Today’s first reading is from Isaiah, God speaks of the servant coming, Jesus. Even in Matthew’s gospel, in chapter 12, he quotes Isaiah and says this was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah. In the gospel, we hear again about the woman who anoints Jesus with oil. It is Mary of the family of Lazarus. Jesus says that she is preparing him for burial. Today’s reflection talks about hope. I hope that Jesus saves me! My hope keeps me alive today! Amen!
Today’s first reading is telling the account of Saul/Paul following the Holy Spirit and going out to preach the gospel to the world! There was prayer and fasting. In the gospel , Jesus says He is the light in the darkness of the world. He didn’t come to condemn, but to save the world. He…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070524.cfm Today’s first reading is still Amos trying to warn the people of the wrath of God for the sinfulness. He said that the people will yearn for the word of God that will be taken from them. I wish more people today would yearn for the word. There are two meanings for the word….
https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading is from Revelation stating the beauty of heaven and the twelve thrones for the 12 tribes of Israel. There the names of the apostles are written. In the gospel, Jesus spoke with Nathanael recalling His first encounter with him. Then Nathanael claimed who Jesus really is. Nathanael is Bartholomew, one of…
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…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062024.cfm Today’s first reading is a summary of Elijah’s purpose in life and affirming he was taken up to heaven immortal. It said he was to return, but there is no record of that. There is a great commentary for this reading: https://livingspace.sacredspace.ie/o2115r/ In today’s gospel, Jesus teaches us how to pray, Our Father, who…
Today’s readings are about a shepherd. They are referring to Jesus, Peter, and each one of us. Through baptism we receive the Holy Spirit and are meant to proclaim the Gospel to the world. We should also be leaders to the flock, shepherds. In the gospel Jesus tells Peter that he is the one to…
