October 24, 2024 Thursday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102424.cfm
in today’s first reading, Paul is on his knees praying for the believers, that they will know God. That they will be strengthened in their faith with the Holy Spirit. And that they will follow Jesus.
In the gospel, first Jesus wants the world to be on fire, the fire of Pentecost! Jesus spoke of His baptism and what He has to endure to accomplish His mission on earth. Then Jesus spoke of coming for division, not peace. Brother against brother, mother against son, etc. Beliver against non-believer!
