“I Thirst” (John 19:28) – Page 2 – Just as He thirsts for us on the Cross, our heart longs for Him daily.

“I Thirst”

These two words from John 19:28 are a great reminder of the Lord’s thirst for us and our thirst for Him. Let us, therefore, try to satiate His loving thirst for humanity through our own genuine self-gift and humble service of our brothers and sisters, especially the poorest of the poor.

Purpose & Mission

I go by “Father Khoi” because we call each other by our first name in Vietnamese. By the (unimaginable) grace of God, our family was given the opportunity to immigrate to the United States. I grew up and went to elementary, middle, and high schools in Kansas. After graduation, I moved to Texas to begin my priestly formation. I love being a priest. Is it easy? The answer is no, but the journey is filled with many blessings. (Read more)

Who is Fr. Khoi?

Seeking God in the Inconveniences of Life

29 Apr 202029 Apr 2020

When I first came to America, one of the movies that were shown to me was "Forrest Gump." To be honest, I did not understand much at first. However, as…

Homily: 3rd Sunday of Easter (A) – 2020

25 Apr 202025 Apr 2020

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-zs7p3-da60c6 #Catholic #homily by Fr. Khoi V. Tran, given at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Burkburnett, Texas, on Saturday, April 25, 2020 — an "I Thirst" (John 19:28) #podcast…

The Struggle to Understand and Love Like the Lord

22 Apr 202022 Apr 2020

When I was a teenager growing up, I had a long period of time questioning why did the Lord Jesus Christ had to die for me. I questioned the necessity…

New Ways to Serve and Minister

19 Apr 202022 Apr 2020

In this new era of fast technological advances, especially as a response to many restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, I ask for your forgiveness as I am still learning how…

Homily: Divine Mercy Sunday – 2020

18 Apr 202019 Apr 2020

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-2sgt3-d99627 #Catholic #homily by Fr. Khoi V. Tran, given at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Burkburnett, Texas, on Saturday, April 18, 2020 — an "I Thirst" (John 19:28) #podcast…

Two Hardest Lessons to Learn

15 Apr 202015 Apr 2020

First, I would like to wish each and every one of you a blessed Easter Season! I know that Easter brought a lot of needed reliefs and joys for this…

Homily: Easter – 2020

11 Apr 202011 Apr 2020

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-u96h7-d8effe #Catholic #homily by Fr. Khoi V. Tran, given at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Burkburnett, Texas, on Saturday, April 11, 2020 — an "I Thirst" (John 19:28) #podcast…

Homily: Good Friday – 2020

10 Apr 202010 Apr 2020

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yzb8s-d8d940 #Catholic #homily by Fr. Khoi V. Tran, given at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Burkburnett, Texas, on Friday, April 10, 2020 — an "I Thirst" (John 19:28) #podcast…

Homily: Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 2020

9 Apr 20209 Apr 2020

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4vdx4-d8c533 #Catholic #homily by Fr. Khoi V. Tran, given at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Burkburnett, Texas, on Thursday, April 9, 2020 — an "I Thirst" (John 19:28) #podcast…

Happiness and Joy

8 Apr 20208 Apr 2020

What can we talk about the Paschal Mystery of the Lord? What can we say about His Passion? Perhaps a lot... perhaps a little... perhaps nothing. Yet, even in His…