June 22, 2024 Saturday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time

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…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120424.cfm Today’s readings are about God’s abundance that He provides for all people. Isaiah said that the Lord will destroy death. He also talks about God on the mountain. Praise to God in the highest! In the gospel, Jesus heals many, but is moved by the crowd not getting to eat. He asks for food…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121824.cfm Today’s first reading is from Jeremiah telling people about the coming of the Lord. A king will come to rule with justice! Amen! In the gospel, Matthew told the story of the second annunciation of Jesus. The first announcement was made to Mary, that she would conceive a son. The Lord will take care…

This is also Ascension Thursday, but my church is observing it on Sunday. Today’s first reading is of Paul visiting Corinth. The Jews reject his teaching so he dusts off his sandals and goes to the gentiles. He converts many to Christianity. In the gospel, it is written three times, “A little while and you…

Holy Saturday At the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of EasterEaster Sunday The Resurrection of the Lord Wow! What a title for today! It is finally here! Jesus has risen from the dead! Alleluia! Yesterday was so solemn with the encounter of the death of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. There are 7…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080824.cfm In today’s first reading, God talks of a new covenant for His people. Not like the ones so easily broken. He is talking about the living covenant, Jesus. In the gospel, Jesus asks the apostles “who do you say I am?” Peter said “You are the Christ, the Son of God” Jesus then gives…