October 17, 2024 Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082624.cfm Today’s first reading is back to the New Testament. Paul is elated by the faith of the Thessalonians and their perseverance through persecution. Keep the faith! In the gospel, Jesus tells of the first three of seven woes. From Living Space commentary: The Seven Woes are: Jesus keeps calling them hypocrites. Let’s review our…

It is the seventh week of Easter, but some churches celebrate the Ascension of the Lord which is actually on Thursday before. The first reading is the beginning of Acts and Luke accounts the life, death, resurrection and ascension. The second reading “The one who descended is also the one who ascended far above all…

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…

Today’s first reading is from the prophet Hosea. He says “He will revive us after two days; on the third day he will raise us up, to live in his presence.” Many of Jesus’ “fulfillments” are in the Old Testament. The Bible does say He is the word and the word became flesh and dwelt…

OT means ordinary time. Today’s first reading is from James. He says to find joy in your trials because it leads to perseverance. Someone once said that God doesn’t give us more than we can handle, but I sure do struggle with what I’ve got. I try to find the joy. In the gospel, Jesus…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101424.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul explaining our origin from the “free” woman of Abraham. There were two sons, one born from a slave and one born from a “free” woman, Sarah. This is our origin. Also coming from a promise from God to Abraham. In the gospel, Jesus knows that the followers just want…