June 1, 2024 Memorial of Saint Justin, Martyr

OT means ordinary time. Today is the story of Samuel being called by God and not knowing it is God. Eli tells Samuel to say, “Speak Lord, Your servant is listening.” Will I know the Lord when he calls me? I pray that I am doing His will and will say YES to Him when…

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/071124.cfm In the first reading God is still disheartened by the people not following his commandments. But He said through Hosea “I will not let the flames consume you.” In the gospel, Jesus gives instructions for preaching the gospel. Do not ask for money, stay with the people and do the works. If the people…

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading is about the coming of a servant to all. Many believe it is speaking about Jesus but it could be about John the Baptist. Today’s second reading is talking about the reason John was sent ahead of Jesus. He baptized with water but always said there was someone greater than he….

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081224.cfm In the first reading, Ezekiel had a vision of God. My commentary said that Ezekiel was in Babylonian exile at the time, so it was significant that God was among them, far away from the temple. God is always with us. In the gospel, Jesus tells the disciples that he will suffer, die, and…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082124.cfm In today’s first reading, God said to the shepherds that they are only tending to themselves and leaving His flock to wander. God said He will shepherd His flock. In the gospel, Jesus told the parable of the man with a vineyard that hired people throughout the day and then paid them equal wages…