August 11, 2024 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s first reading tells of the first selection of men to preach the gospel that are not the apostles. The first was Stephen. In the gospel, John described the time that Jesus walked on water. Jesus said Do not be afraid. It is still the Easter season! Amen! Alleluia! Jesus is risen!

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/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading talks about God’s creation of the trees and taking care of the birds. Majestic! In the second reading, we walk by faith and not by sight. Also we should want to leave the body and go to heaven. That sounds good to me! In the gospel Jesus tells parables to teach…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110824.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul said to imitate himself in living the gospel. Prepare for the coming of the Lord. Don’t focus on the world. We definitely need this reminder after the election this week. In the gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the steward who will lose his job. In order to have…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120624.cfm In today’s first reading Isaiah is filled with hope with the promises of God. The meek shall be filled with joy and the poor will rejoice in the Lord. Those who do evil will come to an end. The response today is “The Lord is my light and my salvation” In the gospel, Jesus…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072624.cfm Jeremiah, in the first reading, talks of the hope of the people returning to Jerusalem after the exile. Even though there are but a few remaining, they now enter back into the covenant with God, rebuilding their nation. In the gospel, after stating the parable of the sower and the seed, Jesus explained the…