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.
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristCorpus Christi https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060224.cfm Today’s first reading is of Moses placing the sacrificed blood on the altar for the covenant with God. The second reading from Hebrews Paul spoke about the new covenant with the blood of Jesus. In the gospel of Mark, the last Supper…
Today’s first reading is from the prophet Jeremiah where he tells God that people want to persecute him. Sometimes I ask God why. Why I have ailments or financial issues or something else that I think is unfair, since I try to be a good catholic and I trust in Him. And the days still…
Today’s first reading is from Ezekiel and the Lord speaks about what he wants from his people to not be divided into Judah and Israel. He wants them to follow his commandments and stop worshipping idols. He wants to be their shepherd. In the gospel, the Jews plot to kill Jesus. Caiaphas, a high priest…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070624.cfm Today’s first reading is the hope of God returning the Jews to their given land. God promises that His people will not be taken from their land again. My commentary said that all of the readings today are about God’s overwhelming abundance. In the gospel, Jesus tried to explain why his disciples do not…
Today’s first reading is Jeremiah saying there will be a new covenant. Jesus died for our sins and he is the new covenant. Jeremiah also says remember their sins no more. Jesus died for our sins. In the second reading, Paul says to the Hebrews that Jesus suffered and died for them and became the…
Today’s first reading tells the story of Abraham’s faith and obedience when he is going to slaughter his only son, Isaac. Of course an angel intervenes and tells him to stop and then God rewards his obedience by saying he will have as many descendants as the stars in the sky. The second reading states…
