Sprouting Stump Ministries

For The Baptism of the Lord, Fr. Thomas addresses the question of why did Jesus get baptized?

Scripture Readings: The Baptism of the Lord, Cycle C
1st Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
Responsorial: Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10
2nd Reading: Acts 10:34-38
Gospel: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

 

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

In his homily for the 2^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Thomas passionately describes how the wedding feast of Cana is an epiphany moment.

Scripture Readings: 2^nd Sunday OT, Cycle C
1st Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5
Responsorial: Psalm 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Gospel: John 2:1-11

 

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

In this prologue talk, Fr. Thomas Picchioni guides us through  a bit of salvation history taking us from old manna to new manna.

Exodus 16

John 6: 31-32

 

In his talk for his New Manna Retreat, Fr. Thomas Picchioni provides deep insights into the 1st face of the New Manna - Bread of Life - reflecting on manna as food. 

Scripture: John 6: 33-35, 51

In this talk for his New Manna Retreat, Fr. Thomas Picchioni provides deep insights into the 2nd face of the New Manna – Holy Eucharist - reflecting on manna as offering.

Scripture: John 6: 11

In this talk for his New Manna Retreat, Fr. Thomas Picchioni provides deep insights into the 3rd face of the New Manna – Body of Christ - reflecting on Manna as Sacrament. 

Scripture: Matthew 26: 26

Scripture: John 6: 51-55

In this talk for his New Manna Retreat, Fr. Thomas Picchioni provides deep insights into the 4th face of the New Manna – Holy Communion - reflecting on Manna as Covenant. 

Scripture: Matthew 26: 27-28

In his homily for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Thomas explains why the Jubilee year continues to be a time to rejoice in God’s goodness.

Scripture Readings: 3rd Sunday OT, Cycle C
1st Reading: Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10
Responsorial: Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30
Gospel: Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

 

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

In his homily for the 4th Sun OT, Fr. Thomas Picchioni explains how Jesus is the true light shining down from heaven returning to the temple at His presentation.

Scripture Readings: 4th Sunday OT, Cycle C
1st Reading: Malachi 3:1-4
Responsorial: Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10
2nd Reading: Hebrews 2:14-18
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32

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

In his homily for the 5th Sun OT, Fr. Thomas implores us to heed our calling from God and follow our vocation.

Scripture Readings: 5th Sunday OT, Cycle C
1st Reading: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8
Responsorial: Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11

 

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