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An Occupational Hazard of Church-Goers - The Memorial of St. Francis De Sales
January 24, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBThe 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 MBThe 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 MBThe 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 MBLecturas: 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 MBReadings: 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 MBLecturas: 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 MBReadings: 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 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 Envy Is the Root of Betrayal - Friday of the Second Week of Lent
March 10, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 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
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March 09, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBJoin 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 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/ 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 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/ 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 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/ 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 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
Listen to Him: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Second Sunday of Lent
March 04, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MBReadings: 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 ...
Escúchenlo: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 2º Domingo de Cuaresma
March 04, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBLecturas: 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...
The Call to Christian Perfection - Saturday of the First Week of Lent
March 04, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 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/ 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 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/ 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 MBThe 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 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 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 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 Medicine of God's Mercy - Monday of the First Week of Lent
February 27, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 22.1 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 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 MBReadings: 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 MBLecturas: 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 MBThe 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 MBThe 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 MBThe 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 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 ...
How Parables Are Like a Veil - Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time
February 21, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBThe 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 MBThe 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 MBLeviticus 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 MBThe 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 MBThe 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 MBThe 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
How To Be Patient on the Road to Holiness - Wednesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
February 15, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Genesis 8: 6-13, 20-22 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 116: 12-13, 14-15, 18-19 Alleluia: Ephesians 1: 17-18 Gospel: Mark 8: 22-26 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Why Jesus Can't Always Be Taken Literally - The Memorial of Saints Cyril and Methodius
February 14, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Saints Cyril and Methodius by Dr. Shane Owens. Cyril and Methodius, Bishops Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Genesis 6: 5-8; 7: 1-5, 10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 29: 1a and 2, 3ac-4, 3b and 9c-10 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: Mark 8: 14-21 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Why the Alternative to Repentance is Resentment - Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
February 13, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 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: Genesis 4: 1-15, 25 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50: 1 and 8, 16bc-17, 20-21 Alleluia: John 14: 6 Gospel: Mark 8: 11-13 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Affair of the Heart: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 11, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.49 MBSirach 15:15–20 Psalm 119:1–2, 4–5, 17–18, 33–34 1 Corinthians 2:6–10 Matthew 5:17–37 Jesus tells us in the Gospel this week that He has come not to abolish but to “fulfill” the Law of Moses and the teachings of the prophets. His Gospel reveals the deeper meaning and purpose of the Ten Commandments and the moral Law of the Old Testament. But His Gospel also transcends the Law. He demands a morality far greater than that accomplished by the most pious of Jews, the scribes and Pharisees...
Why We Can't Let Shame Consume Us - Saturday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
February 11, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary/ Our Lady of Lourdes First Reading: Genesis 3: 9-24 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 90: 2, 3-4abc, 5-6, 12-13 Alleluia: Matthew 4: 4b Gospel: Mark 8: 1-10 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How Adam's Passivity Led to Original Sin - The Memorial of St. Scholastica
February 10, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Scholastica by Dr. John Bergsma. Scholastica, Virgin, Religious Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Genesis 3: 1-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 32: 1-2, 5, 6, 7 Alleluia: Acts 16: 14b Gospel: Mark 7: 31-37 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Creation of Woman - Thursday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
February 09, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17 MBThe 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 First Reading: Genesis 2: 18-25 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 128: 1-2, 3, 4-5 Alleluia: James 1: 21bc Gospel: Mark 7: 24-30 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How the Bible Is a Romantic Comedy - Wednesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
February 08, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 16.8 MBThe 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/ Jerome Emiliani, Priest, Religious Founder/ Josephine Bakhita, Virgin First Reading: Genesis 2: 4b-9, 15-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104: 1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30 Alleluia: John 17: 17b, 17a Gospel: Mark 7: 14-23 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How We Become Like God Through Gift - Tuesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
February 07, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Genesis 1: 20 – 2: 4a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 8: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Alleluia: Psalms 119: 36, 29b Gospel: Mark 7: 1-13 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How We Share the Holy Spirit With Others - The Memorial of St. Paul Miki and Companions
February 06, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Paul Miki and Companions by Dr. Scott Hahn. Paul Miki, Priest, Martyr & Companions, Martyrs Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Genesis 1: 1-19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104: 1-2a, 5-6, 10 and 12, 24 and 35c Alleluia: Matthew 4: 23 Gospel: Mark 6: 53-56 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Light Breaking Forth: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 04, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.49 MBIsaiah 58:7–10 Psalm 112:4–9 1 Corinthians 2:1–5 Matthew 5:13–16 Jesus came among us as light to scatter the darkness of a fallen world. As His disciples, we too are called to be “the light of the world,” He tells us in the Gospel this Sunday (see John 1:4–4, 9; 8:12; 9:5). All three images that Jesus uses to describe the Church are associated with the identity and vocation of Israel. God forever aligned His kingdom with the kingdom of David and his sons by a “covenant of salt,” s...
How to Choose Your Sacrifice of Praise - Saturday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
February 04, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBThe 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 First Reading: Hebrews 13: 15-17, 20-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: Mark 6: 30-34 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Truth About Marriage - Friday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
February 03, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday / Blase, Bishop, Martyr/ Ansgar, Bishop, Missionary First Reading: Hebrews 13: 1-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27: 1, 3, 5, 8b-9abc Alleluia: Luke 8: 15 Gospel: Mark 6: 14-29 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How Simeon Recognized the Messiah - The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
February 02, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord by Ms. Joan Watson. 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
How Trials Are Discipline - Wednesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
February 01, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Hebrews 12: 4-7, 11-15 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103: 1-2, 13-14, 17-18a Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: Mark 6: 1-6 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Significance of "Talitha Koum" - The Memorial of St. John Bosco
January 31, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. John Bosco by Dr. Shane Owens. John Bosco, Priest, Religious Founder Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Hebrews 12: 1-4 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 22: 26b-27, 28 and 30, 31-32 Alleluia: Matthew 8: 17 Gospel: Mark 5: 21-43 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com