Religion

Today’s first reading: Paul and Barnabas are preaching on deaf ears with the Jews so they say they will preach to the Gentiles. And many became Christians. In the gospel, Philip asks Jesus to show the Father to them so that they may believe. Jesus says: Do you not believe that I am in the…

Today’s first reading tells of Paul proclaiming what Jesus endured and that he rose from the grave so that we may be saved. He quotes the psalm that is spoken/sung today, You are my Son; this day I have begotten you. In the gospel, Jesus said He provides a way for us. Thomas asks what…

Today’s first reading is telling the account of Saul/Paul following the Holy Spirit and going out to preach the gospel to the world! There was prayer and fasting. In the gospel , Jesus says He is the light in the darkness of the world. He didn’t come to condemn, but to save the world. He…

Today’s first reading is more of an account of people converting to following Jesus and in Antioch they started calling them Christians. Barnabas found Saul/Paul and they brought many into the faith. In the gospel, Jesus told people that they don’t believe but he has sheep who know Him and will follow Him. I hope…

Today’s first reading tells of how Peter began preaching to the gentiles, the uncircumcised. He saw visions from heaven and was called to reach all people. He proclaimed the good news to all. In the gospel, Jesus continued his discussion of the shepherd and flock, but this time He is the gate to Heaven. He…

Today’s first reading is Peter telling of Jesus being the cornerstone, of course he is still saying we killed Jesus. In the second reading, we are called children of God. In the gospel, Jesus says He is the shepherd. He loves His sheep and knows them by name. It is still Easter season! Amen! Alleluia!…

Today’s first reading is of Peter healing two people through the name of Jesus. The second one was dead and brought back to life! Amazing! And many were added to the church witnessing these miracles. In the gospel, Jesus points out that some don’t believe in Him and many did stop following Him that day…

Today’s first reading is the conversion story of Saul/Paul, the man who would write most of the New Testament through letters to the new Christians. He was struck with blindness after seeing Jesus. When he regained his sight he was baptized and started “proclaiming “ about Jesus. Amen! In the gospel, Jesus said that if…

Today’s first reading continues with Philip, the story of the eunuch who gets baptized and wants to know more about who Isaiah is talking about. Of course it is Jesus and Philip tells him all about Jesus. In the gospel, Jesus talks of God’s reason for sending Him. He said “I am the bread of…

Today’s first reading is starting the stories of men of God after Stephen. Also, Saul is in this reading plotting against them. Today it is Philip who went to Samaria and cured people through Christ. “There was great joy in that city” In the gospel, Jesus says “I am the bread of life” but we…