Religion

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082524.cfm In the first reading, Joshua says for him, he must serve the Lord and then the people confirm that they will serve the Lord! For He is our God. Amen! In the second reading, Paul said that wives should be subordinate to their husbands and that husbands should love their wives as they love…

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading is from Revelation stating the beauty of heaven and the twelve thrones for the 12 tribes of Israel. There the names of the apostles are written. In the gospel, Jesus spoke with Nathanael recalling His first encounter with him. Then Nathanael claimed who Jesus really is. Nathanael is Bartholomew, one of…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082324.cfm In today’s first reading, God shows Ezekiel His power by taking a pile of bones and making them whole again with flesh covering. God said He will bring Jerusalem back just as He did with the bones. God doesn’t give up on His people. In the gospel, people ask Jesus what the greatest of…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082224.cfm Today’s first reading is God speaking to His people that he will give them a new heart and a new spirit. He will wash them with clean water and they will know He is God. My favorite psalm today, Psalm 51, contrite heart In the gospel, Jesus told the parable of the king who…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082124.cfm In today’s first reading, God said to the shepherds that they are only tending to themselves and leaving His flock to wander. God said He will shepherd His flock. In the gospel, Jesus told the parable of the man with a vineyard that hired people throughout the day and then paid them equal wages…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082024.cfm Today’s reading talks about the wrath of God when His people say that they are gods. Don’t put yourself on a pedestal! Who are our prophets today that are warning us of our sinfulness? In the gospel, Jesus said many insightful things. First, he said that it would be harder for a camel to…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081924.cfm Today’s first reading is about the death of Ezekiel’s wife. God told Ezekiel he should not mourn and to not cover his beard. He did want him to do the traditions that surrounded death to show others to not mourn for Jerusalem. In the gospel, a man with many possessions asks Jesus what he…

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading is by Proverbs saying Wisdom has built her house and says come eat of my food. The responsorial psalm, Taste and see the goodness of the Lord The second reading, “try to understand what is the will of the Lord. Be filled with the Spirit, giving thanks always and for everythingin…

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading In today’s first reading, God tells Ezekiel how to live a virtuous life. These are by following the ten commandments, but also feeding and clothing the needy. Being kind, avoiding sin. The psalm today is my favorite, psalm 51. Contrite heart and spirit I desire. In the gospel, Jesus tells his disciples, let the…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081624.cfm Today’s first readIng, God tells Ezekiel of Jerusalem’s fate. He compares Jerusalem to a woman. He takes care of her and forms a covenant that He does not forget. Even when the woman sins, He will forgive. In the gospel, the people ask Jesus about divorce. He says it is adultery to divorce and…