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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Are We Cultivating Followers or Followers of Christ? - The Feast of St. Andrew

Nov 30, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. Andrew by Ms. Joan Watson.

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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How To Be Joyful in the Face of Persecution - Wednesday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Nov 29, 2023

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

Ordinary Weekday

First Reading: Daniel 5: 1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28
Responsorial Psalm: Daniel 3: 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67
Alleluia: Revelation 2: 10c
Gospel: Luke 21: 12-19

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The 9th of Av - Tuesday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Nov 28, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens.

Ordinary Weekday

First Reading: Daniel 2: 31-45
Responsorial Psalm: Daniel 3: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61
Alleluia: Revelation 2: 10c
Gospel: Luke 21: 5-11

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The Crisis of Saints - Monday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Nov 27, 2023

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

Ordinary Weekday

First Reading: Daniel 1: 1-6, 8-20
Responsorial Psalm: Daniel 3: 52, 53, 54, 55, 56
Alleluia: Matthew 24: 42a, 44
Gospel: Luke 21: 1-4

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When the End Comes: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Solemnity of Christ the King

Nov 25, 2023

Readings:
Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17
Psalm 23:1-3, 5-6
1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28
Matthew 25:31-46

The Church year ends today with a vision of the end of time. The scene in the Gospel is stark and resounds with Old Testament echoes.

The Son of Man is enthroned over all nations and peoples of every language (see Daniel...