The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the First Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma.Lenten Weekday. Day of Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up)First Reading: Ezekiel 18: 21-28Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 130: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 18: 31Gospel: Matthew 5: 20-26 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