September 5, 2024 Thursday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time

Today’s readings all focus on David’s heir that will have favor with God. I guess the church is saying that Joseph is that heir? In the gospel, there are two to choose from today, Matthew and Luke. The story in Matthew is of the dream Joseph had to take Mary as his wife even though…

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading is of God telling the prophet to eat the scroll. When Ezekiel eats it, it tastes sweet like honey. God then tells him to speak His words to them. In the gospel, Jesus makes two points. The first is who is the greatest? Unless you are humble like this child, you…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091224.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul discussed the eating of meat that was sacrificed to idols. His message is that you shouldn’t do something that will cause others to sin. Be a good example as your Heavenly Father sent Jesus to be THE example of living the life of a good person. In the gospel,…

Today’s readings are in the season of Lent. The first reading is Moses telling the people to choose life and follow God’s commandments. Jesus tells us in the gospel to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him. The readings put emphasis on how you should live your earthly life so that you enter…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101424.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul explaining our origin from the “free” woman of Abraham. There were two sons, one born from a slave and one born from a “free” woman, Sarah. This is our origin. Also coming from a promise from God to Abraham. In the gospel, Jesus knows that the followers just want…

Today’s first reading is the story from Daniel of the three in the fiery furnace. Meshach, Shadrach, and Abednego would not worship a statue and had faith in God that they would be saved. They were saved from the fire. In the gospel, Jesus said he is the truth and the truth shall set you…