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In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas describes his favorite gospel passage.

Scripture Readings: Divine Mercy Sunday,                                    Second Sunday of Easter Cycle A

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

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

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how the disciples come to see Jesus on the road to Emmaus. 

Scripture Readings: Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle A

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

 

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In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how God fully gives Himself to us in the Eucharist.

Scripture Readings: Third Friday of Easter, Cycle A
1st Reading: Acts 9:1-20
Responsorial: Ps 117:1bc, 2
Gospel: Jn 6:52-59

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In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how we are called as the people of God to “offer it up”.

Scripture Readings: Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
1st Reading: Acts 6:1-7
Responsorial: Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19
2nd Reading: 1 Pt 2:4-9
Gospel: Jn 14:1-12

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

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains the significance of the Ascension of Our Lord

Scripture Readings: The Ascension of Our Lord, Seventh Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
1st Reading: Acts 1:1-11
Responsorial: Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9
2nd Reading: Eph 1:17-23
Gospel: Mt 28:16-20
 
Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas tells a heartwarming story of how the Holy Spirit works in our lives. 

Scripture Readings: Pentecost Sunday, Cycle A 
1st Reading: Acts 2:1-11
Responsorial: 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34
2nd Reading: 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13
Gospel: Jn 20:19-23
 
Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how receiving the Eucharist is only the beginning of entering into Holy Communion. 

Scripture Readings: The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, Cycle A 
1st Reading: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a
Responsorial: Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20
2nd Reading: 1 Cor 10:16-17
Gospel: Jn 6:51-58
 
Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains how the Jewish feast of Pentecost is relevant to us today.

Scripture Readings: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
1st Reading: Ex 19:2-6a
Responsorial: Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5
2nd Reading: Romans 5:6-11 
Gospel: Matthew 9:36—10:8

 

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

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas gives us real life examples of how we can proclaim our faith from the housetops.

Scripture Readings: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
1st Reading: Jer 20:10-13
Responsorial: Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35
2nd Reading: Rom 5:12-15
Gospel: Mt 10:26-33
 
Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music

In today’s reflection, Fr. Thomas explains the importance of being charitable to a disciple of Christ.

Scripture Readings: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
1st Reading:  2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a
Responsorial: Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19
2nd Reading: Rom 6:3-4, 8-11
Gospel: Mt 10:37-42
 
Music on the podcast is modified from the track, "Uplifting Piano" by A Shamaluev Music