Letters From Home

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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Are We Overfamiliar With Jesus? - The Memorial of St. John Bosco

Jan 31, 2024

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. John Bosco by Dr. John Bergsma.

John Bosco, Priest, Religious Founder Obligatory Memorial

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

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How to Respond to Healing - Tuesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Jan 30, 2024

The 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

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

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Why Jesus Sent the Demons Into the Swine - Monday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Jan 29, 2024

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn.

Ordinary Weekday

First Reading: Second Samuel 15: 13-14, 30; 16: 5-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 3: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7
Alleluia: Luke 7: 16
Gospel: Mark 5: 1-20

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The King’s Authority: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jan 27, 2024

Readings:
Deuteronomy 18:15–20
Psalm 95:1–2, 6–9
1 Corinthians 7:32–35
Mark 1:21–28

Last week, Jesus announced the kingdom of God is at hand. This week, in mighty words and deeds, He exercises His dominion—asserting royal authority over the ruler of this world, Satan (see John 12:31).

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How David's Story Gives Us Hope - Saturday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time

Jan 27, 2024

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold.

Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary/ Angela Merici, Virgin, Religious Founder

First Reading: Second Samuel 12: 1-7a, 10-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:...