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In his homily for this 4th Sunday of Easter, Fr. Thomas Picchioni explains what it means to be good sheep.

Scripture Readings: 4th Sun Easter, Cycle C
1st Reading: Acts 13:14, 43-52
Responsorial: Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5
2nd Reading: Revelation 7:9, 14b-17
Gospel: John 10:27-30

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In his homily for this 5th Sunday of Easter, Fr. Thomas Picchioni explains what it means to love as Jesus loves.

Scripture Readings: 5th Sun Easter, Cycle C
1st Reading: Acts 14:21-27
Responsorial: Psalm 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13
2nd Reading: Revelation 21:1-5a
Gospel: John 13:31-33a, 34-35

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In his homily for Pentecost, Fr. Thomas Picchioni describes the beauty of the marvelous exchange that happens at every mass.

Scripture Readings: Pentecost Sun Easter, Cycle C
1st Reading: Genesis 11:1-9
Responsorial: Psalm 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30
2nd Reading: Romans 8:22-27
Gospel: John 7:37-39

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In his homily for Holy Trinity Sunday, Fr. Thomas Picchioni explains the DEI of God: Diversity of character; Equality of thought and heart; and Infinite love is foundational for every relationship.

Scripture Readings: Holy Trinity Sun Easter, Cycle C
1st Reading: Proverbs 8:22-31
Responsorial: Psalm 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
2nd Reading: Romans 5:1-5
Gospel: John 16:12-15

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In his homily for Corpus Christi Sunday, Fr. Thomas Picchioni implores us to allow the Body and Blood of Christ to draw us into a deeper relationship with Him.

Scripture Readings: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Sun, Cycle C
1st Reading: Genesis 14:18-20
Responsorial: Psalm 110:1, 2, 3, 4
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Gospel: Luke 9:11b-17

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In his homily for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Fr Thomas Picchioni explains how we are called into unity in the Covenantal relationship with God through the Holy Catholic Church.

Scripture Readings: Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles  Cycle C

1st Reading: Acts 3:1-10
Responsorial: Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5
2nd Reading: Galatians 1:11-20
Gospel: John 21:15-19

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In his homily for the 16th Sunday in  Ordinary Time, Fr. Thomas Picchioni reminds us not to let our burdens become our busyness.

Scripture Readings: 16th Sunday OT, Cycle C

1st Reading: Genesis 18:1-10a
Responsorial: Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 5
2nd Reading: Colossians 1:24-28
Gospel: Luke 10:38-42

 

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In his homily for the 20th Sunday in  Ordinary Time, Fr. Thomas Picchioni gives heartfelt testimony to placing God above all else, even if it causes family division.

Scripture Readings: 20th Sunday OT, Cycle C

1st Reading: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10
Responsorial: Psalm 40:2, 3, 4, 18
2nd Reading: Hebrews 12:1-4
Gospel: Luke 12:49-53

 

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In his homily for the 21st Sunday in  Ordinary Time, Fr. Thomas Picchioni challenges us to reflect upon the meaning of giving up all that we have to follow Christ.

Scripture Readings: 21st Sunday OT, Cycle C

1st Reading: Isaiah 66:18-21
Responsorial: Psalm 117:1, 2
2nd Reading: Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13
Gospel: Luke 13:22-30

 

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In his homily for the 23^rd Sunday in  Ordinary Time, Fr. Thomas Picchioni asks us the challenging question, “what are you working towards?”

Scripture Readings: 23^rd Sunday OT, Cycle C

1st Reading: Wisdom 9:13-18b
Responsorial: Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17
2nd Reading: Philemon 9-10, 12-17
Gospel: Luke 14:25-33

 

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