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In his Easter Vigil homily Fr. Thomas reminds us of the gift we receive in being called to partake in God’s New Covenant with His people. Scripture Readings: Easter Vigil, Cycle A Reading I: Gn 1:1—2:2        Responsorial: Ps 104 Reading II: Gn 22:1-18        Responsorial: Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11   Reading III: Ex 14:15—15:1 Responsorial:   Ex 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18 Reading IV: Is 54:5-14         Re...

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas gives a heartfelt homily on the significance of Good Friday.   Scripture Readings: Good Friday, Cycle A 1st Reading: Is 52:13—53:12 Responsorial: 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 2nd Reading: Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Gospel: Jn 18:1—19:42

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas discussed the significance of Holy Thursday and the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Scripture Readings: Holy Thursday, Cycle A 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

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains the development of trust that God is asking of us over the past 3 weeks of scrutiny gospels. Scripture Readings: 5th Sunday Lent, Cycle A 1st Reading: Ez 37:12-14 Responsorial: 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 2nd Reading: Rom 8:8-11 Gospel: Jn 11:1-45

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how we are called to not be an obstacle to others in their blindness but to lead them in the truth. Scripture Readings: 4th Sunday Lent, Cycle A 1st Reading: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a Responsorial: Ps 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 2nd Reading: Eph 5:8-14 Gospel: Jn 9:1-41

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how God calls us in our weakness like the woman at the well. Scripture Readings: 3rd Sunday Lent, Cycle A 1st Reading: Ex 17:3-7 Responsorial: 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 2nd Reading: Rom 5:1-2, 5-8 Gospel: Jn 4:5-42

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas discusses the temptations of the devil. Scripture Readings: 1st Sunday Lent, Cycle A 1st Reading: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Responsorial: Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17 2nd Reading: Rom 5:12-19 Gospel: Mt 4:1-11

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas prompts us to live as salt of the earth. Scripture Readings: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1st Reading: Is 58:7-10 Responsorial: Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 2nd Reading: 1 Cor 2:1-5 Gospel: Mt 5:13-16  

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas encourages us to live out the beatitudes as our path towards Christ. Scripture Readings: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1st Reading: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13 Responsorial: Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 2nd Reading: 1 Cor 1:26-31 Gospel: Mt 5:1-12a

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas speaks of how God calls us into unity. Scripture Readings: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1st Reading: Is 8:23—9:3 Responsorial: Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 2nd Reading:   1 Cor 1:10-13, 17 Gospel: Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas focuses on the responsorial psalm “Here I am Lord, I come to do your will”.  Scripture Readings: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1st Reading: Is 49:3, 5-6 Responsorial: Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 2nd Reading: 1 Cor 1:1-3 Gospel: Jn 1:29-34

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas tells us to start now to make the best of our relationship with God forever Scripture Readings: 1st Sunday in Advent, Cycle A 1st Reading: Is 2:1-5 Responsorial: Ps 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 2nd Reading: Rom 13:11-14 Gospel: Mt 24:37-44

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explores the wonders of God’s creation. Scripture Readings: 31st Sunday, OT, Cycle C 1st Reading: Wis 11:22-12:2 Responsorial: Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 14 2nd Reading: 2 Thes 1:11-2:2 Gospel: Lk 19:1-10

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains the relationship of our attitudes and behaviors in our spiritual journey.  Scripture Readings: 30th Sunday, OT, Cycle C 1st Reading: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18 Responsorial: Ps 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23 2nd Reading: 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18 Gospel: Lk 18:9-14

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how we should not let weariness stop us from praying.  Scripture Readings: 29th Sunday, OT, Cycle C 1st Reading: Ex 17:8-13 Responsorial: Ps 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8  2nd Reading: 2 Tm 3:14-4:2 Gospel: Lk 18:1-8

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas talks about giving thanks for the gifts that we receive. Scripture Readings: 28th Sunday, OT, Cycle C 1st Reading: 2 Kgs 5:14-17 Responsorial: Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 2nd Reading: 2 Tm 2:8-13 Gospel: Lk 17:11-19

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how the story of the rich man and Lazarus relates to our lives. Scripture Readings: 25th Sunday, OT, Cycle C 1st Reading: Am 6:1a, 4-7 Responsorial: Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 2nd Reading: 1 Tm 6:11-16 Gospel: Lk 16:19-31

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains the importance of offering our prayers for those in authority.  Scripture Readings: 25th Sunday, OT, Cycle C 1st Reading: Am 8:4-7 Responsorial: Ps 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8 2nd Reading: 1 Tm 2:1-8 Gospel: Lk 16:1-13

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas describes the intensity of God’s love and desire for us Scripture Readings: 24th Sunday, OT, Cycle C 1st Reading: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14 Responsorial: Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19 2nd Reading: 1 Tm 1:12-17 Gospel: Lk 15:1-32

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how we are to love God above all others.  Scripture Readings: 23rd Sunday, OT, Cycle C 1st Reading: Wis 9:13-18b Responsorial: Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17 2nd Reading: Phmn 9-10, 12-17 Gospel: Lk 14:25-33

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas discusses how God disciplines those He loves Scripture Readings: 21st Sunday, OT, Cycle C 1st Reading: Is 66:18-21 Responsorial: Ps 117:1, 2 2nd Reading: Heb 12:5-7, 11-13 Gospel: Lk 13:22-30

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how Mary is always pointing us to her Son. Scripture Readings: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1st Reading: RV 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB Responsorial: PS 45:10, 11, 12, 16 2nd Reading: 1 COR 15:20-27 Gospel: LK 1:39-56

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas instructs us how to approach the various opportunities that present themselves each day. Scripture Readings: 19th Sunday, OT, Cycle C 1st Reading: Wis 18:6-9 Responsorial: Ps 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22 2nd Reading: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 Gospel: Lk 12:35-40

In this reflection, Fr. Thomas brings to light how we put our trust in our money instead of in God.  Scripture Readings: 18th Sunday OT, Cycle C 1st Reading: Ecc 1:2; 2:21-23 Responsorial: Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17 2nd Reading: Col 3:1-5, 9-11 Gospel: Lk 12:13-21

Today, Fr. Thomas Picchioni discusses the ways in which God answers our prayers. Scripture Readings: 17th Sunday OT, Cycle C 1st Reading: Gn 18:20-32 Responsorial: Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8 2nd Reading: Col 2:12-14 Gospel: Lk 11:1-13