St. Thomas the Apostle Parish

The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which we celebrate today, profoundly symbolizes our Blessed Mother's interior life. It encapsulates her deep joys and sorrows, virtues and hidden stre…

Today's Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus commemorates God's choice to come among us as a human being, experiencing all aspects of life except sin. Jesus had a human heart that felt the sam…

We have been reading the Sermon on the Mount during Mass for several weeks and reached the final section today. In this crucial sermon, Jesus outlines three essential activities for his followers: sp…

A good tree is recognized by its fruit, which is produced year after year. Jesus' followers are deeply rooted in Him, enabling them to live productive and meaningful lives. We must remain vigilant to…

Names play an essential role in our lives. They provide us with identity and signify who we are. The name given to us by our parents may carry a special meaning. It might be a traditional name within…

Jesus presents a humorous image of someone with a wooden beam in their eye struggling to remove a splinter from someone else's eye. This illustrates a common tendency to be more aware of the faults a…

The origin of today's Solemnity, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi, can be traced back to a priest who struggled with his belief in the Real Presence of Christ in t…

Today's Gospel reading emphasizes the two greatest commandments that Jesus teaches: love of God and love of neighbor. No matter how often we hear these words, we are reminded of their significant dem…

Jesus teaches the difference between earthly and heavenly treasures, highlighting the need to put spiritual wealth ahead of material possessions. He exhorts His followers to store up spiritual treasu…

We just heard the narrative of Jesus introducing the Lord's Prayer, which is found in two of the Gospels: Matthew and Luke. In Matthew's Gospel, Jesus warns us not to use many words or engage in mean…

Our natural inclination is to be generous to those for whom we feel warmth and esteem. However, Jesus teaches us to extend our goodwill to individuals outside our immediate circle of friends and love…

Jesus encouraged His disciples to respond to evil not with more evil but with kindness. The worst human instinct is to react to goodness with malicious intent, which is exemplified by the rejection a…

God's infinite beauty and grandeur were among the late Pope Benedict's favorite topics. One of the symbols on his coat of arms, the shell, reflects this belief.

The shell is inspired by a story about…

In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus teaches His followers that they should be so truthful and honest that taking oaths becomes unnecessary. In ancient Judaism, people often swore oaths on various sacred…

In our Gospel passage, Jesus calls for a deeper understanding and practice of morality beyond merely avoiding outward sins like adultery. He teaches that true righteousness involves guarding our hear…

In today's Gospel passage, Jesus calls His followers to embody a standard and virtue that exceeds what the scribes and Pharisees practiced. This is not a mere suggestion, but a powerful call to actio…

In today's Gospel passage, Jesus's profound respect for the Jewish tradition is evident. He emphasizes that His purpose is to fulfill the Law and the Prophets, bringing their true meaning to completi…

Bioluminescent bacteria are light-producing bacteria found in oceans, and they are responsible for the glowing phenomenon often observed in seawater. 

While these bioluminescent bacteria are microsco…

Those who have grown up in the Catholic faith have always understood Mary, the Mother of Jesus, to be our Blessed Mother. Today's Gospel highlights when Jesus proclaimed her the Mother of the Church.…