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In the first reading, Paul stated that we are joined by faith but each have different responsibilities within our Catholic community.
In the gospel, Jesus called Matthew, a tax collector. People were upset that He would associate himself with sinners. Jesus said “I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” Amen! Who is righteous anyway?
God’s creation
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/073124.cfm In today’s first reading Jeremiah is asking the Lord for relief. God told him, “If you repent, so that I restore you,in my presence you shall stand; For I am with you,to deliver and rescue you, says the LORD. I will free you from the hand of the wicked,and rescue you from the grasp…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070624.cfm Today’s first reading is the hope of God returning the Jews to their given land. God promises that His people will not be taken from their land again. My commentary said that all of the readings today are about God’s overwhelming abundance. In the gospel, Jesus tried to explain why his disciples do not…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122324.cfm In today’s first reading, Malachi, which means messenger, delivers the message of the coming of Elijah. He was referring to the coming of John the Baptist who would also be a messenger for Jesus. John the Baptist would prepare the way for Jesus’ ministry. In the gospel, John the Baptist is born to Elizabeth…
Today’s first reading is of Paul preaching in Corinth. God said to stay there that he would be protected. He was persecuted by the Jews during that time but stayed a year and a half. We do have two letters to the Corinthians in the Bible. In the gospel , Jesus said “So you also…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072524.cfm Today’s first reading said we will die, but through our faith and God’s grace we will join Jesus in heaven. Amen! In the gospel, the sons of Zebedee wish to sit at the right and left of Jesus in His kingdom. Jesus said that that is not for Him to give. He said that…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112224.cfm Today’s first reading is from Revelation. The angel tells the author to eat the scroll. It will taste like honey, but make your stomach sour. How we often choose things that feel good at the moment only to realize the pain or suffering afterward. May we always choose what God has planned for us!…
