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Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
A discussion with Fr. Thomas Picchioni about the use of technology with the liturgy during the Covid 19 restrictions of the celebration of the Catholic mass.
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Listen in as Fr. Thomas dives deeply into the rich meaning of the miracle of Jesus multiplying the loaves and the fishes from the 6th chapter of John, the beginning of Jesus' Bread of Life discourse.
Scripture Readings: 17th Sunday, OT, cycle B:
1st Reading 2 Kings 4:42-44
Responsorial Psalms 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-18
2nd Reading Ephesians 4:1-6
Gospel John 6:1-15
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Ponder the beauty of the Bread of Life as we continue with the discourse from the gospel of John. This time we explore the Eucharist as expectation. What does the Bread of Life expect from us?
Scripture Readings: 19th Sunday, OT, Cycle B
1st Reading 1 Kings 19:4-8
Responsorial Psalms 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
2nd Readings Ephesians 4:30-5:2
Gospel John 6:41-51
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Fr. Thomas Picchioni explores the church's teaching on the perfection of Mary.
Scripture Readings: Solemnity of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary; 20th Sun OT
1st Reading Revelation 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB
Responsorial Psalms 45:10, 11, 12, 16
2nd Reading 1 Corinthians 15:20-27
Gospel Luke 1:39-56
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Fr. Thomas Picchioni reflects upon the Bread of Life discourse and how the Eucharist is "connector".
Scripture Readings: 18th Sunday OT, Cycle B
1st Reading Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15
Responsorial Psalms 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54
2nd Reading Ephesians 4:17, 20-24
Gospel John 6:24-35
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Fr. Thomas Picchioni explains the Eucharist as incredible!
Scripture Readings: 21st Sunday OT, Cycle B
1st Reading Joshua 24:1-2A, 15-17, 18B
Responsorial Psalm Psalms 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21
2nd Reading Ephesians 5:21-32 OR Ephesians 5:2A, 25-32
Gospel John 6:60-69
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Today, Fr. Thomas reveals how the Church's traditions lead us to a transformation of our hearts.
Scripture Readings: 22nd Sunday OT, cycle B
1st Reading Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8
Responsorial Psalms 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5
2nd Reading James 1:17-18, 21B-22, 27
Gospel Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Today Fr. Thomas Picchioni discussed the gospel of the man born blind and deaf.
Scripture Readings: 23rd Sunday OT, Cycle B
1st Reading Isaiah 35:4-7A
Responsorial Psalms 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10
2nd Reading James 2:1-5
Gospel Mark 7:31-37
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Fr. Thomas prompts us to answer the call of God to gather all people to Himself.
Scripture Reflection: Epiphany, Cycle C
1st Reading: Is 60
Responsorial Psalm: 72
2nd Reading: Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6
Gospel: Mt 2:1-12
Responsorial Psalm: 72
2nd Reading: Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6
Gospel: Mt 2:1-12
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Scripture Reflection: Baptism of the Lord, Cycle C
In his reflection Fr. Thomas Provides a detailed account of the 7 things that happen at our Catholic Baptism.
Today’s Scripture Passages:
1st Reading: Is 42:1-4, 6-7
Responsorial Psalm 29
2nd Reading: Acts 10: 34-38
Gospel: Luke 3: 15-16, 21-22