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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Why Freedom Isn't Easy - Friday of the First Week in Ordinary Time

Jan 12, 2024

The 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

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Are We Treating God Like a Lucky Charm? - Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time

Jan 11, 2024

The 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

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How Jesus Carved Out Time for Prayer - Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time

Jan 10, 2024

The 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

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The Best Way To Begin Prayer - Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time

Jan 9, 2024

The 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

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

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The Most Underrated Sacrament - The Baptism of the Lord

Jan 8, 2024

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Baptism of the Lord by Dr. Scott Hahn.

Baptism of the Lord Feast

First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 or 55: 1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 or Isaiah 12: 2-3, 4bcd, 5-6
Second Reading: First John 5: 1-9 or...