September 23, 2024 Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092324.cfm Today’s first reading talks about how to treat our neighbor. Do not put off helping someone when you have the means to do so. In the gospel, Jesus said you don’t hide the light, but put it on a lamp stand, so don’t hide your gifts. Share them with the world. Amen! God’s creation

September 22, 2024 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092224.cfm In the first reading the author told of man’s hatred for the good person. Even hatred for Jesus, to the point of death on a cross. In the second reading James said turn from selfish ways and envy. Turn to the Lord. In the gospel, Jesus tells the disciples of his suffering and death….

September 21, 2024 Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and evangelist

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092124.cfm In the first reading, Paul stated that we are joined by faith but each have different responsibilities within our Catholic community. In the gospel, Jesus called Matthew, a tax collector. People were upset that He would associate himself with sinners. Jesus said “I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” Amen! Who…

September 20, 2024 Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading In today’s first reading, Paul confirmed the resurrection of all. He said that if Jesus didn’t rise from the dead then our faith is vain. If Jesus was resurrected so shall we. The gospel is very short. Jesus traveled and was accompanied by the 12 and some women. That’s it. I’m not sure if…

September 19, 2024 Thursday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091924.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul discussed the resurrection of Jesus and how He appeared to so many, even to Paul. Paul said he wasn’t worthy because he had persecuted the church. Jesus had plans for Paul! Amen! In the gospel, Jesus was dining at someone’s house and a sinful woman washed His feet with…

September 18, 2024 Wednesday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091824.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul’s speech about love. Love is patient, love is kind… This is often a reading for weddings, but it is about Jesus. Let’s all spread the good news about love today. Amen! In the gospel, Jesus is speaking about John the Baptist. He is also concerned with the people focusing…

September 17, 2024 Tuesday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091724.cfm Today’s first reading is about our bodies and our spiritual gifts. We are all one body in Christ, but we all have unique gifts from the Spirit. Paul said “Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts.” Amen! In the gospel, Jesus is moved with pity for a widow who lost her only son. How…

September 16, 2024 Memorial of Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091624.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul talked about community, especially Christians gathering for a meal. That all should eat, not some go hungry and some get drunk. Take care of others. In the gospel, Jesus meets the Centurion and his slave is ill. Jesus was following him to heal the slave and the Centurion said…

September 15, 2024 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091524.cfm The first reading is from Isaiah. He states that God is always by his side. That’s what I want in my daily life. Sin sometimes separates us from walking with the Lord. In the second reading, James said: “Demonstrate your faith to me without works,and I will demonstrate my faith to you from my…

September 14, 2024 Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091424.cfm Today’s first reading is of God’s punishment when the people in the desert start complaining. He sends down serpents and many people die. When they ask for forgiveness, God told Moses to build a snake and when people looked at, they would be healed. In the second reading, Paul talks about the glory of…