Religion

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070524.cfm Today’s first reading is still Amos trying to warn the people of the wrath of God for the sinfulness. He said that the people will yearn for the word of God that will be taken from them. I wish more people today would yearn for the word. There are two meanings for the word….

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading is Amaziah telling Amos to leave the area and not prophesy. Amos tells him that his wife will become a harlot and his children will die by the sword. In the gospel, a paralytic is healed by Jesus. Jesus said is it better to say I forgive your sins or arise…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070324.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul telling us that we are citizens of God built on the foundation of the apostles with Jesus as the capstone. This includes Thomas, one of the twelve apostles. In the gospel, Jesus appears to the twelve when Thomas is there and tells him to touch his wounds and believe….

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070224.cfm Today’s first reading is Amos still warning the people of God’s punishment for their evil ways. Won’t we turn to our Lord, ask for forgiveness? In the gospel, Jesus is asleep in the boat and a storm comes. The disciples wake Jesus and are frightened by the storm. Jesus calms the storm and asks…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070124.cfm Today’s first reading is from the prophet Amos. All of the prophets in the Old Testament preach of people turning away from sin. Amos is pointing out many ways the people are sinning against God and what the punishment will be. In the gospel, Jesus tells one disciple that it will be difficult to…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/063024.cfm Today’s first reading is telling us God is not about death, but life! Not darkness, but light! Today’s second reading Paul describes community. Give surplus to those who have little. Share the wealth and your spiritual worth will be great. In the gospel, there are two miracles by Jesus. The first is the woman…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062924-Day.cfm Today’s first reading is of Peter’s imprisonment and the angel breaks the chains and allows him to leave the prison. The second reading is Paul’s goodbye speech to Timothy from prison. He knows he is going to heaven. In the gospel, Jesus asks who he is and Peter said He is the Christ. Then…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062824.cfm Today’s first reading is the second time the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem and took the people to Babylon, in exile. They did leave some of the poor behind to work the land. My commentary said that the ones who made the most from what they had did the will of God. In the gospel, Jesus…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062724.cfm Today’s first reading is the punishment of the Lord for the people not following the laws of God. Babylon seized the king and deported all of the Jews out of Jerusalem. My commentary said the Jewish people probably made the best of the situation though. In the gospel, we wrap up the sermon on…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062624.cfm Today’s first reading is about the book of laws for the Jews was found in the temple. A scribe reads it to the king. The king declares to all the people the laws and a return of the covenant. In the gospel, Jesus warns of wolves in sheep’s clothing. He said a good tree…