November 13, 2024 Memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111224.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul instructs Titus on the way to live for Christ. Stay consistent. Older men, older women, and younger men are mentioned. How to live so that the word of God may not be discredited. There is a passage we use in Mass, “as we await the blessed hope” . He…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062324.cfm Today’s first reading from Job shows the power of God to control the waters of the earth. The awesome power of God! In the second reading, Paul says that Jesus died for all of us and that we need to die to ourselves on earth. We need to live for Christ. In the gospel,…

Today’s first reading tells of Joseph’s brothers that first plot to kill him because he is his father’s favorite. Then they decide to sell him into slavery. The psalm talks about this as well. I love when all the readings go together. In the gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the land owner and tenants…

Today’s first reading is of Peter naming, choosing, the 12th apostle after Judas, Matthias. I watched a commentary on this and he said what about the other one considered and not chosen. But we are all chosen by God. Jesus chose us. I am a daughter of God. Jesus knows my name. In the gospel,…

OT means ordinary time. David dies in today’s first reading. Solomon becomes King. In the gospel, Jesus sends out the twelve with authority to preach the gospel and heal others. This is the beginning of the church. He wants every one of us to go out and share the gospel with others. This is my…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080424.cfm In the first reading, the Jews in the desert say Give us something to eat. God provides quail and bread from heaven. In the second reading, Paul says to forget your old self and focus on your new life in the Spirit. In the gospel, people following Jesus want more food, the never ending…