June 11, 2024 Memorial of Saint Barnabas, Apostle

Today’s first reading is the first account of the apostles healing through the name of Jesus. It was a crippled beggar outside the temple and people instantly recognized him as the one who couldn’t walk, but was walking. Amen! Alleluia! Christ is risen! Easter miracles! The psalm today uses my word of the year, proclaim…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070724.cfm Today’s first reading is of a prophet who God sends to the people of Israel. He said so that the people know there was a prophet among them. In the second reading Paul said he is better doing the will of the Father in his suffering. Good comes from the bad in our lives….

OT means ordinary time. The first reading lets me down. And if I feel bad, just imagine how the Lord felt! Solomon starts to worship idols and other gods even though he was blessed by the Lord. The Lord says he will punish his descendants. I am so glad I lived after Jesus came. He…

Such a great celebration today. I did write about this on Saturday since the gospel is the same, Mark 1:7-11. I am sure all were amazed to see the descent of the Holy Spirit and God saying, “You are my beloved Son; with You I am well pleased.” I am anticipating the day that I…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062924-Day.cfm Today’s first reading is of Peter’s imprisonment and the angel breaks the chains and allows him to leave the prison. The second reading is Paul’s goodbye speech to Timothy from prison. He knows he is going to heaven. In the gospel, Jesus asks who he is and Peter said He is the Christ. Then…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072924.cfm In today’s first reading, God is angry with Judah. He tells Jeremiah to bury a loincloth. It was destroyed. God said that would happen to Judah since they deny Him. In the gospel, there are two stories, both about Martha and Mary. When I attended two retreats with the Catholic Church, they had helpers…