St Thomas More Corpus Christi

St Thomas More Corpus Christi St Thomas More is a Catholic parish, Corpus Christi Masses: Sat. Vigil 5pm, Sun. 9am & 11am

At his trial before the Roman prefect Rusticus, St. Justin debated with great skill and eloquence. But his most perfect ...
06/01/2026

At his trial before the Roman prefect Rusticus, St. Justin debated with great skill and eloquence. But his most perfect witness was the shedding of his blood, in imitation of his Lord and for the benefit of the Church, including us here today at St Thomas More.

06/01/2026

Sometimes we think that June is "just" a month of Ordinary Time, but it's also packed with solemnities. Check out our video to learn more, and join us for Mass: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri at 12:05 pm and Sat 5:00 pm, Sun 9 & 11 am

⁣
05/31/2026

⁣

Think of the best father-son relationship you know of. Think of the love and even shared sense of identity that defines ...
05/31/2026

Think of the best father-son relationship you know of. Think of the love and even shared sense of identity that defines it. Then take that idea and multiply it by infinity. Whatever result you have, it still falls utterly and entirely short of the relationship between God the Father and God the Son. Because as Jesus says, He and the Father truly are "one"-one God, even while being distinct persons.
⁣
Why does this matter? Because today, on Trinity Sunday, we reflect not only on the nature of God, but also his Trinitarian action in human history. Especially the sending of the Son by the Father.
⁣
Take a moment today to ponder how utterly incredible this mystery is. Because Jesus is fully human, we sometimes lose sight of his divinity. But he is God indeed. And restating his saving mission in these terms can be helpful: God became man; God endured torture and humiliation on our behalf; God was crucified; and God died. Not in his essence, but in the human nature that truly belonged to the Son.
⁣
God truly suffered for us. And what's more, he didn't need to. At all. Because he needs us for nothing. But he loves us. Fiercely and fully. And on Trinity Sunday, we ponder this mystery anew and ask how here at St Thomas More we can carry that same mission of divine love into the world.

The truth of our Catholic faith--that we are created in the image and likeness of God and called to imitate him in all t...
05/29/2026

The truth of our Catholic faith--that we are created in the image and likeness of God and called to imitate him in all that we do--has implications for our whole life, including the way we live out our fertility.
⁣
The Saint Paul VI Institute knows this better than most. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, the institute specializes in promoting fertility practices consistent with Humanae Vitae, the 1969 teaching of its namesake, Pope Paul VI.
⁣
Visit the link below to learn more! And let Fr. RJ know what you learn.
⁣
https://saintpaulvi.com

Today is National Hamburger Day. But before anyone starts criticizing the idea of devoting a day to celebrating a cheris...
05/28/2026

Today is National Hamburger Day. But before anyone starts criticizing the idea of devoting a day to celebrating a cherished dish, let's go to Sacred Scripture to see what it says about tasty food!
⁣
Scripture uses images of delicious meals to indicate God's blessings: We read that the promised land is "a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey" (Deuteronomy 8:7-9). Meanwhile, the delight that comes from wisdom is compared to dressed meat and mixed wine (Proverbs 9:1-5). And heaven, of course, is compared to a feast, where the Lord will provide "rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines" (Isaiah 25:6).
⁣
See? Food isn't bad. It's a gift from God. So if you happen to be scarfing down a burger today, give thanks to the Lord. And remember that the tastiness of food is merely a hint of the delight that God truly has in store for us!
⁣
And we'll check to see if Fr. RJ has a favorite burger!

What does it mean to be a Christian? Certainly, it means to believe in Jesus Christ; that he is the Son of God, that he ...
05/24/2026

What does it mean to be a Christian? Certainly, it means to believe in Jesus Christ; that he is the Son of God, that he was crucified and rose from the dead, and that he is the savior of all mankind.
⁣
But in today's Gospel, Jesus makes it clear that Christianity is about more than just believing in him. It is about becoming like him. "As the Father has sent me, so I send you." Being a Christian literally means being committed to the same mission of Jesus: bringing salvation to the world.
⁣
But can we, mere humans after all, truly carry on Christ's work under our own power? Of course, we can't, which is why he doesn't leave us alone. He sends us his very Spirit.

It is no coincidence that today, on Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate both the descent of the Holy Spirit and the founding of the Church. Why? Because they are inseparable. The Church's core identity is to be on mission, to evangelize, to spread the Gospel, and the Holy Spirit is the person who animates this great work.
⁣
So today, St Thomas More family, let's pray not only for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Let's also pray that we respond by carrying on Christ's mission.

05/23/2026

May crownings are a beautiful way to honor Our Lady this month! Watch the video to see why, and let RJ know what you learn!

St. Rita of Cascia had a pretty tough life: Her husband was abusive. When he was murdered, she was left a widow. Her two...
05/22/2026

St. Rita of Cascia had a pretty tough life: Her husband was abusive. When he was murdered, she was left a widow. Her two sons soon died of illness. And she was rejected by a convent before finally being accepted.
⁣
But amidst all of her suffering, St. Rita didn't become coldhearted. Instead, she turned to Jesus. So much so, that he bestowed on her a participation in his own passion: the stigmata, a visible wound from his crucifixion. St. Rita's forehead bore a wound from Christ's crown of thorns. It never healed--instead, she endured the pain from it for the rest of her life.
⁣
Through her suffering, St. Rita became extremely close to Jesus Christ. And now, she is known as an incredible intercessor; one who is especially powerful in the case of "impossible causes."
⁣
St. Rita has an important lesson for us, St Thomas More family: with Jesus, no suffering is wasted. With St. Rita of Cascia's intercession, let's use our difficulties as occasions to draw close to Jesus.

As Catholics, we know we celebrate martyrs, those who gave their lives for the faith. And today we have some great examp...
05/21/2026

As Catholics, we know we celebrate martyrs, those who gave their lives for the faith. And today we have some great examples: St. Christopher Magallanes and companions, 21 brave priests and laymen who gave their lives during anti-Catholic persecutions in Mexico in the 20th century.
⁣
But what does Sacred Scripture say about martyrdom? Is the concept even Biblical?
⁣
In a word, YES. Jesus himself tells us that "blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:10)
⁣
And Christ is the perfect model of martyrdom: "A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." (John 10:11)
⁣
In fact, Jesus tells his followers to expect martyrdom! "They will hand you over to persecution and they will kill you. You will be hated by all nations because of my name." (Matthew 24:9)
⁣
And scriptural witnesses, like St. Stephen, attest to this reality: "As they were stoning Stephen, he called out, 'Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.'" (Acts 7:59)
⁣
But we also know that martyrdom is not the end. In fact, martyrs are honored in heaven. "I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had borne." (Revelation 6:9).
⁣
So St Thomas More family, let's give thanks for all the great martyrs of our faith, and ask them to pray for us!

Address

Corpus Christi, TX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+13618889308

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when St Thomas More Corpus Christi posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category