Letters From Home

Friday of the First Week of Lent - Dr. John Bergsma

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the First Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma.
Lenten Weekday. Day of Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up)
First Reading: Ezekiel 18: 21-28Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 130: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 18: 31Gospel: Matthew 5: 20-26
 
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Thursday of the First Week of Lent - Ms. Joan Watson

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the First Week of Lent by Ms. Joan Watson.
Lenten Weekday
First Reading: Esther C: 12, 14-16, 23-25Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 138: 1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 51: 12a,14aGospel: Matthew 7: 7-12
 
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Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
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Wednesday of the First Week of Lent - Dr. John Bergsma

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the First Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma.
Lenten Weekday
First Reading: Jonah 3: 1-10Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 12-13, 18-19Verse Before the Gospel: Joel 2: 12-13Gospel: Luke 11: 29-32
 
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Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent

Tuesday of the First Week of Lent - Dr. Shane Owens

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the First Week of Lent by Dr. Shane Owens.
Lenten Weekday
First Reading: Isaiah 55: 10-11Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 4: 4bGospel: Matthew 6: 7-15
 
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Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent

Monday of the First Week of Lent - Dr. Scott Hahn

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the First Week of Lent by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Lenten Weekday/ Polycarp, Bishop, Martyr
First Reading: Leviticus 19: 1-2, 11-18Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 8, 9, 10, 15Verse Before the Gospel: Second Corinthians 6: 2bGospel: Matthew 25: 31-46
 
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Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
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Saturday After Ash Wednesday - Mr. Clement Harrold

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Saturday After Ash Wednesday by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Saturday After Ash Wednesday/ Peter Damian, Bishop, Doctor
First Reading: Isaiah 58: 9b-14Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 86: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 33: 11Gospel: Luke 5: 27-32
 
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Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
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Friday After Ash Wednesday - Dr. John Bergsma

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Friday After Ash Wednesday by Dr. John Bergsma.
Friday After Ash Wednesday. Day of Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up)
First Reading: Isaiah 58: 1-9aResponsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19Verse Before the Gospel: Amos 5: 14Gospel: Matthew 9: 14-15
 
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Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
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Thursday After Ash Wednesday - Ms. Joan Watson

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Thursday After Ash Wednesday by Ms. Joan Watson.
Thursday After Ash Wednesday
First Reading: Deuteronomy 30: 15-20Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 4: 17Gospel: Luke 9: 22-25
 
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Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
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Ash Wednesday - Dr. John Bergsma

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Ash Wednesday by Dr. John Bergsma.
Ash Wednesday. Begin Lenten Preparation for the Easter Triduum. Not a Holy Day of Obligation. Day of Fast (ages 18-59) and Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up)
First Reading: Joel 2: 12-18Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17Second Reading: Second Corinthians 5: 20 – 6:2Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18
 
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Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent

Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Shane Owens

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens.
Ordinary Weekday/ Seven Founders of the Order of Servites, Religious
First Reading: James 1: 12-18Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 94: 12-13a, 14-15, 18-19Alleluia: John 14: 23Gospel: Mark 8: 14-21
 
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent