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 Old Testament Christ-Types - Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Mar 31, 2023

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,...

Why Jesus Is More Than a Good Man - Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Mar 30, 2023

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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Where We See St. John's Sense of Humor - Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Mar 29, 2023

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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Why the Passion Wasn't Suicide - Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Mar 28, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent by Dr. Shane Owens.

Lenten Weekday

First Reading: Numbers 21: 4-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 102: 2-3, 16-18, 19-21
Gospel: John 8: 21-30

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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