St. Thomas the Apostle Parish

There is a Peanuts cartoon that shows Charlie Brown getting up one morning and looking out the window. It’s a beautiful winter day: snow covers the ground, and while it’s very cold, it’s perfect for …

In today's Gospel, Jesus emphasizes the importance of humility and authenticity in the lives of all Christians. He contrasts the actions and attitudes of the Scribes and Pharisees with His own teachi…

Many people find today's parable about the workers in the vineyard difficult to accept. It doesn't seem fair, but this parable isn't about fairness; it's about generosity and mercy. It serves as a re…

Certain phrases in the Scriptures carry profound inspiration. For example, the assurance that "for God, all things are possible" is comforting. This echoes the response given to Mary when she asked t…

The young man's question to Jesus in today's Gospel passage is heartfelt. He sincerely sought spiritual guidance and asked, "What good must I do to gain eternal life?" In response, Jesus recited seve…

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a professor of theology at the University of Berlin in Germany in the 1930s. At this time, German Christians were divided over Hitler. One group allied itself with Hitler; the…

Today's Gospel recounts an incident in which parents brought their children to Jesus, hoping that He would lay His hands on them and pray for them. They recognized Jesus as a channel of God's life-gi…

It's natural to ponder what happens after we die. Every religion seeks to provide answers to this ultimate question. Today's solemnity reflects on what occurs after death, offering insights into the …

Peter was a prominent figure in the community where Matthew lived. It is only in Matthew's Gospel that Jesus refers to Simon Peter as the "rock" upon which He will build His Church. It is also only i…

People's questions often reveal their priorities. In today's Gospel passage, the disciples asked Jesus, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" This question indicates their interest in statu…

In today's Gospel, Jesus and His disciples continue their journey, even after Jesus has foretold His death and Resurrection. They arrive in Capernaum, Simon Peter's home, where an interesting inciden…

Several years ago, CBS's 60 Minutes aired a story that illustrates the profound satisfaction of returning to your roots after achieving success and giving back to your community.

For the late Dikembe…

When Jesus chides His disciples, it's not for their lack of faith but for their struggle with having too little faith. Their attempt to heal a sick child fell short, and Jesus attributed this to thei…

Jesus often spoke in paradoxes, and one of the most striking is when he said, "Whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." In essence, this mea…

Today's Gospel reveals two sides of Peter. Initially, he shows a remarkable understanding of Jesus by identifying Him as "the Christ, the Son of the Living God." In response, Jesus calls him the rock…

Peter, James, and John had the extraordinary opportunity to accompany Jesus to the mountaintop, where He underwent a transformation before their eyes. It must have been an incredible sight: Jesus con…

In our Gospel reading today, Peter calls out to Jesus, asking Him to invite him to walk on the water. Jesus calls to Peter, and he steps out onto the water. However, when Peter becomes fearful, he be…