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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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Why Youth is No Impediment to Holiness - Wednesday of the Sixteenth Week of Ordinary Time

July 20, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Sixteenth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday / Apollinarius, Bishop, Martyr First Reading: Jeremiah 1: 1, 4-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 71: 1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15 and 17 Gospel: Matthew 13: 1-9 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Why We Sacrifice - Monday of the Sixteenth Week of Ordinary Time

July 18, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Sixteenth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday / Camillus de Lellis, Priest First Reading: Micah 6: 1-4, 6-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50: 5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 Alleluia: Psalms 95: 8 Gospel: Matthew 12: 38-42 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Waiting on the Lord: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 16, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MB

Readings: Genesis 18:1–10 Psalm 15:2–5 Colossians 1:24–28 Luke 10:38–42 God wants to dwell with each of us personally, intimately—as the mysterious guests once visited Abraham’s tent, as Jesus once entered the home of Mary and Martha. By his hospitality in this week’s First Reading, Abraham shows us how we are to welcome the Lord into our lives. His selfless service of his divine guests (see Hebrews 13:1) stands in contrast to the portrait of Martha drawn in this week’s Gospel. Whe...

Why We Can Put Our Hope in Jesus - Saturday of the Fifteenth Week of Ordinary Time

July 16, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 15.3 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fifteenth Week of Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday / Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary / Our Lady of Mount Carmel First Reading: Micah 2: 1-5 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 10: 1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 14 Alleluia: Second Corinthians 5: 19 Gospel: Matthew 12: 14-21 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How Jesus Established the New Covenant Priesthood - The Feast of St. Bonaventure

July 15, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. Bonaventure by Dr. John Bergsma. Bonaventure, Bishop, Religious, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Isaiah 38: 1-6, 21-22, 7-8 Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 38: 10, 11, 12abcd, 16 Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: Matthew 12: 1-8 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Why the Lord Sends Judgements - The Memorial of St. Kateri Tekakwitha

July 14, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Kateri Tekakwitha by Dr. Scott Hahn. Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Isaiah 26: 7-9, 11, 16-19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 102: 13-14ab and 15, 16-18, 19-21 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 28 Gospel: Matthew 11: 28-30 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Why We Need to Have Childlike Humility - Wednesday of the Fifteenth Week of Ordinary Time

July 13, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Fifteenth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday / Henry, Married Man First Reading: Isaiah 10: 5-7, 13b-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 94: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 14-15 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25 Gospel: Matthew 11: 25-27 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How the Levites Became the Clergy - The Memorial of St. Benedict

July 11, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Benedict by Dr. Scott Hahn. Benedict, Abbot, Religious Founder Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Isaiah 1: 10-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50: 8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 Alleluia: Matthew 5: 10 Gospel: Matthew 10: 34 – 11: 1 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

What We Must Do: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 09, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MB

Readings: Deuteronomy 30:10–14 Psalm 69:14, 17, 30–31, 33–34, 36–37 Colossians 1:15–20 Luke 10:25–37 We are to love God and our neighbor with all the strength of our being, as the scholar of the Law answers Jesus in this week’s Gospel. This command is nothing remote or mysterious—it’s already written in our hearts, in the book of Sacred Scripture. “You have only to carry it out,” Moses says in this week’s First Reading. Jesus tells His interrogator the same thing: “Do this and you ...

The Importance of Radical Imitation of Christ - Saturday of the Fourteenth Week of Ordinary Time

July 09, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fourteenth Week of Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday / Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary / Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest, & Companions, Martyrs First Reading: Isaiah 6: 1-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 93: 1ab, 1cd-2, 5 Alleluia: First Peter 4: 14 Gospel: Matthew 10: 24-33 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How Our Suffering Is an Opportunity - Friday of the Fourteenth Week of Ordinary Time

July 08, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Fourteenth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Hosea 14: 2-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 8-9, 12-13, 14 and 17 Alleluia: John 16: 13a; 14: 26d Gospel: Matthew 10: 16-23 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Why We Should Expect Persecution - Thursday of the Fourteenth Week of Ordinary Time

July 07, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Fourteenth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Hosea 11: 1-4, 8c-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80: 2ac and 3b, 15-16 Alleluia: Mark 1: 15 Gospel: Matthew 10: 7-15 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How the Apostles Reconstituted the Kingdom of Israel - Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week of Ordinary Time

July 06, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday / Maria Goretti, Virgin, Martyr First Reading: Hosea 10: 1-3, 7-8, 12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Alleluia: Mark 1: 15 Gospel: Matthew 10: 1-7 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Why Jesus Cleanses the Unclean - Monday of the Fourteenth Week of Ordinary Time

July 04, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Fourteenth 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 at www.stpaulcenter.com

Harvest Time: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 02, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MB

Readings: Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalm 66:1-7, 16, 20 Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 Jesus has a vision in this week’s Gospel: Satan falling like lightning from the sky, the enemy vanquished by the missionary preaching of His Church. Sent out by Jesus to begin gathering the nations into the harvest of divine judgment (see Isaiah 27:12–13; Joel 4:13), the seventy are a sign of the continuing mission of the Church. Carrying out the work of the seventy, the Church proclaims the coming...

Tiempo de cosecha: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 14º Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario

July 02, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 8.17 MB

Lecturas: Isaías 66,10-14 Salmo 66,1-7.16.20 Gálatas 6,14-18 Lucas 10,1-12.17-20 Jesús tiene una visión en el Evangelio de esta semana: Satanás cayendo del cielo como un rayo, el enemigo vencido por la predicación misionera de la Iglesia. Los 72 discípulos, enviados por Jesús para empezar a congregar las naciones a la cosecha del juicio divino (cfr. Is 27,12.13; Jl 4,13), son un signo de la misión continua de la Iglesia. Al continuar el trabajo de los 72 discípulos, la Iglesia proc...

How We Can Be a Vessel of Peace - Saturday of the Thirteenth Week of Ordinary Time

July 02, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Thirteenth Week of Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday / Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Reading: Amos 9: 11-15 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85: 9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: Matthew 9: 14-17 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Why God Gave Us the Sabbath - Friday of the Thirteenth Week of Ordinary Time

July 01, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Thirteenth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday / Blessed Junipero Serra, Priest, Religious, Missionary First Reading: Amos 8: 4-6, 9-12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 28 Gospel: Matthew 9: 9-13 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How to Recognize the Voice of the Lord - Thursday of the Thirteenth Week of Ordinary Time

June 30, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Thirteenth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday / First Martyrs of the Church of Rome First Reading: Amos 7: 10-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 8, 9, 10, 11 Alleluia: Second Corinthians 5: 19 Gospel: Matthew 9: 1-8 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How Peter Was Given the Authority of Interpretation - The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul

June 29, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul by Dr. John Bergsma. PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES Solemnity / Day First Reading: Acts 12: 1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Second Reading: Second Timothy 4: 6-8, 17-18 Alleluia: Matthew 16: 18 Gospel: Matthew 16: 13-19 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How St. Irenaeus Discredits Gnosticism - The Memorial of St. Irenaeus

June 28, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Irenaeus by Dr. James Merrick. Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Amos 3: 1-8; 4: 11-12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 5: 4b-6, 7, 8 Alleluia: Psalms 130: 5 Gospel: Matthew 8: 23-27 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How Heaven is a Way of Life - Monday of the Thirteenth Week of Ordinary Time

June 27, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Thirteenth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday / Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop, Doctor First Reading: Amos 2: 6-10, 13-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50: 16bc-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23 Alleluia: Psalms 95: 8 Gospel: Matthew 8: 18-22 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Taking the Call: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 25, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MB

Readings: 1 Kings 19:16–21 Psalm 16:1–2, 5, 7–11 Galatians 5:1, 13–18 Luke 9:51–62 In this week’s First Reading, Elijah’s disciple is allowed to kiss his parents goodbye before setting out to follow the prophet’s call. But we are called to follow a “greater than Elijah”, this week’s Liturgy wants us to know. In Baptism, we have put on the cloak of Christ, been called to the house of a new Father, and been given a new family in the kingdom of God. We have been called to leave behind...

Respondiendo a la llamada: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 13º Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario

June 25, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 8.17 MB

Lecturas: 1 Reyes 19, 16–21 Salmo 16,1–2.5.7–11 Gálatas 5,1.13–18 Lucas 9,51–62 En la primera lectura de esta semana, al discípulo de Elías se le permite dar el beso de despedida a sus papás antes de disponerse a seguir la llamada del profeta. Pero estamos llamados a seguir a alguien más grande que Elías. Eso es lo que la liturgia de esta semana nos quiere decir. En el Bautismo, nos hemos revestido con el manto de Cristo, fuimos llamados a la casa de un nuevo Padre; en el reino de ...

How Mary Continued Her Fiat - The Memorial of The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

June 25, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Mr. Clement Harrold. Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Reading: Lamentations 2: 2, 10-14, 18-19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 74: 1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21 Alleluia: Luke 2: 19 Gospel: Luke 2: 41-51 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How God Proves His Love - The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

June 24, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus by Dr. John Bergsma. SACRED HEART OF JESUS Solemnity First Reading: Ezekiel 34: 11-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Second Reading: Romans 5: 5b-11 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 29ab or John 10: 14 Gospel: Luke 15: 3-7 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Why Jesus Alludes to Solomon - Thursday of the Twelfth Week of Ordinary Time

June 23, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Twelfth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Solemnity / Day First Reading: Isaiah 49: 1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 139: 1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15 Second Reading: Acts 13: 22-26 Alleluia: Luke 1: 76 Gospel: Luke 1: 57-66, 80 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How to Identify False Prophets - Wednesday of the Twelfth Week of Ordinary Time

June 22, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Twelfth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday / Paulinus of Nola, Bishop / John Fisher, Bishop, Martyr, and Thomas More, Married Man, Martyr First Reading: Second Kings 22: 8-13; 23: 1-3 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 33, 34, 36, 37, 40 Alleluia: John 15: 4a, 5b Gospel: Matthew 7: 15-20 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How To Look at Life With a Divine Perspective - The Memorial of St. Aloysius Gonzaga

June 21, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Aloysius Gonzaga by Dr. James Merrick. Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Second Kings 19: 9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 48: 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 Alleluia: John 8: 12 Gospel: Matthew 7: 6, 12-14 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Why Faith Shouldn't be a Performance - Monday of the Twelfth Week of Ordinary Time

June 20, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twelfth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Second Kings 17: 5-8, 13-15a, 18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 60: 3, 4-5, 12-13 Alleluia: Hebrews 4: 12 Gospel: Matthew 7: 1-5 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Bendito y entregado: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre la Solemnidad del Santísimo Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo

June 18, 2022 14:10 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MB

Lecturas: Génesis 14, 18–20 Salmo 110,1–4 1 Corintios 11, 23–26 Lucas 9,11–17 En el alba de la historia de la salvación, Dios reveló nuestro futuro mediante figuras. Sobre ello trata la primera lectura de hoy: un rey y sumo sacerdote viene de Jerusalén (cfr. Sal 76,3) y ofrece pan y vino para celebrar la victoria del amado siervo de Dios—Abrán—sobre sus adversarios. Por medio de su ofrenda, Melquisedec consigue bendiciones divinas para Abrán. Nos quiere mostrar también que un día r...

Blessed and Given: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

June 18, 2022 14:09 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MB

Readings: Genesis 14:18–20 Psalm 110:1–4 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 Luke 9:11–17 At the dawn of salvation history, God revealed our future in figures. That’s what’s going on in today’s First Reading: a priest-king comes from Jerusalem (see Psalm 76:3), offering bread and wine to celebrate the victory of God’s beloved servant, Abram, over his foes. By his offering, Melchizedek bestows God’s blessings on Abram. He is showing us, too, how one day we will receive God’s blessings and in turn ...

How Anxiety Can Stem From Pride - Saturday of the Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time

June 18, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday / Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Reading: Second Chronicles 24: 17-25 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 4-5, 29-30, 31-32, 33-34 Alleluia: Second Corinthians 8: 9 Gospel: Matthew 6: 24-34 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Why Custody of the Eyes is Important - Friday of the Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time

June 17, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Second Kings 11: 1-4, 9-18, 20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 132: 11, 12, 13-14, 17-18 Alleluia: Matthew 5: 3 Gospel: Matthew 6: 19-23 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How Sirach Maps Out Salvation History - Thursday of the Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time

June 16, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Sirach 48: 1-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7 Alleluia: Romans 8: 15bc Gospel: Matthew 6: 7-15 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Why Self Denial Isn't Just For Lent - Wednesday of the Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time

June 15, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Second Kings 2: 1, 6-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 20, 21, 24 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How Jesus Intensifies the Teaching's of Moses - Tuesday of the Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time

June 14, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. James Merrick. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Kings 21: 17-29 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 11 and 16 Alleluia: John 13: 34 Gospel: Matthew 5: 43-48 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How God's Law is an Example of Love - The Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua

June 13, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua by Dr. Scott Hahn. Anthony of Padua, Priest, Religious, Doctor Obligatory Memorial (Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time) First Reading: First Kings 21: 1-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 5: 2-3ab, 4b-6, 7 Alleluia: Psalms 119: 105 Gospel: Matthew 5: 38-42 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Procesiones Gloriosas: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre la Solemnidad de la Santísima Trinidad

June 11, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MB

Lecturas: Proverbios 8,22–31 Salmo 8, 4–9 Romanos 5,1–5 Juan 16,12–15 En la liturgia de hoy nos trasladamos a través del tiempo en una procesión gloriosa; desde antes que la tierra y el cielo estuvieran en su sitio, hasta la venida del Espíritu sobre la nueva creación: la Iglesia. Empezamos en el corazón de la Trinidad, como escuchamos en el testimonio de la Sabiduría en la primera lectura de este día. Engendrado eternamente, el Unigénito de Dios se procede dinámicamente desde la etern...

Glorious Processions: Scott Hahn Reflects on Trinity Sunday

June 11, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MB

Readings: Proverbs 8:22–31 Psalms 8:4–9 Romans 5:1–5 John 16:12–15 In today’s Liturgy we’re swept through time in glorious procession—from before earth and sky were set in place to the coming of the Spirit upon the new creation, the Church. We begin in the heart of the Trinity, as we listen to the testimony of Wisdom in today’s First Reading. Eternally begotten, the firstborn of God, He is poured forth from of old in the loving delight of the Father. Through Him, the heavens were est...

The Importance of Being Authentic - The Memorial of St. Barnabas

June 11, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Barnabas by Mr. Clement Harrold. Barnabas, Apostle Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Acts 11: 21b-26; 13: 1-3 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 Alleluia: Psalms 119: 36a, 29b Gospel: Matthew 5: 33-37 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Why We Hear God in the Silence - Friday of the Tenth Week of Ordinary Time

June 10, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Tenth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Kings 19: 9a, 11-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27: 7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14 Alleluia: Philippians 2: 15d, 16a Gospel: Matthew 5: 27-32 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How to Move From the Letter to the Spirit - Thursday of the Tenth Week of Ordinary Time

June 09, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Tenth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday / Ephrem of Syria, Deacon, Doctor First Reading: First Kings 18: 41-46 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 65: 10, 11, 12-13 Alleluia: John 13: 34 Gospel: Matthew 5: 20-26 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How Jesus Fulfills AND Abolishes the Law - Wednesday of the Tenth Week of Ordinary Time

June 08, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Tenth Week of Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Kings 18: 20-39 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 1b-2ab, 4, 5ab and 8, 11 Alleluia: Psalms 25: 4b, 5a Gospel: Matthew 5: 17-19 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How Mary Fulfills Old Testament Symbolism - Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

June 06, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church by Dr. Scott Hahn. Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church (Tenth Week in Ordinary Time) First Reading: First Kings 17: 1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 121: 1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Alleluia: Matthew 5: 12a Gospel: Matthew 5: 1-12 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Un viento impetuoso: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el Pentecostés

June 04, 2022 16:41 - 2 minutes - 5.31 MB

Lecturas: Hechos 2,1–11 Salmo 104,1, 24, 29–31, 34 1 Corintios 12, 3–7, 12–13 Juan 20,19–23 El don del Espíritu Santo al nuevo Pueblo de Dios es el acontecimiento que corona el plan de salvación del Padre. La fiesta judía de Pentecostés convocaba a todos los judíos devotos a Jerusalén, para celebrar su nacimiento como pueblo escogido de Dios, bajo la Ley dada a Moisés en el Sinaí (cfr. Lv 23,15-21; Dt 16, 9–11). La primera lectura de hoy nos muestra cómo los misterios prefigurados en...

A Mighty Wind: Scott Hahn Reflects on Pentecost Sunday

June 04, 2022 16:40 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MB

Readings: Acts 2:1–11 Psalm 104:1, 24, 29–31, 34 1 Corinthians 12:3–7, 12–13 John 20:19–23 The giving of the Spirit to the new people of God crowns the mighty acts of the Father in salvation history. The Jewish feast of Pentecost called all devout Jews to Jerusalem to celebrate their birth as God’s chosen people in the covenant Law given to Moses at Sinai (see Leviticus 23:15–21; Deuteronomy 16:9–11). In today’s First Reading the mysteries prefigured in that feast are fulfilled in ...

The Context of the Book of Acts - Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter

June 04, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter by Mr. Clement Harrold. Col 1:24–2:3, Psalm 62:6-7, 9, Lk 6:6-11 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How Jesus Multiplies Our Love - The Memorial of St. Charles Lwanga

June 03, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Charles Lwanga by Dr. John Bergsma. Charles Lwanga & Companions, Martyrs Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Acts 25: 13b-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103: 1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab Alleluia: John 14: 26 Gospel: John 21: 15-19 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How the Holy Spirit Opens Our Eyes - Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter

June 02, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MB

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter by Dr. Scott Hahn. Easter Weekday / Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs First Reading: Acts 22: 30; 23: 6-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 Alleluia: John 17: 21 Gospel: John 17: 20-26 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com