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In today’s first reading, Paul reminds us to be unselfish and humble. Even to the point of putting others before ourselves.
In the gospel, Jesus is dining with a leading Pharisee. He tells him to not only invite those who can repay the invitation. When you have a banquet, invite the unfortunate and your reward will be given on judgement day. Amen!
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091324.cfm Today’s first reading Paul described his calling to preach the gospel, good news about Jesus. He humbled himself to emphasize the power of God, not him. In the gospel, Jesus called people hypocrites and stressed by example of removing the wooden beam from your own eye before trying to remove the splinter from your…
https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading In today’s first reading, Paul said he brings no wisdom or eloquence to proclaiming the Good News. His humility makes his message shine. He said it showed the power of God to the people. He was there to tell them about Jesus’ death and resurrection. In the gospel, Jesus is back home and said…
Today’s first reading is from Jeremiah, telling us that if you turn from the Lord, you will be like the barren bush in the desert, but if you hope in the Lord, you will be like the trees near flowing waters. The end of the passage talks about your deeds, “To reward everyone according to…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092424.cfm In today’s first reading, there are quick verses to tell us how to live. The two that speak to me: 1: To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 2: He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor will himself also call and not…
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…
Today’s readings are about spreading the gospel for the Kingdom and to have patience. God grows faith in His own time. Timothy and Titus were spreading the good news throughout the Mediterranean. Jesus tells parables of seeds, ones that are planted and grow without tending and the mustard seed that grows into a tree large…
