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In his homily for the 5^th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Thomas Picchioni reminds us that we are called to shine the light of Christ so that people run to him.

Scripture Readings: 5^th Sunday OT, Cycle A

1st Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10
Responsorial: Psalm 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16

 

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In his homily for the 6^th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Thomas explains how Jesus raises the bar because he wants us to know the fullness of what his love is all about.

Scripture Readings: 6^th Sunday OT, Cycle A

1st Reading: Sirach 15:15-20
Responsorial: Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10
Gospel: Matthew 5:17-37

 

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In his homily for the 1^st Sunday in Lent, Fr. Thomas reminds us of  what it means to be living a life of holiness.

Scripture Readings: 1^st Sunday Lent, Cycle A

1st Reading: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7
Responsorial: Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17
2nd Reading: Romans 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19
Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11

 

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In his homily for the 3^rd Sunday in Lent, Fr. Thomas reminds us that Lent is that time to let go of the things of this world because we have something so much greater.

Scripture Readings: 3^rd Sunday Lent, Cycle A

1st Reading: Exodus 17:3-7
Responsorial: Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9
2nd Reading: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8
Gospel: John 4:5-42

 

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In his homily for the 4^th Sunday in Lent, Fr. Thomas provides an in depth exegesis of the gospel of the man born blind.

Scripture Readings: 4^th Sunday Lent, Cycle A

1st Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a
Responsorial: Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
2nd Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14
Gospel: John 9:1-41

 

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In his homily for Palm Sunday, Fr. Thomas Picchioni challenges us to stand up for Jesus even in the midst of challenges.

Scripture Readings: Palm Sunday Lent, Cycle A

At the Procession with Palms - Gospel Matthew 21:1-11

1st Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7
Responsorial: Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24
2nd Reading: Philippians 2:6-11
Gospel: Matthew 26:14—27:66

 

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In his homily for Holy Thursday, Fr. Thomas Picchioni explains how God is increasingly present to us in the community, word, priest, and Eucharist

Scripture Readings: Holy Thursday, Cycle A

1st Reading: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
Responsorial: Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18.
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Gospel: John 13:1-15

 

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In his homily for Easter, Fr. Thomas Picchioni explains the beauty of the Paschal Mystery and how we are called to enter into it.

Scripture Readings: The Resurrection of the Lord: Easter Sunday

1st Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43
Responsorial: Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23
2nd Reading: Colossians 3:1-4
Gospel: John 20:1-9

 

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In his homily for Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Thomas Picchioni asks the question, “What was Thomas actually doubting?”

Scripture Readings: 2^nd Sunday Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy)

1st Reading: Acts 2:42-47
Responsorial: Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
2nd Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Gospel: John 20:19-31

 

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In his homily for this 3^rd Sunday of Easter, Fr. Thomas explains how walking back to Christ is walking back to the Church.

Scripture Readings: 3^rd Sunday Easter, A

1st Reading: Acts 2:14, 22-33
Responsorial: Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11
2nd Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-21
Gospel: Luke 24:13-35

 

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