December 14, 2024 Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111624.cfm Today’s first reading said that we should keep the faith. We should support those striving to live by God’s law. We are coworkers in the truth, Jesus Christ. In the gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow. Be persistent in prayer without becoming weary. Jesus asked, “when the Son of Man comes,…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092224.cfm In the first reading the author told of man’s hatred for the good person. Even hatred for Jesus, to the point of death on a cross. In the second reading James said turn from selfish ways and envy. Turn to the Lord. In the gospel, Jesus tells the disciples of his suffering and death….

OT means ordinary time. Today Jesus heals the leper (Mark 1:40-45) “I do will it. Be made clean” Those are the words I want to hear from Jesus. Clean from my sins. The response today is “Redeem us Lord because of Your mercy” Jesus has unstoppable and vast mercy for us. He waits for us…

OT means ordinary time. The first reading is the visit of the Queen of Sheba to Solomon. She had to see with her own eyes the power and wisdom of Solomon and she states that it is the power of his God that she sees in Israel. It is so great that Solomon pours forth…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101424.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul explaining our origin from the “free” woman of Abraham. There were two sons, one born from a slave and one born from a “free” woman, Sarah. This is our origin. Also coming from a promise from God to Abraham. In the gospel, Jesus knows that the followers just want…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090424.cfm Today’s first reading, Paul is stating that he is not to be worshipped or considered to be powerful. That is to be reserved for God. He said we plant and water, but growth comes from God! Today’s psalm is 33 and it spoke to me, verses 20-21: Our soul waits for the LORD,who is…