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

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100624.cfm In today’s first reading, the part of creation story is read of giving woman to man. By taking a rib from Adam to create Eve. The second reading, Paul explains that Jesus had to suffer to save His children so that all would be made perfect for the glory of God. In the gospel,…

My word of the year is Proclaim, so here I am writing about the daily readings of the Roman Catholic Church. I listen to many commentators for the daily readings and many of them talk about trying to be like Mary in her perfect love. I do try to love my neighbor, but I am…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060724.cfm In today’s first reading, God said I will not let the flames consume you. In the second reading, Paul tells the people to become examples for the way to live a Christian life. Praise Jesus. In the gospel, the Roman soldier pierces the side of Jesus as his body hangs on the cross and…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071224.cfm Today’s first reading is the conclusion of Hosea and it brings hope. Hope that the people will return to offering sacrifice to the one true God. God never gives up on us sinners. In the gospel, Jesus warns us of persecution. He said that when you have to defend your faith, the Holy Spirit…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091124.cfm Today’s first reading is for the state that a person is in at the time of conversion and baptism. Paul preferred celibacy, so he told the people who were not married to stay that way. He thought it was better in order to do what is right in the eyes of the Lord. In…

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading In today’s first reading, Job long’s to see God’s face. My commentary said that Job states His avenger lives, which could also be said as “I know my REDEEMER lives!” Amen! I started singing the song… In the gospel, Jesus sends out 72 more disciples with instructions. Take nothing, rely on the people of…