October 17, 2024 Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading In today’s first reading, God tells Ezekiel how to live a virtuous life. These are by following the ten commandments, but also feeding and clothing the needy. Being kind, avoiding sin. The psalm today is my favorite, psalm 51. Contrite heart and spirit I desire. In the gospel, Jesus tells his disciples, let the…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/103124.cfm God provides. Today’s first reading is Paul praying for those who were baptized to keep the faith and persevere. Reject evil and resist temptation for sin. Let the Holy Spirit guide you. Then he asks for the prayers of the people that he will lead with righteousness. In the gospel, the Pharisees are warning…

Today’s first reading is of Paul getting arrested for preaching about Jesus. They said that he was beaten with rods and tied to stakes. There was an earthquake and his chains were broken and the cell doors were opened. The guard was going to kill himself because he thought Paul had escaped, but Paul was…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080424.cfm In the first reading, the Jews in the desert say Give us something to eat. God provides quail and bread from heaven. In the second reading, Paul says to forget your old self and focus on your new life in the Spirit. In the gospel, people following Jesus want more food, the never ending…

Today’s first reading: Festus states what the accusers are saying about Paul before he goes before the Romans. He says that the Jews and Paul are arguing whether Jesus is alive, His resurrection. In the gospel, Jesus asks Peter “Do you love me?” three times. It is similar to the three times Peter denied Jesus…

Today we place ashes on our foreheads to remind us that to dust we will return. The priest will say either “Remember, you are dust and to dust you will return” or “Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel “ Lent is the time to turn from sin, with prayer, fasting, and…