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Darkness at Noon: Scott Hahn Reflects on Passion Sunday
March 23, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 5.17 MBReadings: Isaiah 50:4–7 Psalm 22:8–9, 17–20, 23–24 Philippians 2:6–11 Mark 14:1–15:47 Crowned with thorns, our Lord is lifted up on the Cross, where He dies as “King of the Jews.” Notice how many times He is called “king” in today’s Gospel—mostly in scorn and mockery. As we hear the long accounts of His Passion, at every turn we must remind ourselves—He suffered this cruel and unusual violence for us. He is the Suffering Servant foretold by Isaiah in today’s First Reading. He reena...
La Pasión de Cristo: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el Domingo de Ramos
March 23, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 4.14 MBLecturas: Isaías 50,4–7 Salmo 22,8–9, 17–20, 23–24 Filipenses 2,6–11 Marcos 14, 1–15, 47 “Ha llegado a su cumplimiento lo que está escrito de mí”, nos dice Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy (cfr. Lc 22,37). De hecho, hemos alcanzado el clímax del año litúrgico, el punto más elevado de la historia de la salvación, en el que se cumple todo aquello que había sido anticipado y prometido. Al terminar el extenso Evangelio del día de hoy, la obra de nuestra redención quedará completa. La nueva...
The Divine Drama of Salvation - Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent
March 23, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold. Lenten Weekday/ Toribio De Mogrovejo, Bishop First Reading: Ezekiel 37: 21-28 Responsorial Psalm: Jeremiah 31: 10, 11-12, 13 Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 18: 31 Gospel: John 11: 45-56 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Do We Really Accept Jesus? - Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent
March 22, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday, Day of Abstinence from Meat (Age 14 and Up) First Reading: Jeremiah 20: 10-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 18: 2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7 Verse Before the Gospel: John 6: 63c, 68c Gospel: John 10: 31-42 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
A Revelation Out of Love - Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent
March 21, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes - 15.2 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent by Ms. Joan Watson. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Genesis 17: 3-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8 Gospel: John 8: 51-59 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How Pride Gets in the Way of Salvation - Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
March 20, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Daniel 3: 14-20, 91-92, 95 Responsorial Psalm: Daniel 3: 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Verse Before the Gospel: Luke 8: 15 Gospel: John 8: 31-42 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Finding Freedom in Obedience - The Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
March 19, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Dr. Shane Owens. Joseph, Husband of Mary Solemnity First Reading: Second Samuel 7: 4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29 Second Reading: Romans 4: 13, 16-18, 22 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 84: 5 Gospel: Matthew 1: 16, 18-21, 24 or Luke 2: 41-51a Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How the Word of God Has Fashioned Reality - Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent
March 18, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent by Dr. Scott Hahn. Lenten Weekday/ Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop, Doctor First Reading: Daniel 13: 1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or Daniel 13: 41c-62 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 33: 11 Gospel: John 8: 1-11 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Se acerca la “hora”: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 5º Domingo de Cuaresma
March 16, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 4.14 MBLecturas: Jeremías 31, 31-34 Salmo 51, 3-4, 12-15 Hebreos 5, 7-9 Juan 12, 20-33 Las lecturas este domingo están llenas de expectativas. “Los días que vienen…”, dice el profeta Jeremías en la primera lectura. “La hora ha venido” dice Jesús en el Evangelio. La Nueva Alianza que Dios prometió a Jeremías se cumple en la “hora” de Jesús: en su muerte, resurrección, y ascensión a la derecha del Padre. Los profetas predijeron que con esta Nueva Alianza regresarían, de todos los rincones de ...
The “Hour” Comes: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 16, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 5.17 MBReadings: Jeremiah 31:31–34 Psalm 51:3–4, 12–13, 14–15 Hebrews 5:7–9 John 12:20–33 Our readings today are filled with anticipation. The days are coming, Jeremiah prophesies in today’s First Reading. The hour has come, Jesus says in the Gospel. The new covenant that God promised to Jeremiah is made in the “hour” of Jesus—in His Death, Resurrection, and Ascension to the Father’s right hand. The prophets said this new covenant would return Israel’s exiled tribes from the ends of the wor...
A False Idol of Unity - Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent
March 16, 2024 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Jeremiah 11: 18-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 7: 2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12 Verse Before the Gospel: Luke 8: 15 Gospel: John 7: 40-53 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How Do We Know the True Philosopher? - Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent
March 15, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday, Day of Abstinence from Meat (Age 14 and Up) First Reading: Wisdom 2: 1a, 12-22 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23 Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 4: 4b Gospel: John 7: 1-2, 10, 25-30 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
What it Means to Be His People - Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent
March 14, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Ms. Joan Watson. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Exodus 32: 7-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 106: 19-20, 21-22, 23 Verse Before the Gospel: John 3: 16 Gospel: John 5: 31-47 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Why Jesus Calls God "Father" - Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 19.3 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Isaiah 49: 8-15 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18 Verse Before the Gospel: John 11: 25a, 26 Gospel: John 5: 17-30 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Are We Unwilling to Enter Relationship with Jesus? - Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
March 12, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes - 15.3 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Dr. Shane Owens. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Ezekiel 47: 1-9, 12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 51: 12a, 14a Gospel: John 5: 1-16 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Seventh Hour - Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent
March 11, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Dr. Scott Hahn. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Isaiah 65: 17-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 30: 2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b Verse Before the Gospel: Amos 5: 14 Gospel: John 4: 43-54 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Living in the Light: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 09, 2024 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MBReadings: 2 Chronicles 36:14–16, 19–23 Psalms 137:1–6 Ephesians 2:4–10 John 3:14–21 The Sunday readings in Lent have been showing us the high points of salvation history—God’s covenant with creation in the time of Noah; His promises to Abraham; the law He gave to Israel at Sinai. In today’s First Reading, we hear of the destruction of the kingdom established by God’s final Old Testament covenant—the covenant with David (see 2 Samuel 7; Psalm 89:3). His chosen people abandoned the l...
Vivir en la Luz: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 4º Domingo de Cuaresma
March 09, 2024 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.5 MBLecturas: 2 Crónicas 36,14-17, 19-23; Salmo 137,1-6; Efesios 2,4-10; Juan 3,14-21 Las lecturas dominicales del tiempo cuaresmal nos han mostrado los momentos fundamentales de la historia de salvación: La alianza de Dios con la creación en el tiempo de Noé; la promesa que hizo a Abraham, la Ley que Él dio a Israel en el Sinaí. En la primera lectura de este domingo, se nos habla de la destrucción del reino establecido en la última alianza del Antiguo Testamento, la de Dios con el rey D...
The Wounds of Love - Saturday of the Third Week of Lent
March 09, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Third Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold. Lenten Weekday/ Frances of Rome, Married Woman, Religious Founder First Reading: Hosea 6: 1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8 Gospel: Luke 18: 9-14 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Perfect Rabbi - Friday of the Third Week of Lent
March 08, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Third Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday/ John of God, Religious Founder, Day of Abstinence from Meat (Age 14 and Up) First Reading: Hosea 14: 2-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 81: 6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 4: 17 Gospel: Mark 12: 28-34 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
What God Really Asks of Us - Thursday of the Third Week of Lent
March 07, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Third Week of Lent by Ms. Joan Watson. Lenten Weekday/ Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs First Reading: Jeremiah 7: 23-28 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 95: 1-2, 6-7, 8-9 Verse Before the Gospel: Joel 2: 12-13 Gospel: Luke 11: 14-23 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How Jesus is Our Jubilee Incarnate - Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent
March 06, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 147: 12-13, 15-16, 19-20 Verse Before the Gospel: John 6: 63c, 68c Gospel: Matthew 5: 17-19 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How God Goes Above and Beyond - Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent
March 05, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent by Dr. Shane Owens. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Daniel 3: 25, 34-43 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 25: 4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 Verse Before the Gospel: Joel 2: 12-13 Gospel: Matthew 18: 21-35 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Why Naaman Was Insulted - Monday of the Third Week of Lent
March 04, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Third Week of Lent by Dr. Scott Hahn. Lenten Weekday/ Casimir First Reading: Second Kings 5: 1-15 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 42: 2, 3; 43: 3, 4 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 130: 5, 7 Gospel: Luke 4: 24-30 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Spiritual Sacrifice: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Third Sunday of Lent
March 02, 2024 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MBReadings: Exodus 20:1–17 Psalm 19:8–11 1 Corinthians 1:22–25 John 2:13–25 Jesus does not come to destroy the temple, but to fulfill it (see Matthew 5:17)—to reveal its true purpose in God’s saving plan. He is the Lord the prophets said would come—to purify the temple, banish the merchants, and make it a house of prayer for all peoples (see Zechariah 14:21; Malachi 3:1–5; Isaiah 56:7). The God who made the heavens and the earth, who brought Israel out of slavery, does not dwell in s...
Sacrificios Espirituales: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 3º Domingo de Cuaresma
March 02, 2024 17:00 - 2 minutes - 4.11 MBLecturas: Éxodo 20,1–17 Salmo 19, 8–11 1 Corintios 1, 22–25 Juan 2, 13–25 Jesús no viene para destruir la tradición que el Templo representa, sino para “darle cumplimiento” (cf. Mt 5,17); es decir, para revelar su verdadero significado dentro del plan de salvación de Dios. El es el Señor de quien los profetas dijeron que vendría a purificar el Templo, echando afuera a los comerciantes y haciéndolo “casa de oración para todos los pueblos” (cf. Za 14,21; Ml 3,1–5; Is 56,7). El Dios, ...
Do We Know Who the Father Is? - Saturday of the Second Week of Lent
March 02, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Second Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Micah 7: 14-15, 18-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103: 1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 Verse Before the Gospel: Luke 15: 18 Gospel: Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How Joseph Prefigures Jesus - Friday of the Second Week of Lent
March 01, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 15.4 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Second Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday, Day of Abstinence from Meat (Age 14 and Up) First Reading: Genesis 37: 3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 16-17, 18-19, 20-21 Verse Before the Gospel: John 3: 16 Gospel: Matthew 21: 33-43, 45-46 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How to Plant Your Roots in Living Water - Thursday of the Second Week of Lent
February 29, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Second Week of Lent by Ms. Joan Watson. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Jeremiah 17: 5-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6 Verse Before the Gospel: Luke 8: 15 Gospel: Luke 16: 19-31 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Importance of Servant Leadership - Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent
February 28, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Jeremiah 18: 18-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 5-6, 14, 15-16 Verse Before the Gospel: John 8: 12 Gospel: Matthew 20: 17-28 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Why We Don't Offer Burnt Sacrifices Today - Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent
February 27, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 17 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent by Dr. Shane Owens. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Isaiah 1: 10, 16-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50: 8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 18: 31 Gospel: Matthew 23: 1-12 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Daniel's Penitential Prayer - Monday of the Second Week of Lent
February 26, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Second Week of Lent by Dr. Scott Hahn. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Daniel 9: 4b-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 79: 8, 9, 11 and 13 Verse Before the Gospel: John 6: 63c, 68c Gospel: Luke 6: 36-38 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Libres de ataduras: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 2º Domingo de Cuaresma
February 24, 2024 17:00 - 2 minutes - 4.45 MBLecturas: Génesis 22,1–2, 9–13, 15–18; Salmo 116,10, 15–19; Romanos 8, 31–34; Marcos 9, 2–10 El tiempo de cuaresma continúa con otra narración sobre una prueba. El domingo pasado leímos las tentaciones de Jesús en el desierto. La primera lectura de este domingo habla sobre la prueba de Abraham. La Iglesia siempre ha visto en esta historia un signo del amor de Dios, que “entregó a su Hijo único” (cf. Jn 3,16). En la epístola, San Pablo menciona que Dios, como Abraham (cf, Gn 22,16) ...
Bonds Loosed: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Second Sunday of Lent
February 24, 2024 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MBReadings: Genesis 22:1–2, 9–13, 15–18 Psalm 116:10, 15–19 Romans 8:31–34 Mark 9:2–10 The Lenten season continues with another story of testing. Last Sunday, we heard the trial of Jesus in the desert. In this week’s First Reading, we hear of how Abraham was put to the test. The Church has always read this story as a sign of God’s love for the world in giving His only-begotten son. In today’s Epistle, Paul uses exact words drawn from this story to describe how God, like Abraham, did ...
The Deeper Goal of God's Law - Saturday of the First Week of Lent
February 24, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the First Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Deuteronomy 26: 16-19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 1-2, 4-5, 7-8 Verse Before the Gospel: Second Corinthians 6: 2b Gospel: Matthew 5: 43-48 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Are We Truly Reconciled to God? - Friday of the First Week of Lent
February 23, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes - 16.8 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the First Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday/ Polycarp, Bishop, Martyr, Day of Abstinence from Meat (Age 14 and Up) First Reading: Ezekiel 18: 21-28 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 130: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 18: 31 Gospel: Matthew 5: 20-26 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
God Never Leaves Us Orphaned - The Feast of the Chair of St. Peter
February 22, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter by Ms. Joan Watson. Chair of Peter, Apostle Feast First Reading: First Peter 5: 1-4 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 4, 5, 6 Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 16: 18 Gospel: Matthew 16: 13-19 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Shortest Sermon in Scripture - Wednesday of the First Week of Lent
February 21, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the First Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday/ Peter Damian, Bishop, Doctor First Reading: Jonah 3: 1-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 12-13, 18-19 Verse Before the Gospel: Joel 2: 12-13 Gospel: Luke 11: 29-32 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The 7 Petitions of the Lord's Prayer - Tuesday of the First Week of Lent
February 20, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the First Week of Lent by Dr. Shane Owens. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Isaiah 55: 10-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19 Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 4: 4b Gospel: Matthew 6: 7-15 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Perfection of Divine Love - Monday of the First Week of Lent
February 19, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the First Week of Lent by Dr. Scott Hahn. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Leviticus 19: 1-2, 11-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 8, 9, 10, 15 Verse Before the Gospel: Second Corinthians 6: 2b Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
La Nueva Creación: Adanes: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el Primer Domingo de Cuaresma
February 17, 2024 17:00 - 2 minutes - 4.46 MBLecturas: Génesis 9, 8-15; Salmo 25, 4-9; 1 Pedro 3, 18-22; Marcos 1, 12-15 La cuaresma nos invita a regresar a la inocencia del bautismo. En la epístola de este domingo, San Pedro nos recuerda que, así como Noé y su familia fueron preservados de las aguas del diluvio, también nosotros somos salvados por las aguas del bautismo. El pacto de Dios con Noé, que leemos en la primera lectura, marcó el inicio de un nuevo mundo; más aún, prefiguró una nueva y más importante alianza entre e...
The New Creation: Scott Hahn Reflects on the First Sunday of Lent
February 17, 2024 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MBReadings: Genesis 9:8–15 Psalm 25:4–9 1 Peter 3:18–22 Mark 1:12–15 Lent bids us to return to the innocence our baptism. As Noah and his family were saved through the waters of the deluge, we were saved through the waters of Baptism, Peter reminds us in today’s Epistle. And God’s covenant with Noah in today’s First Reading marked the start of a new world. But it also prefigured a new and greater covenant between God and His creation (see Hosea 2:20; Isaiah 11:1–9). We see that new c...
What Is My Characteristic Fault? - Saturday after Ash Wednesday
February 17, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes - 14 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday after Ash Wednesday by Mr. Clement Harrold. Saturday after Ash Wednesday/ Seven Founders of the Order of Servites, Religious Founder First Reading: Isaiah 58: 9b-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 86: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 33: 11 Gospel: Luke 5: 27-32 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Why Do We Fast? - Friday after Ash Wednesday
February 16, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday after Ash Wednesday by Dr. John Bergsma. Friday after Ash Wednesday, Day of Abstinence from Meat (Age 14 and Up) First Reading: Isaiah 58: 1-9a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19 Verse Before the Gospel: Amos 5: 14 Gospel: Matthew 9: 14-15 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
What is the Purpose of Lent? - Thursday after Ash Wednesday
February 15, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday after Ash Wednesday by Ms. Joan Watson. Thursday after Ash Wednesday First Reading: Deuteronomy 30: 15-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6 Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 4: 17 Gospel: Luke 9: 22-25 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Beauty of Repentance - Ash Wednesday
February 14, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes - 23.4 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Ash Wednesday by Dr. John Bergsma. Ash Wednesday, Begin Lenten Preparation for the Easter Triduum, Not a Holy Day of Obligation, Day of Fast (Ages 18-59) and Abstinence from Meat (Age 14 and Up) First Reading: Joel 2: 12-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 Second Reading: Second Corinthians 5: 20 – 6:2 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8 Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 Learn more about the ...
Should the Apostles Have Understood Jesus? - Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
February 13, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes - 16.6 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: James 1: 12-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 94: 12-13a, 14-15, 18-19 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: Mark 8: 14-21 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Significance of the Book of James - Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
February 12, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: James 1: 1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76 Alleluia: John 14: 6 Gospel: Mark 8: 11-13 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Made Clean: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 10, 2024 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MBReadings: Lv 13:1–2, 44–46 Ps 32:1–2, 5, 11 1 Cor 10:31–11:1 Mk 1:40–45 In the Old Testament, leprosy is depicted as punishment for disobedience of God’s commands (see Numbers 12:12–15; 2 Kings 5:27; 15:5). Considered “unclean”—unfit to worship or live with the Israelites, lepers are considered “stillborn,” the living dead (see Numbers 12:12). Indeed, the requirements imposed on lepers in today’s First Reading—rent garments, shaven head, covered beard—are signs of death, penance, and...
How We Become What We Worship - The Memorial of St. Scholastica
February 10, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes - 12.6 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Scholastica by Mr. Clement Harrold. Scholastica, Virgin, Religious Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Kings 12: 26-32; 13: 33-34 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 106: 6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22 Alleluia: Matthew 4: 4b Gospel: Mark 8: 1-10 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com