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Why We Need to Pray for Our Bishops - The Memorial of St. Justin
June 01, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Justin by Dr. John Bergsma. Justin, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Acts 20: 28-38 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 68: 29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab Alleluia: John 17: 17b, 17a Gospel: John 17: 11b-19 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How the Holy Spirit Defies Expectations - Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter
May 30, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter by Dr. Scott Hahn. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 19: 1-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 68: 2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab Alleluia: Colossians 3: 1 Gospel: John 16: 29-33 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Perfection as One: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 28, 2022 16:36 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBReadings: Acts 7:55–60 Psalm 97:1–2, 6–7, 9 Revelation 22:12–14, 16–17, 20 John 17:20–26 (In dioceses where Ascension is celebrated on Sunday, see also the reflection for the Ascension of the Lord.) Jesus is praying for us in today’s Gospel. We are those who have come to believe in Him through the Word of the Apostles, handed on in His Church. Jesus showed the Apostles His glory, made known the Father’s name and the love He has had for us from “before the foundation of the world.” ...
The Power of Petitionary Prayer - Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter
May 28, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter by Mr. Clement Harrold. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 18: 23-28 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47: 2-3, 8-9, 10 Alleluia: John 16: 28 Gospel: John 16: 23b-28 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Real Hero of the Book of Acts - Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter
May 27, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Weekday / Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop, Religious, Missionary First Reading: Acts 18: 9-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Alleluia: Luke 24: 46, 26 Gospel: John 16: 20-23 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Good News: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Ascension of the Lord
May 26, 2022 16:38 - 3 minutes - 7.07 MBReadings: Acts 1:1–11 Psalm 47:2–3, 6–7, 8–9 Ephesians 1:17–23 Matthew 28:16–20 (In dioceses where Ascension is celebrated on Thursday, see also the reflection for the Seventh Sunday of Easter.) In today’s First Reading from the Acts of the Apostles, St. Luke gives the surprising news that there is more of the story to be told. The story did not end with the empty tomb, or with Jesus’ appearances to the Apostles over the course of forty days. Jesus’ saving work will have a liturgical ...
How the Ascension Redefines Heaven - The Ascension of the Lord
May 26, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Ascension of the Lord by Dr. Scott Hahn. ASCENSION OF THE LORD Solemnity, Philip Neri, Priest Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Acts 1: 1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 Alleluia: Matthew 28:19a, 20b Gospel: Luke 24:46-53 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Why the Ecumenical Council is Infallible - Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter
May 25, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Weekday / Venerable Bede, Priest, Religious, Doctor / Gregory VII, Pope, Religious / Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, Virgin, Religious First Reading: Acts 17: 15, 22 – 18: 1 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 148: 1-2, 11-12, 13, 14 Alleluia: John 14: 16 Gospel: John 16: 12-15 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How the Holy Spirit Convicts the World - Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter
May 24, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter by Dr. James Merrick. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 16: 22-34 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 138: 1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 Alleluia: John 16: 7, 13 Gospel: John 16: 5-11 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Weight of Lydia's Conversion - Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter
May 23, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter by Dr. Scott Hahn. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 16: 11-15 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 149: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b Alleluia: John 15: 26b, 27a Gospel: John 15: 26 – 16: 4 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Counsel of Jerusalem: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 21, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBReadings: Acts 15:1–2, 22–29 Psalm 67:2–3, 5–6, 8 Revelation 21:10–14, 22–23 John 14:23–29 The first Church council, the Council of Jerusalem we hear about in today’s First Reading, decided the shape of the Church as we know it. Some Jewish Christians had wanted Gentile converts to be circumcised and obey all the complex ritual and purity laws of the Jews. The council called this a heresy, again showing us that the Church in the divine plan is meant to be a worldwide family of God,...
Why God's Work Comes Before Good Work - Saturday of the Fifth Week of Easter
May 21, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fifth Week of Easter by Mr. Clement Harrold. Easter Weekday / Christopher Magallanes, Priest & Companions, Martyrs First Reading: Acts 16: 1-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 100: 2, 3, 5 Alleluia: Colossians 3: 1 Gospel: John 15: 18-21 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How Jesus is Both Lord and Friend - Friday of the Fifth Week of Easter
May 20, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Fifth Week of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Weekday / Bernardine of Siena, Priest, Religious, Missionary First Reading: Acts 15: 22-31 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 57: 8-9, 10 and 12 Alleluia: John 15: 15b Gospel: John 15: 12-17 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Why Acceptance Isn't Love - Thursday of the Fifth Week of Easter
May 19, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Fifth Week of Easter by Dr. James Merrick. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 15: 7-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 10 Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: John 15: 9-11 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Purpose of an Ecumenical Council - Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Easter
May 18, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Weekday / John I, Pope, Martyr First Reading: Acts 15: 1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 122: 1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 Alleluia: John 15: 4a, 5b Gospel: John 15: 1-8 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Why St. Paul's Preaching is Trustworthy - Monday of the Fifth Week of Easter
May 16, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Fifth Week of Easter by Dr. Scott Hahn. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 14: 5-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 115: 1-2, 3-4, 15-16 Alleluia: John 14: 26 Gospel: John 14: 21-26 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
New For All Ages: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 14, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBReadings: Acts 14:21-27 Psalm 145:8-13 Revelation 21:1-5 John 13:31-35 By God’s goodness and compassion, the doors of His kingdom have been opened to all who have faith, Jew or Gentile. That’s the good news Paul and Barnabas proclaim in today’s First Reading. With the coming of the Church—the new Jerusalem John sees in today’s Second Reading —God is “making all things new.” In His Church, the “old order” of death is passing away and God for all time is making His dwelling with the ...
How Apostolic Succession Helped Build the Church - The Feast of St. Matthias
May 14, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. Matthias by Mr. Clement Harrold. Matthias, Apostle Feast First Reading: Acts 1: 15-17, 20-26 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 113: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Alleluia: John 15: 16 Gospel: John 15: 9-17 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Unification of Peter and Paul - Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter
May 13, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.9 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Weekday / Our Lady of Fatima First Reading: Acts 13: 26-33 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 2: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab Alleluia: John 14: 6 Gospel: John 14: 1-6 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Importance of Preaching the Whole Gospel - Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter
May 12, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter by Dr. James Merrick. Easter Weekday / Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs / Pancras, Martyr First Reading: Acts 13: 13-25 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 Alleluia: Revelation 1: 5ab Gospel: John 13: 16-20 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Why the Gospel Spread Like Wildfire - Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter
May 11, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 12: 24 – 13: 5 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 67: 2-3, 5, 6 and 8 Alleluia: John 8: 12 Gospel: John 12: 44-50 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How to Have a Supernatural Outlook - Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter
May 09, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter by Dr. Scott Hahn. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 11: 1-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 42: 2-3; 43: 3-4 Alleluia: John 10: 14 Gospel: John 10: 1-10 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Shepherd and the Lamb: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 07, 2022 19:42 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MBReadings: Acts 13:14, 43–52 Psalm 100:1–3, 5 Revelation 7:9, 14–17 John 10:27–30 Israel’s mission—to be God’s instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth (see Isaiah 49:6)—is fulfilled in the Church. By the “Word of God” that Paul and Barnabas preach in today’s First Reading, a new covenant people is being born, a people who glorify the God of Israel as the Father of them all. The Church for all generations remains faithful to the grace of God given to the Apostles, continues ...
Why Asking God for Help is Holy - Saturday of the Third Week of Easter
May 07, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Third Week of Easter by Mr. Clement Harrold. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 9: 31-42 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 116: 12-13, 14-15, 16-17 Alleluia: John 6: 63c, 68c Gospel: John 6: 60-69 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Why God Ministers Through Others - Friday of the Third Week of Easter
May 06, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Third Week of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 9: 1-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 117: 1, 2 Alleluia: John 6: 56 Gospel: John 6: 52-59 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Why the New Covenant is Superior - Thursday of the Third Week of Easter
May 05, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.7 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Third Week of Easter by Dr. James Merrick. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 8: 26-40 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 66: 8-9, 16-17, 20 Alleluia: John 6: 51 Gospel: John 6: 44-51 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Why We Shouldn't Envy Other Time Periods - Wednesday of the Third Week of Easter
May 04, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Third Week of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 8: 1b-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 66: 1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a Alleluia: John 6: 40 Gospel: John 6: 35-40 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Way of Truth - The Memorial of St. Athanasius
May 02, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Athanasius by Dr. Scott Hahn. Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Acts 6: 8-15 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 23-24, 26-27, 29-30 Alleluia: Matthew 4: 4b Gospel: John 6: 22-29 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Fire of Love: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Third Sunday of Easter
April 30, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBReadings: Acts 5:27–32, 40–41 Psalm 30:2, 4–6, 11–13 Revelation 5:11–14 John 21:1–19 There are two places in Scripture where the curious detail of a “charcoal fire” is mentioned. One is in today’s Gospel, where the Apostles return from fishing to find bread and fish warming on the fire. The other is in the scene in the High Priest’s courtyard on Holy Thursday, where Peter and some guards and slaves warm themselves while Jesus is being interrogated inside (see John 18:18). At the ...
The Paradox of Redemptive Suffering - Saturday of the Second Week of Easter
April 30, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Second Week of Easter by Mr. Clement Harrold. Easter Weekday / Pius V, Pope, Religious First Reading: Acts 6: 1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 1-2, 4-5, 18-19 Gospel: John 6: 16-21 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Righteousness of Gamaliel- The Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena
April 29, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena by Dr. John Bergsma. Catherine of Siena, Virgin, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Acts 5: 34-42 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27: 1, 4, 13-14 Alleluia: Matthew 4: 4b Gospel: John 6: 1-15 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Why We Should Fear God Rather Than Men - Thursday of the Second Week of Easter
April 28, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 9.69 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Second Week of Easter by Dr. James Merrick. Easter Weekday / Peter Chanel, Priest, Religious, Missionary, Martyr / Louis Mary de Montfort, Priest First Reading: Acts 5: 27-33 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20 Alleluia: John 20: 29 Gospel: John 3: 31-36 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
What it Means to Truly Believe - Wednesday of the Second Week of Easte
April 27, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 5: 17-26 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Alleluia: John 3: 16 Gospel: John 3: 16-21 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Humility of Peter - The Feast of St. Mark
April 25, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. Mark by Dr. Scott Hahn. Mark, Evangelist Feast First Reading: First Peter 5: 5b-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 2-3, 6-7, 16-17 Alleluia: First Corinthians 1: 23a, 24b Gospel: Mark 16: 15-20 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Breath of New Life: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Second Sunday of Easter
April 23, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBReadings: Acts 5:12–16 Psalm 118:2–4, 13–15, 22–24 Revelation 1:9–13, 17–19 John 20:19–31 Th e prophet Daniel in a vision saw “One like the Son of Man” receive everlasting kingship (see Daniel 7:9–14). John is taken to heaven in today’s Second Reading where he sees Daniel’s prophecy fulfilled in Jesus, who appears as “One like a Son of Man.” Jesus is clad in the robe of a High Priest (see Exodus 28:4; Wisdom 18:24) and wearing the gold sash of a king (see 1 Maccabees 10:89). He has b...
Is the Resurrection Too Good to be True? - Saturday in the Octave of Easter
April 23, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday in the Octave of Easter by Mr. Clement Harrold. Easter Saturday First Reading: Acts 4: 13-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118: 1 and 14-15ab, 16-18, 19-21 Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24 Gospel: Mark 16: 9-15 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Uniqueness of Christianity - Friday in the Octave of Easter
April 22, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday in the Octave of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Friday First Reading: Acts 4: 1-12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118: 1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27a Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24 Gospel: John 21: 1-14 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Ongoing Reality of Suffering - Thursday in the Octave of Easter
April 21, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday in the Octave of Easter by Dr. James Merrick. Easter Thursday First Reading: Acts 3: 11-26 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 8: 2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9 Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24 Gospel: Luke 24: 35-48 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
How Mass is Like the Road to Emmaus - Wednesday in the Octave of Easter
April 20, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday in the Octave of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Wednesday First Reading: Acts 3: 1-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24 Gospel: Luke 24: 13-35 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Longing of Mary Magdalene - Tuesday in the Octave of Easter
April 19, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday in the Octave of Easter by Mr. Rob Corzine. Easter Tuesday First Reading: Acts 2: 36-41 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 4-5, 18-19, 20 and 22 Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24 Gospel: John 20: 11-18 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
What it Means to be Catholic - Monday in the Octave of Easter
April 18, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday in the Octave of Easter by Dr. Scott Hahn. Easter Monday First Reading: Acts 2: 14, 22-33 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24 Gospel: Matthew 28: 8-15 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Seeing and Believing: Scott Hahn Reflects on Easter Sunday
April 16, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBReadings: Acts 10:34, 37–43 Psalm 118:1–2, 16–17, 22–23 Colossians 3:1–4 John 20:1–9 Jesus is nowhere visible. Yet today’s Gospel tells us that Peter and John “saw and believed.” What did they see? Burial shrouds lying on the floor of an empty tomb. Maybe that convinced them that He hadn’t been carted off by grave robbers, who usually stole the expensive burial linens and left the corpses behind. But notice the repetition of the word “tomb”—seven times in nine verses. They saw the ...
Why be Excited About Easter? - Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil Mass
April 16, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil Mass by Mr. Clement Harrold. Holy Saturday / Readings for the Easter Vigil, which Isaiah an Easter Sunday Mass First Reading: Genesis 1: 1 – 2: 2 or 1: 1, 26-31a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104: 1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 or Psalms 33: 4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20 and 22 Second Reading: Genesis 22: 1-18 or 22: 1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 5, 8, 9-10, 11 Third Reading: Exodu...
What Jesus Meant by, "I Thirst" - Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
April 15, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Good Friday by Dr. John Bergsma. Good Friday, Day of fast (ages 18-59) and abstinence from meat (age 14 and up) First Reading: Isaiah 52: 13 – 53: 12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 Second Reading: Hebrews 4: 14-16; 5: 7-9 Verse Before the Gospel: Philippians 2: 8-9 Gospel: John 18: 1 – 19: 42 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Institution of the New Priesthood - Holy Thursday
April 14, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Holy Thursday by Dr. James Merrick. Holy Thursday, At evening, begin Easter Triduum of the Lord’ Solemnity Passion, Death and Resurrection First Reading: Exodus 12: 1-8, 11-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 116: 12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 Second Reading: First Corinthians 11: 23-26 Verse Before the Gospel: John 13: 34 Gospel: John 13: 1-15 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The Disturbing Passages from Spy Wednesday - Wednesday of the Holy Week
April 13, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.9 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Holy Week by Dr. John Bergsma. Wednesday of Holy Week First Reading: Isaiah 50: 4-9a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69: 8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34 Gospel: Matthew 26: 14-25 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
John, Judas, or Peter - Tuesday of Holy Week
April 12, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of Holy Week by Mr. Rob Corzine. Tuesday of Holy Week First Reading: Isaiah 49: 1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 71: 1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17 Gospel: John 13: 21-33, 36-38 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The False Compassion of Judas - Monday of Holy Week
April 11, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of Holy Week by Dr. Scott Hahn. Monday of Holy Week First Reading: Isaiah 42: 1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27: 1, 2, 3, 13-14 Gospel: John 12: 1-11 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Passion of the Christ: Scott Hahn Reflects on Passion Sunday
April 09, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBReadings: Isaiah 50:4–7 Psalm 22:8–9, 17–20, 23–24 Philippians 2:6–11 Luke 22:14–23:56 “What is written about Me is coming to fulfillment,” Jesus says in today’s Gospel (see Luke 22:37). Indeed, we have reached the climax of the liturgical year, the highest peak of salvation history, when all that has been anticipated and promised is to be fulfilled. By the close of today’s long Gospel, the work of our redemption will have been accomplished, the new covenant will be written in the ...
Why Peace is So Important - Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent
April 09, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Ezekiel 37: 21-28 Responsorial Psalm: Jeremiah 31: 10, 11-12, 13 Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 18: 31 Gospel: John 11: 45-56 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com