Fr. Tom Lynch, OP is the pastor at St. Pius V Church in Chicago, Illinois. He served many years in our mission in Bolivia and at St. Dominic Church in Denver.
While physical miracles are spectacular and draw crowds, Fr. Tom reflects on why the interior miracle of forgiveness is actually the more significant healing.
Amos delivers a startling message from God: "I hate, I spurn your feasts... Away with your noisy songs." Why would God reject the religious ceremonies of His people?
Drawing from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians, Father Tom describes the Holy Spirit as the one who searches the very heart of our Creator to bring us the truth of who God is.
While walking along a country lane in Bolivia, Father Tom Lynch encountered a young girl shepherding a small flock of sheep. Her dignity, purpose, and total dedication to her task left a lasting impression.
Standing before the Good Shepherd window at St. Pius V parish in Chicago, Father Tom Lynch shares a corrected and heart-warming story from Deacon Antonio Guerrero’s youth.