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In today’s homily, Fr. Thomas challenges us to consider our answer when God asks us, “What do you want Me to do for you?” Scripture Readings: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B 1st Reading: Jer 31:7-9 Responsorial: Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 2nd Reading: Heb 5:1-6 Gospel: Mk 10:46-52 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s homily, Fr. Thomas addresses the question of, “What do I need to do to inherit eternal life”? Scripture Readings: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B 1st Reading: Wis 7:7-11 Responsorial: Ps 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 2nd Reading: Heb 4:12-13 Gospel: Mk 10:17-30 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s homily, Fr. Thomas tackles the question of why did God establish the sacrament of marriage. Scripture Readings: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B 1st Reading: Gn 2:18-24 Responsorial: Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 2nd Reading: Heb 2:9-11 Gospel: Mk 10:2-16 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s homily, Fr Thomas explains how God hates sin. Scripture Readings: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B 1st Reading: Nm 11:25-29 Responsorial: Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 2nd Reading: Jas 5:1-6 Gospel: Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s homily, Fr Thomas challenges us to consider what it means to win in the eyes of God. Scripture Readings: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B 1st Reading: Wis 2:12, 17-20 Responsorial: Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6 and 8 2nd Reading: Jas 3:16—4:3 Gospel: Mk 9:30-37 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s homily, Fr Thomas explains the difference between pain and suffering Scripture Readings: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B 1st Reading: Is 50:5-9a Responsorial: Ps 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 2nd Reading: Jas 2:14-18 Gospel: Mk 8:27-35 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s homily, Fr Thomas explains the difference between not being able to hear versus choosing to not hear because we put our hands over our ears. Scripture Readings: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B 1st Reading: Is 35:4-7a Responsorial: Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 2nd Reading: Jas 2:1-5 Gospel: Mk 7:31-37 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s homily, as Father Thomas wraps up John’s Bread of Life discourse, he dives deep into the meaning of Holy Communion. Scripture Readings: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B 1st Reading: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Responsorial: Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21 2nd Reading: Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32 Gospel: Jn 6:60-69 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Sh...

In today’s homily, Fr Thomas explains the mystery of Jesus Real Presence Scripture Readings: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B 1st Reading: Prv 9:1-6 Responsorial: Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 2nd Reading: Eph 5:15-20 Gospel: Jn 6:51-58 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s homily, Fr Thomas reveals what is the golden ticket to eternity. Scripture Readings: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B 1st Reading: 1 Kgs 19:4-8 Responsorial: Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 2nd Reading: Eph 4:30—5:2 Gospel: Jn 6:41-51 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s homily, Fr Thomas reminds us to appreciate the greatest miracle of all time. Scripture Readings: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B 1st Reading: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15 Responsorial: Ps 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54 2nd Reading: Eph 4:17, 20-24 Gospel: Jn 6:24-35 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s homily, Fr Thomas talks about a yard full of weeds. Scripture Readings: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B 1st Reading: Jer 23:1-6 Responsorial: Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 2nd Reading: Eph 2:13-18 Gospel: Mk 6:30-34 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s homily, Fr Thomas explains how we are all called to be saints. Scripture Readings: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B 1st Reading: Am 7:12-15 Responsorial: Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 2nd Reading: Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10 Gospel: Mk 6:7-13 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

  In today’s homily, Fr Thomas explores the connection of faith and miracles. Scripture Readings: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B 1st Reading: Ez 2:2-5 Responsorial: Ps 123:1-2, 2, 3-4 2nd Reading: 2 Cor 12:7-10 Gospel: Mk 6:1-6 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas provides excellent insights as to why Jesus speaks to us in parables. Scripture Readings: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B 1st Reading: Ez 17:22-24 Responsorial: Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 2nd Reading: 2 Cor 5:6-10 Gospel: Mk 4:26-34 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In his homily for Corpus Christi Sunday, Father challenges us with the question, “Do you truly long for Jesus in the Eucharist?” Scripture Readings: Corpus Christi Sunday, Cycle B 1st Reading: Ex 24:3-8 Responsorial: Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 2nd Reading: Heb 9:11-15 Gospel: Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music  

In his homily for Trinity Sunday, Fr Thomas helps us to understand the relationship within the Most Holy Trinity   Scripture Readings: Trinity Sunday, Cycle B 1st Reading: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40 Responsorial: Ps 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22 2nd Reading: Rom 8:14-17 Gospel: Mt 28:16-20 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In his Pentecost homily, Fr Thomas explains the gift that we are given through the Holy Spirit.   Scripture Readings: Pentecost, Cycle B 1st Reading: Acts 2:1-11 Responsorial: Ps 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 his homily for the Ascension, Fr Thomas implores us to enter into the heart of Christ.   Scripture Readings: Ascension, Cycle B 1st Reading: Acts 1:1-11 Responsorial: Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9  2nd Reading: Eph 1:17-23 Gospel: Mk 16:15-20 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In his homily for this 6th Sunday of Easter, Fr Thomas talks to us about what it means to love as God loves.   Scripture Readings: 6th Sunday Easter, Cycle B 1st Reading:  Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Responsorial:  Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 2nd Reading:  1 Jn 4:7-10 Gospel:  Jn 15:9-17 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In his homily for this 4th Sunday of Easter, Fr. Thomas explains what it means to be a child of God. Scripture Readings: 4th Sunday Easter, Cycle B 1st Reading: Acts 4:8-12 Responsorial: Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 2nd Reading: 1 Jn 3:1-2 Gospel: Jn 10:11-18 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In his homily for this 3rd Sunday of Easter, Fr. Thomas debunks the myth that ignorance is bliss and encourages all of us to continue learning about our faith to draw us deeper into union with God. Scripture Readings: 3rd Sunday Easter, Cycle B 1st Reading: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Responsorial: Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 2nd Reading: 1 Jn 2:1-5a Gospel: Lk 24:35-48 Music on the podcast is modified from the tra...

In his homily for Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Thomas takes us into a personal reflection on God’s mercy. Scripture Readings: Divine Mercy Sunday, Cycle B 1st Reading: Acts 4:32-35 Responsorial: Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 2nd Reading: 1 Jn 5:1-6 Gospel: Jn 20:19-31 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In this Easter Octave weekday homily, Fr. Thomas challenges us to live our lives differently once we encounter Christ. Scripture Readings: Friday of Easter Octave, Cycle B 1st Reading: Acts 4:1-12 Responsorial: 118:1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27a Gospel: Jn 21:1-14 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In this Easter Sunday homily, Fr. Thomas calls us to experience the joy of the resurrection. Scripture Readings: Easter Sunday, Cycle B 1st Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Responsorial: Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23. 2nd Reading: Col 3:1-4 Gospel: Jn 20:1-9 Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music