October 31, 2024 Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time

Today’s gospel is an account by Mark in the early days of Jesus’ ministry when he calls out an unclean spirit. It says, “His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee” In one of my reflections they focus on your own conversion from sin and that if you are trying to live a…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082724.cfm In the first reading Paul is trying to encourage a faithful life for the Thessalonians. Hold fast to the traditions. He asked Jesus to encourage our hearts and strengthen them. In the gospel Jesus continued with the 7 woes. Be careful to not just focus on the details of the laws, but focus on…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060324.cfmToday’s first reading is from 2Peter and Peter talks about grace and faith. Persevere and have self control. He teaches about the Christian life. The gospel reading is the parable of the tenants. Jesus tells the story of the landowner that puts tenants in charge while he is away and the tenants kill everyone sent…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071724.cfm In today’s first reading, there is a contrast between the godless of the Assyrians and the ones who know God, but do not obey. God said that he is in control and the people must obey. It is a daily struggle, but God is merciful! Amen! In the gospel, Jesus praised His Father and…

Today’s first reading is from Jeremiah, telling us that if you turn from the Lord, you will be like the barren bush in the desert, but if you hope in the Lord, you will be like the trees near flowing waters. The end of the passage talks about your deeds, “To reward everyone according to…

Today’s first reading is from Wisdom and is the foretelling of the people condemning the just one, Jesus. In the psalm, it talks about the just, that they will be persecuted, but no bones will be broken, again a foretelling of Jesus. In the gospel, the people will try to find a way to condemn…