Sprouting Stump Ministries

In today’s homily, Fr. Thomas explains how we are to interpret apocalyptic language in scripture.

Scripture Readings: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
1st Reading: Dn 12:1-3
Responsorial: Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11
2nd Reading: Heb 10:11-14, 18
Gospel: Mk 13:24-32

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In today’s homily, Fr. Thomas explains how we are called to be obedient to the King and those He has placed in a position of authority. 

Scripture Readings: Christ the King, Cycle B
1st Reading: Dn 7:13-14
Responsorial: Ps 93:1, 1-2, 5
2nd Reading: Rv 1:5-8
Gospel: Jn 18:33b-37

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In today’s homily for the 1^st Sunday of Advent, Father Thomas talks about how to properly prepare our hearts during this Advent season.

Scripture Readings: 1^st Sunday of Advent, Cycle C
1st Reading: Jer 33:14-16
Responsorial: Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14
2nd Reading: 1 Thes 3:12—4:2
Gospel: Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

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Scripture Reflection: Immaculate Conception Cycle C

In today’s homily for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Father Thomas implores us to follow Mary’s example of living with Christ within us.

Scripture Readings: Immaculate Conception, Cycle C
1st Reading: Gn 3:9-15, 20
Responsorial: PS 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4
2nd Reading: Eph 1:3-6, 11-12
Gospel: Lk 1:26-38

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In today’s homily for the 3^rd Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, Father Thomas prompts us to rejoice in God in the midst of our struggles.

Scripture Readings: 3rd Sunday Advent, Cycle C
1st Reading: Zep 3:14-18a
Responsorial: Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6.
2nd Reading: Phil 4:4-7
Gospel: Lk 3:10-18

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In today’s homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent, Father tells us how God comes to us through His Church.

Scripture Readings: 4^th Sunday of Advent, Cycle C
1st Reading: Mi 5:1-4a
Responsorial: Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19.
2nd Reading: Heb 10:5-10
Gospel: Lk 1:39-45

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In today’s homily for Christmas, Father helps us understand the mystery of God’s incarnation.

Scripture Readings: Christmas, Cycle C
1st Reading: Is 52:7-10
Responsorial: Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6.
2nd Reading: Heb 1:1-6
Gospel: Jn 1:1-18

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In today’s homily for The Feast of the Holy Family, Father Thomas explains how we might call our relatives our family, but they first and foremost belong to God.

Scripture Readings: Holy Family, Cycle C
1st Reading: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14
Responsorial: Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5.
2nd Reading: Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17
Gospel: Lk 2:41-52

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In today’s homily for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fr. Thomas explains why Mary is not referred to as St. Mary.

Scripture Readings: Holy Family, Cycle C
1st Reading: Numbers 6:22-27 
Responsorial: Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8
2nd Reading: Galatians 4:4-7
Gospel: Luke 2:16-21

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On this Feast of the Epiphany, Fr. Thomas describes gifts fit for the true King .

Scripture Readings: Epiphany, Cycle C
1st Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6
Responsorial: Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13
2nd Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12

Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music