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In his homily for Good Friday, Fr. Thomas reflects upon the sacrifice of Christ’s suffering for us. Scripture Readings: Good Friday, Cycle B 1st Reading: Is 52:13—53:12 Responsorial: Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 2nd Reading: Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Gospel: Jn 18:1—19:42 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In his Holy Thursday homily, Fr. Thomas reflects upon the beauty of offering ourselves in imitation of Christ. Scripture Readings: Holy Thursday, Cycle B 1st Reading: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Responsorial: Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 2nd Reading: 1 Cor 11:23-26 Gospel: Jn 13:1-15 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In his homily for this 5th Sunday of Lent, Fr. Thomas explains how we enter into Covenant with God. Scripture Readings: 5th Sunday Lent, Cycle B 1st Reading: Jer 31:31-34 Responsorial: 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 2nd Reading: Heb 5:7-9   Gospel: Jn 12:20-33 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In his homily for this 3rd Sunday of Lent, Fr. Thomas compels us to go beyond the natural law into the divine law to live as God commands.  Scripture Readings: 3rd Sunday Lent, Cycle B 1st Reading: Ex 20:1-17 Responsorial: 19:8, 9, 10, 11 2nd Reading: 1 Cor 1:22-25 Gospel: Jn 2:13-25 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In his homily for this 2nd Sunday in Lent, Fr. Thomas implores us to contemplate the incredible gift that God gives us in allowing the suffering of His only Begotten Son. Scripture Readings: 2nd Sunday Lent, Cycle B 1st Reading: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Responsorial: Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 2nd Reading: Rom 8:31b-34 Gospel: Mk 9:2-10 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifti...

In his Ash Wednesday homily, Fr. Thomas explains how the 3 pillars of Lent help us to defeat our temptations and draw closer to God.  Scripture Readings: Ash Wednesday, Cycle B 1st Reading: Jl 2:12-18 Responsorial: Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 2nd Reading: 2 Cor 5:20—6:2 Gospel: Mt 6:1-6, 16-18  Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas presents some interesting insights into the 2 great commandments. Scripture Readings: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1st Reading: Ex 22:20-26 Responsorial: Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 2nd Reading: 1 Thes 1:5c-10 Gospel: Mt 22:34-40 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas challenges us to ask ourselves if we are being all that we were meant to be Scripture Readings: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1st Reading: Is 45:1, 4-6 Responsorial: Ps 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 2nd Reading: 1 Thes 1:1-5b Gospel: Mt 22:15-21   Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how to prepare ourselves for the wedding garment of Christ Scripture Readings: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1st Reading: Is 25:6-10a Responsorial: Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 2nd Reading:  Phil 4:12-14, 19-20 Gospel: Mt 22:1-14   Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how we are to bear good fruit in God’s vineyard. Scripture Readings: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1st Reading:   Is 5:1-7   Responsorial: Ps 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 2nd Reading: Phil 4:6-9 Gospel: Mt 21:33-43 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains the fairness of God. Scripture Readings: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1st Reading: Is 55:6-9 Responsorial: Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18 2nd Reading: Phil 1:20c-24, 27a Gospel: Mt 20:1-16a Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explores how to hear God when He whispers Scripture Readings: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1st Reading: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a Responsorial:  Ps 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14 2nd Reading: Rom 9:1-5   Gospel:  Mt 14:22-33 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how we are to not be transphobic in light of the Transfiguration of Our Lord. Scripture Readings: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1st Reading: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 Responsorial: Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9 2nd Reading: 2 Pt 1:16-19 Gospel: Mt 17:1-9 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how we come to know God best through the Sacraments of the Holy Catholic Church Scripture Readings: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1st Reading: Is 55:10-11 Responsorial: Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14 2nd Reading: Rom 8:18-23 Gospel: Mt 13:1-23 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains the virtue of meekness. Scripture Readings: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1st Reading: Zec 9:9-10 Responsorial: Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14 2nd Reading: Rom 8:9, 11-13 Gospel: Mt 11:25-30   Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains the importance of being charitable to a disciple of Christ. Scripture Readings: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1st Reading:  2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a Responsorial: Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19 2nd Reading: Rom 6:3-4, 8-11 Gospel: Mt 10:37-42   Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas gives us real life examples of how we can proclaim our faith from the housetops. Scripture Readings: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1st Reading: Jer 20:10-13 Responsorial: Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35 2nd Reading: Rom 5:12-15 Gospel: Mt 10:26-33   Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how the Jewish feast of Pentecost is relevant to us today. Scripture Readings: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1st Reading: Ex 19:2-6a Responsorial: Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5 2nd Reading: Romans 5:6-11   Gospel: Matthew 9:36—10:8   Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how receiving the Eucharist is only the beginning of entering into Holy Communion.  Scripture Readings: The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, Cycle A  1st Reading: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a Responsorial: Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 2nd Reading: 1 Cor 10:16-17 Gospel: Jn 6:51-58   Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Sham...

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas tells a heartwarming story of how the Holy Spirit works in our lives.  Scripture Readings: Pentecost Sunday, Cycle A  1st Reading: Acts 2:1-11 Responsorial: 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 2nd Reading: 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 Gospel: Jn 20:19-23   Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains the significance of the Ascension of Our Lord Scripture Readings: The Ascension of Our Lord, Seventh Sunday of Easter, Cycle A 1st Reading: Acts 1:1-11 Responsorial: Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 2nd Reading: Eph 1:17-23 Gospel: Mt 28:16-20   Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how we are called as the people of God to “offer it up”. Scripture Readings: Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A 1st Reading: Acts 6:1-7 Responsorial: Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 2nd Reading: 1 Pt 2:4-9 Gospel: Jn 14:1-12   Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how God fully gives Himself to us in the Eucharist. Scripture Readings: Third Friday of Easter, Cycle A 1st Reading: Acts 9:1-20 Responsorial: Ps 117:1bc, 2 Gospel: Jn 6:52-59 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how the disciples come to see Jesus on the road to Emmaus.  Scripture Readings: Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle A 1st Reading: Acts 2:14, 22-33 Responsorial: Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 2nd Reading: 1 Pt 1:17-21 Gospel: Lk 24:13-35   Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas describes his favorite gospel passage. Scripture Readings: Divine Mercy Sunday,                                    Second Sunday of Easter Cycle A 1st Reading: Acts 2:42-47 Responsorial: Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 2nd Reading: 1 Pt 1:3-9 Gospel: Jn 20:19-31 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music