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 Peter Was Given the Authority of Interpretation - The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul

Jun 29, 2022

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul by Dr. John Bergsma.

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 St. Irenaeus Discredits Gnosticism - The Memorial of St. Irenaeus

Jun 28, 2022

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

Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: Amos 3: 1-8; 4: 11-12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 5: 4b-6, 7, 8
Alleluia: Psalms 130: 5
Gospel: Matthew 8: 23-27

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How Heaven is a Way of Life - Monday of the Thirteenth Week of Ordinary Time

Jun 27, 2022

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

Ordinary Weekday / Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop, Doctor

First Reading: Amos 2: 6-10, 13-16
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50: 16bc-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23
Alleluia: Psalms 95: 8
Gospel:...

Taking the Call: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jun 25, 2022

Readings:
1 Kings 19:16–21
Psalm 16:1–2, 5, 7–11
Galatians 5:1, 13–18
Luke 9:51–62

In this week’s First Reading, Elijah’s disciple is allowed to kiss his parents goodbye before setting out to follow the prophet’s call.

But we are called to follow a “greater than Elijah”, this week’s Liturgy wants...

Respondiendo a la llamada: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 13º Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario

Jun 25, 2022

Lecturas:
1 Reyes 19, 16–21
Salmo 16,1–2.5.7–11
Gálatas 5,1.13–18
Lucas 9,51–62

En la primera lectura de esta semana, al discípulo de Elías se le permite dar el beso de despedida a sus papás antes de disponerse a seguir la llamada del profeta.

Pero estamos llamados a seguir a alguien más grande que...