of the Cross

    In this homily, Fr. Rob reflects on one of the most beloved passages of Scripture: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son.” With stories of sports loyalty and shifting allegiances, he draws a powerful connection to what it really means to wear the cross. More than jewelry or an accessory, the cross is a declaration of who we are: people saved by God’s love, called to carry our share of the cross, and never left to carry it alone. Christ walks with us in every struggle, reminding us that the cross is both the sign of salvation and the way of discipleship.

    7 min
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