Religion

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082824.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul telling the Thessalonians not to be idle waiting for the second coming of Christ. He said if you don’t work, you shouldn’t eat. He was harsh to get the point across. He didn’t want the people to give up. In the gospel, Jesus concluded the seven woes to the…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082724.cfm In the first reading Paul is trying to encourage a faithful life for the Thessalonians. Hold fast to the traditions. He asked Jesus to encourage our hearts and strengthen them. In the gospel Jesus continued with the 7 woes. Be careful to not just focus on the details of the laws, but focus on…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082624.cfm Today’s first reading is back to the New Testament. Paul is elated by the faith of the Thessalonians and their perseverance through persecution. Keep the faith! In the gospel, Jesus tells of the first three of seven woes. From Living Space commentary: The Seven Woes are: Jesus keeps calling them hypocrites. Let’s review our…

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…