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 Displays Sacred Shrewdness - Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Mar 27, 2023

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

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 Gospel: Ezekiel 33: 11
Gospel: John 8: 1-11

At Lazarus’ Tomb: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fifth Sunday of Lent

Mar 25, 2023

Readings:
Ezekiel 37:12–14
Psalm 130:1–8
Romans 8:8–11
John 11:1–45

As we draw near to the end of Lent, today’s Gospel clearly has Jesus’ passion and death in view.

That’s why John gives us the detail about Lazarus’ sister, Mary—that she is the one who anointed the Lord for burial (see John 12:3, 7)....

How Clarity Can Become an Idol - The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

Mar 25, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord by Mr. Clement Harrold.

Annunciation of the Lord Solemnity

First Reading: Isaiah 7: 10-14; 8: 10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 40: 7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11
Second Reading: Hebrews 10: 4-10
Verse Before the...

How Jesus Is the True Philosopher - Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Mar 24, 2023

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

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

First Reading: Wisdom 2: 1a, 12-22
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23
Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 4:...

How We Imitate the Israelites - Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Mar 23, 2023

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

Lenten Weekday/ Toribio De Mogrovejo, Bishop

First Reading: Exodus 32: 7-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 106: 19-20, 21-22, 23
Verse Before the Gospel: John 3: 16
Gospel: John 5: 31-47

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