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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday in the Octave of Easter by Dr. Shane Owens. 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 During the 50 days of Easter, join the St. Paul Center for a new Easter Challenge. ...

The 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 During the 50 days of Easter, join the St. Paul Center for a new Easter Chal...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Holy Saturday by Mr. Clement Harrold. Holy Saturday 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: E...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Good Friday of the Lord's Passion 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:...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Holy Thursday by Ms. Joan Watson. Holy Thursday. At Evening, Begin Easter Triduum of the Lord’s 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 mo...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of 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

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of Holy Week by Dr. Shane Owens. 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 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

The 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

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday. Day of Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up) First Reading: Jeremiah 20: 10-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 18: 2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7 Verse Before the Gospel: John 6: 63c, 68c Gospel: John 10: 31-42   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent by Ms. Joan Watson. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Genesis 17: 3-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8 Gospel: John 8: 51-59   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord by Dr. Scott Hahn. Annunciation of the Lord Solemnity First Reading: Isaiah 7: 10-14; 8: 10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 40: 7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11 Second Reading: Hebrews 10: 4-10 Verse Before the Gospel: John 1: 14ab Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent by Mr. Rob Corzine. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Numbers 21: 4-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 102: 2-3, 16-18, 19-21 Gospel: John 8: 21-30   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent by Dr. Scott Hahn. Lenten Weekday/ Toribio De Mogrovejo, Bishop First Reading: Daniel 13: 1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or Daniel 13: 41c-62 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 33: 11 Gospel: John 8: 1-11    Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Jeremiah 11: 18-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 7: 2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12 Verse Before the Gospel: Luke 8: 15 Gospel: John 7: 40-53   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday. Day of Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up) First Reading: Wisdom 2: 1a, 12-22 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23 Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 4: 4b Gospel: John 7: 1-2, 10, 25-30   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of St. Joseph by Dr. Shane Owens. Joseph, Husband of Mary Solemnity First Reading: Second Samuel 7: 4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29 Second Reading: Romans 4: 13, 16-18, 22 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 84: 5 Gospel: Matthew 1: 16, 18-21, 24 or Luke 2: 41-51a   Learn more about th...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday/ Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop, Doctor First Reading: Isaiah 49: 8-15 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18 Verse Before the Gospel: John 11: 25a, 26 Gospel: John 5: 17-30   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Ass...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Dr. Shane Owens. Lenten Weekday/ Patrick, Bishop, Missionary First Reading: Ezekiel 47: 1-9, 12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 51: 12a, 14a Gospel: John 5: 1-16   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Prof...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Dr. Scott Hahn. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Isaiah 65: 17-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 30: 2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b Verse Before the Gospel: Amos 5: 14 Gospel: John 4: 43-54   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franci...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Third Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Hosea 6: 1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8 Gospel: Luke 18: 9-14   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Third Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday. Day of Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up) First Reading: Hosea 14: 2-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 81: 6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 4: 17 Gospel: Mark 12: 28-34   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. S...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Third Week of Lent by Ms. Joan Watson. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Jeremiah 7: 23-28 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 95: 1-2, 6-7, 8-9 Verse Before the Gospel: Joel 2: 12-13 Gospel: Luke 11: 14-23   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan Uni...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 147: 12-13, 15-16, 19-20 Verse Before the Gospel: John 6: 63c, 68c Gospel: Matthew 5: 17-19   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent by Mr. Rob Corzine. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Daniel 3: 25, 34-43 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 25: 4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 Verse Before the Gospel: Joel 2: 12-13 Gospel: Matthew 18: 21-35   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Fr...