St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Podcast

Ascension Sunday Homily by Fr. Ryan

If your life were a movie, would those who come to watch know that you are on mission from Jesus Christ? 🎥 The Holy Spirit, living inside us, empowers us to live in such a way that it attracts others to Him. The Lord has placed you where you are for a reason — to serve friends, family, coworkers, acquaintances, strangers. We are all called to the mission of making disciples of all nations, regardless of vocation, age, or status.  Every time you come to Mass, you are being prepared to go on mission. The Lord will use you where you, all you need to do is allow Him to lead you. Readings: First Reading: Acts 1:1–11  Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 47:2–3, 6–7, 8–9  Second Reading: Ephesians 1:17–23  Gospel: Matthew 28:16–20

Sixth Sunday of Easter Homily by Fr. Ryan

How often do you call on the Holy Spirit for help? 🕊️ As baptized Christians, we should call on Him more than we realize. Jesus left His disciples with the Holy Spirit so they are not alone, and in the same way we have the Holy Spirit dwelling within us.  As Christians our mission is to spread the Good News, and we need the Holy Spirit within us to do that.  Come, Holy Spirit, and dwell in our hearts to guide us on the path the Father has for us 🤍 Readings: First Reading - Acts 8:5–8, 14–17  Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 66:1–3, 4–5, 6–7, 16, 20 Second Reading - 1 Peter 3:15–18  Gospel - John 14:15–21

Fifth Sunday in Easter Homily by Fr. Ryan

Through prayer, we give Jesus access to our hearts  In the Gospel, Jesus told His disciples He is The Way, The Truth, and The Life. Only through Him will we be satisfied and fulfilled — the algorithm and this world will always fall short. So come to Him, and let Him fill your heart with His peace! Readings: First Reading - Acts 6:1–7 Psalm - Psalm 33:1–2, 4–5, 18–19 Second Reading - 1 Peter 2:4–9 Gospel - John 14:1–12

Fourth Sunday in Easter Homily by Deacon Zak

Authentic freedom and happiness only comes from a relationship with God, and only He is able to fulfill our greatest desires ❤️‍🔥 Yesterday was Good Shepherd Sunday and Deacon Zak shared some beautiful reflections on how to draw closer to God in our lives. Readings: First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 13:14, 43-52 Psalm: Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5 Second Reading: Revelation 7:9, 14b-17 Gospel: John 10:27-30

Third Sunday of Easter Homily by Fr. Ryan

When others encounter you, does your life lead them to an encounter with the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist?  This Sunday, Fr. Ryan shares how the Road to Emmaus is a blueprint for what we are all called to do for others - bring them to Jesus Christ because our life should be a pathway for others to experience Him. Readings: First Reading - Acts 2:14, 22-33 Psalm - Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 Second Reading - 1 Peter 1:17-21 Gospel - Luke 24:13-35