Fr. Tom's Thoughts

Welcome! I have been a diocesan Catholic priest for over 35 years in the Diocese of Albany, NY. I am also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) in New York State. This blog is a place where I hope to share some of my thoughts, reflections, and photos with you.

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Understanding Love Through the Breaking of Bread

April 12, 2026

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Homily on the Second Sunday of Easter We read in Dorothy Day’s autobiography, The Long Loneliness, the following: “We cannot love God unless we love each other, and…
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The Power of Faith in Times of Crisis

April 11, 2026

1–2 minutes

We all have days when we think if we get any more bad news, then we will move to Alaska..or wherever is your place of choice. I had…
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Easter week

April 9, 2026

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This gospels of this first week are all the first encounters the disciples and followers of Jesus had with him after he rose. Next Sunday, we meet Thomas…
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