September 8, 2024 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062624.cfm Today’s first reading is about the book of laws for the Jews was found in the temple. A scribe reads it to the king. The king declares to all the people the laws and a return of the covenant. In the gospel, Jesus warns of wolves in sheep’s clothing. He said a good tree…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102524.cfm In the first reading, Paul calls for unity in the church. One God! Jesus saved. The Holy Spirit is with us to guide us. The church is united through baptism, called to be sons and daughters of the Lord! Amen! In the gospel, Jesus calls the crowds hypocrites and warns them of the signs…

Tomorrow starts the first week of Lent. In one of my reflections, the man states that the word Lent means Springtime, a time when the days “lengthen”. It is the time of renewal, growth. Hopefully, a time for growth in my spiritual life. In the gospel, Jesus dines with tax collectors and people ask why….

Today’s first reading is from the prophet Hosea. He says “He will revive us after two days; on the third day he will raise us up, to live in his presence.” Many of Jesus’ “fulfillments” are in the Old Testament. The Bible does say He is the word and the word became flesh and dwelt…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080924.cfm In today’s first reading, Nineveh is conquered by God. God is upset that the innocent are being killed. He is our defender. In the gospel, Jesus said if you want to come after Him, you must deny yourself and take up your cross. He tells His disciples about His fate. He does say, “For…

OT means ordinary time. Today the first reading is Saul talking to Samuel after disobeying God and keeping spoils from the battle. In the Old Testament there is a recurring theme of God telling us what He wants, our defiance of those requests to even sinning against God, and then He punishes or takes away…