Synopsis
Life-transforming Catholic Biblical Theology
Episodes
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Wednesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
04/02/2026 Duration: 11minThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Second Samuel 24: 2, 9-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 32: 1-2, 5, 6, 7 Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: Mark 6: 1-6 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent
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Tuesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Shane Owens
03/02/2026 Duration: 12minThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday/ Blase, Bishop, Martyr/ Ansgar, Bishop, Missionary First Reading: Second Samuel 18: 9-10, 14, 24-25a, 30 – 19: 3 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 86: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Alleluia: Matthew 8: 17 Gospel: Mark 5: 21-43 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord - Ms. Joan Watson
02/02/2026 Duration: 13minThe 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: 1-4 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 7, 8, 9, 10 Second Reading: Hebrews 2: 14-18 Alleluia: Luke 2: 32 Gospel: Luke 2: 22-40 or Luke 2: 22-32 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent
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Saturday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time - Mr. Clement Harrold
31/01/2026 Duration: 10minThe 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, 10-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 12-13, 14-15, 16-17 Alleluia: John 3: 16 Gospel: Mark 4: 35-41 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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Friday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
30/01/2026 Duration: 11minThe 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, 13-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6a, 6bcd-7, 10-11 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25 Gospel: Mark 4: 26-34 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. James Merrick
29/01/2026 Duration: 06minThe 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, 24-29 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 132: 1-2, 3-5, 11, 12, 13-14 Alleluia: Psalms 119: 105 Gospel: Mark 4: 21-25 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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Wednesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
28/01/2026 Duration: 09minThe 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: 4-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 4-5, 27-28, 29-30 Gospel: Mark 4: 1-20 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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Tuesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Shane Owens
27/01/2026 Duration: 09minThe 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, 17-19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 7, 8, 9, 10 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25 Gospel: Mark 3: 31-35 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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The Memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus - Ms. Joan Watson
26/01/2026 Duration: 16minThe 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: 1-5 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10 Alleluia: Second Timothy 1: 10 Gospel: Mark 3: 22-30 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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Saturday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time - Mr. Clement Harrold
24/01/2026 Duration: 12minThe 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, 23-27 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80: 2-3, 5-7 Alleluia: Acts 16: 14b Gospel: Mark 3: 20-21 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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Friday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
23/01/2026 Duration: 08minThe 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: 3-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 57: 2, 3-4, 6 and 11 Alleluia: Second Corinthians 5: 19 Gospel: Mark 3: 13-19 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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Thursday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time - Ms. Joan Watson
22/01/2026 Duration: 10minThe 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: 1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 56: 2-3, 9-10a, 10b-12, 13-14 Alleluia: Second Timothy 1: 10 Gospel: Mark 3: 7-12 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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Wednesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
21/01/2026 Duration: 07minThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Agnes, Virgin, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Samuel 17: 32-33, 37, 40-51 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 144: 1b, 2, 9-10 Alleluia: Matthew 4: 23 Gospel: Mark 3: 1-6 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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Tuesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Shane Owens
20/01/2026 Duration: 08minThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday/ Fabian, Pope, Martyr/ Sebastian, Martyr First Reading: First Samuel 16: 1-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 20, 21-22, 27-28 Alleluia: Ephesians 1: 17-18 Gospel: Mark 2: 23-28 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Scott Hahn
19/01/2026 Duration: 15minThe 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: First Samuel 15: 16-23 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50: 8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 Alleluia: Hebrews 4: 12 Gospel: Mark 2: 18-22 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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Saturday of the First Week in Ordinary Time - Mr. Clement Harrold
17/01/2026 Duration: 09minThe St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the First Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Anthony, Abbot Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Samuel 9: 1-4, 17-19; 10: 1 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 21: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Alleluia: Luke 4: 18 Gospel: Mark 2: 13-17 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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Friday of the First Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
16/01/2026 Duration: 13minThe 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 First Reading: First Samuel 8: 4-7, 10-22a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 16-17, 18-19 Alleluia: Luke 7: 16 Gospel: Mark 2: 1-12 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time - Ms. Joan Watson
15/01/2026 Duration: 09minThe 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: First Samuel 4: 1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 44: 10-11, 14-15, 24-25 Alleluia: Matthew 4: 23 Gospel: Mark 1: 40-45 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter. 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
14/01/2026 Duration: 09minThe 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: First Samuel 3: 1-10, 19-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 40: 2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: Mark 1: 29-39 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships
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Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Shane Owens
13/01/2026 Duration: 11minThe 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/ Hilary, Bishop, Doctor First Reading: First Samuel 1: 9-20 Responsorial Psalm: First Samuel 2: 1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd Alleluia: First Thessalonians 2: 13 Gospel: Mark 1: 21-28 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com 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. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships