In this episode, Christian and Alan read and discuss the readings for January 7, 2024.
As usual, we tackle the Catholic mass readings in reverse order. The 1st reading is typically from the Old Testament. The 2nd reading is typically from the New Testament. The Gospel reading is always from either: Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John.
Bible Reading:
- Gospel - Matthew 2:1-12
- 2nd Reading - Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6
- 1st Reading - Isaiah 60:1-6
Show notes:
- 0:40 - The Epiphany of the Lord - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphany_(holiday)
- 0:58 - Opening Prayer
- 1:42 - Gospel Reading: The Visit of the Wise Men
- 5:48 - "When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him." (Matthew 2:10-11a NIV)
- 7:09 - "But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only." (Matthew 4:36 ESV)
- 9:04 - "When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him" (Matthew 2:3 ESV)
- 11:28 - Alan: "Jesus is not born into a utopia." (Gospel Point #4: The Savior)
- 13:30 - Christian: "What are we going to do about the fact that He's here?" (Gospel Point #5: The Decision)
- 13:46 - Alan: "Are we going to be 'overjoyed?' Or are we going to be 'greatly troubled?'" (Gospel Point #5: The Decision, Matthew 2:3, Matthew 2:10)
- 14:35 - 2nd Reading: The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed
- 18:25 - "This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus." (Ephesians 3:6 NIV)
- 18:43 - "God did not tell this secret message to the people who lived before us. But now the Holy Spirit has shown it to God's apostles and prophets." (Ephesians 3:5 EASY)
- 36:29 - 1st Reading: The Future Glory of Israel
- 51:16 - Closing Prayer
