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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Why the World Has a Crisis of Hope - The Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas

Jan 28, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas by Mr. Clement Harrold.

Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Religious, Doctor Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: Hebrews 11: 1-2, 8-19
Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1: 69, 70-72, 73-75
Alleluia: John 3: 16
Gospel: Mark 4: 35-41

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The Price of Truth - Friday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time

Jan 27, 2023

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

Ordinary Weekday/ Angela Merici, Virgin, Religious Founder

First Reading: Hebrews 10: 32-39
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 37: 3-4, 5-6, 23-24, 39-40
Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25
Gospel: Mark 4:...

How to Find a Timothy-Like Companion - The Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus

Jan 26, 2023

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

Timothy and Titus, Bishops Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: Second Timothy 1: 1-8 or Titus 1: 1-5
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10
Alleluia: Psalms 119: 105
Gospel: Mark...

How the Church is the Mystical Body of Christ - The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul

Jan 25, 2023

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

Conversion of Paul, Apostle Feast

First Reading: Acts 22: 3-16 or Acts 9: 1-22
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 117: 1bc, 2
Alleluia: John 15: 16
Gospel: Mark 16: 15-18

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How the Mass is a Sacrifice - The Memorial of St. Francis de Sales

Jan 24, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Francis de Sales by Dr. Shane Owens.

Francis De Sales, Bishop, Religious Founder, Doctor Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: Hebrews 10: 1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 40: 2 and 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11
Alleluia: Matthew 11:...