April 11, 2024 Memorial of Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading is Amaziah telling Amos to leave the area and not prophesy. Amos tells him that his wife will become a harlot and his children will die by the sword. In the gospel, a paralytic is healed by Jesus. Jesus said is it better to say I forgive your sins or arise…

Today’s first reading is about the preaching of a Jew named Apollos in Ephasus. They said he was an eloquent speaker, was an authority on the scripture, and he vigorously refuted the Jews in public. My commentary said that we need to commit ourselves to reading and sharing the scripture. He also said to study…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/083024.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul told the people of Corinth how they should be living. He was their guide to becoming children of God focusing on the life of Jesus. He also said God’s lack of wisdom is greater than the wisest of man. God’s weakness is stronger than that of the strongest of…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072324.cfm In today’s first reading Micah focuses that our sin cannot rule our lives because of God’s mercy. He forgives us if we ask for His mercy. Repent and believe! In the gospel, Jesus is asked about His family. He then asks who is my mother? Brother? Sister? Whoever does the will of my Father;…

Today’s first reading is of Paul getting arrested for preaching about Jesus. They said that he was beaten with rods and tied to stakes. There was an earthquake and his chains were broken and the cell doors were opened. The guard was going to kill himself because he thought Paul had escaped, but Paul was…

Today’s first reading is from Jeremiah, telling us that if you turn from the Lord, you will be like the barren bush in the desert, but if you hope in the Lord, you will be like the trees near flowing waters. The end of the passage talks about your deeds, “To reward everyone according to…