Religion

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071824.cfm Today’s first reading is Isaiah praying to the Lord to deliver His people and make judgment on his enemies. “When your judgment dawns upon the earth, the world’s inhabitants learn justice” In the gospel, Jesus said to “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me”. For His yoke is easy, His burden light….

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071724.cfm In today’s first reading, there is a contrast between the godless of the Assyrians and the ones who know God, but do not obey. God said that he is in control and the people must obey. It is a daily struggle, but God is merciful! Amen! In the gospel, Jesus praised His Father and…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071624.cfm In the first reading God tells Isaiah to tell Ahaz that he is doing wrong and it will not stand. “But within sixty years and five,Ephraim shall be crushed, no longer a nation.Unless your faith is firmyou shall not be firm!” In the gospel, Jesus told the people that the people who do not…

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…