September 9, 2024 Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, Priest

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071924.cfm In today’s first reading, Hezekiah is dying and he asks the Lord for mercy and God gives him 15 more years. Isaiah said the sign of God would be that the sun retreat, showing a smaller shadow. What a gift to be given more time! In the gospel, the disciples are taking wheat from…

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…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100824.cfm Paul described his conversion in today’s first reading. Instead of dismissing him, people were converted and followed his preaching saying that he once persecuted them for their religion and he now preaches those same beliefs. In the gospel, Jesus visited Martha and Mary. Martha is working hard and Mary is sitting at the feet…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110724.cfm Paul discussed the traditions and laws of the Jews in today’s first reading. Even though he was circumcised in the Jewish faith, he said it is not necessary for Christians. They need to focus on their relationship with Christ now and not on the many rules of the Jewish religion. In the gospel, Jesus…

I am going to mass on Saturday and that is why this post is early. In the first reading we receive the covenant of God and his people after the great flood. The promise is shown to us in the beauty of a rainbow 🌈. The second reading is just so beautiful: 1 Pt 3:18-22…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091424.cfm Today’s first reading is of God’s punishment when the people in the desert start complaining. He sends down serpents and many people die. When they ask for forgiveness, God told Moses to build a snake and when people looked at, they would be healed. In the second reading, Paul talks about the glory of…