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 Bruises of the Lord's Blows - Saturday of the First Week of Advent

Dec 9, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the First Week of Advent by Mr. Clement Harrold.

Advent Weekday/ Juan Diego, Hermit

First Reading: Isaiah 30: 19-21, 23-26
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 147: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Alleluia: Isaiah 33: 22
Gospel: Matthew 9: 35 – 10: 1, 5a, 6-8

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How Mary Is the Personal Embodiment of the Church - The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Dec 8, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Dr. John Bergsma.

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Solemnity

First Reading: Genesis 3: 9-15, 20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4
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Will We Choose a House on Sand or Rock? - The Memorial of St. Ambrose

Dec 7, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Ambrose by Ms. Joan Watson.

Ambrose, Bishop, Doctor Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: Isaiah 26: 1-6
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118: 1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a
Alleluia: Isaiah 55: 6
Gospel: Matthew 7: 21, 24-27

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The International Banquet - Wednesday of the First Week of Advent

Dec 6, 2023

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

Advent Weekday/ Nicholas, Bishop

First Reading: Isaiah 25: 6-10a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
Gospel: Matthew 15: 29-37

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Our Subjection to the Trinity - Tuesday of the First Week of Advent

Dec 5, 2023

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

Advent Weekday

First Reading: Isaiah 11: 1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72: 1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17
Gospel: Luke 10: 21-24

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