September 8, 2024 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

OT means ordinary time. The first reading lets me down. And if I feel bad, just imagine how the Lord felt! Solomon starts to worship idols and other gods even though he was blessed by the Lord. The Lord says he will punish his descendants. I am so glad I lived after Jesus came. He…

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…

Today’s first reading is about the preaching of a Jew named Apollos in Ephasus. They said he was an eloquent speaker, was an authority on the scripture, and he vigorously refuted the Jews in public. My commentary said that we need to commit ourselves to reading and sharing the scripture. He also said to study…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082224.cfm Today’s first reading is God speaking to His people that he will give them a new heart and a new spirit. He will wash them with clean water and they will know He is God. My favorite psalm today, Psalm 51, contrite heart In the gospel, Jesus told the parable of the king who…

Today’s first reading is from Isaiah. This book of the Bible is hardest for me since it is prophetic. I read many commentaries and still not sure about its message. They say it is the song of the servant and that it is talking about Jesus’ suffering. The gospel is much easier to comprehend. Judas…

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading In today’s first reading, Paul said he brings no wisdom or eloquence to proclaiming the Good News. His humility makes his message shine. He said it showed the power of God to the people. He was there to tell them about Jesus’ death and resurrection. In the gospel, Jesus is back home and said…