Today’s first reading continues with Philip, the story of the eunuch who gets baptized and wants to know more about who Isaiah is talking about. Of course it is Jesus and Philip tells him all about Jesus.
In the gospel, Jesus talks of God’s reason for sending Him. He said “I am the bread of life.” We will have everlasting life if we believe in Jesus! Amen! It is still the Easter season! Amen! Alleluia! Jesus is risen!
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080724.cfm In the first reading, God is speaking with Jeremiah about the state of the people of Israel. He said he would restore them and make them great again after their time spent in Babylon. In the gospel, Jesus encountered the Canaanite woman who pleads for Him to heal her daughter from a demonic possession….
Today’s first reading tells us what happened to Paul when he arrived to Rome. The Romans could find no reason to punish him, but he remained in captivity for two years. During this time he continued to preach the gospel and do the will of the Father. In the gospel, the end of the book…
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…
OT means ordinary time. Today David is chosen by God to be king. He is a “ruddy youth”. That term makes me smile. Then the Bible says “from that day on, the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David” Oh what a blessing to have the Spirit with you. Once baptized, the Spirit does remain…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061324.cfm Today’s first reading is about persistent faith. Keep praying and God will answer you. Elijah keeps praying for rain and the rains came! Amen! In the gospel, Jesus is still giving the sermon on the mount in Matthew 5. He urges the people to go beyond the simplicity of the commandments. Most people can…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090424.cfm Today’s first reading, Paul is stating that he is not to be worshipped or considered to be powerful. That is to be reserved for God. He said we plant and water, but growth comes from God! Today’s psalm is 33 and it spoke to me, verses 20-21: Our soul waits for the LORD,who is…
