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In this reflection, we meditate on the powerful words of the Responsorial Psalm: "Let us see your face, O Lord, and we shall be saved." This cry reflects the deep human longing to experience God in a new and tangible reality.

Is obedience simply doing what we are told without question?

Looking at the resurrection account where John and Peter run to the empty tomb, Fr. Tom explores the profound identity of John as the beloved disciple.

Fr. Thomas shares a personal story about choosing "Stephen" as his confirmation name at age 12, initially without fully understanding the sacrifice it implied and he explores what it truly means to be a martyr and a witness to the faith.

Connecting the history of the American Pilgrims to the Israelites journeying toward the Promised Land, we are reminded that we are all spiritual travelers seeking a new life.

Father Tom looks back on childhood memories of the old Douay–Rheims Bible, specifically the terrifying illustration of the "Writing on the Wall" at Nebuchadnezzar’s banquet.

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.