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Having just returned from a vacation in Costa Rica, I thought I would offer some of my reflections on this extraordinary place. Pura Vida is the…

For 16 July 2023, Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 13:1–23

For 13 July 2023, Thursday of week 14 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 10:7-15

For 11 July 2023, The Memorial of St. Benedict, based on Matthew 9:32-38

Happily Yoked to Jesus: 7/9/23 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

We can let ourselves get weighed down. That's a choice. There's another one too.

For 7 July 2023, Friday of the thirteenth week of Ordinary Time, based on…

For 4 July 2023, Tuesday of week 13 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 8:23-27

A Real Influencer: 7/2/23 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Does the answer surprise you?

Do Not Be Afraid: 6/25/23 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

and so what are we called to do about it?

Yes, we are supposed to love one another as Jesus loves us - but let's kick it up a bit.

For 15 June 2023, Thursday of week 10 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 5:20-26

For 13 June 2023, Tuesday of week 10 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 5:13-16

This is a welcome statement a made a couple of times at St. Tom's, but I believe we lived it out every day. Feel free to share it - and live it.

We - meaning priests - tend to make it complicated. It isn't. Celebrating the Trinity means celebrating hospitality.

The Holy Spirit is Working: 5/28/23 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

God has given us a lot - maybe we don't notice. Do we keep them to ourselves - or share them? Easy question.

Empowered by Jesus: 5/21/23 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

For 20 May 2023, Saturday before Ascension Sunday, based on Acts 18:23-28

Jesus asks all of us - commissions all of us - to share what he has given each of us.

From Retreat High to Life in the Spirit: 5/14/23 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

And a special Mother's Day column from Erma Bombeck (my absolute favorite!)