Fr. Tom Lynch, OP

He shares a personal anecdote about his own initial unfamiliarity with St. Jude and emphasizes the apostle's powerful intercession for those in need.

reflecting on the importance of family unity, inspired by the image of the Holy Family (Joseph, Mary, and Jesus).

Fr. Tom Lynch explores the significance of music in worship, from hymns and sacred songs to contemporary genres. Discover how music unites us, shapes our identity, and helps us understand Christ through Christological hymns.

Fr. Tom discusses the importance of the First Letter to Timothy as a guide for the early Church and its relevance for us today. Learn how the Word of God offers a firm foundation and helps us navigate confusion and find truth in a complex world.

Jesus told his disciples that they should be ready at any moment, like a good servant who awaits his master's return from a wedding. A good servant awaits his master because he knows and trusts him, just as the master knows and trusts his servant so that he can leave him in charge. Our faith in God has to be based on our real relationship with God, and when it is good, it gives us hope for the future. Faith and hope, based in reality, work together.

Today we hear the Shema: "Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone! Therefore, you shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength." Though it was said long ago to the Jewish people, it is our call as Christians today.