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In his homily for this 2nd Sunday in Lent, Fr. Thomas implores us to contemplate the incredible gift that God gives us in allowing the suffering of His only Begotten Son.

Scripture Readings: 2nd Sunday Lent, Cycle B
1st Reading: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18
Responsorial: Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19
2nd Reading: Rom 8:31b-34
Gospel: Mk 9:2-10

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In his homily for this 3rd Sunday of Lent, Fr. Thomas compels us to go beyond the natural law into the divine law to live as God commands. 

Scripture Readings: 3rd Sunday Lent, Cycle B
1st Reading: Ex 20:1-17
Responsorial: 19:8, 9, 10, 11
2nd Reading: 1 Cor 1:22-25
Gospel: Jn 2:13-25

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

In his homily for this 5th Sunday of Lent, Fr. Thomas explains how we enter into Covenant with God.

Scripture Readings: 5th Sunday Lent, Cycle B
1st Reading: Jer 31:31-34
Responsorial: 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15
2nd Reading: Heb 5:7-9 
Gospel: Jn 12:20-33

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

In his Holy Thursday homily, Fr. Thomas reflects upon the beauty of offering ourselves in imitation of Christ.

Scripture Readings: Holy Thursday, Cycle B
1st Reading: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14
Responsorial: Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18
2nd Reading: 1 Cor 11:23-26
Gospel: Jn 13:1-15

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

In his homily for Good Friday, Fr. Thomas reflects upon the sacrifice of Christ’s suffering for us.

Scripture Readings: Good Friday, Cycle B
1st Reading: Is 52:13—53:12
Responsorial: Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25
2nd Reading: Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9
Gospel: Jn 18:1—19:42

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

In this Easter Sunday homily, Fr. Thomas calls us to experience the joy of the resurrection.

Scripture Readings: Easter Sunday, Cycle B
1st Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43
Responsorial: Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23.
2nd Reading: Col 3:1-4
Gospel: Jn 20:1-9

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

In this Easter Octave weekday homily, Fr. Thomas challenges us to live our lives differently once we encounter Christ.

Scripture Readings: Friday of Easter Octave, Cycle B
1st Reading: Acts 4:1-12
Responsorial: 118:1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27a
Gospel: Jn 21:1-14

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

In his homily for Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Thomas takes us into a personal reflection on God’s mercy.

Scripture Readings: Divine Mercy Sunday, Cycle B
1st Reading: Acts 4:32-35
Responsorial: Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
2nd Reading: 1 Jn 5:1-6
Gospel: Jn 20:19-31

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

In his homily for this 3^rd Sunday of Easter, Fr. Thomas debunks the myth that ignorance is bliss and encourages all of us to continue learning about our faith to draw us deeper into union with God.

Scripture Readings: 3rd Sunday Easter, Cycle B
1st Reading: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19
Responsorial: Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9
2nd Reading: 1 Jn 2:1-5a
Gospel: Lk 24:35-48

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

In his homily for this 4th Sunday of Easter, Fr. Thomas explains what it means to be a child of God.

Scripture Readings: 4^th Sunday Easter, Cycle B
1st Reading: Acts 4:8-12
Responsorial: Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29
2nd Reading: 1 Jn 3:1-2
Gospel: Jn 10:11-18

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