Letters From Home

The 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
 
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold.

John Bosco, Priest, Religious Founder Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: Second Samuel 12: 1-7a, 10-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 12-13, 14-15, 16-17
Alleluia: John 3: 16
Gospel: Mark 4: 35-41
 
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If you’ve been wanting to grow in your knowledge of sacred Scripture or learn how to share God's Word with others, check out Dr. John Bergsma’s weekly show, The Word of the Lord, where Dr. Bergsma unpacks the Sunday mass readings and carefully guides the faithful to a deeper understanding of salvation history.

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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.

Ordinary Weekday

First Reading: Second Samuel 11: 1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6a, 6bcd-7, 10-11
Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25
Gospel: Mark 4: 26-34
 
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If you’ve been wanting to grow in your knowledge of sacred Scripture or learn how to share God's Word with others, check out Dr. John Bergsma’s weekly show, The Word of the Lord, where Dr. Bergsma unpacks the Sunday mass readings and carefully guides the faithful to a deeper understanding of salvation history.

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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. James Merrick.

Ordinary Weekday

First Reading: Second Samuel 7: 18-19, 24-29
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 132: 1-2, 3-5, 11, 12, 13-14
Alleluia: Psalms 119: 105
Gospel: Mark 4: 21-25
 
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If you’ve been wanting to grow in your knowledge of sacred Scripture or learn how to share God's Word with others, check out Dr. John Bergsma’s weekly show, The Word of the Lord, where Dr. Bergsma unpacks the Sunday mass readings and carefully guides the faithful to a deeper understanding of salvation history.

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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.

Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Religious, 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
 
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If you’ve been wanting to grow in your knowledge of sacred Scripture or learn how to share God's Word with others, check out Dr. John Bergsma’s weekly show, The Word of the Lord, where Dr. Bergsma unpacks the Sunday mass readings and carefully guides the faithful to a deeper understanding of salvation history.

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