Today’s first reading is from Isaiah and he talks about salvation, the salvation of Jesus. The gospel is from John. Jesus tells Judas that he knows he will betray him and then he says to Peter that he will deny him three times. I do relate to Peter’s story. When I heard the story of the student at Columbine high school during the shooting that she was killed for her faith in Jesus, I hope I would do the same. Amen!
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…
Today’s first reading the Holy Spirit descended onto the gentiles and they were speaking in tongues. Peter said they should be baptized and they were baptized. In the second reading John said God is love and He sent His son for the expiation of our sins. Amen! In the gospel Jesus says to love one…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080424.cfm In the first reading, the Jews in the desert say Give us something to eat. God provides quail and bread from heaven. In the second reading, Paul says to forget your old self and focus on your new life in the Spirit. In the gospel, people following Jesus want more food, the never ending…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070224.cfm Today’s first reading is Amos still warning the people of God’s punishment for their evil ways. Won’t we turn to our Lord, ask for forgiveness? In the gospel, Jesus is asleep in the boat and a storm comes. The disciples wake Jesus and are frightened by the storm. Jesus calms the storm and asks…
Mass during the Day https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081524-Day.cfm Today’s first reading is a vision of a woman. Clothed with the sun and the moon at her feet, on her head a crown of twelve stars. We envision Mary being that woman. She is the mother of the son of God! In the second reading Paul talks of the…
Today’s first reading is from Isaiah when the people return from Babylonian exile. The Lord speaks of renewing and rebuilding and that He is with them always. In the gospel, Jesus tells us about the relationship between Him and the Father. He says “I do not seek my own will but the will of the…
