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 Will I Seek the Kingdom of God? - The Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas

Dec 31, 2022

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas by Mr. Clement Harrold.

Christmas Weekday / Sylvester I, Pope

First Reading: First John 2: 18-21
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2, 11-12, 13
Alleluia: John 1: 14a, 12a
Gospel: John 1: 1-18

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How Authority is an Act of Service - The Feast of the Holy Family

Dec 30, 2022

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

The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

First Reading: Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14 or Colossians 3: 12-21 or Colossians 3: 12-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 128: 1-2,...

How Little Children Love One Another - The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas

Dec 29, 2022

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas by Ms. Joan Watson.

Christmas Weekday / Thomas Becket, Bishop, Martyr

First Reading: First John 2: 3-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6
Alleluia: Luke 2: 32
Gospel: Luke 2: 22-35

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Why We Need to Live Transparently - The Feast of the Holy Innocents

Dec 28, 2022

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

Holy Innocents, Martyrs Feast

First Reading: First John 1: 5 – 2: 2
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 124: 2-3, 4-5, 7b-8
Gospel: Matthew 2: 13-18

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How We Can Imitate St. John - The Feast of St. John

Dec 27, 2022

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

John, Apostle, Evangelist Feast

First Reading: First John 1: 1-4
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1-2, 5-6, 11-12
Gospel: John 20: 1a and 2-8

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