Religion

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071524.cfm Today’s first reading is about the hypocrisy of religion. Stop the false worship and sacrifice! In the gospel, Jesus concluded his discourse of how the disciples should go about their new orders to preach the gospel and live for Jesus. “whoever does not take up his crossand follow after me is not worthy of…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071424.cfm In today’s first reading, Amos is called to prophesy, even with opposition from the king. We are all ordinary people, but God/Jesus wants us to evangelize. But we are not alone. Through baptism, we have the Holy Spirit to guide us. In the second reading, Paul said we exist to praise His glory! We…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071324.cfm Today’s first reading is about the call of Isaiah. He dreams of heaven and coming face to face with God. “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send? Who will go for us? Here I am,” I said; “send me!” In the gospel, Jesus still tells the disciples how…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071224.cfm Today’s first reading is the conclusion of Hosea and it brings hope. Hope that the people will return to offering sacrifice to the one true God. God never gives up on us sinners. In the gospel, Jesus warns us of persecution. He said that when you have to defend your faith, the Holy Spirit…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071124.cfm In the first reading God is still disheartened by the people not following his commandments. But He said through Hosea “I will not let the flames consume you.” In the gospel, Jesus gives instructions for preaching the gospel. Do not ask for money, stay with the people and do the works. If the people…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071024.cfm Today’s first reading is still telling the people to stop worshiping idols. Hosea says “it is time to seek the LORD,till he come and rain down justice upon you” In the gospel, Jesus names the twelve apostles and gives them power to heal and drive out demons. Then He said ”As you go, make…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070924.cfm Today’s first reading focuses on the idols being built in Northern Israel during Hosea’s time. Scripture says”the LORD is not pleased with them”. Not good. What are our idols of today’s times? I often look at my abundance and wonder… Today’s gospel: Jesus heals a mute man, by driving out the demon. People say…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070824.cfm Today’s first reading is from the prophet Hosea. He was from northern Israel and he was betrayed by his wife, adultery. My commentary says that he writes about God’s relationship with man as a marriage. John and Paul make this reference in the New Testament. God wants his people to return to the covenant…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070724.cfm Today’s first reading is of a prophet who God sends to the people of Israel. He said so that the people know there was a prophet among them. In the second reading Paul said he is better doing the will of the Father in his suffering. Good comes from the bad in our lives….

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070624.cfm Today’s first reading is the hope of God returning the Jews to their given land. God promises that His people will not be taken from their land again. My commentary said that all of the readings today are about God’s overwhelming abundance. In the gospel, Jesus tried to explain why his disciples do not…