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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Love and Obedience - The Memorial of St. Charles Lwanga & Companions

Jun 3, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Charles Lwanga & Companions by Mr. Clement Harrold.

Charles Lwanga & Companions, Martyrs Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: Sirach 51: 12cd-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 8, 9, 10, 11
Alleluia: Colossians 3: 16a,...

Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree? - Friday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time

Jun 2, 2023

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

Ordinary Weekday/ Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs

First Reading: Sirach 44: 1, 9-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 149: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b
Alleluia: John 15: 16
Gospel: Mark 11: 11-26

The Importance of a Name - The Memorial of St. Justin, Martyr

Jun 1, 2023

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

Justin, Martyr Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: Sirach 42: 15-25
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Alleluia: John 8: 12
Gospel: Mark 10: 46-52

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Why Elizabeth Honors Mary - The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

May 31, 2023

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

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Feast

First Reading: Zephaniah 3: 14-18a or Romans 12: 9-16
Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12: 2-3, 4bcd, 5-6
Alleluia: Luke 1:...

"Why Do You Call Me Good?" - Tuesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time

May 30, 2023

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

Ordinary Weekday

First Reading: Sirach 35: 1-12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50: 5-6, 7-8, 14 and 23
Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25
Gospel: Mark 10: 28-31

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