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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How to Plant Your Roots in Living Water - Thursday of the Second Week of Lent

Feb 29, 2024

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Second Week of Lent by Ms. Joan Watson.

Lenten Weekday

First Reading: Jeremiah 17: 5-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6
Verse Before the Gospel: Luke 8: 15
Gospel: Luke 16: 19-31

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The Importance of Servant Leadership - Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent

Feb 28, 2024

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma.

Lenten Weekday

First Reading: Jeremiah 18: 18-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 5-6, 14, 15-16
Verse Before the Gospel: John 8: 12
Gospel: Matthew 20: 17-28

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Why We Don't Offer Burnt Sacrifices Today - Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent

Feb 27, 2024

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent by Dr. Shane Owens.

Lenten Weekday

First Reading: Isaiah 1: 10, 16-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50: 8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23
Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 18: 31
Gospel: Matthew 23: 1-12

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Daniel's Penitential Prayer - Monday of the Second Week of Lent

Feb 26, 2024

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Second Week of Lent by Dr. Scott Hahn.

Lenten Weekday

First Reading: Daniel 9: 4b-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 79: 8, 9, 11 and 13
Verse Before the Gospel: John 6: 63c, 68c
Gospel: Luke 6: 36-38

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Bonds Loosed: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Second Sunday of Lent

Feb 24, 2024

Readings:
Genesis 22:1–2, 9–13, 15–18
Psalm 116:10, 15–19
Romans 8:31–34
Mark 9:2–10

The Lenten season continues with another story of testing. Last Sunday, we heard the trial of Jesus in the desert. In this week’s First Reading, we hear of how Abraham was put to the test.

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