Religion

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061724.cfm Today’s first reading is about Jezebel falsely accusing her neighbor to have him stoned to death so that her husband could claim his land. The gospel continues from Matthew 5, the sermon on the mount. Jesus said if someone strikes you on the cheek, turn to offer the other cheek. If someone wants your…

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading talks about God’s creation of the trees and taking care of the birds. Majestic! In the second reading, we walk by faith and not by sight. Also we should want to leave the body and go to heaven. That sounds good to me! In the gospel Jesus tells parables to teach…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061524.cfm Today’s first reading shows Elijah selecting Elisha as his understudy. Elisha uses the plow to cook the ox and gave it to the hungry and then followed Elijah. In the gospel, the continuation of Matthew 5, the sermon on the mount. Jesus said to not lie, let your YES mean yes and your NO…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061424.cfm Today’s first reading is about Elijah again. He is in a cave hiding from his persecutors and God tells him to go out and choose Elisha as the next prophet. I love the passage, the Lord will be passing by. He is not in the wind. He is not in the earthquake. He is…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061324.cfm Today’s first reading is about persistent faith. Keep praying and God will answer you. Elijah keeps praying for rain and the rains came! Amen! In the gospel, Jesus is still giving the sermon on the mount in Matthew 5. He urges the people to go beyond the simplicity of the commandments. Most people can…

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading shows us the power of God. Elijah asks followers of Baal to get their god to send fire on the sacrificed bull. Of course no fire comes when calling on Baal, but God delivered a great fire to show the people so that they would believe. In the gospel , Jesus…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061124.cfm Today’s first reading is the story of Barnabas and where he preached, in Antioch. He was with Paul (Saul). We celebrate his passion for the gospel today. In the gospel, Jesus is still preaching the sermon on the mount. After telling us the beatitudes of how to live a Christian life, He now tells…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061024.cfm Today’s first reading is of Elijah prophesying the drought that the Lord is sending. The Lord tells him to go east of the Jordan and He would provide food gathered by ravens. What imagery! In the gospel , Jesus give our His commandments in the sermon on the mount, Matthew 5. All of the…

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading is God giving the punishment to the serpent in the garden of Eden. Who told you that you were naked? In the second reading Paul said do not be discouraged. Even though your body may wither, keep looking toward heaven. Your soul gets stronger. In the gospel Jesus says “For whoever…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060824.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul writing to Timothy saying that Paul’s days are numbered but he has faith in Jesus. He awaits the crown of righteousness which can be given to all of us. In the gospel, Mary and Joseph search for Jesus when he was 12 and found him in the temple. Jesus…