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 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

Settling Accounts: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 18, 2023

Readings:
Proverbs 31:10–13, 19–20, 30–31
Psalm 128:1–5
1 Thessalonians 5:1–6
Matthew 25:14–30

The day of the Lord is coming, Paul warns in today’s Epistle. What matters isn’t the time or the season, but what the Lord finds us doing with the new life, the graces He has given to us.

This is at the heart...

Saldar cuentas: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 33º Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario

Nov 18, 2023

Lecturas:
Proverbios 31,10–13.19–20.30–31
Salmo 128, 1–5
1 Tesalonicenses 5, 1–6
Mateo 25, 14–30

El día del Señor viene, advierte San Pablo en la epístola del domingo. Lo que importa no es el tiempo o el momento, sino lo que Dios nos encuentre haciendo con la nueva vida y las gracias que Él nos ha...

How Jesus Challenges Our Perception of God - Saturday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time

Nov 18, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold.

Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary/ Dedication of the Churches of Peter and Paul/ Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin, Religious, Missionary/...