January 2, 2024 Testimony of John the Baptist

Today’s first reading is the first account of the apostles healing through the name of Jesus. It was a crippled beggar outside the temple and people instantly recognized him as the one who couldn’t walk, but was walking. Amen! Alleluia! Christ is risen! Easter miracles! The psalm today uses my word of the year, proclaim…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060824.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul writing to Timothy saying that Paul’s days are numbered but he has faith in Jesus. He awaits the crown of righteousness which can be given to all of us. In the gospel, Mary and Joseph search for Jesus when he was 12 and found him in the temple. Jesus…

OT means ordinary time. Today is the story of Samuel being called by God and not knowing it is God. Eli tells Samuel to say, “Speak Lord, Your servant is listening.” Will I know the Lord when he calls me? I pray that I am doing His will and will say YES to Him when…

OT means ordinary time. David dies in today’s first reading. Solomon becomes King. In the gospel, Jesus sends out the twelve with authority to preach the gospel and heal others. This is the beginning of the church. He wants every one of us to go out and share the gospel with others. This is my…

1Peter 1:10-16, Psalm 98:1-4, Mark 10:28-31 Today’s first reading continues about hope while suffering. He says be holy as I am holy. In the gospel, right after Jesus said that a rich man could not get into heaven except through God, all things are possible, Peter stated that many had left everything to follow Jesus….

Today’s first reading tells of how Peter began preaching to the gentiles, the uncircumcised. He saw visions from heaven and was called to reach all people. He proclaimed the good news to all. In the gospel, Jesus continued his discussion of the shepherd and flock, but this time He is the gate to Heaven. He…