September 24, 2024 Tuesday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time

Today’s first reading from James condemns the landowners, not because they were rich, but by the means that they became wealthy and how they were using their wealth for selfish reasons. In the gospel, Jesus said that if you cause anyone to sin, it would be better if a millstone were around your neck and…

My word of the year is Proclaim, so here I am writing about the daily readings of the Roman Catholic Church. I listen to many commentators for the daily readings and many of them talk about trying to be like Mary in her perfect love. I do try to love my neighbor, but I am…

1Peter 1:10-16, Psalm 98:1-4, Mark 10:28-31 Today’s first reading continues about hope while suffering. He says be holy as I am holy. In the gospel, right after Jesus said that a rich man could not get into heaven except through God, all things are possible, Peter stated that many had left everything to follow Jesus….

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading In today’s first reading, Job long’s to see God’s face. My commentary said that Job states His avenger lives, which could also be said as “I know my REDEEMER lives!” Amen! I started singing the song… In the gospel, Jesus sends out 72 more disciples with instructions. Take nothing, rely on the people of…

Today’s first reading continues with Philip, the story of the eunuch who gets baptized and wants to know more about who Isaiah is talking about. Of course it is Jesus and Philip tells him all about Jesus. In the gospel, Jesus talks of God’s reason for sending Him. He said “I am the bread of…

Today there are three options for readings. The first is the Chrism mass where the priest blesses the oils used by the church throughout the year. There is the oil of the sick, the oil of the catechumens, and the holy chrism oil. The second is the day mass Thursday of Holy Week. And then…