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 Do We Live in Expectation? - Thursday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time

Aug 31, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson.

Ordinary Weekday

First Reading: First Thessalonians 3: 7-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 90: 3-5a, 12-13, 14 and 17
Alleluia: Matthew 24: 42a, 44
Gospel: Matthew 24: 42-51

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Why Our Faith Isn't a Means to an End - Wednesday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time

Aug 30, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.

Ordinary Weekday

First Reading: First Thessalonians 2: 9-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 139: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12ab
Alleluia: First John 2: 5
Gospel: Matthew 23: 27-32

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How King Herod Is the Conscience Personified - The Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist

Aug 29, 2023

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

Martyrdom of John the Baptist Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: First Thessalonians 2: 1-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 139: 1-3, 4-6
Alleluia: Matthew 5: 10
Gospel: Mark 6: 17-29

The Doctor of Grace - The Memorial of St. Augustine

Aug 28, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Augustine by Dr. Scott Hahn.

Augustine, Bishop, Doctor Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: First Thessalonians 1: 1-5, 8b-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 149: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b
Alleluia: John 10: 27
Gospel: Matthew 23: 13-22

‘Oh, the Depths!’: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 26, 2023

Readings:
Isaiah 22:15, 19–23
Psalm 138:1–3, 6, 8
Romans 11:33–36
Matthew 16:13–20

“Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!” Paul exclaims in today’s Epistle. Today’s Psalm, too, takes up the triumphant note of joy and thanksgiving. Why? Because in the Gospel, the heavenly Father...