July 1, 2024 Monday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Such a great celebration today. I did write about this on Saturday since the gospel is the same, Mark 1:7-11. I am sure all were amazed to see the descent of the Holy Spirit and God saying, “You are my beloved Son; with You I am well pleased.” I am anticipating the day that I…

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…

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….

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100824.cfm Paul described his conversion in today’s first reading. Instead of dismissing him, people were converted and followed his preaching saying that he once persecuted them for their religion and he now preaches those same beliefs. In the gospel, Jesus visited Martha and Mary. Martha is working hard and Mary is sitting at the feet…

Today’s first reading is the story of Jonah proclaiming (my word of the year) that God is going to punish Nineveh for the evils of that town. Then the king of Nineveh proclaims that everyone put on sackcloth and fast and maybe the Lord will not destroy them. Since they repented, God did not destroy…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060824.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul writing to Timothy saying that Paul’s days are numbered but he has faith in Jesus. He awaits the crown of righteousness which can be given to all of us. In the gospel, Mary and Joseph search for Jesus when he was 12 and found him in the temple. Jesus…