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Your guide through the scripture readings of Daily Mass from Dr. Scott Hahn, Dr. John Bergsma, and our other theologians from the St. Paul Center. Insight on memorials and feasts of our God's saints and personal insight from sacred scripture.

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Dec 9, 2023

Readings:
Isaiah 40:1–5, 9–11
Psalm 85:9–14
2 Peter 3:8–14
Mark 1:1–8

Our God is coming. The time of exile— the long separation of humankind from God due to sin—is about to end. This is the good news proclaimed in today’s liturgy.

Isaiah in today’s First Reading promises Israel’s future release and...


Dec 9, 2023

Lecturas:
Isaías 40,1–5. 9–11
Salmo 85, 9–14
2 Pedro 3, 8–14
Marcos 1, 1–8

Nuestro Dios viene. El tiempo del exilio –la prolongada separación de Dios que la humanidad tiene debido al pecado- está a punto de terminar. Esas son las buenas nuevas que proclama la liturgia de este domingo.

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Dec 9, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the First Week of Advent by Mr. Clement Harrold.

Advent Weekday/ Juan Diego, Hermit

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

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Dec 8, 2023

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
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Dec 7, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Ambrose by Ms. Joan Watson.

Ambrose, Bishop, Doctor Obligatory Memorial

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

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