Sprouting Stump Ministries

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how we are to love God above all others. 

Scripture Readings: 23rd Sunday, OT, Cycle C
1st Reading: Wis 9:13-18b
Responsorial: Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17
2nd Reading: Phmn 9-10, 12-17
Gospel: Lk 14:25-33

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas describes the intensity of God’s love and desire for us

Scripture Readings: 24th Sunday, OT, Cycle C
1st Reading: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14
Responsorial: Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19
2nd Reading: 1 Tm 1:12-17
Gospel: Lk 15:1-32

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains the importance of offering our prayers for those in authority. 

Scripture Readings: 25th Sunday, OT, Cycle C
1st Reading: Am 8:4-7
Responsorial: Ps 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8
2nd Reading: 1 Tm 2:1-8
Gospel: Lk 16:1-13

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how the story of the rich man and Lazarus relates to our lives.

Scripture Readings: 25th Sunday, OT, Cycle C
1st Reading: Am 6:1a, 4-7
Responsorial: Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10
2nd Reading: 1 Tm 6:11-16
Gospel: Lk 16:19-31

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas talks about giving thanks for the gifts that we receive.
Scripture Readings: 28th Sunday, OT, Cycle C
1st Reading: 2 Kgs 5:14-17
Responsorial: Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4
2nd Reading: 2 Tm 2:8-13
Gospel: Lk 17:11-19

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how we should not let weariness stop us from praying. 

Scripture Readings: 29th Sunday, OT, Cycle C
1st Reading: Ex 17:8-13
Responsorial: Ps 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 
2nd Reading: 2 Tm 3:14-4:2
Gospel: Lk 18:1-8

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains the relationship of our attitudes and behaviors in our spiritual journey. 

Scripture Readings: 30th Sunday, OT, Cycle C
1st Reading: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18
Responsorial: Ps 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23
2nd Reading: 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18
Gospel: Lk 18:9-14

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explores the wonders of God’s creation.

Scripture Readings: 31st Sunday, OT, Cycle C
1st Reading: Wis 11:22-12:2
Responsorial: Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 14
2nd Reading: 2 Thes 1:11-2:2
Gospel: Lk 19:1-10

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas tells us to start now to make the best of our relationship with God forever

Scripture Readings: 1^st Sunday in Advent, Cycle A
1st Reading: Is 2:1-5
Responsorial: Ps 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
2nd Reading: Rom 13:11-14
Gospel: Mt 24:37-44

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas focuses on the responsorial psalm “Here I am Lord, I come to do your will”. 

Scripture Readings: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
1st Reading: Is 49:3, 5-6
Responsorial: Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10
2nd Reading: 1 Cor 1:1-3
Gospel: Jn 1:29-34