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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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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The Righteous Shoot of David - Monday of the Third Week of Advent

Dec 18, 2023

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

Advent Weekday (O Adonai)

First Reading: Jeremiah 23: 5-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72: 1-2, 12-13, 18-19
Gospel: Matthew 1: 18-25

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One Who is Coming: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Third Sunday of Advent

Dec 16, 2023

Readings
Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11
Luke 1:46-50, 53-54
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28

The mysterious figure of John the Baptist, introduced in last week's readings, comes into sharper focus today. Who he is, we see in today's Gospel, is best understood by who he isn't.

He is not Elijah returned from the heavens...

Uno que viene: Scott Hahn refleja sobre el 3º domingo de Adviento

Dec 16, 2023

Lecturas:
Isaías 61, 1-2.10-11
Lucas 1, 46-50.53-54
1 Tesalonicenses 5, 16-24
Juan 1, 6-8.19-28

La misteriosa figura de Juan el Bautista, que nos fue presentada en las lecturas de la semana pasada, se nos muestra hoy más claramente a la vista. Como vemos en el evangelio de este domingo, se comprende mejor quién es...