July 25, 2024 Feast of Saint James, Apostle

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080524.cfm In the first reading a false prophet comes to Jeremiah. Many believe his words, but not Jeremiah. God tells him to tell the false prophet that he will die within a year. He did die that year. In the gospel, Jesus feeds 5000+ with a few loaves and fishes. When all were fed there…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062624.cfm Today’s first reading is about the book of laws for the Jews was found in the temple. A scribe reads it to the king. The king declares to all the people the laws and a return of the covenant. In the gospel, Jesus warns of wolves in sheep’s clothing. He said a good tree…

Today’s first reading: Festus states what the accusers are saying about Paul before he goes before the Romans. He says that the Jews and Paul are arguing whether Jesus is alive, His resurrection. In the gospel, Jesus asks Peter “Do you love me?” three times. It is similar to the three times Peter denied Jesus…

Today’s first reading is the telling of Stephen’s ministry, after being appointed to preach the gospel and convert sinners, the elders want him to stop, even by providing false witness. As Jesus says in Matthew 5, Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you [falsely]…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100524.cfm In the first reading, Job recognizes that he was complaining to his creator. He shows his humility to God. God has given him everything. After he recognizes this and shares it with God, God blesses him with animals, children, 140 years of life! In the gospel, the 72 return and are excited by driving…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101724.cfm In today’s first reading Paul stated his greeting to the Ephesians. He told them that God chose us and he stated the purpose of the life and death of Jesus. We are part of His family! Amen! In the gospel, Jesus continued telling the Pharisees of their hypocrisy. This time they were making it…