OT means ordinary time. Today’s first reading is from 2 Samuel. David rejoices in the Lord while moving the Ark to the city of David. He then feeds the people. I love to read Bible stories that correlate to Jesus in the New Testament. People are fed and nourished, those who believe. In the gospel, Jesus asks “Who are my mother and my brothers?” Those who do the will of God are His family. I pray that I am part of His family and go to Heaven.
OT means ordinary time. Today Jesus heals the leper (Mark 1:40-45) “I do will it. Be made clean” Those are the words I want to hear from Jesus. Clean from my sins. The response today is “Redeem us Lord because of Your mercy” Jesus has unstoppable and vast mercy for us. He waits for us…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091024.cfm Today’s first reading: Paul puts emphasis on staying on the right path after baptism. We were washed in the blood of Jesus. The unjust will not inherit the Kingdom of God. In the gospel, Jesus names the twelve apostles. Of course Luke must say that Judas will be the one to betray Him. Then…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072324.cfm In today’s first reading Micah focuses that our sin cannot rule our lives because of God’s mercy. He forgives us if we ask for His mercy. Repent and believe! In the gospel, Jesus is asked about His family. He then asks who is my mother? Brother? Sister? Whoever does the will of my Father;…
Today’s first reading is Moses telling the people there is one God, the creator, that led them out of Egypt. He said to follow the commandments. The second reading is to the Romans, saying that we are heirs of God, joint heirs with Christ, if only we suffer with the Holy Spirit we may be…
Today’s first reading is the account of the healing of Naaman in the Jordan river. He asks the prophet why he needs to cleanse himself in THAT river and so many times. But the servants ask him what’s the harm in trying if the result is healing rom leprosy? Trust in God, His timing and…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090124.cfm In today’s first reading, Moses said to keep the commandments. He also said the others will look to Israel as great people because their God is close. In the second reading, James said to care for orphans and widows in their affliction. He said to keep oneself unstained by the world. In the gospel,…
