Daily Mass Readings

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/111124.cfm Paul tells Titus how he must live as God’s steward: “must be blameless, not arrogant,not irritable, not a drunkard, not aggressive, not greedy for sordid gain, but hospitable, a lover of goodness, temperate, just, holy, and self-controlled, holding fast to the true message as taught so that he will be able both to exhort…

Today’s first reading is of Ezekiel asking a widow for water and bread. She says her flour and oil are running dry. He says that the Lord will provide and the jar of flour and jug of oil won’t run empty until the rains come. She was able to eat for a year. In the…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110924.cfm In today’s first reading, water flowed from the temple and cleansed all in its path. It was a sign of renewal and growth. The second reading talks about our bodies as the temple and the spirit of God lives within us. Don’t destroy the holy temple of God, your body. My commentary said that…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110824.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul said to imitate himself in living the gospel. Prepare for the coming of the Lord. Don’t focus on the world. We definitely need this reminder after the election this week. In the gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the steward who will lose his job. In order to have…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110724.cfm Paul discussed the traditions and laws of the Jews in today’s first reading. Even though he was circumcised in the Jewish faith, he said it is not necessary for Christians. They need to focus on their relationship with Christ now and not on the many rules of the Jewish religion. In the gospel, Jesus…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110624.cfm In the first reading, Paul praises the new Christians for being obedient. He also said he shares his joy for the Lord with them even from prison. Paul prays that they would share their joy with him. In the gospel, Jesus states boldly how you must follow Him. Renounce all of you earthly possessions,…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110524.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul proclaiming that Jesus is Lord! His name is above every other name! He deserves the glory! Amen! In the gospel, Jesus is dining again and points out a parable of a rich man that invites people to a banquet. Each has a different excuse for not coming, so the…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110424.cfm 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…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110324.cfm Today’s first reading: Moses declares to his people the first and greatest commandment, “you shall love the LORD, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength. “ He also said we should fear the Lord and that is our purpose, follow the commandments. Jesus expanded on this…