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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Do We Really Accept Jesus? - Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Mar 22, 2024

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

Lenten Weekday, Day of Abstinence from Meat (Age 14 and Up)

First Reading: Jeremiah 20: 10-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 18: 2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7
Verse Before the Gospel: John 6: 63c, 68c
Gospel:...

A Revelation Out of Love - Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Mar 21, 2024

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

Lenten Weekday

First Reading: Genesis 17: 3-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8
Gospel: John 8: 51-59

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How Pride Gets in the Way of Salvation - Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Mar 20, 2024

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

Lenten Weekday

First Reading: Daniel 3: 14-20, 91-92, 95
Responsorial Psalm: Daniel 3: 52, 53, 54, 55, 56
Verse Before the Gospel: Luke 8: 15
Gospel: John 8: 31-42

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Finding Freedom in Obedience - The Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mar 19, 2024

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Dr. Shane Owens.

Joseph, Husband of Mary Solemnity

First Reading: Second Samuel 7: 4-5a, 12-14a, 16
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29
Second Reading: Romans 4: 13,...

How the Word of God Has Fashioned Reality - Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Mar 18, 2024

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

Lenten Weekday/ Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop, Doctor

First Reading: Daniel 13: 1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or Daniel 13: 41c-62
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
Verse Before the...