Religion

Today’s first reading is from the letter to Peter. Paul said that there can be good done through suffering and that we should pray for those who suffer. In the gospel, the rich man asks Jesus how to get into heaven. After he tells Jesus he follows the laws of the Lord, Jesus tells him…

Today’s first reading is Moses telling the people there is one God, the creator, that led them out of Egypt. He said to follow the commandments. The second reading is to the Romans, saying that we are heirs of God, joint heirs with Christ, if only we suffer with the Holy Spirit we may be…

Today’s first reading talks about prayer. When should you pray? At all times, in every situation! For healing, for every struggle, in praise and thanksgiving! Amen! You should also pray for others and for forgiveness of sin. In the gospel, Jesus tells the disciples that the children should come to Him. That unless you come…

Today’s first reading: James tells us to persevere and do not complain. He said do not swear and let your yes mean yes and your no mean no. He quoted scripture saying “the Lord is compassionate and merciful “ Amen! In the gospel, people asked Jesus about divorce. He said that divorce is wrong and…

Today’s first reading from James condemns the landowners, not because they were rich, but by the means that they became wealthy and how they were using their wealth for selfish reasons. In the gospel, Jesus said that if you cause anyone to sin, it would be better if a millstone were around your neck and…

Today’s first reading is from James. He said if you know what is right to do and you don’t do it, you are sinning against God. In the gospel, Jesus tells the disciples that anyone can heal in His name. He said that if they aren’t against us, then they are for us. I hope…

Today’s first reading is from James and says that if you love the things of the world, then you are an enemy of God. He said “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” In the gospel, the apostles were arguing who is the greatest of their group, but Jesus said, “If…

Today’s first reading is from Genesis. The story of God’s punishment after Adam and Eve eat from the forbidden tree. Since we call Mary the second Eve, it is fitting to have this reading for her day. Even in the psalm for today, it says, “One and all were born in her” Mary is our…

Come Holy Spirit Come! Fill the hearts of the faithful! In the first reading, the Holy Spirit comes to the apostles in the upper room and they start speaking in tongues, in foreign languages they do not know. All hear and understand them. In the first option of the second reading, from 1Cor, we are…

Today’s first reading tells us what happened to Paul when he arrived to Rome. The Romans could find no reason to punish him, but he remained in captivity for two years. During this time he continued to preach the gospel and do the will of the Father. In the gospel, the end of the book…