Today’s first reading is from 1Peter and he urges the people to turn away from those evils of the world that are keeping them from holiness. I strive for that every day.
In the gospel, Jesus heals the blind man who asks Jesus to have pity on him. Am I spiritually blind? Can I not see the beauty through the ashes?
Come Holy Spirit!
https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading In today’s first reading, Job long’s to see God’s face. My commentary said that Job states His avenger lives, which could also be said as “I know my REDEEMER lives!” Amen! I started singing the song… In the gospel, Jesus sends out 72 more disciples with instructions. Take nothing, rely on the people of…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071024.cfm Today’s first reading is still telling the people to stop worshiping idols. Hosea says “it is time to seek the LORD,till he come and rain down justice upon you” In the gospel, Jesus names the twelve apostles and gives them power to heal and drive out demons. Then He said ”As you go, make…
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…
Today we celebrate the journey of the Magi to give homage and gifts to the new born king, Jesus. In the first reading of Isaiah 60:1-6, he says to Rise Up! Reminding me of the new song by Lauren Daigle. He also says to “Proclaim the praises of the Lord”. There’s my word of the…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092424.cfm In today’s first reading, there are quick verses to tell us how to live. The two that speak to me: 1: To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 2: He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor will himself also call and not…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082824.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul telling the Thessalonians not to be idle waiting for the second coming of Christ. He said if you don’t work, you shouldn’t eat. He was harsh to get the point across. He didn’t want the people to give up. In the gospel, Jesus concluded the seven woes to the…
