October 4, 2024 Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi

Today’s first reading is Paul saying goodbye to the faithful in Ephasus. He said to stay vigilant and “keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who himself said,‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” In the gospel, John 17, Jesus prays for the apostles. He said “I do not ask that…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111524.cfm Today’s first reading reminds us to love one another, keep the commandments, and beware the anti-Christ. He said it is nothing new to us. Keep the faith! I adore the psalm today: 119: R. (1b) Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!Blessed are they whose way is blameless,who walk in the law…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100224.cfm In today’s first reading, Job said that the Lord is all powerful over man. He should be feared and obeyed. In the gospel, I think this is the third time for this passage in just a few weeks. The disciples are asking Jesus who is the greatest in heaven or how do we get…

Happy Easter! Did you know that it is the Easter season until Pentecost, the day the Holy Spirit descends on the apostles, fifty days after Easter Sunday. So keep rejoicing! Our Lord has risen! Amen! Today’s first reading is Peter telling the Jews that they killed God in the flesh, one who David spoke about….

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091424.cfm Today’s first reading is of God’s punishment when the people in the desert start complaining. He sends down serpents and many people die. When they ask for forgiveness, God told Moses to build a snake and when people looked at, they would be healed. In the second reading, Paul talks about the glory of…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090624.cfm If you want to know what Paul said about judgement, read today’s first reading. He said we should not judge each other. We should not judge ourselves. Just live your best try on earth and Jesus will be the judge at your death. You will then walk with our Lord into heaven. In the…