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 St. Andrew Exemplifies Evangelism - The Feast of St. Andrew

Nov 30, 2022

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

Andrew, Apostle Feast

First Reading: Romans 10: 9-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 8, 9, 10, 11
Alleluia: Matthew 4: 19
Gospel: Matthew 4: 18-22

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Are We Like the Scribes or the Magi? - Tuesday of the First Week of Advent

Nov 29, 2022

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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What Amazes Jesus? - Monday of the First Week of Advent

Nov 28, 2022

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

Advent Weekday

First Reading: Isaiah 4: 2-6
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 122: 1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9
Alleluia: Psalms 80: 4
Gospel: Matthew 8: 5-11

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In a Dark Hour: Scott Hahn Reflects on the First Sunday in Advent

Nov 26, 2022

Readings:
Isaiah 2:1–5
Psalm 122:1–9
Romans 13:11–14
Matthew 24:37–44

Jesus exaggerates in today’s Gospel when He claims not to know the day or the hour when He will come again. Christ occasionally makes such overstatements to drive home a point we might otherwise miss (see Matthew 5:34; 23:9; Luke 14:26).

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The Great Hope of Salvation History - Saturday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Nov 26, 2022

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold.

Ordinary Weekday / Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary

First Reading: Revelation 22: 1-7
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 95: 1-2, 3-5, 6-7ab
Alleluia: Luke 21:...