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  • Scripture Reflection: Baptism of the Lord 2022

    Scripture Reflection: Baptism of the Lord, Cycle C

    In his reflection Fr. Thomas Provides a detailed account of the 7 things that happen at our Catholic Baptism. 

    Today’s Scripture Passages:

    1st Reading: Is 42:1-4, 6-7
    Responsorial Psalm 29
    2nd Reading: Acts 10: 34-38
    Gospel: Luke 3: 15-16, 21-22

     

    19 min
  • Scripture Reflection: Epiphany 2022

    Fr. Thomas prompts us to answer the call of God to gather all people to Himself. 

    Scripture Reflection: Epiphany, Cycle C

    1st Reading: Is 60
    Responsorial Psalm: 72
    2nd Reading: Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6
    Gospel: Mt 2:1-12

     

    Responsorial Psalm: 72

    2nd Reading: Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6

    Gospel: Mt 2:1-12

     

    18 min
  • Scripture Reflection: 23rd Sunday Ordinary Time

    Today Fr. Thomas Picchioni discussed the gospel of the man born blind and deaf. 

     

    Scripture Readings: 23rd Sunday OT, Cycle B

    1st Reading Isaiah 35:4-7A
    Responsorial      Psalms 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10
    2nd Reading James 2:1-5
    Gospel               Mark 7:31-37

    13 min
  • Scripture Reflection: 22nd Sunday Ordinary Time

    Today, Fr. Thomas reveals how the Church's traditions lead us to a transformation of our hearts.

     

    Scripture Readings: 22nd Sunday OT, cycle B

    1st Reading                  Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8
    Responsorial                Psalms 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5
    2nd Reading                 James 1:17-18, 21B-22, 27
    Gospel                          Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

    19 min
  • Scripture Reflection: 21st Sunday Ordinary Time

    Fr. Thomas Picchioni explains the Eucharist as incredible!

    Scripture Readings: 21st Sunday OT, Cycle B 

    1st Reading Joshua 24:1-2A, 15-17, 18B
    Responsorial Psalm Psalms 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21
    2nd Reading Ephesians 5:21-32 OR Ephesians 5:2A, 25-32
    Gospel John 6:60-69

    15 min
  • Scripture Reflection: 18th Sunday Ordinary Time

    Fr. Thomas Picchioni reflects upon the Bread of Life discourse and how the Eucharist is "connector". 

     

    Scripture Readings: 18th Sunday OT, Cycle B

    1st Reading             Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15
    Responsorial           Psalms 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54
    2nd Reading           Ephesians 4:17, 20-24
    Gospel                    John 6:24-35

     

    14 min
  • Scripture Reflection: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2021

    Fr. Thomas Picchioni explores the church's teaching on the perfection of Mary. 

    Scripture Readings: Solemnity of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary; 20th Sun OT

    1st Reading                   Revelation 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB
    Responsorial                 Psalms 45:10, 11, 12, 16
    2nd Reading                 1 Corinthians 15:20-27
    Gospel                           Luke 1:39-56

    15 min
  • Scripture Reflection: 19th Sunday Ordinary Time

    Ponder the beauty of the Bread of Life as we continue with the discourse from the gospel of John. This time we explore the Eucharist as expectation. What does the Bread of Life expect from us?

    Scripture Readings: 19th Sunday, OT, Cycle B

    1st Reading      1 Kings 19:4-8
    Responsorial     Psalms 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
    2nd Readings   Ephesians 4:30-5:2
    Gospel              John 6:41-51

    15 min
  • Scripture Reflection:17th Sunday Ordinary Time

    Listen in as Fr. Thomas dives deeply into the rich meaning of the miracle of Jesus multiplying the loaves and the fishes from the 6th chapter of John, the beginning of Jesus' Bread of Life discourse.

     

    Scripture Readings: 17th Sunday, OT, cycle B:

    1st Reading      2 Kings 4:42-44
    Responsorial    Psalms 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-18
    2nd Reading    Ephesians 4:1-6
    Gospel             John 6:1-15

     

    15 min
  • Technology and Liturgy

    A discussion with Fr. Thomas Picchioni about the use of technology with the liturgy during the Covid 19 restrictions of the celebration of the Catholic mass. 

    1 hr 37 min

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