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In his homily for the 20^th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Thomas Picchioni tells us that it would probably be better if we were like a dog.

Scripture Readings: 20^th Sunday OT, Cycle A

1st Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7
Responsorial: Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8
2nd Reading: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32
Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28

 

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

In his homily for the 21^st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Thomas explains the importance of obedience to the Church

Scripture Readings: 21^st Sunday OT, Cycle A

1st Reading: Isaiah 22:19-23
Responsorial: Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8
2nd Reading: Romans 11:33-36
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20

 

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

In his homily for the 22^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Thomas explains how the cross is not a bad thing

Scripture Readings: 22^nd Sunday OT, Cycle A

1st Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-9
Responsorial: Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9
2nd Reading: Romans 12:1-2
Gospel: Matthew 16:21-27

 

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

In his homily for the 23^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, during a wedding mass Fr Thomas Picchioni explains how we are called to charitably bring others to perfection.

Scripture Readings: 23^rd Sunday OT, Cycle A

1st Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9
Responsorial: Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9
2nd Reading: Romans 13:8-10
Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20

 

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

In his homily for the 24^th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Thomas Picchioni explains how through our baptism we are called to be a slave to the will of God.

Scripture Readings: 24^th Sunday OT, Cycle A

1st Reading: Sirach 27:30—28:7
Responsorial: Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12
2nd Reading: Romans 14:7-9
Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35

 

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

In his homily for the 25^th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Thomas Picchioni explains the difference between fairness and justice in the eyes of God.

Scripture Readings: 25^th Sunday OT, Cycle A

1st Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9
Responsorial: Psalm 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18
2nd Reading: Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a
Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16a

 

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