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Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent - Dr. John Bergsma Dec 11, 2024

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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

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Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent - Dr. Shane Owens Dec 10, 2024

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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

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The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Dr. John Bergsma Dec 09, 2024

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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

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Saturday of the First Week of Advent - Mr. Clement Harrold Dec 07, 2024

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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 Center—you'llexplore the key messianic promises of the Old Testament, their typological fulfillment in Christ, and how we continue to live this time of fulfillment in the Church today. This daily reflection series begins December 1st, so sign up now and start this sacred journey with us at StPaulCenter.com/Advent.

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Friday of the First Week of Advent - Dr. John Bergsma Dec 06, 2024

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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'llexplore the key messianic promises of the Old Testament, their typological fulfillment in Christ, and how we continue to live this time of fulfillment in the Church today. This daily reflection series begins December 1st, so sign up now and start this sacred journey with us at StPaulCenter.com/Advent.

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Thursday of the First Week of Advent - Ms. Joan Watson Dec 05, 2024

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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the First Week of Advent by Ms. Joan Watson.

Advent Weekday First Reading: Isaiah 26: 1-6
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118: 1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a
Alleluia: Isaiah 55: 6
Gospel: Matthew 7: 21, 24-27 In Walking with the Holy Family—a free 32-day Advent series from the St. Paul Center—you'llexplore the key messianic promises of the Old Testament, their typological fulfillment in Christ, and how we continue to live this time of fulfillment in the Church today. This daily reflection series begins December 1st, so sign up now and start this sacred journey with us at StPaulCenter.com/Advent.

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Wednesday of the First Week of Advent - Dr. John Bergsma Dec 04, 2024

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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the First Week of Advent by Dr. John Bergsma.

Advent Weekday/ John of Damascus, Priest, Religious, Doctor First Reading: Isaiah 25: 6-10a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
Gospel: Matthew 15: 29-37 In Walking with the Holy Family—a free 32-day Advent series from the St. Paul Center—you'llexplore the key messianic promises of the Old Testament, their typological fulfillment in Christ, and how we continue to live this time of fulfillment in the Church today. This daily reflection series begins December 1st, so sign up now and start this sacred journey with us at StPaulCenter.com/Advent.

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Tuesday of the First Week of Advent - Dr. Shane Owens Dec 03, 2024

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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the First Week of Advent by Dr. Shane Owens.

Francis Xavier, Priest, Missionary Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Isaiah 11: 1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72: 1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17
Gospel: Luke 10: 21-24 In Walking with the Holy Family—a free 32-day Advent series from the St. Paul Center—you'llexplore the key messianic promises of the Old Testament, their typological fulfillment in Christ, and how we continue to live this time of fulfillment in the Church today. This daily reflection series begins December 1st, so sign up now and start this sacred journey with us at StPaulCenter.com/Advent.

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Monday of the First Week of Advent - Dr. Scott Hahn Dec 02, 2024

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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the First Week of Advent by Dr. Scott Hahn.

Advent Weekday First Reading: Isaiah 2: 1-5
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 122: 1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9
Alleluia: Psalms 80: 4
Gospel: Matthew 8: 5-11 In Walking with the Holy Family—a free 32-day Advent series from the St. Paul Center—you'llexplore the key messianic promises of the Old Testament, their typological fulfillment in Christ, and how we continue to live this time of fulfillment in the Church today. This daily reflection series begins December 1st, so sign up now and start this sacred journey with us at StPaulCenter.com/Advent.

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Are We Eager to Respond to God's Call? - The Feast of St. Andrew Nov 30, 2024

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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. Andrew by Dr. John Bergsma.

Andrew, Apostle Feast First Reading: Romans 10: 9-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 8, 9, 10, 11
Alleluia: Matthew 4: 19
Gospel: Matthew 4: 18-22

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