St. Thomas the Apostle Parish

Fr. Brian Cavanaugh tells a story about "a kind (elderly) gentleman (who) used to stop by occasionally at an antique shop in New Hampshire to sell furniture. One day after he had left, the antique de…

When Paul and Barnabas were expelled from the synagogue and banished from the region, what seemed like a failure actually contributed to the spread of the Gospel. Paul quotes Isaiah: "I have made you…

At the Last Supper, Jesus tells the Apostles that He is leaving them and returning to the Father from whom He came. He promises that He will return one day to take them with Him into His Father’s hou…

Our Gospel passage today takes us back to the Last Supper, when Jesus and His Apostles gathered in the Upper Room, just after washing His Apostles' feet. In that act, Jesus demonstrated humility and …

After Judas' betrayal, the Twelve Apostles faced a significant void. The number twelve held great importance, symbolizing the twelve tribes of Israel and representing the new Israel, a community of G…

What a contrast to the previous reception of the Apostles in the areas surrounding Jerusalem, which we read about in today's passage from the Acts of the Apostles. Despite being fearful for their liv…

In today's first reading, from the Acts of the Apostles, we see that Paul and Barnabas were passionate about preaching the Gospel. They disregarded every attempt by their detractors to silence them. …

Today's Gospel passage centers around the conversations that followed Jesus' statement that whoever eats His flesh and drinks His blood will attain eternal life. This statement proved too challenging…

"Go out to all the world and tell the Good News."

The refrain from our Responsorial Psalm today presents the fundamental command to all the baptized: to go forth into the world and share the Good New…

Today's readings emphasize the importance of God's Word, Baptism, and the Eucharist in nurturing the followers of Jesus. In the first reading, an Ethiopian pilgrim returning from a visit to the Jerus…

In our first reading, we encounter the deacon Philip, who shared the Gospel with the people of Samaria and was warmly welcomed. In the first volume of Luke's writings, Jesus attempted to speak to the…

As Jesus said, "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit," Stephen also prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." He then asked the Lord not to hold the sin of those killing him against them. The m…

In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus distinguishes between bread that quickly becomes stale and bread that provides nourishment for eternal life. He had fed the people with bread and fish to address thei…

When Pablo Picasso was a schoolboy, he struggled with math. One reason for this difficulty was that he perceived the number 4 as having a nose. To young Pablo, it looked like a protuberant nose hangi…

In today's Gospel, Philip asks Jesus, "Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us." This request may resonate with many of us, as we often feel that our longing for fulfillment will o…

Today's Gospel recounts the well-known story of Jesus feeding a large crowd with just five barley loaves and two fish, leaving twelve wicker baskets filled with leftovers. 

One crucial detail in this…

Today’s reading challenges us to turn away from the world’s expectations and follow God’s expectations by obeying His will rather than succumbing to human impulses.

The Apostles exemplified remarkabl…

In this part of the world, evenings are getting longer, with daylight extending to nearly 8 p.m. Most of us are happy to see the increasing daylight at this time of year, but our hearts often sink la…

In today's Gospel passage, Nicodemus—a well-educated individual with strong beliefs—appears surprised and confused during his conversation with Jesus. The discussion is challenging because Jesus' wor…