Blessed Sacrament Parish Community Homilies

In this week's reflection, Fr. Rob takes us into the story of the raising of Lazarus, highlighting not just the miracle, but the powerful humanity of Jesus revealed in John's Gospel. While John emphasizes Jesus' divinity to reassure early Christians under persecution, this passage reminds us that Jesus also fully shared in our human experience—feeling sorrow, fear, love, and even the weight of loss. If you've ever felt alone, forgotten, or overwhelmed by grief or fear, this message is for you: we have a God who truly understands us, because he has walked in our shoes. Chapters (00:00:00) - Gospel(00:04:07) - Homily

Fr. Rob reflects on the death and resurrection of Lazarus in this week's Gospel. Gospel begins at 00:00:26 Homily begins at 00:07:07 Gospel Reading: Jn 11:1-45

What is stewardship? How are we good stewards? Fr. Rob breaks open today's Gospel in light of stewardship and our call to love others. Gospel: Jn 9:1-41

Jesus knows us better than anyone, and loves us for who we are... just like the Samaritan woman. Gospel: Jn 4:5-42

Have you ever been stuck when it comes to your faith? Fr. Rob reflects on how the disciples got a little stuck in their mountaintop experience, and he shares a little story about how he got his Jeep stuck. Gospel: Mt 17:1-9

Jesus is the Divine Physician, and Lent is like an annual check-up. Don't put it off. Gospel: Mt 4:1-11

What does it mean to "be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect"? Fr. Rob offers some insight. Gospel: Mt 5:38-48

Fr. Rob breaks this long Gospel down into three parts: The Law Gehenna The Kingdom of Heaven Gospel: Mt 5:17-37

Why would we hide good news? Doesn't the world need more good news these days? We don't necessarily like talking about things of faith, about the good news of our faith - Jesus gives us the solution. Fr. Rob reflects. Gospel: Mt 5:13-16

What does a chocolate lab puppy have to do with this week's readings? Fr. Rob will break it down for you. First Reading: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13 Second Reading: 1 Cor 1:26-31 Gospel: Mt 5:1-12a

Why did Jesus call fishermen instead of people with more power? Fishing takes patience and perseverance and those are two qualities of disciples! Fr. Rob reflects more. Gospel: Mt 4:12-23

Fr. Rob reflects on how we are called to work with God in order to bring about the kingdom, much like John the Baptist. Gospel: Jn 1:29-34

God is a God of surprises, we are a people who really don't like them. How do we let God's surprises impact our lives? Fr. Rob reflects on this and what Epiphany means to us. Gospel: Mt 2:1-12

Mary's yes set a lot into motion. Her yes led to the greatest gift we've ever received. How are we saying yes to God? Gospel: Lk 2:16-21

Merry Christmas! Our Savior is born and he is the greatest gift we didn't know we needed!

Is what we desire rooted in love? If yes, then it is from God. Fr. Rob breaks open the Gospel. Gospel: Mt 1:18-24

You have a home here for Christmas! All are invited to celebrate the birth of Christ with us! Christmas Eve 4:00pm Christmas Day 8:30 & 11:00am

Everyone can be an optimist if you look at where God is working in your life... even if you're a Detroit Lions fan. Fr. Rob reflects on the first reading from Isaiah and the Gospel for the third Sunday of Advent. First Reading: Is 35:1-6a, 10 Gospel: Mt 11:2-11

What does repent really mean? John the Baptist is adamant about it. Fr. Rob unpacks this question and gives some insights into how we should live. Gospel: Mt 3:1-12

Be prepared - you don't know what's going happen. Fr. Rob breaks open this weekend's readings. Gospel: Mt 24:37-44

Do you want to make the world a better place? Love like Jesus. Fr. Rob breaks open the Gospel reading to inspire us to love more fully. Gospel: Lk 23:35-43

We don't know the day nor the hour that the kingdom of God will be fulfilled. Fr. Rob speculates on when that might be... spoiler alert, not anytime soon. Gospel: Lk 21:28

Sometimes we think we know more than we do. Fr. Rob shares a story from his past and relates it to the Sadducees in this week's Gospel. Gospel: Lk 20:27-38

We are all called to conversion. Every single day. Fr. Rob reflects on what this means for us. Gospel:Lk 19:1-10

"Believe what you read; teach what you believe, practice what you teach." Gospel: Lk 18:9-14

What does this Gospel reading have to do with the movie Caddyshack? Give Fr. Rob's homily a listen and find out! Gospel: Lk 18:1-8

Fr. Rob breaks open the story of the Ten Lepers in this week's Gospel, and reminds us that Jesus was first and foremost a teacher, a rabbi, who challenged people to know God's love in new and profound ways. How does the story of the Ten Lepers apply to your life? Gospel: Lk 17:11-19

Fr. Jack Johnson joins us for Mass this morning, and reflects how our faith and Respect Life Month go hand in hand. Gospel: Lk 17:5-10

We've all known suffering in our lives. What does Jesus' parable about Lazarus tell us about suffering and God's love? Fr. Rob reflects on God's love in the face of suffering. Gospel: Lk 16:19-31 Song of Farewell

You cannot serve both God and mammon. Jesus has some tough words in this week's Gospel and Fr. Rob helps us to apply it to our lives. Gospel: Lk 16:1-13

What is the golden calf in your life? How does it separate you from God? The Good News is that God's love reaches beyond our sin, our golden calves, and our brokenness. Fr. Rob reflects on what this means for us. Ex 32:7-11, 13-14 Gospel: Lk 15:1-32

Jesus has some hard words in today's Gospel, but Fr. Rob tells us that it's about prayer. Gospel: Lk 14:25-33

To love as Jesus loves means loving unconditionally and unselfishly. Fr. Rob reflects on this and the rest of the gospel in this week's homily. Gospel: Lk 14:1, 7-14

What did Jesus mean by the "narrow gate?" Fr. Rob reflects on this image in this week's homily. Gospel: Lk 13:22-30

Jesus never said being his disciple would be easy. Saying "yes" to Jesus doesn't guarantee everything will be magically wonderful. Fr. Rob reflects on why we should be followers of Jesus despite the challenges. Gospel: Lk 12:49-53

When we hear today's Gospel reading, we usually think about being prepared for what comes next after this life. Fr. Rob challenges us to be prepared for the ways that God reveals his love to us in our daily lives. Gospel: Lk 12:32-48

Everything we have is on loan to us from God. Fr. Rob reflects on what it means to be a good steward of the this loan. Reading: Lk 12:13-21

Fr. Rob talks about the limitless nature of God's mercy and love as it relates to this week's Gospel. Reading:Lk 11:1-13

Are you like Mary or Martha? Fr. Rob encourages us to find the balance between the two. Gospel: Lk 10:38-42

Who is my neighbor and how am I to love them? As Catholic Christians, we are called to love our neighbor, even those we disagree with, not only in theory, but in action. We have to be the example to the world of what it means to love our neighbor. Will they know us by our love? Gospel: Lk 10:25-37

Fr. Rob reflects on this weekend's Gospel: Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 .

There's no turning back. Once we embrace Jesus and his kingdom, there's only the future to look forward to. Gospel: Lk 9:51-62

There's a lot of confusion about the Eucharist. Fr. Rob wants you to know one key concept about this mystery: the Eucharist is not a thing, it is a connection to God and one another. This week's Gospel: Lk 9:11b-17

Easiest way to identify a Catholic? Watch for the sign of the cross. Fr. Rob reflects on what this symbol and reality means in light of the Trinity.

Fr. Rob reflects on the pouring out of the Holy Spirit. What is the Spirit calling you to? Gospel reading:Jn 20:19-23

Fr. Rob reflects on the Ascension and what it means for us as disciples today. This week's Gospel: Lk 24:46-53

The Church is made of up human beings moving towards the fullness of God's kingdom. That means we're not perfect... yet. Fr. Rob reflects on how we manage being a part of the Church until we reach that perfection. This week's gospel: Jn 14:23-29

What's the difference between flying a plane and being a disciple? Fr. Rob shares his story of flight lessons and relates it to this weekend's gospel: Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35.

Fr. Rob talks about his dog, Bentley, and how if Jesus was going to add some more parables to the Gospel, he might consider more dog stories.

We are all called to a life of service and friendship with Jesus. Fr. Rob reflects on this weekend's Gospel interaction between Jesus and Peter.

Fr. Jack Johnson celebrated Mass with us this past weekend, and reflected on what faith is during his homily.