July 27

July 27, 2013

Readings:  http://usccb.org/bible/readings/072713.cfm

EX 24:3-8  Moses erected altar, as peace offering to LORD put blood in bowls and splashed on altar, read book of covenant.  People answered, “All the LORD has said, we will do.”  Moses sprinkled blood on people, saying, “This is the blood of the covenant...”

PS 50:1B-2, 5-6, 14-15  Offer to God a sacrifice of praise.

MT 13:24-30  Parable of weeds among wheat

• Red Cross blood donor T-shirt:  reading and psalm about offering sacrifice, Moses' of blood paralleling today's of praise
• "Make a difference" name tag:  sowing good seed makes a difference (wheat gathered vs. weeds burned)

PS:  Yes, I did give blood this morning.