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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas by Mr. Clement Harrold. Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Religious, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Hebrews 11: 1-2, 8-19 Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1: 69, 70-72, 73-75 Alleluia: John 3: 16 Gospel: Mark 4: 35-41 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas by Mr. Clement Harrold. Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Religious, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Hebrews 11: 1-2, 8-19 Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1: 69, 70-72, 73-75 Alleluia: John 3: 16 Gospel: Mark 4: 35-41 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
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/ Angela Merici, Virgin, Religious Founder First Reading: Hebrews 10: 32-39 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 37: 3-4, 5-6, 23-24, 39-40 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25 Gospel: Mark 4: 26-34 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
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/ Angela Merici, Virgin, Religious Founder First Reading: Hebrews 10: 32-39 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 37: 3-4, 5-6, 23-24, 39-40 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25 Gospel: Mark 4: 26-34 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus by Ms. Joan Watson. Timothy and Titus, Bishops Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Second Timothy 1: 1-8 or Titus 1: 1-5 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10 Alleluia: Psalms 119: 105 Gospel: Mark 4: 21-25 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus by Ms. Joan Watson. Timothy and Titus, Bishops Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Second Timothy 1: 1-8 or Titus 1: 1-5 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10 Alleluia: Psalms 119: 105 Gospel: Mark 4: 21-25 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul by Dr. John Bergsma. Conversion of Paul, Apostle Feast First Reading: Acts 22: 3-16 or Acts 9: 1-22 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 117: 1bc, 2 Alleluia: John 15: 16 Gospel: Mark 16: 15-18 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul by Dr. John Bergsma. Conversion of Paul, Apostle Feast First Reading: Acts 22: 3-16 or Acts 9: 1-22 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 117: 1bc, 2 Alleluia: John 15: 16 Gospel: Mark 16: 15-18 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
A disturbing trend over the past couple of years has been the rise of antisemitism. The Anti-Defamation League, which tracks antisemitic incidents, says 2021 was the worst year in decades and that 2022 will look similar once the numbers are tabulated. We're in a five-year upswing overall. Let's not give any more oxygen to acts of hate. Instead, we are thrilled to be sharing this conversation host Mike Jordan Laskey recently had with Dr. Phil Cunningham and Dr. Adam Gregerman, two scholars who have devoted their careers to building bridges between Jews and Catholics. Phil and Adam lead the Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. The institute was founded in 1967 in response to the Second Vatican Council. Phil is Catholic and Adam is Jewish, and their shared leadership models the type of engagement the institute is all about. You'll see this sort of collaboration on display throughout the episode. Mike asked them for a brief historical overview of the relationship between Catholics and Jews, and why the promulgation of the Vatican II document Nostra Aetate was such an important turning point. Adam and Phil also talked about the work they're doing today, and how we can build relationships across religious divides without erasing each faith's uniqueness. Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations: https://www.sju.edu/college-arts-and-sciences/ijcr Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations: https://ccjr.us/ AMDG is a production of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Francis de Sales by Dr. Shane Owens. Francis De Sales, Bishop, Religious Founder, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Hebrews 10: 1-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 40: 2 and 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25 Gospel: Mark 3: 31-35 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Francis de Sales by Dr. Shane Owens. Francis De Sales, Bishop, Religious Founder, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Hebrews 10: 1-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 40: 2 and 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25 Gospel: Mark 3: 31-35 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - At least 11 people, most of them Catholics, were killed January 19 when alleged Fulani herdsmen attacked a village near a refugee camp in Nigeria's Makurdi Diocese, a diocesan official has reported. In an interview with ACI Africa, CNA's sister news partner, Father Moses Aondover Iorapuu, the diocese's vicar general, recounted the “horrifying” persecution that Catholics were subjected to during the attack. “The images of the attack are horrifying, and I keep saying that not even ISIS is capable of such brutality,” he said. “After killing, these guys decapitated some and took the parts away as proof to whoever is the sponsor.” Aondover said the attacks took place Thursday about 9 p.m. in a village near Makurdi, the Benue State capital, where there is a displaced persons camp. Nigeria has been experiencing insecurity since 2009 when Boko Haram's insurgency began with the aim of turning the country into an Islamic state. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253420/priest-describes-horrifying-new-attack-on-catholics-in-nigeria-that-leaves-at-least-11-dead As tens of thousands of pro-life activists marched to the Supreme Court on Friday for the annual March for Life, President Joe Biden issued a pro-abortion proclamation to commemorate the anniversary of the now-obsolete Roe v Wade decision. The president officially recognized January 22 as the 50th anniversary of Roe v Wade, saying the Supreme Court “got Roe right 50 years ago.” The decision, which was handed down on January 22, 1973, proclaimed abortion to be a constitutional right and barred states from enforcing most abortion restrictions. On June 24, the US Supreme Court fully reversed that decision and ruled that the constitution does not protect a right to have an abortion, returning the issue of abortion to the states to regulate as they see fit. Although Biden is the nation's second Catholic president, his pro-abortion position is directly at odds with Church teaching. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253421/biden-commemorates-abortion-as-pro-lifers-march-in-washington Pope Francis formally conferred the ministries of lector and catechist upon four men and six women from the Philippines, Mexico, Congo, Italy, and the UK on Sunday at a Mass in Saint Peter's Basilica. The ministries themselves have also been shaped by Pope Francis in recent years. The pope changed Church law in January 2021 so that women could be formally instituted to the lay ministries of lector and acolyte. Pope Francis established the ministry of catechist as an instituted, vocational service within the Catholic Church in May 2021. The ministry is for laypeople who have a particular call to serve the Catholic Church as a teacher of the faith. The ministry lasts for the entirety of life, regardless of whether the person is actively carrying out that activity during every part of his or her life. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253425/pope-francis-confers-lay-ministries-upon-ten-people-in-st-peter-s-basilica Today, the Church celebrates Saint Ildephonsus, a seventh-century Archbishop of Toledo, who had a great devotion to the Virgin Mary. According to one account the Blessed Virgin appeared to him in person and presented him with a priestly vestment, to reward him for his zeal in honoring her. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-ildephonsus-125 The Church also honors Saint Marianne Cope, a German born ninteenth century sister who served as a teacher and principal in several schools in New York state and established two of the first hospitals in the central New York area: Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Utica and Saint Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-marianne-cope-727
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children by Dr. Scott Hahn. Day of Prayer For the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Hebrews 9: 15, 24-28 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 Alleluia: Second Timothy 1: 10 Gospel: Mark 3: 22-30 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children by Dr. Scott Hahn. Day of Prayer For the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Hebrews 9: 15, 24-28 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 Alleluia: Second Timothy 1: 10 Gospel: Mark 3: 22-30 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Agnes by Mr. Clement Harrold. Agnes, Virgin, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Hebrews 9: 2-3, 11-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47: 2-3, 6-7, 8-9 Alleluia: Acts 16: 14b Gospel: Mark 3: 20-21 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Agnes by Mr. Clement Harrold. Agnes, Virgin, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Hebrews 9: 2-3, 11-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47: 2-3, 6-7, 8-9 Alleluia: Acts 16: 14b Gospel: Mark 3: 20-21 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
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/ Fabian, Pope, Martyr/ Sebastian, Martyr First Reading: Hebrews 8: 6-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85: 8 and 10, 11-12, 13-14 Gospel: Mark 3: 13-19 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
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/ Fabian, Pope, Martyr/ Sebastian, Martyr First Reading: Hebrews 8: 6-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85: 8 and 10, 11-12, 13-14 Gospel: Mark 3: 13-19 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Hebrews 7: 25 – 8: 6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 40: 7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 Alleluia: Second Timothy 1: 10 Gospel: Mark 3: 7-12 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Hebrews 7: 25 – 8: 6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 40: 7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 Alleluia: Second Timothy 1: 10 Gospel: Mark 3: 7-12 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Hebrews 7: 1-3, 15-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 110: 1, 2, 3, 4 Alleluia: Matthew 4: 23 Gospel: Mark 3: 1-6 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Hebrews 7: 1-3, 15-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 110: 1, 2, 3, 4 Alleluia: Matthew 4: 23 Gospel: Mark 3: 1-6 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Today's guest is Michael Solomon, Professor of Marketing at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Michael has published many books, including the bestselling book on consumer behavior in the world. In today's episode, we will talk about what's changed in consumer behavior in the last couple of years, in light of COVID, and even the trends that may have been happening before then. Michael literally “wrote the book” on understanding consumers. Hundreds of thousands of business students have learned about marketing from his books including, Consumer Behavior: Buying, Having, and Being; the most widely used textbook on the subject in the world. Michael advises global clients on marketing strategies to make them more consumer-centric. His latest book – The New Chameleons: How to Connect with Consumers Who Defy Categorization won the NYC Big Book Award in the Marketing/Sales category. As a Professor of Marketing (in the Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia) and an industry consultant, Michael combines cutting-edge academic theory with actionable real-world strategies. Michael helps managers get inside the heads of their customers so they can anticipate and satisfy their deepest and most pressing needs – today and tomorrow. After listening to today's episode, visit Michael's website for his new online course on Customer Engagement. To learn more, visit https://www.valueprop.com/
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Anthony by Dr. Shane Owens. Anthony, Abbot Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Hebrews 6: 10-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 111: 1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c Alleluia: Ephesians 1: 17-18 Gospel: Mark 2: 23-28 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Anthony by Dr. Shane Owens. Anthony, Abbot Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Hebrews 6: 10-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 111: 1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c Alleluia: Ephesians 1: 17-18 Gospel: Mark 2: 23-28 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Hebrews 5: 1-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 110: 1, 2, 3, 4 Alleluia: Hebrews 4: 12 Gospel: Mark 2: 18-22 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Hebrews 5: 1-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 110: 1, 2, 3, 4 Alleluia: Hebrews 4: 12 Gospel: Mark 2: 18-22 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the First Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Reading: Hebrews 4: 12-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 8, 9, 10, 15 Alleluia: Luke 4: 18 Gospel: Mark 2: 13-17 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the First Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Reading: Hebrews 4: 12-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 8, 9, 10, 15 Alleluia: Luke 4: 18 Gospel: Mark 2: 13-17 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the First Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday/ Hilary, Bishop, Doctor First Reading: Hebrews 4: 1-5, 11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 78: 3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8 Alleluia: Luke 7: 16 Gospel: Mark 2: 1-12 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the First Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday/ Hilary, Bishop, Doctor First Reading: Hebrews 4: 1-5, 11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 78: 3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8 Alleluia: Luke 7: 16 Gospel: Mark 2: 1-12 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Hebrews 3: 7-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 95: 6-7c, 8-9, 10-11 Alleluia: Matthew 4: 23 Gospel: Mark 1: 40-45 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Hebrews 3: 7-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 95: 6-7c, 8-9, 10-11 Alleluia: Matthew 4: 23 Gospel: Mark 1: 40-45 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Hebrews 2: 14-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: Mark 1: 29-39 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Hebrews 2: 14-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: Mark 1: 29-39 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Hebrews 2: 5-12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 8: 2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9 Alleluia: First Thessalonians 2: 13 Gospel: Mark 1: 21-28 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Hebrews 2: 5-12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 8: 2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9 Alleluia: First Thessalonians 2: 13 Gospel: Mark 1: 21-28 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Baptism of the Lord by Dr. Scott Hahn. Baptism of the Lord Feast First Reading: Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 29: 1-2, 3-4, 9-10 Second Reading: Acts 10: 34-38 Alleluia: Mark 9: 7 Gospel: Matthew 3: 13-17 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Baptism of the Lord by Dr. Scott Hahn. Baptism of the Lord Feast First Reading: Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 29: 1-2, 3-4, 9-10 Second Reading: Acts 10: 34-38 Alleluia: Mark 9: 7 Gospel: Matthew 3: 13-17 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Mandeville, LA - Today is the day we celebrate the Feast of The Holy Family, given to us by God as The example to model our lives by and for the young to aspire to begin families in their image. In a world gone mad and given to the most hideous practices of "family-life" e.g. the obsession with helping 5 year olds to "transition", the Holy Family's example deservedly shines as a beacon to illuminate this age of familial sacrilege. The Holy Family by Juan Guiterrez The recognition of The Holy Family has roots that extend all the way back to the writing of the Gospels when Saint Luke tells us that after finding Our Lord in the temple “he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was subject to them”. Bishop Fulton Sheen. In his speech titled Obedience and Love, Bishop Fulton Sheen takes this passage and explains the beauty and humility of Our Lord and the holiness of his family as the greatest example there ever was. “What adds particular emphasis to the fact of His obedience was that Our Blessed Lord was subject to parents so much His inferiors --- even as a creature is far below a Creator. One day the sun in the heavens, in obedience to the voice of a Man, stopped in its course. So, obedient to the voice of Mary, the Light of the World submitted for thirty years --- I might almost say that it stopped in full midday to illumine, embrace, and enrich her for all eternity.” And that Our Lord was subject to the greatest model of fatherhood God ever created, the Bible's only “just man”, Saint Joseph. Bishop Sheen continues. “If Joseph ever bade Him search for a tool that was lost, it was the Wisdom of God and the Shepherd in search of lost souls who was actually doing the seeking. If Joseph taught Him carpentry, He Who was taught was One Who had carpentered the universe and Who would one day be put to death by the members of His own profession. If He made a yoke for the oxen of a neighbor, it was He Who would call Himself a yoke for men —-- and yet a burden that would be light.” Raimundo de Madrazo Garreta - The Holy Family I have spoken of the fact that the entire civilization of Man can be brought into existence and made to flourish through the Divine prose of the 4th Commandment, that is the Family, made Holy by God's Grace, contra the example of the Prince of this world; Bishop Sheen concurs. But there is no evidence that Jesus limited Mary and Joseph to the mere nominal right to command. The Gospel says: "He lived there in subjection to them." Two great miracles of humility and exaltation are involved --- God obeying a woman, and a woman commanding her God. The very fact that He makes Himself subject endows her with power. By this long span of voluntary obedience, He revealed that the Fourth Commandment is the bedrock of family life. For, looking at it in a larger way, how could the primal sin of disobedience against God be undone except by the obedience in the flesh of the very God Who was defied? The first revolt in God's universe of peace was the thunderbolt of Lucifer: "I will not obey!" Eden caught up the echo, and down the ages its infraction traveled, winging its way into the nook and crevices of every family where there were gathered a father, a mother, and a child. By making Himself subject to Mary and Joseph, the Divine Child proclaims authority in the home and in public life to be a power granted by God Himself. The Life of Saint Joseph, available in paperback! In her one of a kind work, Maria Cecilia Baij, O.S.B., The Life of Saint Joseph, Our Lord manifested revelation to Sister Cecilia about the life of Saint Joseph. In one of them, the fining of Our Lord in the temple is revealed in detail. The divine youth, meanwhile, had concluded his expositions. And everyone applauded. Jesus now hastened to his mother who was lovingly waiting for him, and who declared: “son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have sought you amid great sorrow.
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Christmas Weekday by Mr. Clement Harrold. Christmas Weekday/ Raymond of Peñafort, Priest First Reading: First John 5: 14-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 149: 1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a and 9b Alleluia: Luke 7: 16 Gospel: John 2: 1-11 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Christmas Weekday by Mr. Clement Harrold. Christmas Weekday/ Raymond of Peñafort, Priest First Reading: First John 5: 14-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 149: 1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a and 9b Alleluia: Luke 7: 16 Gospel: John 2: 1-11 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Full Text of ReadingsChristmas Weekday Lectionary: 209The Saint of the day is Saint Andr BessetteSaint André Bessette's Story Brother André expressed a saint's faith by a lifelong devotion to Saint Joseph. Sickness and weakness dogged André from birth. He was the eighth of 12 children born to a French Canadian couple near Montreal. Adopted at 12, when both parents had died, he became a farmhand. Various trades followed: shoemaker, baker, blacksmith—all failures. He was a factory worker in the United States during the boom times of the Civil War. At 25, André applied for entrance into the Congregation of Holy Cross. After a year's novitiate, he was not admitted because of his weak health. But with an extension and the urging of Bishop Bourget, he was finally received. He was given the humble job of doorkeeper at Notre Dame College in Montreal, with additional duties as sacristan, laundry worker and messenger. “When I joined this community, the superiors showed me the door, and I remained 40 years,” he said. In his little room near the door, he spent much of the night on his knees. On his windowsill, facing Mount Royal, was a small statue of Saint Joseph, to whom he had been devoted since childhood. When asked about it he said, “Some day, Saint Joseph is going to be honored in a very special way on Mount Royal!” When he heard someone was ill, he visited to bring cheer and to pray with the sick person. He would rub the sick person lightly with oil taken from a lamp burning in the college chapel. Word of healing powers began to spread. When an epidemic broke out at a nearby college, André volunteered to nurse. Not one person died. The trickle of sick people to his door became a flood. His superiors were uneasy; diocesan authorities were suspicious; doctors called him a quack. “I do not cure,” he said again and again. “Saint Joseph cures.” In the end he needed four secretaries to handle the 80,000 letters he received each year. For many years the Holy Cross authorities had tried to buy land on Mount Royal. Brother André and others climbed the steep hill and planted medals of Saint Joseph. Suddenly, the owners yielded. André collected $200 to build a small chapel and began receiving visitors there—smiling through long hours of listening, applying Saint Joseph's oil. Some were cured, some not. The pile of crutches, canes and braces grew. The chapel also grew. By 1931, there were gleaming walls, but money ran out. “Put a statue of Saint Joseph in the middle. If he wants a roof over his head, he'll get it.” The magnificent Oratory on Mount Royal took 50 years to build. The sickly boy who could not hold a job died at 92. He is buried at the Oratory. He was beatified in 1982 and canonized in 2010. At his canonization in October 2010, Pope Benedict XVI said that Saint Andre “lived the beatitude of the pure of heart.” Reflection Rubbing ailing limbs with oil or a medal? Planting a medal to buy land? Isn't this superstition? Aren't we long past that superstitious people rely only on the “magic” of a word or action. Brother André's oil and medals were authentic sacramentals of a simple, total faith in the Father who lets his saints help him bless his children. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Christmas Weekday by Dr. John Bergsma. Christmas Weekday/ André Bessette, Religious First Reading: First John 5: 5-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 147: 12-13, 14-15, 19-20 Alleluia: Mark 9: 7 Gospel: Mark 1: 7-11 or Luke 3: 23-38 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com