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 Remaking of the Abrahamic Covenant - Friday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time

Jun 30, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.

Ordinary Weekday/ First Martyrs of the Church of Rome

First Reading: Genesis 17: 1, 9-10, 15-22
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 128: 1-2, 3, 4-5
Alleluia: Matthew 8: 17
Gospel: Matthew 8:...

Why We Need To Pray for the Pope - The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul

Jun 29, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul by Ms. Joan Watson.

Peter and Paul, Apostles Solemnity/ Day

First Reading: Acts 12: 1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Second Reading: Second Timothy 4: 6-8, 17-18
Alleluia: Matthew 16:...

How to Unmask False Prophets - The Memorial of St. Irenaeus

Jun 28, 2023

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

Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9
Alleluia: John 15: 4a, 5b
Gospel: Matthew 7: 15-20

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How To Have a Judgement of Discernment - Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time

Jun 27, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens.

Ordinary Weekday/ Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop, Doctor

First Reading: Genesis 13: 2, 5-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 15: 2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5
Alleluia: John 8: 12
Gospel: Matthew 7: 6, 12-14

The True Meaning of a Hypocrite - Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time

Jun 26, 2023

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

Ordinary Weekday

First Reading: Genesis 12: 1-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 12-13, 18-19, 20 and 22
Alleluia: Hebrews 4: 12
Gospel: Matthew 7: 1-5

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