Today’s first reading is Peter telling of Jesus being the cornerstone, of course he is still saying we killed Jesus. In the second reading, we are called children of God.
In the gospel, Jesus says He is the shepherd. He loves His sheep and knows them by name.
It is still Easter season! Amen! Alleluia! Jesus is risen!
Today’s readings focus on keeping the commandments that the Lord gave to Moses. Both Moses and Jesus tell the people to keep God’s commandments. You will be called greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. If it were only that easy. The Catholic Church has the sacrament of reconciliation where a person can be forgiven of…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092224.cfm In the first reading the author told of man’s hatred for the good person. Even hatred for Jesus, to the point of death on a cross. In the second reading James said turn from selfish ways and envy. Turn to the Lord. In the gospel, Jesus tells the disciples of his suffering and death….
Today’s first reading just focuses on the evil power can have, with Jeroboam building the golden calves for worship. He is leading the ten tribes to the north into sin. In the gospel, Jesus feeds four thousand. Jesus says, “My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, because they have been with me now…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/073024.cfm Today’s first reading is Jeremiah viewing the destruction of man due to sin and pleading with God for relief. Do not forget our covenant! In the gospel, Jesus explained the parable of the weeds and the wheat. God provides the wheat which are the righteous people following God’s commandments. The devil sowed the weeds…
Today’s first reading is from the prophet Hosea. He preaches to the Israelites to return to the Lord and repent because God has mercy for those that follow Him. In the gospel, Jesus tells us the greatest commandment, “The Lord our God is Lord alone!You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with…
https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading shows us the power of God. Elijah asks followers of Baal to get their god to send fire on the sacrificed bull. Of course no fire comes when calling on Baal, but God delivered a great fire to show the people so that they would believe. In the gospel , Jesus…
