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 To Approach Difficulties With Scripture - The Memorial of St. Jerome

Sep 30, 2023

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

Jerome, Priest, Doctor Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: Zechariah 2: 5-9, 14-15a
Responsorial Psalm: Jeremiah 31: 10, 11-12ab, 13
Alleluia: Second Timothy 1: 10
Gospel: Luke 9: 43b-45

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Why the Fig Tree? - The Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael

Sep 29, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael by Dr. John Bergsma.

Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Archangels Feast

First Reading: Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14 or Revelation 12: 7-12ab
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 138: 1-2ab, 2cde-3, 4-5
Alleluia: Psalms 103:...

How We Fail to Prioritize God - Thursday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

Sep 28, 2023

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

Ordinary Weekday/ Wenceslaus, Martyr/ Lawrence Ruiz, Married Man, Martyr, & Companions, Martyrs

First Reading: Haggai 1: 1-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 149: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and...

How to Tell God "Yes" - The Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul

Sep 27, 2023

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul by Dr. John Bergsma.

Vincent De Paul, Priest, Religious Founder Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: Ezra 9: 5-9
Responsorial Psalm: Tobit 13: 2, 3-4a, 6, 8
Alleluia: Mark 1: 15
Gospel: Luke 9: 1-6

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The Restoration of Temple Worship - Tuesday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

Sep 26, 2023

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

Ordinary Weekday/ Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs

First Reading: Ezra 6: 7-8, 12b, 14-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 122: 1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5
Alleluia: Luke 11: 28
Gospel: Luke 8: 19-21