Dr. Thomas D Jones is a scientist, author, pilot, and veteran NASA astronaut. Dr. Jones is the author of several space and aviation books; Skywalking, An Astranaut’s Memoir is considered one of the best books on space. He has received several awards and is inducted into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame. In more than 11 years with NASA, he flew on four space shuttle missions. Dr. Jones has logged 53 days in space, including 3 spacewalks. And one of these missions, he was able to bring the Holy Eucharist with him to space! On his first mission in 1994, 3 of the 6 astronauts on board were Catholics. On a Sunday after Easter, they celebrated a 10-minute communion service floating weightless on the flight deck of the space shuttle 125 miles above the Pacific Ocean. 

As a child, Dr. Jones grew up watching the space race unfold and was supported by his teachers and family to pursue his interests. Along the way, he had many conversations with God about his choice and God’s plan for taking him through and making him the man he is today. When one door was shut, God opened up another allowing him to learn the skills that would take him closer to his dream of being an astronaut. At every step of his training, Dr. Jones asked the Lord to be with him and guide him. Balancing his faith with science was never a problem and with God on his side, his hard work was richly rewarded! 

Listen to the incredible experience of celebrating communion service in space and the amazing feats accomplished by Dr. Thomas D. Jones on this episode of ‘G2G’ with host, Peter Burak.

Episode Breakdown:

• 03.31 - 53 Days in Space
• 06.25 - Conversations with God
• 08.45 - Faith at NASA
• 10.17 - Holy Eucharist in Space
• 12.23 - Bringing Together Science and Faith
• 17.27 - Trust is Essential

Dr. Thomas D Jones: https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/jones_thomas.pdf

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