Religion

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102324.cfm Paul is still writing to the Ephesians to explain his call to preach to the gentiles. Let us all, Jews and gentiles, work together having faith in Jesus. In the gospel, Jesus still warns us to be alert for the coming of Christ. You don’t know the hour, are you prepared? Jesus said that…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102224.cfm In the first reading, Paul was trying to unite the Jews and gentiles who believed in Jesus. He spoke of God’s grace and peace. We even state that in the responsorial psalm, “The Lord speaks of peace to his people” In the gospel, Jesus tells his disciples to make yourselves ready. How elated the…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102124.cfm In the first reading, Paul told the Ephesians that through the grace of God and Jesus Christ we have been saved “through faith” not works. Not through works, so we might not boast. God gave the gift of His son! Amen! In the gospel, Jesus told the parable of the rich man who had…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102024.cfm In the first reading, Isaiah foretold the suffering of Jesus. He said that Jesus was pleased to suffer for our sins. In the second reading, Paul told the Hebrews that Jesus knew of their struggles to avoid sin since he was tested, but without sin. He said “So let us confidently approach the throne…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101924.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul giving praise to Jesus for the sacrifice for our sins. He acknowledged the Ephesians were doing well in their faith. In the gospel, Jesus said that if you speak well of Him, you are accepted by the Father, but if you blaspheme Him, you will be rejected by the…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101824.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul is writing to Timothy and asks to send Luke to him. He is in prison, alone like Jesus was, being persecuted for his faith in Jesus. In the gospel, Luke wrote about Jesus sending out the 72 evangelists, much like Luke. Jesus focused on having peace with your location…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101724.cfm In today’s first reading Paul stated his greeting to the Ephesians. He told them that God chose us and he stated the purpose of the life and death of Jesus. We are part of His family! Amen! In the gospel, Jesus continued telling the Pharisees of their hypocrisy. This time they were making it…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101624.cfm In the first reading, Paul points out that we know the evils that we do, and he lists many of them. Than he said we must live by the Spirit. The fruits of the Spirit are all good things: “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Let us follow the Spirit! In…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101524.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul is telling the men that circumcision is no longer necessary for God’s children. You must have faith through love, Jesus. In the gospel, Jesus was observed by a Pharisee to not wash properly before dining. The Pharisees were adamant about the rules/laws of the Jewish faith. Jesus said “you…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101424.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul explaining our origin from the “free” woman of Abraham. There were two sons, one born from a slave and one born from a “free” woman, Sarah. This is our origin. Also coming from a promise from God to Abraham. In the gospel, Jesus knows that the followers just want…