Letters From Home is the Daily Scripture Reflections podcast from the St. Paul Center. Our commentators, Dr. Scott Hahn, Dr. John Bergsma, Dr. Shane Owens, Ms. Joan Watson, and Mr. Clement Harrold reflect upon the readings from Daily Mass. Start your day with the Word of God begin your daily devotion through Sacred Scripture every day.
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What Are Our Lives Built On? - Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ordinary Weekday/ Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop, Doctor First Reading: Second Kings 24: 8-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 79: 1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: Matthew 7: 21-29 Learn more about the Mass at ww…
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How To Know a False Prophet - Wednesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary WeekdayFirst Reading: Second Kings 22: 8-13; 23: 1-3 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 33, 34, 36, 37, 40 Alleluia: John 15: 4a, 5b Gospel: Matthew 7: 15-20 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com …
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The Two Ways - Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Second Kings 19: 9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 48: 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 Alleluia: John 8: 12 Gospel: Matthew 7: 6, 12-14 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcent…
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How John the Baptist Was Sanctified In the Womb - The Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist by Dr. Scott Hahn. Nativity of John the Baptist Solemnity/ Day First Reading: Isaiah 49: 1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 139: 1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15 Second Reading: Acts 13: 22-26 Alleluia: Luke 1: 76 Gospel: Luke 1: 57-66, 80 Learn m…
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The Nature of the Church - Saturday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary/ Paulinus of Nola, Bishop/ John Fisher, Bishop, Martyr, and Thomas More, Married Man, Martyr First Reading: Second Chronicles 24: 17-25 Responsorial…
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Practicing Custody of the Eyes - The Memorial of St. Aloysius Gonzaga
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Aloysius Gonzaga by Dr. John Bergsma. Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Second Kings 11: 1-4, 9-18, 20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 132: 11, 12, 13-14, 17-18 Alleluia: Matthew 5: 3 Gospel: Matthew 6: 19-23 Learn more about the Mass at …
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The Heart of Prayer - Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Sirach 48: 1-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7 Alleluia: Romans 8: 15bc Gospel: Matthew 6: 7-15 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To sign up for a St.…
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Why Did Elisha Get a Double Portion? - Wednesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday/ Romuald, Abbot First Reading: Second Kings 2: 1, 6-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 20, 21, 24 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.c…
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Are We Willing to be Pruned by God? - Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Kings 21: 17-29 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 11 and 16 Alleluia: John 13: 34 Gospel: Matthew 5: 43-48 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com…
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Internalizing the Law of Love - Monday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Kings 21: 1-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 5: 2-3ab, 4b-6, 7 Alleluia: Psalms 119: 105 Gospel: Matthew 5: 38-42 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com…
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How Should Oaths be Made? - Saturday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Reading: First Kings 19: 19-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10 Alleluia: Psalms 119: 36a, 29b Gospel: Matthew 5: 33-37 Lear…
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What Causes Us To Sin? - Friday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Kings 19: 9a, 11-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27: 7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14 Alleluia: Philippians 2: 15d, 16a Gospel: Matthew 5: 27-32 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com…
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The Heart of the Sermon on the Mount - The Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua by Ms. Joan Watson. Anthony of Padua, Priest, Religious, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Kings 18: 41-46 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 65: 10, 11, 12-13 Alleluia: John 13: 34 Gospel: Matthew 5: 20-26 Learn more about the Mass at www…
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Why Aren’t Miracles More Frequent? - Wednesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Kings 18: 20-39 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 1b-2ab, 4, 5ab and 8, 11 Alleluia: Psalms 25: 4b, 5a Gospel: Matthew 5: 17-19 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To …
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How to Be Salt and Light - The Memorial of St. Barnabas
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Barnabas by Dr. Shane Owens. Barnabas, Apostle Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Acts 11: 21b-26; 13: 1-3 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 Alleluia: Matthew 5: 16 Gospel: Matthew 5: 13-16 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To s…
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The Paradoxical Fulfillment of the Covenants - Monday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Kings 17: 1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 121: 1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Alleluia: Matthew 5: 12a Gospel: Matthew 5: 1-12 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com…
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The Answer to Our Fears - The Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Mr. Clement Harrold. Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Second Timothy 4: 1-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 71: 8-9, 14-15ab, 16-17, 22 Alleluia: Luke 2: 19 Gospel: Luke 2: 4…
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The Heart of the Temple - The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus by Dr. John Bergsma. Sacred Heart of Jesus Solemnity First Reading: Hosea 11: 1, 3-4, 8c-9 Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12: 2-3, 4, 5-6 Second Reading: Ephesians 3: 8-12, 14-19 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 29ab or First John 4: 10b Gospel: Joh…
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The Heart of the Christian Message - Thursday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ordinary Weekday/ Norbert, Bishop, Religious Founder First Reading: Second Timothy 2: 8-15 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 25: 4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14 Alleluia: Second Timothy 1: 10 Gospel: Mark 12: 28-34 Learn more about the…
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Why There’s No Shame in Christ - The Memorial of St. Boniface
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Boniface by Dr. John Bergsma. Boniface, Bishop, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Second Timothy 1: 1-3, 6-12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 123: 1b-2ab, 2cdef Alleluia: John 11: 25a, 26 Gospel: Mark 12: 18-27 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.co…
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The New Heaven and the New Earth - Tuesday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Second Peter 3: 12-15a, 17-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 90: 2, 3-4, 10, 14 and 16 Alleluia: Ephesians 1: 17-18 Gospel: Mark 12: 13-17 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com…
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The Flight to Heaven Isn’t a Solo Flight - The Memorial of St. Charles Lwanga & Companions
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Charles Lwanga & Companions by Dr. Scott Hahn. Charles Lwanga & Companions, Martyrs Obligatory Memorial (Ninth Week in Ordinary Time) First Reading: Second Peter 1: 2-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 91: 1-2, 14-15b, 15c-16 Alleluia: Revelation 1: 5ab Gospel: Mark 1…
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Paragons of Purity - The Memorial of St. Justin Martyr
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Justin Martyr by Mr. Clement Harrold. Justin, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Jude 1: 17, 20b-25 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 63: 2, 3-4, 5-6 Alleluia: Colossians 3: 16a, 17c Gospel: Mark 11: 27-33 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com…
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Why We Venerate the Blessed Mother - The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Dr. John Bergsma. Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Feast First Reading: Zephaniah 3: 14-18a or Romans 12: 9-16 Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12: 2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 Alleluia: Luke 1: 45 Gospel: Luke 1: 39-56 Learn more about th…
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Our Identity As Baptized Christians - Thursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Peter 1: 18-25 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 147: 12-13, 14-15, 19-20 Alleluia: Mark 10: 45 Gospel: Mark 10: 32-45 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com…
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