Fr. Tom Lynch, OP

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.