The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Friday After Ash Wednesday by Dr. John Bergsma.Friday After Ash Wednesday. Day of Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up)First Reading: Isaiah 58: 1-9aResponsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19Verse Before the Gospel: Amos 5: 14Gospel: Matthew 9: 14-15 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.comJoin 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