Religion

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090424.cfm Today’s first reading, Paul is stating that he is not to be worshipped or considered to be powerful. That is to be reserved for God. He said we plant and water, but growth comes from God! Today’s psalm is 33 and it spoke to me, verses 20-21: Our soul waits for the LORD,who is…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090324.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul trying to explain the spirit of God that we must have within us. We should not be led by the things of this world, but by the Holy Spirit. Amen! In the gospel, a demon has hold of a person in the temple where Jesus is speaking. Jesus rebuked…

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading In today’s first reading, Paul said he brings no wisdom or eloquence to proclaiming the Good News. His humility makes his message shine. He said it showed the power of God to the people. He was there to tell them about Jesus’ death and resurrection. In the gospel, Jesus is back home and said…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090124.cfm In today’s first reading, Moses said to keep the commandments. He also said the others will look to Israel as great people because their God is close. In the second reading, James said to care for orphans and widows in their affliction. He said to keep oneself unstained by the world. In the gospel,…

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading is Paul said Whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord. And not yourself. Humility is a virtue. in the gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the servants and the talents. Some made more but one his it and returned it to his master. It was taken from him and he suffered….

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/083024.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul told the people of Corinth how they should be living. He was their guide to becoming children of God focusing on the life of Jesus. He also said God’s lack of wisdom is greater than the wisest of man. God’s weakness is stronger than that of the strongest of…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082924.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul started his letter to the Corinthians. He called himself the least of the apostles. He called them the church of God. The Christians at that time were gathered in secret at each other’s homes. The end of the reading is God is faithful. Amen! In the gospel, the story…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082824.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul telling the Thessalonians not to be idle waiting for the second coming of Christ. He said if you don’t work, you shouldn’t eat. He was harsh to get the point across. He didn’t want the people to give up. In the gospel, Jesus concluded the seven woes to the…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082724.cfm In the first reading Paul is trying to encourage a faithful life for the Thessalonians. Hold fast to the traditions. He asked Jesus to encourage our hearts and strengthen them. In the gospel Jesus continued with the 7 woes. Be careful to not just focus on the details of the laws, but focus on…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082624.cfm Today’s first reading is back to the New Testament. Paul is elated by the faith of the Thessalonians and their perseverance through persecution. Keep the faith! In the gospel, Jesus tells of the first three of seven woes. From Living Space commentary: The Seven Woes are: Jesus keeps calling them hypocrites. Let’s review our…