OT means ordinary time. Today, Saul is in the right place at the right time and is selected to lead the people of Israel. He was anointed by Samuel for the Lord. What a blessing to be chosen by the Lord! As well, in the gospel, Jesus calls Levi (Matthew), a tax collector, to follow Him. And he does without hesitation. Jesus, I will follow you, even as a sinner, You call me. Thank you for everything You provide.
Today’s first reading talks about prayer. When should you pray? At all times, in every situation! For healing, for every struggle, in praise and thanksgiving! Amen! You should also pray for others and for forgiveness of sin. In the gospel, Jesus tells the disciples that the children should come to Him. That unless you come…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081124.cfm In today’s first reading Elijah asks God to end his life. He gives up. But God doesn’t give up on him. He provides food and drink for his long journey ahead. In the second reading, Paul urged to live in the example of Jesus. He gave everything for us and our sin. Imitate Christ….
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071124.cfm In the first reading God is still disheartened by the people not following his commandments. But He said through Hosea “I will not let the flames consume you.” In the gospel, Jesus gives instructions for preaching the gospel. Do not ask for money, stay with the people and do the works. If the people…
Today’s first reading tells us if the wicked change their ways, they will live. Then if the righteous turn and do evil, they will surely die. Makes sense. I guess people were afraid to die back then. The gospel is much scarier to me because Jesus said that you will burn in the fires of…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082524.cfm In the first reading, Joshua says for him, he must serve the Lord and then the people confirm that they will serve the Lord! For He is our God. Amen! In the second reading, Paul said that wives should be subordinate to their husbands and that husbands should love their wives as they love…
Today’s first reading is of Gamaliel who is respected by the elders tells them that they should let the apostles go. He said that if this is of God, no one will be able to defeat it, but if it is from Man and the world, it will die on its own. So true and…
