St. Thomas the Apostle
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Alleluia, Alleluia, Jesus has risen from the tomb, Alleluia! Today we are celebrating the day that was and ever will be the most significant day in the history of our world. And that is to say a lot! Some people would argue that Christmas is the most important day in history, when God’s Son came to this earth. But the reality is that all that Jesus did and taught would have been forgotten quickly without the resurrection. Jesus’ resurrection proved to all that he was the Mess

Every Holy Week is unique, but this year’s is especially, with the caution and COVID still being real. We will have our services in church for the 3 days before Easter, but just a bit more simply. You can also celebrate the Triduum by praying these special days in your homes. Holy Thursday remembers the gift of the Eucharist to the disciples of Jesus and to us. At home, families can imitate the occasion by breaking bread together and recalling that special meal. You can also

Where is the ALLELUIA? Have you ever hear someone ask that question fter we have celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass? There is an answer. And it might just help us in our observing Lent a li#le more profitably. ALLELUIA means “Praise God!” It is a command and a statement of faith we make often in our hymns and acclama!ons throughout the liturgy—except during Lent. From Ash Wednesday to the Easter Vigil, Alleluia is absent. We are fas!ng from one of our favorite expressions of prais

One of the things that is part of the Lenten invitation is FASTING. Someone said that “fasting is prayer with our bodies.” It is true that fasting from food and drink, either less of a quan!ty, or certain types, helps us to be disciplined. This would be fasting with our mouths. But if you do not do well with refusing that bit of sweet at the end of the meal, or if you get ravenously hungry when you eat less, and maybe get grouchy and crabby with those with whom you live, then