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The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology is a non-profit research and educational institute that promotes life-transforming Scripture study in the Catholic tradition.

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The Divorce of Israel - Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

February 09, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Kings 11: 29-32; 12: 19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 81: 10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15 Alleluia: Acts 16: 14b Gospel: Mark 7: 31-37 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Age-Old Temptations: Gold, Glory, and Girls - Thursday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

February 08, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ordinary Weekday/ Jerome Emiliani, Priest, Religious Founder/ Josephine Bakhita, Virgin First Reading: First Kings 11: 4-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 106: 3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40 Alleluia: James 1: 21bc Gospel: Mark 7: 24-30 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 

How To Purify Our Hearts - Wednesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

February 07, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Kings 10: 1-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 37: 5-6, 30-31, 39-40 Alleluia: John 17: 17b, 17a Gospel: Mark 7: 14-23 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

What It Means to Speak of God's Presence - The Memorial of St. Paul Miki & Companions

February 06, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Paul Miki & Companions by Dr. Shane Owens. Paul Miki, Priest, Martyr, & Companions, Martyrs Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Kings 8: 22-23, 27-30 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 84: 3, 4, 5 and 10, 11 Alleluia: Psalms 119: 36, 29b Gospel: Mark 7: 1-13 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Let's Boast About Jesus - The Memorial of St. Agatha

February 05, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Agatha by Dr. Scott Hahn. Agatha, Virgin, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Kings 8: 1-7, 9-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 132: 6-7, 8-10 Alleluia: Matthew 4: 23 Gospel: Mark 6: 53-56 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Raised to Serve: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 03, 2024 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MB

Readings: Job 7:1–4, 6–7 Psalm 147:1–6 1 Corinthians 9:16–19, 22–23 Mark 1:29–39 In today’s First Reading, Job describes the futility of life before Christ. His lament reminds us of the curse of toil and death placed upon Adam following his original sin (see Genesis 3:17–19). Men and women are like slaves seeking shade, unable to find rest. Their lives are like the wind that comes and goes. But, as we sing in today’s Psalm, He who created the stars promised to heal the brokenhearte...

The Responsibility of Free Will - Saturday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

February 03, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary/ Blase, Bishop, Martyr/ Ansgar, Bishop, Missionary First Reading: First Kings 3: 4-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: Mark 6: 30-34 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The Redemption of the Firstborn - The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

February 02, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord by Dr. John Bergsma. Presentation of the Lord Feast First Reading: Malachi 3: 1-4 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 7, 8, 9, 10 Second Reading: Hebrews 2: 14-18 Alleluia: Luke 2: 32 Gospel: Luke 2: 22-40 or Luke 2: 22-32 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

What Are We Putting Our Trust In? - Thursday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

February 01, 2024 05:00 - 7 minutes - 11.2 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Kings 2: 1-4, 10-12 Responsorial Psalm: First Chronicles 29: 10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd Alleluia: Mark 1: 15 Gospel: Mark 6: 7-13 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Are We Overfamiliar With Jesus? - The Memorial of St. John Bosco

January 31, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. John Bosco by Dr. John Bergsma. John Bosco, Priest, Religious Founder Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Second Samuel 24: 2, 9-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 32: 1-2, 5, 6, 7 Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: Mark 6: 1-6 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How to Respond to Healing - Tuesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

January 30, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Second Samuel 18: 9-10, 14, 24-25a, 30 – 19: 3 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 86: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Alleluia: Matthew 8: 17 Gospel: Mark 5: 21-43  Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Why Jesus Sent the Demons Into the Swine - Monday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

January 29, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 20.7 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Second Samuel 15: 13-14, 30; 16: 5-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 3: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Alleluia: Luke 7: 16 Gospel: Mark 5: 1-20 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The King’s Authority: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 27, 2024 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MB

Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15–20 Psalm 95:1–2, 6–9 1 Corinthians 7:32–35 Mark 1:21–28 Last week, Jesus announced the kingdom of God is at hand. This week, in mighty words and deeds, He exercises His dominion—asserting royal authority over the ruler of this world, Satan (see John 12:31). Notice that today’s events take place on the sabbath. The sabbath was to be an everlasting sign—both of God’s covenant love for His creation (see Exodus 20:8–11; 31:12–17), and His deliverance of His co...

How David's Story Gives Us Hope - Saturday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time

January 27, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary/ Angela Merici, Virgin, Religious Founder First Reading: Second Samuel 12: 1-7a, 10-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 12-13, 14-15, 16-17 Alleluia: John 3: 16 Gospel: Mark 4: 35-41 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How the Gospel Becomes a Cultural Force - The Memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus

January 26, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus by Dr. John Bergsma. Timothy and Titus, Bishops Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Second Timothy 1: 1-8 or Titus 1: 1-5 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25 Gospel: Mark 4: 26-34 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The Misunderstandings of Conversion - The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul

January 25, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul by Ms. Joan Watson. Conversion of Paul, Apostle Feast First Reading: Acts 22: 3-16 or Acts 9: 1-22 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 117: 1bc, 2 Alleluia: John 15: 16 Gospel: Mark 16: 15-18 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

An Occupational Hazard of Church-Goers - The Memorial of St. Francis De Sales

January 24, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Francis De Sales by Dr. John Bergsma. Francis De Sales, Bishop, Religious Founder, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Second Samuel 7: 4-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 4-5, 27-28, 29-30 Gospel: Mark 4: 1-20 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How To Dance Before God With Abandon - Tuesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time

January 23, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 15.2 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday/ Vincent of Saragossa, Deacon, Martyr/ Marianne Cope, Virgin First Reading: Second Samuel 6: 12b-15, 17-19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 7, 8, 9, 10 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25 Gospel: Mark 3: 31-35 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How David Worshipped God Through His Kingship - The Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

January 22, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children by Dr. Scott Hahn. Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Second Samuel 5: 1-7, 10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 20, 21-22, 25-26 Alleluia: Second Timothy 1: 10 Gospel: Mark 3: 22-30 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Siguiéndolo a El: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 3º Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario

January 20, 2024 17:00 - 3 minutes - 8.27 MB

Lecturas: Jonás 3,1–5.10 Salmo 25,4–9 1 Corintios 7, 29–31 Marcos 1, 14–20 La llamada de los hermanos, en el Evangelio dominical, evoca la elección de Eliseo por el profeta Elías (cf. 1R 19,19–21). Así como Elías encuentra a Eliseo trabajando en los cultivos familiares, Jesús ve a los hermanos trabajando en la ribera del mar. Y como Eliseo dejó a su madre y padre para seguir a Elías, también los hermanos dejan a su padre para ir en pos de Jesús. La promesa de Jesús –de hacerlos “pe...

Following Him: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 20, 2024 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.5 MB

Readings: Jonah 3:1–5,10 Psalm 25:4–9 1 Corinthians 7:29–31 Mark 1:14–20 The calling of the brothers in today’s Gospel evokes Elisha’s commissioning by the prophet Elijah (see 1 Kings 19:19–21). As Elijah comes upon Elisha working on his family’s farm, so Jesus sees the brothers working by the seaside. And as Elisha left his mother and father to follow Elijah, so the brothers leave their father to come after Jesus. Jesus’ promise—to make them “fishers of men”—evokes Israel’s deepes...

Golpeando la Roca: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 3º Domingo de Cuaresma

March 11, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MB

Lecturas: Éxodo 17,3–7 Salmo 95,1–2.6–9 Romanos 5,1–2.5–8 Juan 4,5–15.19–26.39–42 Los corazones de los israelitas fueron endurecidos por las pruebas en el desierto. Aunque habían visto las proezas de Dios, cuando estaban sedientos murmuraron contra Él y lo pusieron a prueba, según nos dice la primera lectura de hoy. El salmo recuerda también ese momento de crisis. También Jesús tiene sed en el Evangelio de hoy. Está sediento de almas (cf. Jn 19,28). Anhela dar a la samaritana las a...

Striking the Rock: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Third Sunday of Lent

March 11, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MB

Readings: Exodus 17:3–7 Psalm 95:1–2, 6–9 Romans 5:1–2, 5–8 John 4:5–15, 19–26, 39–42 The Israelites’ hearts were hardened by their hardships in the desert. Though they saw His mighty deeds, in their thirst they grumble and put God to the test in today’s First Reading—a crisis point recalled also in today’s Psalm. Jesus is thirsty, too in today’s Gospel. He thirsts for souls (see John 19:28). He longs to give the Samaritan woman the living waters that well up to eternal life. The...

The Power of God's Forgiveness - Saturday of the Second Week of Lent

March 11, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MB

The 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 Envy Is the Root of Betrayal - Friday of the Second Week of Lent

March 10, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MB

The 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

**BONUS EPISODE** Major Announcement From the St. Paul Center

March 09, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MB

Join the roundtable discussion with Dr. Scott Hahn, Mrs. Kimberly Hahn, Dr. John Bergsma, and Mr. Rob Corzine about the recent news from the St. Paul Center.  

Why Holiness Isn't Based On Salary - Thursday of the Second Week of Lent

March 09, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 14 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Second Week of Lent by Ms. Joan Watson. Lenten Weekday/ Frances of Rome, Married Woman, Religious Founder 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

Why Being Christian Doesn't Mean an Easy Life - Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent

March 08, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday/ John of God, Religious Founder 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

What it Means to Hold Office - Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent

March 07, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent by Dr. Shane Owens. Lenten Weekday/ Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs 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

How Lent Liberates Us - Monday of the Second Week of Lent

March 06, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

The 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

Escúchenlo: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 2º Domingo de Cuaresma

March 04, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MB

Lecturas: Génesis 12,1–4 Salmo 33,4–5.18–20.22 2 Timoteo 1,8–10 Mateo 17,1–9 El Evangelio de hoy retrata a Jesús como un nuevo y más grande Moisés. También Moisés tomó tres acompañantes, subió con ellos al monte y al día setenta fue eclipsado por la nube brillante de la presencia de Dios. También él habló con Dios y su cara y ropas se hicieron radiantes en ese encuentro (cf. Ex 24,34). Pero en la liturgia cuaresmal de hoy, la Iglesia quiere que miremos hacia atrás, más allá de Mois...

Listen to Him: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Second Sunday of Lent

March 04, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MB

Readings: Genesis 12:1-4 Psalm 33:4-5,18-20, 22 2 Timothy 1:8-10 Matthew 17:1-9 Today’s Gospel portrays Jesus as a new and greater Moses. Moses also took three companions up a mountain and on the seventh day was overshadowed by the shining cloud of God’s presence. He too spoke with God and his face and clothing were made radiant in the encounter (see Exodus 24, 34). But in today’s Lenten Liturgy, the Church wants us to look back past Moses. Indeed, we are asked to contemplate what ...

The Call to Christian Perfection - Saturday of the First Week of Lent

March 04, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the First Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold. Lenten Weekday/ Casimir 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

Why Jesus Criticizes the Pharisees - Friday of the First Week of Lent

March 03, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the First Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday/ Katharine Drexel, Virgin, Religious Founder, 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

Do We Trust the Father? - Thursday of the First Week of Lent

March 02, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 12.5 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the First Week of Lent by Ms. Joan Watson. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Esther C: 12, 14-16, 23-25 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 138: 1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 51: 12a,14a Gospel: Matthew 7: 7-12 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 

How to Have Eyes Like the Ninevites - Wednesday of the First Week of Lent

March 01, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the First Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday 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

How the Spiritual Life is Like the Water Cycle - Tuesday of the First Week of Lent

February 28, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 15.3 MB

The 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 Medicine of God's Mercy - Monday of the First Week of Lent

February 27, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 22.1 MB

The 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 Gospel: Matthew 25: 31-46 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Tale of Two Adams: Scott Hahn Reflects on the First Sunday of Lent

February 25, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MB

Readings: Genesis 2:7–9; 3:1–7 Psalm 51:3–6; 12–14, 17 Romans 5:12–19 Matthew 4:1–11 In today’s Liturgy, the destiny of the human race is told as the tale of two “types” of men—the first man, Adam, and the new Adam, Jesus (see 1 Corinthians 15:21–22; 45–59). Paul’s argument in the Epistle is built on a series of contrasts between “one” or “one person” and “the many” or “all.” By one person’s disobedience, sin and condemnation entered the world, and death came to reign over all. By th...

Un relato de dos Adanes: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el Primer Domingo de Cuaresma

February 25, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MB

Lecturas: Génesis 2,7–9; 3,1–7 Salmo 51,3–6.12–14.17 Romanos 5,12–19 Mateo 4,1–11 En la liturgia de hoy, el destino de la raza humana se nos cuenta como un relato sobre dos “tipos” de hombre: el primero, Adán, y el nuevo Adán, Jesús (cf. 1 Co 15,21–22; 45–59). San Pablo construye su argumento en la epístola mediante una serie de contrastes entre “uno” o “una solo hombre”, y “muchos” o “todos”. Por la desobediencia de una persona entró el pecado y la condena al mundo, y la muerte come...

Are We Pharisees? - The Saturday after Ash Wednesday

February 25, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Saturday after Ash Wednesday by Mr. Clement Harrold. Saturday after Ash Wednesday 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

The History of Fasting - The Friday after Ash Wednesday

February 24, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the 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 Our Cross Looks Like - The Thursday after Ash Wednesday

February 23, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Thursday after Ash Wednesday by Ms. Joan Watson. Thursday after Ash Wednesday/ Polycarp, Bishop, Martyr 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

How to Hide Our Holiness - Ash Wednesday

February 22, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

The 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 ...

How Parables Are Like a Veil - Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time

February 21, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday/ Peter Damian, Bishop, Doctor First Reading: Sirach 2: 1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 37: 3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40 Alleluia: Galatians 6: 14 Gospel: Mark 9: 30-37 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How to Pursue Divine Wisdom - Monday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time

February 20, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Sirach 1: 1-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 93: 1ab, 1cd-2, 5 Alleluia: Second Timothy 1: 10 Gospel: Mark 9: 14-29 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Holy as God: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 18, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.49 MB

Leviticus 19:1–2, 17–18 Psalm 103:1–4, 8, 10, 12–13 1 Corinthians 3:16–23 Matthew 5:38–48 We are called to the holiness of God. That is the extraordinary claim made in both the First Reading and the Gospel this Sunday. Yet how is it possible that we can be perfect as our Father in heaven is perfect? Jesus explains that we must be imitators of God as His beloved children (Ephesians 5:1–2). As God does, we must love without limit—with a love that does not distinguish between friend ...

How the Transfiguration is a Foretaste of Heaven - Saturday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time

February 18, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Reading: Hebrews 11: 1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 2-3, 4-5, 10-11 Alleluia: Mark 9: 7 Gospel: Mark 9: 2-13 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How We Cheat on God With the World - Friday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time

February 17, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday/ Seven Founders of the Order of Servites, Religious First Reading: Genesis 11: 1-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 Alleluia: John 15: 15b Gospel: Mark 8: 34 – 9:1 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The Mission of the Messiah - Thursday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time

February 16, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Genesis 9: 1-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 102: 16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23 Alleluia: John 6: 63c, 68c Gospel: Mark 8: 27-33 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com