Today’s first reading is from James. He said if you know what is right to do and you don’t do it, you are sinning against God.
In the gospel, Jesus tells the disciples that anyone can heal in His name. He said that if they aren’t against us, then they are for us. I hope so!
Come Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of the faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love! Amen!
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091724.cfm Today’s first reading is about our bodies and our spiritual gifts. We are all one body in Christ, but we all have unique gifts from the Spirit. Paul said “Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts.” Amen! In the gospel, Jesus is moved with pity for a widow who lost her only son. How…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081024.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul said God loves a cheerful giver. God is good all the time! In the gospel, Jesus said that “Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there…
OT means ordinary time. Today, Saul is in the right place at the right time and is selected to lead the people of Israel. He was anointed by Samuel for the Lord. What a blessing to be chosen by the Lord! As well, in the gospel, Jesus calls Levi (Matthew), a tax collector, to follow…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091924.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul discussed the resurrection of Jesus and how He appeared to so many, even to Paul. Paul said he wasn’t worthy because he had persecuted the church. Jesus had plans for Paul! Amen! In the gospel, Jesus was dining at someone’s house and a sinful woman washed His feet with…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090724.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul is still emphasizing our humility. God is the one who is powerful. We are His servants. Paul said do not have pride, but humility. In the gospel, the disciples are taking wheat from the field on the sabbath considered “working”. They are only taking enough to eat because they…
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…
