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 We Don't Need Clarity - Saturday of the Third Week of Advent

Dec 23, 2023

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

Advent Weekday (O Emmanuel)/ John of Kanty, Priest

First Reading: Malachi 3: 1-4, 23-24
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 25: 4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14
Gospel: Luke 1: 57-66

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Hannah's Song and the Magnificat - Friday of the Third Week of Advent

Dec 22, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Third Week of Advent by Dr. John Bergsma.

Advent Weekday (O Rex Gentium)

First Reading: First Samuel 1: 24-28
Responsorial Psalm: First Samuel 2: 1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd
Gospel: Luke 1: 46-56

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Why Aren't We Shouting for Joy? - Thursday of the Third Week of Advent

Dec 21, 2023

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

Advent Weekday (O Oriens)/ Peter Canisius, Priest, Doctor

First Reading: Songs 2: 8-14 or Zephaniah 3: 14-18a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 2-3, 11-12, 20-21
Gospel: Luke 1: 39-45

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Is Asking For a Miracle Testing God? - Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent

Dec 20, 2023

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

Advent Weekday (O Clavis David)

First Reading: Isaiah 7: 10-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6
Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38

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The Spiritual Reality of the New Testament - Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent

Dec 19, 2023

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

Advent Weekday (O Radix Jesse)

First Reading: Judges 13: 2-7, 24-25a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 71: 3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17
Gospel: Luke 1: 5-25

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