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Today’s first reading talks about how to treat our neighbor. Do not put off helping someone when you have the means to do so.
In the gospel, Jesus said you don’t hide the light, but put it on a lamp stand, so don’t hide your gifts. Share them with the world. Amen!
God’s creation
Today’s first reading is the story of the false witness of Susanna. She was falsely accused of adultery. They found her guilty and were going to put her to death, but Daniel stepped in and found the witnesses had perjured themselves. They were put to death instead. In the gospel, a woman was accused and…
Today’s first reading: James tells us to persevere and do not complain. He said do not swear and let your yes mean yes and your no mean no. He quoted scripture saying “the Lord is compassionate and merciful “ Amen! In the gospel, people asked Jesus about divorce. He said that divorce is wrong and…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062524.cfm Today’s first reading is about war against God’s people. Hezekiah asked the Lord to save his people from the Assyrians and God answered. The Assyrians were sent back to their land. In the gospel, we are still reading about the sermon on the mount that starts in Matthew 5. Jesus tells us three things:…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071324.cfm Today’s first reading is about the call of Isaiah. He dreams of heaven and coming face to face with God. “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send? Who will go for us? Here I am,” I said; “send me!” In the gospel, Jesus still tells the disciples how…
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…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081124.cfm In today’s first reading Elijah asks God to end his life. He gives up. But God doesn’t give up on him. He provides food and drink for his long journey ahead. In the second reading, Paul urged to live in the example of Jesus. He gave everything for us and our sin. Imitate Christ….
