Religion

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120224.cfm We start the Advent season! Today’s first reading is from Isaiah. They go up the mountain to worship the Lord. He will judge His people and we will walk with Him. This is speaking of the coming of Jesus. We must prepare a place for Him, worthy of Him. In the gospel, Jesus was…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120124.cfm In the first reading Jeremiah speaks about the coming of Jesus. He said that Jerusalem will be saved. In the second reading Paul talks about how to live as instructed by him.”Conduct yourselves to please God. In the gospel, Jesus spoke of the second coming. “Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/113024.cfm Today’s first reading is about the faith you must have, with the gospel on your lips, so you can be saved. Don’t we all want salvation? To walk one day with the Lord? Keep His commandments and ask for forgiveness when we falter. Proclaim the good news! In the gospel, Jesus called four apostles…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112924.cfm Today’s first reading is from Revelation. John spoke of a new heaven and earth. The old will pass away. Let’s prepare! You do not know the hour or the day. In the gospel, Jesus also spoke about the heaven and earth passing away, but He said his word will never die. That’s what you…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112824.cfm Two sets of readings today because it is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. First reading from Revelation: an angel has a millstone throwing it into the sea. It was supposed to represent the end to the idolatry in Rome. There would be destruction and ruin. From my commentary: “The passage ends with the…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112724.cfm Today’s first reading is again from Revelation. This time the ones who claim victory over the beast holding harps and singing the song of Moses, the song of the Lamb. This is sung during the Easter vigil. Song of praise! In the gospel, Jesus warned His followers that it wouldn’t be easy to follow…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112624.cfm In the first reading, John, in Revelation, spoke about angels with sickles in heaven harvesting the earth. This is referring to the final judgement and the gathering of the righteous. We must prepare and be ready because we do not when our last day will come. In the gospel, Jesus noticed that the people…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112524.cfm Today the first reading is continuing Revelation. This time talking about the 144,000 that are praising God in heaven. He actually speaks of four being on thrones. Four? Anyway, the scholars say that the number, 12, designates perfection in the Bible, so 144,000 is 12*12*1000! Just an overload of perfection in heaven. I wonder…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112424.cfm Today we celebrate Jesus as Christ the King, the last Sunday before the new liturgical year that starts with Advent. In the first reading, Daniel talks about the kingdom of Jesus prophesying His coming. The second reading is the start of Revelation. Jesus is King, the Alpha and Omega, worthy of praise. In the…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112324.cfm Today’s first reading is again from Revelation. It speaks about two mysterious beings. They are prophets who have been given 3.5 years to prophesy. At the end of the reading they are taken up to heaven by God. My commentary said that we hope to follow them. Amen! In the gospel, another group of…