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Jan 12, 2022
Jan 12, 2022
38 min
In the introduction to the New Manna Retreat given at St. John Parish, Fr. Thomas explores the connection between the old manna that we hear about in the Old Testament and Jesus as the New Manna.
Jan 12, 2022
Jan 12, 2022
42 min
In this talk from the New Manna Retreat held at St. John Parish, Fr. Thomas discusses the 1st face of the New Manna: Bread of Life - Manna as Food.
Jan 12, 2022
Jan 12, 2022
31 min
In this talk from the New Manna Retreat at St. John Parish, Fr. Thomas explore the 2nd face of the New Manna: Holy Eucharist - Manna as Sacrament.
Jan 12, 2022
Jan 12, 2022
1 hr 5 sec
In the New Manna Retreat at St. John Parish, Fr. Thomas explains the 3rd face of the New Manna: Body of Christ - Manna as Real Presence.
Jan 26, 2022
Jan 26, 2022
51 min
In the New Manna Retreat at St John the Evangelist Parish, Fr. Thomas develops the meaning of the New Manna into the 4th face: Holy Communion - Manna as Covenant.
Apr 23, 2022
Apr 23, 2022
14 min
A Glorious Happy Easter to all for He has truly risen.
In today’s reflection Father Thomas discusses how we are to live as Easter People
Scripture Readings:
2nd Sunday of Easter
1st Reading: Acts 5:12-16
Responsorial Psalm: 118
2nd Reading: Rev 1-9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
Gospel: Jn 20:19-31
Apr 26, 2022
Apr 26, 2022
16 min
On this Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Thomas explore the deeper meaning of St. Thomas' actions.
Scripture Readings:
2nd Sunday of Easter - Diving Mercy Sunday
Scripture Readings:
2nd Sunday of Easter
1st Reading: Acts 5:12-16
Responsorial Psalm: 118
2nd Reading: Rev 1-9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
Gospel: Jn 20:19-31
May 4, 2022
May 4, 2022
11 min
Today Fr. Thomas reminds us of the importance of obedience to God’s commands in order to brighten the smile of our souls.
Scripture Readings: 3rd Sunday Easter, Cycle C
1st Reading: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41
Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 30
2nd Reading: Rev. 5:11-14
Gospel: Jn 21:1-19
May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022
20 min
Today Fr. Thomas describes how God is watching us do His work.
Scripture Readings: 5th Sunday Easter, Cycle C
1st Reading Acts 14:21-27
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13
2nd Reading: Rev 21:1-5a
Gospel: Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022
17 min
Today Fr. Thomas focuses on how we can find peace in the midst of difficulty
Scripture Readings: 6th Sunday Easter, Cycle C
1st Reading: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8
2nd Reading: Rev 21:10-14, 22-23
Gospel: Jn 14:23-29