Letters From Home

The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord - Ms. Joan Watson

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: 1-4Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 7, 8, 9, 10Second Reading: Hebrews 2: 14-18Alleluia: Luke 2: 32Gospel: Luke 2: 22-40 or Luke 2: 22-32
 
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Saturday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time - Mr. Clement Harrold

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, 10-17Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 12-13, 14-15, 16-17Alleluia: John 3: 16Gospel: Mark 4: 35-41
 
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Friday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma

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, 13-17Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6a, 6bcd-7, 10-11Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25Gospel: Mark 4: 26-34
 
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Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. James Merrick

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, 24-29Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 132: 1-2, 3-5, 11, 12, 13-14Alleluia: Psalms 119: 105Gospel: Mark 4: 21-25
 
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Wednesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma

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: 4-17Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 4-5, 27-28, 29-30Gospel: Mark 4: 1-20
 
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Tuesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Shane Owens

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens.
Ordinary Weekday/ Angela Merici, Virgin, Religious Founder
First Reading: Second Samuel 6: 12b-15, 17-19Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 7, 8, 9, 10Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25Gospel: Mark 3: 31-35
 
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The Memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus - Ms. Joan Watson

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus by Ms. Joan Watson.
Timothy and Titus, Bishops Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Second Timothy 1: 1-8 or Titus 1: 1-5Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10Alleluia: Second Timothy 1: 10Gospel: Mark 3: 22-30
 
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Saturday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time - Mr. Clement Harrold

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Francis De Sales, Bishop, Religious Founder, Doctor Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Second Samuel 1: 1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80: 2-3, 5-7Alleluia: Acts 16: 14bGospel: Mark 3: 20-21
 
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Friday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Ordinary Weekday/ Vincent of Saragossa, deacon, Martyr/ Marianne Cope, Virgin
First Reading: First Samuel 24: 3-21Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 57: 2, 3-4, 6 and 11Alleluia: Second Corinthians 5: 19Gospel: Mark 3: 13-19
 
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Thursday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time - Ms. Joan Watson

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson.
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: First Samuel 18: 6-9; 19: 1-7Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 56: 2-3, 9-10a, 10b-12, 13-14Alleluia: Second Timothy 1: 10Gospel: Mark 3: 7-12
 
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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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