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 Jesus Cleans the Temple of Our Hearts - The Memorial of St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions

Nov 24, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions by Dr. John Bergsma.

Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, Martyr, & Companions, Martyrs Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: First Maccabees 4: 36-37, 52-59
Responsorial Psalm: First Chronicles 29: 10bcd, 11abc,...

Do We Have Zeal for the Lord? - Thursday of the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time

Nov 23, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson.

Ordinary Weekday/ Thanksgiving Day/ Clement I, Pope, Martyr/ Columban, Abbot, Missionary/ Blessed Miguel Augustín Pro, Priest, Religious, Martyr/ Ordinary

First Reading: First...

How He Who Creates, Can Recreate - The Memorial of St. Cecilia

Nov 22, 2023

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

Cecilia, Virgin, Martyr Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: Second Maccabees 7: 1, 20-31
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 17: 1bcd, 5-6, 8b and 15
Alleluia: John 15: 16
Gospel: Luke 19: 11-28

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How Jesus Seeks Us First - The Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Nov 21, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Dr. Shane Owens.

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: Second Maccabees 6: 18-31
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 3: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7
Alleluia: First John 4:...

How To Pray In the Darkness of Society - Monday of the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time

Nov 20, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn.

Ordinary Weekday

First Reading: First Maccabees 1: 10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158
Alleluia: John 8: 12
Gospel: Luke 18: 35-43