OT means ordinary time. Today Jesus heals the leper (Mark 1:40-45) “I do will it. Be made clean” Those are the words I want to hear from Jesus. Clean from my sins. The response today is “Redeem us Lord because of Your mercy” Jesus has unstoppable and vast mercy for us. He waits for us to ask for His mercy and gives it freely. Jesus, heal me!
https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading is Amaziah telling Amos to leave the area and not prophesy. Amos tells him that his wife will become a harlot and his children will die by the sword. In the gospel, a paralytic is healed by Jesus. Jesus said is it better to say I forgive your sins or arise…
https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading In today’s first reading, God tells Ezekiel how to live a virtuous life. These are by following the ten commandments, but also feeding and clothing the needy. Being kind, avoiding sin. The psalm today is my favorite, psalm 51. Contrite heart and spirit I desire. In the gospel, Jesus tells his disciples, let the…
https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading is God giving the punishment to the serpent in the garden of Eden. Who told you that you were naked? In the second reading Paul said do not be discouraged. Even though your body may wither, keep looking toward heaven. Your soul gets stronger. In the gospel Jesus says “For whoever…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071024.cfm Today’s first reading is still telling the people to stop worshiping idols. Hosea says “it is time to seek the LORD,till he come and rain down justice upon you” In the gospel, Jesus names the twelve apostles and gives them power to heal and drive out demons. Then He said ”As you go, make…
OT means ordinary time. The first reading is the visit of the Queen of Sheba to Solomon. She had to see with her own eyes the power and wisdom of Solomon and she states that it is the power of his God that she sees in Israel. It is so great that Solomon pours forth…
Today’s first reading is about how people in Lystra began treating Paul and Barnabas as gods similar to Zeus. They were proclaiming the gospel but the people were sacrificing to them. How confusing was that? In the gospel, Jesus said “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we…
