OT means ordinary time. Today, Saul is in the right place at the right time and is selected to lead the people of Israel. He was anointed by Samuel for the Lord. What a blessing to be chosen by the Lord! As well, in the gospel, Jesus calls Levi (Matthew), a tax collector, to follow Him. And he does without hesitation. Jesus, I will follow you, even as a sinner, You call me. Thank you for everything You provide.
Today’s first reading is more of an account of people converting to following Jesus and in Antioch they started calling them Christians. Barnabas found Saul/Paul and they brought many into the faith. In the gospel, Jesus told people that they don’t believe but he has sheep who know Him and will follow Him. I hope…
https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading talks about God’s creation of the trees and taking care of the birds. Majestic! In the second reading, we walk by faith and not by sight. Also we should want to leave the body and go to heaven. That sounds good to me! In the gospel Jesus tells parables to teach…
Today’s first reading is Moses telling the people there is one God, the creator, that led them out of Egypt. He said to follow the commandments. The second reading is to the Romans, saying that we are heirs of God, joint heirs with Christ, if only we suffer with the Holy Spirit we may be…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101024.cfm Today’s first reading has Paul upset with the Galatians from failing to follow the Holy Spirit and succumb to the flesh. Wouldn’t we all want to be born again into the faith? Keep steadfast! In the gospel, Jesus said to ask and you shall receive. Seek and you shall find. Knock and the door…
Today’s first reading is from the prophet Hosea. He says “He will revive us after two days; on the third day he will raise us up, to live in his presence.” Many of Jesus’ “fulfillments” are in the Old Testament. The Bible does say He is the word and the word became flesh and dwelt…
https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading shows us the power of God. Elijah asks followers of Baal to get their god to send fire on the sacrificed bull. Of course no fire comes when calling on Baal, but God delivered a great fire to show the people so that they would believe. In the gospel , Jesus…
