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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The Purpose of the Messenger - Saturday of the Second Week of Advent

Dec 16, 2023

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

Advent Weekday

First Reading: Sirach 48: 1-4, 9-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80: 2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19
Alleluia: Luke 3: 4, 6
Gospel: Matthew 17: 9a, 10-13

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Are We Avoiding Contact With God? - Friday of the Second Week of Advent

Dec 15, 2023

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

Advent Weekday

First Reading: Isaiah 48: 17-19
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6
Gospel: Matthew 11: 16-19

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The Longing of the Prophets - The Memorial of St. John of the Cross

Dec 14, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. John of the Cross by Ms. Joan Watson.

John of the Cross, Priest, Doctor Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: Isaiah 41: 13-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 1 and 9, 10-11, 12-13ab
Alleluia: Isaiah 45: 8
Gospel: Matthew 11: 11-15

How Jesus Gives Us a Light Yoke - The Memorial of St. Lucy

Dec 13, 2023

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

Lucy, Virgin, Martyr Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: Isaiah 40: 25-31
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103: 1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10
Gospel: Matthew 11: 28-30

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How the Ark Brings the Presence of God - The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Dec 12, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe by Dr. Shane Owens.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast

First Reading: Zechariah 2: 14-17 or Revelation 11: 19a; 12: 1-6a, 10ab
Responsorial Psalm: Judith 13: 18bcde, 19
Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38 or Luke 1: 39-47

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