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"Who Do You Say That I Am?" by Dr. John Bergsma
September 24, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Twenty-fifth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. First Reading: Haggai 2: 1-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 43: 1, 2, 3, 4 Alleluia: Mark 10: 45 Gospel: Luke 9: 18-22 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Biblical Background for Focusing on Evangelization by Dr. James Merrick
September 23, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Twenty-fifth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. James Merrick. Pio of Pietrelcina, Priest Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Haggai 1: 1-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 149: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b Alleluia: John 14: 6 Gospel: Luke 9: 7-9 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
God Uses Our Weakness to Teach Truth by Dr. John Bergsma
September 22, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Twenty-fifth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. First Reading: Ezra 9: 5-9 Responsorial Psalm: Tobit 13: 2, 3-4a, 6, 8 Alleluia: Mark 1: 15 Gospel: Luke 9: 1-6 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
St. Matthew’s Call and Yours by Rob Corzine
September 21, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twenty-fourth Week of Ordinary Time by Mr. Rob Corzine. Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist Feast First Reading: Ephesians 4: 1-7, 11-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 2-3, 4-5 Gospel: Matthew 9: 9-13 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Recognizing Our Humble Faith by Dr. Scott Hahn
September 20, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twenty-fifth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Andrew Kim Taegon, Priest, Martyr, Paul Chong Hasang, Catechist, Martyr, & Companions, Martyrs Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Ezra 1: 1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 126: 1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 Alleluia: Matthew 5: 16 Gospel: Luke 8: 16-18 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Siervo de Todos: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 25º Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario
September 18, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 4.45 MBLecturas: Sabiduría 2, 12.17-20 Salmo 54, 3-8 Santiago 3, 16-4,3 Mark 9, 30-37 La primera lectura de hoy puede ayudarnos a imaginar que escuchamos, detrás de la pared, las murmuraciones homicidas de los ancianos, los jefes de los sacerdotes y los escribas. De ellos hablaba Jesús en el Evangelio de la semana pasada, diciendo que lo harían sufrir y le matarían (cfr. Mc 8, 31; 10, 33-34). La liturgia nos invita a ver, en este pasaje del libro de Sabiduría, una profecía de la Pasión del ...
Servant of All: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 18, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 4.86 MBReadings: Wisdom 2:12,17-20 Psalm 54:3-8 James 3:16-4:3 Mark 9:30-37 In today’s First Reading, it’s like we have our ears pressed to the wall and can hear the murderous grumblings of the elders, chief priests, and scribes—who last week Jesus predicted would torture and kill Him (see Mark 8:31; 10:33–34). The liturgy invites us to see this passage from the Book of Wisdom as a prophecy of the Lord’s Passion. We hear His enemies complain that “the Just One” has challenged their authorit...
The Most Important Parable in the Bible? by Clem Harrold
September 18, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Twenty-fourth Week of Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday / Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Reading: First Timothy 6: 13-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 100: 1b-2, 3, 4, 5 Alleluia: Luke 8: 15 Gospel: Luke 8: 4-15 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Debunking the 'Health & Wealth Gospel' by Dr. John Bergsma
September 17, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Twenty-fourth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday / Robert Bellarmine, Bishop, Religious,Doctor - Optional Memorial First Reading: First Timothy 6: 2c-12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 49: 6-7, 8-10, 17-18, 19-20 Gospel: Luke 8: 1-3 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Pray for the Gift of Grief by Dr. James Merrick
September 16, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Twenty-fourth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. James Merrick. Cornelius, Pope, Martyr, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyr - Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Timothy 4: 12-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 111: 7-8, 9,10 Gospel: Luke 7: 36-50 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Our Lady of Sorrows as a Model for Church by Dr. John Bergsma
September 15, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Twenty-fourth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Our Lady of Sorrows - Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Timothy 3: 14-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 111: 1-2, 3-4,5-6 Gospel: John 19: 25-27 or Luke 2: 33-35 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Behold the Wood of the Cross by Rob Corzine
September 14, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross by Mr. Rob Corzine. First Reading: Numbers 21: 4b-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 78: 1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38 Second Reading: Philippians 2: 6-11 Gospel: John 3: 13-17 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Single Greatest Problem for Catholics by Dr. Scott Hahn
September 13, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twenty-fourth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. St. John Chrysostom, Bishop, Doctor - Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Timothy 2: 1-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 28: 2, 7, 8-9 Alleluia: John 3: 16 Gospel: Luke 7: 1-10 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Why Do You Call Me Lord, But Not Obey My Command? by Clem Harrold
September 11, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Twenty-third Week of Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. First Reading: First Timothy 1: 15-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 113: 1b-2, 3-4, 5a and 6-7 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: Luke 6: 43-49 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Examining Your Conscience by Dr. John Bergsma
September 10, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Twenty-third Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. First Reading: First Timothy 1: 1-2, 12-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 11 Alleluia: John 17: 17b, 17a Gospel: Luke 6: 39-42 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Our New Life in Christ by Dr. James Merrick
September 09, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Twenty-third Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. James Merrick. Colossians 3: 12-17, Psalms 150: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6, & Luke 6: 27-38 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Birth of Our Blessed Mother by Dr. John Bergsma
September 08, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 19 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Twenty-second Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Col 1:24–2:3, Psalm 62:6-7, 9, Lk 6:6-11 Learn more about the Mass on our website!
Siguiendo al Mesías: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 24º Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario
September 06, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 4.44 MBLecturas: Isaías 50, 4-9 Salmo 116, 1-6. 8-9 Santiago 2, 14-18 Marcos 8, 27-35 En el evangelio de hoy, encontramos un momento clave para nuestro caminar con el Señor. Después de semanas de escuchar sus palabras y ver sus maravillas, así como los discípulos, somos cuestionados sobre quién es Jesús en verdad. San Pedro contesta por ellos y por nosotros también cuando dice: “tú eres el Mesías”. Muchos esperaban un Mesías taumaturgo que venciera a los enemigos de Israel y restaurara el...
Following the Messiah: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 06, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 4.87 MBReadings: Isaiah 50:4-9 Psalm 116:1-6, 8-9 James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35 In today’s Gospel, we reach a pivotal moment in our walk with the Lord. After weeks of listening to His words and witnessing His deeds, along with the disciples we’re asked to decide who Jesus truly is. Peter answers for them, and for us, too, when he declares: “You are the Messiah.” Many expected the Messiah to be a miracle worker who would vanquish Israel’s enemies and restore the kingdom of David (see John 6:15)...
Jesus' Two-Edge Sword by Dr. Scott Hahn
September 06, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twenty-second Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Col 1:24–2:3 Psalm 62:6-7, 9 Lk 6:6-11 Learn more about the Mass on our website!
Is Luke 6:1-5 a Liberal Passage? by Clement Harrold
September 04, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Twenty-second Week of Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Learn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com First Reading: Colossians 1: 21-23 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 54: 3-4, 6 and 8 Alleluia: John 14: 6 Gospel: Luke 6: 1-5 Learn more about the Mass at https://bit.ly/2JXEf18
Why Jesus is Different from Buddha, Muhammad, and Plato by Dr. John Bergsma
September 03, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Twenty-second Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Learn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com Col 1:15-20 PS 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 Lk 5:33-39 Learn more about the Mass at https://bit.ly/2JXEf18
Why St. Paul Was Happy to Be in Prison by Dr. James Merrick
September 02, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Twenty-second Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. James Merrick. Learn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com Col 1:9-14 PS 98:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 Lk 5:1-11 Learn more about the Mass at https://bit.ly/2JXEf18
Did Vatican II Make Sin More Acceptable? by Dr. John Bergsma
September 01, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Twenty-second Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Learn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com Col 1:1-8 PS 52:10, 11 Lk 4:38-44 Learn more about the Mass at https://bit.ly/2JXEf18
Why Jesus is the Greatest Exorcist Ever by Rob Corzine
August 31, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twenty-second Week of Ordinary Time by Mr. Rob Corzine. Learn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11 PS 27:1, 4, 13-14 Lk 4:31-37 Learn more about the Mass at https://bit.ly/2JXEf18
All Things Well: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 30, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 4.91 MBReadings: Isaiah 35:4–7 Psalm 146:7–10 James 2:1–5 Mark 7:31–37 The incident in today’s Gospel is recorded only by Mark. The key line is what the crowd says at the end: “He has done all things well.” In the Greek, this echoes the creation story, recalling that God saw all the things He had done and declared them good (see Genesis 1:31). Mark also deliberately evokes Isaiah’s promise, which we hear in today’s First Reading, that God will make the deaf hear and the mute speak. He even ...
Christ Paid a Debt He Didn't Owe!
August 30, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twenty-second Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Learn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Saturday of the Twenty-first Week of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Mr. Joseph Palmer
August 28, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Friday of the Twenty-first Week of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Dr. John Bergsma
August 27, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Thursday of the Twenty-First Week of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Dr. James Merrick
August 26, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Wednesday of the Twenty-First Week of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Dr. John Bergsma
August 25, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Tuesday of the Twenty-First Week of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Rob Corzine
August 24, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 23.3 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Pure Religion: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 23, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 4.95 MBReadings: Deuteronomy 4:1–2,6–8 Psalm 15:2–5 James 1:17–18, 21–22, 27 Mark 7:1–8, 14–15, 21–23 Today’s Gospel casts Jesus in a prophetic light as one having authority to interpret God’s law. Jesus’ quotation from Isaiah today is ironic (see Isaiah 29:13). In observing the law, the Pharisees honor God by ensuring that nothing unclean passes their lips. In this, however, they’ve turned the law inside out, making it a matter of simply performing certain external actions. The gift of t...
Religión pura: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 22º Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario
August 23, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 4.44 MBLecturas: Deuteronomio 4, 1-2.6-8 Salmo 15, 2-5 Santiago 1,17-18.21-22.27 Marcos 7,1-8.14-15.21-23 El evangelio de este domingo nos muestra un Jesús-profeta, con autoridad para interpretar la ley de Dios. Cristo cita a Isaías de forma irónica (cfr. Is 29, 13). Al observar la Ley, los fariseos pretenden honrar a Dios asegurando que nada impuro pasa por sus labios. Con esa práctica, sin embargo, ellos han invertido el sentido de la Ley, convirtiéndola en un simple conjunto de acciones ...
Monday of the Twenty-First of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Dr. Scott Hahn
August 23, 2021 11:00Learn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Monday of the Twenty-First of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Dr. Scott Hahn
August 23, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Saturday of the Twentieth Week of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Clement Harold
August 21, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Friday of the Twentieth Week of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Dr. John Bergsma
August 20, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Thursday of the Twentieth Week of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Dr. James Merrick
August 19, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Wednesday of the Twentieth Week of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Dr. John Bergsma
August 18, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Tuesday of the Twentieth Week of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Rob Corzine
August 17, 2021 15:00 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Monday of the Twentieth of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Dr. Scott Hahn
August 16, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Una decisión que tomar: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 21º Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario
August 16, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MBLecturas: Josué 24,1-2, 15-18 Salmo 34, 2-3, 16-23 Efesios 5, 21-32 Juan 6, 60-69 Con las lecturas de este domingo concluye una meditación de cuatro semanas sobre la Eucaristía. A los doce apóstoles del Evangelio de hoy, se les pide tomar una opción entre creer y aceptar la Nueva Alianza que Él ofrece en su Cuerpo y Sangre, o volver a su antigua manera de vivir. Esta situación es prefigurada en la decisión que Josué pide a las 12 tribus en la primera lectura. Josué los convoca en...
A Choice to Make: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 16, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBReadings: Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18 Psalm 34:2-3, 16-23 Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6:60-69 This Sunday’s Mass readings conclude a four-week meditation on the Eucharist. The Twelve Apostles in today’s Gospel are asked to make a choice—either to believe and accept the New Covenant He offers in His Body and Blood or return to their former ways of life. Their choice is prefigured by the decision Joshua asks the Twelve Tribes to make in today’s First Reading. Joshua gathers them at Shechem—whe...
Saturday of the Sixteenth Week of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Clement Harrold
August 14, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Friday of the Nineteenth Week of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Dr. John Bergsma
August 13, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 15.1 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Thursday of the Nineteenth Week of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Professor Curtis Mitch
August 12, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Wednesday of the Nineteenth Week of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Dr. John Bergsma
August 11, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Tuesday of the Nineteenth Week of Ordinary Time’s Reflection by Rob Corzine
August 10, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBLearn more about the St. Paul Center at www.stpaulcenter.com
Scott Hahn Reflects on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 09, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 8.57 MBRevelation 11:19a; 12:1-6, 10 Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56 On this feast, we praise God who has taken the sinless Virgin Mary, body and soul, into His glory. In our first reading, from Revelation, we find God’s temple in heaven opened and the Ark of the Covenant revealed. The most sacred item in Israel’s history, the Ark had been missing since the Temple’s destruction in 586 B.C. Thus, John reports some startling news. Even more startling is his revelati...