November 30, 2024 Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle

Today’s first reading an angel shows Ezekiel the water flowing from the sanctuary. It was a healing water that will feed the trees so that they will produce fruit. In the gospel, Jesus heals a man that has been waiting to go into the healing pool of troubled water, but never seems to get to…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100824.cfm Paul described his conversion in today’s first reading. Instead of dismissing him, people were converted and followed his preaching saying that he once persecuted them for their religion and he now preaches those same beliefs. In the gospel, Jesus visited Martha and Mary. Martha is working hard and Mary is sitting at the feet…

Today’s first reading: Paul goes to Ephasus and finds faithful that have been baptized by John and now need to know about Jesus and receive the Holy Spirit. They begin to speak in tongues. In the gospel, the apostles said they now believe. Jesus said that they will leave Him alone in His time of…

Today’s first reading is about the preaching of a Jew named Apollos in Ephasus. They said he was an eloquent speaker, was an authority on the scripture, and he vigorously refuted the Jews in public. My commentary said that we need to commit ourselves to reading and sharing the scripture. He also said to study…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111824.cfm As we wrap up our liturgical year, we start Revelation today. In the first reading, the beginning of the book. “You have lost the love you had at first” The newness has worn off. Re-invigorate your love of Christ and repent! Amen! In the gospel, the blind man asks Jesus to have pity on…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100724.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul warns about those who preach from other texts besides the Bible. He said he only preaches the word from God and Jesus’ testimony. In the gospel, one asks Jesus how can he be saved. Jesus asks him what are the commandments. Then after the man understands that, he still…