Halfway through the first reading for Mass today is a very powerful verse that condenses the meaning of both of the readings for Mass today in such a beautiful way: “Now to him who is able to accomplish far more than all we ask or imagine, by the power at work within us.” The reason this sentence condenses the meaning for both of the readings for Mass today, is because the first reading and the gospel are both about families.
We Do Not Know the Time
“Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour when the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be […]
Peace to Those Who Are Far Off and Peace to Those Who Are Near
How beautiful the first reading for Mass is today! It makes your heart glow just reading these words in sacred scripture. The words in the bible are not just words printed on paper like any other words, they are living words. The Holy Spirit completely animates these words in sacred scripture today. They are the inspired words of God.