Sprouting Stump Ministries

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. 

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

 

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

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