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Friday in the Week of Christmas - Dr. John Bergsma Jan 03, 2025

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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

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The Memorial of Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen - Dr. Shane Owens Jan 02, 2025

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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

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The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God - Dr. Scott Hahn Jan 01, 2025

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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

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The 7th Day in the Octave of Christmas - Dr. John Bergsma Dec 31, 2024

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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

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The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas - Mr. Clement Harrold. Dec 30, 2024

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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

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The Feast of the Holy Innocents - Ms. Joan Watson Dec 28, 2024

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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

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The Feast of St. John the Evangelist - Dr. John Bergsma Dec 27, 2024

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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

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The Feast of St. Stephen - Dr. Shane Owens Dec 26, 2024

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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

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The Nativity of the Lord - Dr. Scott Hahn Dec 25, 2024

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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

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Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent - Dr. John Bergsma Dec 24, 2024

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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

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