April 6, 2024 Saturday in the Octave of Easter

Still the Easter season! Rejoice! Jesus has risen! Amen! Alleluia! In the first reading, Peter addressed the crowd after healing a man in the name of Jesus. He explained what they did to Jesus and that he fulfilled the promises the prophets spoke of in the Old Testament. In the gospel, it follows the reading…

Today’s first reading is different because it is a feast day for the church. Paul states that Jesus died and rose and then was seen by many people including himself. In the gospel, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” The only way to heaven is through Him. He said He…

Today’s first reading is from Isaiah. This book of the Bible is hardest for me since it is prophetic. I read many commentaries and still not sure about its message. They say it is the song of the servant and that it is talking about Jesus’ suffering. The gospel is much easier to comprehend. Judas…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/073024.cfm Today’s first reading is Jeremiah viewing the destruction of man due to sin and pleading with God for relief. Do not forget our covenant! In the gospel, Jesus explained the parable of the weeds and the wheat. God provides the wheat which are the righteous people following God’s commandments. The devil sowed the weeds…

Today’s gospel is an account by Mark in the early days of Jesus’ ministry when he calls out an unclean spirit. It says, “His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee” In one of my reflections they focus on your own conversion from sin and that if you are trying to live a…

Today’s readings are difficult to respond to I guess. The first reading is about David counting the people and then God punishing him for it with three days of pestilence. I don’t understand the punishment for this sin. I’m just glad that Jesus came for my sin and that He is merciful. As the responsorial…