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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday in the Week of Christmas by Dr. John Bergsma. Christmas Weekday/ Holy Name of Jesus First Reading: First John 2: 29 – 3: 6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 3cd-4, 5-6 Alleluia: John 1: 14a, 12a Gospel: John 1: 29-34   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen by Dr. Shane Owens. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops, Doctors Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First John 2: 22-28 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 Alleluia: Hebrews 1: 1-2 Gospel: John 1: 19-28   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter....

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God by Dr. Scott Hahn. Mary, Mother of God Solemnity (Octave of Christmas), Holy Day of Obligation First Reading: Numbers 6: 22-27 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 67: 2-3, 5, 6, 8 Second Reading: Galatians 4: 4-7 Alleluia: Hebrews 1: 1-2 Gospel: Luke 2: 16-21   Learn more about the Ma...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the 7th Day in the Octave of Christmas by Dr. John Bergsma. Christmas Weekday/ Sylvester I, Pope First Reading: First John 2: 18-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2, 11-12, 13 Alleluia: John 1: 14a, 12a Gospel: John 1: 1-18   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas by Mr. Clement Harrold. Christmas Weekday First Reading: First John 2: 12-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 Gospel: Luke 2: 36-40   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of the Holy Innocents by Ms. Joan Watson. Holy Innocents, Martyrs Feast First Reading: First John 1: 5 – 2: 2 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 124: 2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 Gospel: Matthew 2: 13-18   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. John the Evangelist by Dr. John Bergsma. John, Apostle, Evangelist Feast First Reading: First John 1: 1-4 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1-2, 5-6, 11-12 Gospel: John 20: 1a and 2-8   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. Stephen by Dr. Shane Owens. Stephen, Protomartyr Feast First Reading: Acts 6: 8-10; 7: 54-59 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17 Alleluia: Psalms 118: 26a, 27a Gospel: Matthew 10: 17-22   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Nativity of the Lord by Dr. Scott Hahn. The Nativity of the Lord Solemnity, Holy Day of Obligation/ Day First Reading: Isaiah 52: 7-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 Second Reading: Hebrews 1: 1-6 Gospel: John 1: 1-18   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent by Dr. John Bergsma. Advent Weekday First Reading: Second Samuel 7: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29 Gospel: Luke 1: 67-79   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent by Mr. Clement Harrold. Advent Weekday (O Emmanuel)/ John of Kanty, Priest First Reading: Malachi 3: 1-4, 23-24 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 25: 4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14 Gospel: Luke 1: 57-66   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Third Week of Advent by Dr. John Bergsma. Advent Weekday (O Oriens)/ Peter Canisius, Priest, Doctor First Reading: Songs 2: 8-14 or Zephaniah 3: 14-18a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 2-3, 11-12, 20-21 Gospel: Luke 1: 39-45   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Third Week of Advent by Dr. Shane Owens. Advent Weekday (O Clavis David) First Reading: Isaiah 7: 10-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 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 Thursday of the Third Week of Advent by Dr. Scott Hahn. dvent Weekday (O Radix Jesse) First Reading: Judges 13: 2-7, 24-25a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 71: 3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 Gospel: Luke 1: 5-25   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent by Dr. Scott Hahn. Advent Weekday (O Adonai) First Reading: Jeremiah 23: 5-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72: 1-2, 12-13, 18-19 Gospel: Matthew 1: 18-25   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent by Mr. Clement Harrold. Advent Weekday (O Sapientia) First Reading: Genesis 49: 2, 8-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72: 1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17 Gospel: Matthew 1: 1-17   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Third Week of Advent by Dr. Scott Hahn. Advent Weekday First Reading: Numbers 24: 2-7, 15-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 25: 4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 Alleluia: Psalms 85: 8 Gospel: Matthew 21: 23-27   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Second Week of Advent by Mr. Clement Harrold. John of the Cross, Priest, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Sirach 48: 1-4, 9-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80: 2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19 Alleluia: Luke 3: 4, 6 Gospel: Matthew 17: 9a, 10-13   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Second Week of Advent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lucy, Virgin, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Isaiah 48: 17-19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6 Gospel: Matthew 11: 16-19   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe by Dr. Scott Hahn. Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast First Reading: Zechariah 2: 14-17 or Revelation 11: 19a; 12: 1-6a, 10ab Responsorial Psalm: Judith 13: 18bcde, 19 Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38 or Luke 1: 39-47   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent by Dr. John Bergsma. Advent Weekday/ Damasus I, Pope First Reading: Isaiah 40: 25-31 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103: 1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10 Gospel: Matthew 11: 28-30   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent by Dr. Shane Owens. Advent Weekday First Reading: Isaiah 40: 1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13 Gospel: Matthew 18: 12-14   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 Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Dr. John Bergsma. Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Solemnity First Reading: Genesis 3: 9-15, 20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 Second Reading: Ephesians 1: 3-6, 11-12 Alleluia: Luke 1: 28 Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38   Learn more abou...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the First Week of Advent by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ambrose, Bishop, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Isaiah 30: 19-21, 23-26 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 147: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Alleluia: Isaiah 33: 22 Gospel: Matthew 9: 35 – 10: 1, 5a, 6-8   In Walking with the Holy Family—a free 32-day Advent series from the St. Paul...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the First Week of Advent by Dr. John Bergsma. Advent Weekday/ Nicholas, Bishop First Reading: Isaiah 29: 17-24 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27: 1, 4, 13-14 Gospel: Matthew 9: 27-31   In Walking with the Holy Family—a free 32-day Advent series from the St. Paul Center—you'll explore the key messianic promises of the Old Tes...