Fr. 21 Feb 2026. The challenge of Lent is to retrain our hearts. Just as Olympic athletes use discipline to make difficult physical feats look easy, we can use Lenten discipline to make virtue and goodness become our "new easy."
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.
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.
Fr. Tom Lynch explores the significance of music in worship, from hymns and sacred songs to contemporary genres. Discover how music unites us, shapes our identity, and helps us understand Christ through Christological hymns.
Fr. Tom discusses the importance of the First Letter to Timothy as a guide for the early Church and its relevance for us today. Learn how the Word of God offers a firm foundation and helps us navigate confusion and find truth in a complex world.
