St. Thomas the Apostle Parish

06/25/2026

Saint of the Day for June 25: Blessed Jutta of Thuringia

Blessed Jutta of Thuringia, a noble woman with children, became a widow at a young age. She used her means to provide for the children, but once they were grown, she disposed of her wealth, became a Secular Franciscan, and lived a life of austerity.

06/25/2026

In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus outlines three essential activities for his followers: speaking, listening, and doing. During public prayer, we speak by calling on Jesus as Lord. In worship and private prayer, we listen to the Word of God and allow it to fill our hearts. Speaking and listening are...

06/25/2026

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06/24/2026

Saint of the Day for June 24: Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

John is one of the few saints who have two feast days. Today we celebrate the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, which Saint Luke narrates in his Gospel. There Luke draws a parallel between the births of Jesus and John, pointing out the important role in the history of salvation that John the Bapti...

06/24/2026

Names play an essential role in our lives by providing us with identity and signifying who we are. The names parents choose often carry special meaning. These may be traditional family names, inspired by beloved relatives or friends, or hold a significance unique to the parents. Whatever the origin,...

06/24/2026

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06/23/2026

06/23/2026

Saint of the Day for June 23: Saint John Fisher

Saint John Fisher’s name is usually associated with Saint Thomas More and their difficulty with King Henry VIII. A bishop and cardinal, John Fisher refused to agree with Henry’s divorce and remarriage, as well as the idea that the king, rather than the pope, was the head of the Church in England...

06/23/2026

The imagery of the narrow gate and the hard road in our Gospel passage suggests that discipleship can be challenging. While one can stroll through a wide gate without a second thought, getting through a narrow one requires concentration. It takes commitment to get through such a narrow gap. Being a....

06/23/2026

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