February 22, 2024 Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle

I know a little of this saint since when I was a child, living at home, my mom took classes at Neumann center in Ft. Worth. What a blessing to be a saint! In the gospel, Jesus says to Nathaniel, “you will see the sky opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on…

Today’s first reading is from Wisdom and is the foretelling of the people condemning the just one, Jesus. In the psalm, it talks about the just, that they will be persecuted, but no bones will be broken, again a foretelling of Jesus. In the gospel, the people will try to find a way to condemn…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101724.cfm In today’s first reading Paul stated his greeting to the Ephesians. He told them that God chose us and he stated the purpose of the life and death of Jesus. We are part of His family! Amen! In the gospel, Jesus continued telling the Pharisees of their hypocrisy. This time they were making it…

Today’s first reading talks about prayer. When should you pray? At all times, in every situation! For healing, for every struggle, in praise and thanksgiving! Amen! You should also pray for others and for forgiveness of sin. In the gospel, Jesus tells the disciples that the children should come to Him. That unless you come…

Today’s first reading tells of how Peter began preaching to the gentiles, the uncircumcised. He saw visions from heaven and was called to reach all people. He proclaimed the good news to all. In the gospel, Jesus continued his discussion of the shepherd and flock, but this time He is the gate to Heaven. He…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070724.cfm Today’s first reading is of a prophet who God sends to the people of Israel. He said so that the people know there was a prophet among them. In the second reading Paul said he is better doing the will of the Father in his suffering. Good comes from the bad in our lives….