October 14, 2024 Monday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time

Today’s readings are interesting. In 2 Samuel, God tells Nathan to tell David things. God asks why David hasn’t built a house for God yet? I know that it is Solomon, David’s son, who will build the temple and God does tell that to Nathan and that God will not abandon Solomon like he did…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092824.cfm In today’s first reading, you should focus on your life when you are young. Life is a struggle and then you die. Keep God close throughout your life. In the gospel, Jesus said to focus on what I am about to tell you. He tells his disciples that He will be handed over to…

Today’s first reading from James condemns the landowners, not because they were rich, but by the means that they became wealthy and how they were using their wealth for selfish reasons. In the gospel, Jesus said that if you cause anyone to sin, it would be better if a millstone were around your neck and…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091024.cfm Today’s first reading: Paul puts emphasis on staying on the right path after baptism. We were washed in the blood of Jesus. The unjust will not inherit the Kingdom of God. In the gospel, Jesus names the twelve apostles. Of course Luke must say that Judas will be the one to betray Him. Then…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102424.cfm in today’s first reading, Paul is on his knees praying for the believers, that they will know God. That they will be strengthened in their faith with the Holy Spirit. And that they will follow Jesus. In the gospel, first Jesus wants the world to be on fire, the fire of Pentecost! Jesus spoke…

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…