Why St. Thomas Needed the Community (July 3, 2026)

Send us Fan MailWelcome to The Daily Catholic Deep Dive, the daily show that connects the dots between the Bible, the Catechism, and the Catholic life.Ever wonder what the hidden connection is between today's Old and New Testament readings? Or how the central theme of The Bible in a Year aligns with The Catechism in a Year? We even look at how the daily Rosary meditation and the Saint of the Day tie it all together.Every day, we take the massive amount of spiritual content you love—from Fr. Mike Schmitz to the Daily Rosary, Mass readings, and Sunday homilies—and weave them into a single, witty, and insightful conversation.Do you feel lost after listening to all these daily podcasts? Join our AI hosts as they find the "Golden Thread" that ties them all together. It’s the ultimate daily synthesis for the busy Catholic soul.Today’s Sources:• Daily Readings - July 3, 2026 | USCCB (Reading 1: Ephesians 2:19-22; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 117:1bc, 2; Gospel: John 20:24-29)• Day 184: Hezekiah Reigns — The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (2 Kings 18, 2 Chronicles 29, Psalm 141)• Day 184: The Movement of the Mass — The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (Paragraphs 1348–1355)• July 3, 2026 - Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle (with Fr. Burke Masters) (Reflection on the Gospel of John 20:24-29 and Ephesians 2)• July 3, 2026 | Catholic Daily Reflections | Formed (with Tim Gray) (Reflection on the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, Ephesians, and Psalm 117)• Catholic Saints Podcast: Saint Thomas the Apostle (with Dr. Ben Akers and Mary McGinn) (Discussion on the life and personality of St. Thomas through Mark 3, John 11, John 14, and John 20)• The Architecture of Informed Faith (with Bishop Robert Barron) (Reflection on Thomas's doubt and the concept of an informed faith)Support the show