What makes someone a true disciple of Jesus? In this homily, Fr. Rob explores Jesus' challenge to the religious leaders who appeared faithful on the outside but struggled to live out God's love in their daily lives. Drawing a modern comparison, he contrasts outward religious practice with a life marked by mercy, generosity, and service to others.

Fr. Rob reminds us that faith is meant to be more than attendance, routines, or appearances. While prayer, worship, and participation in the sacramental life are essential, they are meant to transform the way we treat our neighbors. A heart open to love, compassion, stewardship, and service reflects the very life of Christ.

This message is also a source of hope for parents and loved ones concerned about those who have drifted away from the Church. God continues to work in every human heart, drawing people closer to Himself through acts of love, generosity, and goodness. Ultimately, discipleship is not about perfection or self-righteousness. It is about continually trusting God, remaining open to conversion, and allowing His love to shape the way we live.

What serves as the foundation of your life? In this reflection, Fr. Rob shares a memorable family story about a house built with a faulty level, resulting in an entire structure that was slightly off from the very beginning. Using that image, he explores Jesus' powerful description of himself as the "cornerstone" rejected by the builders.

Fr. Rob explains that a cornerstone establishes the alignment for everything built upon it. When the religious leaders rejected Jesus, they failed to recognize the very foundation God had given them. The same challenge faces us today. When Christ is at the center of our lives, we find strength, direction, and grace, even amid suffering and uncertainty. But when we build on other foundations, life can quickly become disordered and difficult to navigate.

This homily invites us to examine what guides our decisions, shapes our priorities, and supports us through life's challenges. By making Christ our cornerstone, we discover a steadiness and hope that help us endure hardships and recognize God's presence in unexpected ways.

What does God's patience look like, and how does it compare to our own? In this reflection, Fr. Rob contrasts Christ's infinite patience with our often limited ability to understand and accept others. Drawing from the Gospel and St. Paul's Letter to the Romans, he explores how Jesus teaches us to navigate disagreements with humility, compassion, and genuine love. Even when conflicts remain unresolved, Christians are still called to love others as God loves them. Fr. Rob reminds us that loving our neighbor means looking beyond faults and shortcomings, while loving ourselves means extending the same patience and mercy that God continually offers us. Through God's grace, we learn never to give up on others or on ourselves.