St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

Letters From Home

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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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The Epistle of Joy - Wednesday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time 06.11.2024 11:18

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Philippians 2: 12-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27: 1, 4, 13-14 Alleluia: First Peter 4: 14 Gospel: Luke 14: 25-33 In Walking with the Holy Family—a free 32-day Advent series from the St. Paul Center—you'll explore the key me...

The Model of Christ - Tuesday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time 05.11.2024 8:35

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Philippians 2: 5-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 22: 26b-27, 28, 29-30, 31-32 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 28 Gospel: Luke 14: 15-24 In Walking with the Holy Family—a free 32-day Advent series from the St. Paul Center—you'll explore the...

The Hierarchy of Love - Monday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time 04.11.2024 8:20

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Jeffrey Morrow. Charles Borromeo, Bishop Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Philippians 2: 1-4 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 131: 1bcde, 2, 3 Alleluia: John 8: 31b-32 Gospel: Luke 14: 12-14 In Walking with the Holy Family—a free 32-day Advent series from the St. Paul Center—yo...

The Doctrine of Purgatory - The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed 02.11.2024 12:05

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed by Mr. Clement Harrold. The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) First Reading: Wisdom 3: 1-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Second Reading: Romans 5: 5-11 or Romans 6: 3-9 Alleluia: Matthew 25: 34 Gospel: John 6: 37-40 In Walking with the Holy Fam...

The Secret to Sanctity - The Solemnity of All Saints 01.11.2024 10:44

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints by Dr. John Bergsma. All Saints Solemnity First Reading: Revelation 7: 2-4, 9-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 Second Reading: First John 3: 1-3 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 28 Gospel: Matthew 5: 1-12a In Walking with the Holy Family—a free 32-day Advent series from the St. Paul Center—you'...

Standing Firm Against Daily Temptations - Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time 31.10.2024 8:36

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Ephesians 6: 10-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 144: 1b, 2, 9-10 Alleluia: Luke 19: 38; 2:14 Gospel: Luke 13: 31-35 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking the Bread: Year C. Available just in time for the new lit...

The Necessity of Authority - Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time 30.10.2024 9:22

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Ephesians 6: 1-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 10-11, 12-13ab, 13cd-14 Alleluia: Second Thessalonians 2: 14 Gospel: Luke 13: 22-30 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking the Bread: Year C. Available just in...

Mustard and Yeast - Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time 29.10.2024 14:51

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Ephesians 5: 21-33 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 128: 1-2, 3, 4-5 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25 Gospel: Luke 13: 18-21 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking the Bread: Year C. Available just in time for the new liturgi...

The Authority of the Apostles - The Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude 28.10.2024 6:06

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude by Dr. Jeffrey Morrow. Simon and Jude, Apostles Feast First Reading: Ephesians 2: 19-22 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 2-3, 4-5 Gospel: Luke 6: 12-16 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking the Bread: Year C. Available just in time for the new liturgical year, this small book o...

Sin and Suffering - Saturday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time 26.10.2024 13:00

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Reading: Ephesians 4: 7-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 122: 1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 Alleluia: Ezekiel 33: 11 Gospel: Luke 13: 1-9 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking the...

Now Is a Good Time For Repentance - Friday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time 25.10.2024 11:15

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Ephesians 4: 1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25 Gospel: Luke 12: 54-59 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking the Bread: Year C. Available just in time for the new lit...

The Strength to Comprehend God's Love - Thursday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time 24.10.2024 14:14

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ordinary Weekday/ Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop, Religious Founder First Reading: Ephesians 3: 14-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 Alleluia: Philippians 3: 8-9 Gospel: Luke 12: 49-53 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Brea...

What Are We Doing With Our Formation? - Wednesday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time 23.10.2024 12:46

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday/ John of Capistrano, Priest First Reading: Ephesians 3: 2-12 Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12: 2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 Alleluia: Matthew 24: 42a, 44 Gospel: Luke 12: 39-48 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking the Bread: Year C. Av...

Be Vigilant, Not Anxious - Tuesday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time 22.10.2024 11:20

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday/ John Paul II, Pope First Reading: Ephesians 2: 12-22 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85: 9ab-10, 11-12, 13-14 Alleluia: Luke 21: 36 Gospel: Luke 12: 35-38 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking the Bread: Year C. Available just...

How Are We Justified? - Monday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time 21.10.2024 8:44

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Jeffrey Morrow. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Ephesians 2: 1-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 100: 2, 3, 4ab, 4c-5 Alleluia: Matthew 5: 3 Gospel: Luke 12: 13-21 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking the Bread: Year C. Available just in time for the new l...

The Sin Against the Holy Spirit - Saturday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time 19.10.2024 11:36

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Isaac Jogues and John De Brébeuf, Priests, Religious, Missionaries, Martyrs, & Companions, Martyrs Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Ephesians 1: 15-23 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 8: 2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7 Alleluia: John 15: 26a, 27a Gospel: Luke 12: 8-12 E...

Go Out and Live On Providence - The Feast of St. Luke 18.10.2024 9:59

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. Luke by Dr. John Bergsma. Luke, Evangelist Feast First Reading: Second Timothy 4: 10-17b Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 10-11, 12-13, 17-18 Alleluia: John 15: 16 Gospel: Luke 10: 1-9 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking the Bread: Year C. Available just in time for the new liturgical year,...

What It Means To Be Chosen By God - Thursday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time 17.10.2024 6:05

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Ephesians 1: 1-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 Alleluia: John 14: 6 Gospel: Luke 11: 47-54 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking the Bread: Yea...

Let the Holy Spirit Work - Wednesday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time 16.10.2024 9:36

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday/ Hedwig, Religious/ Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin First Reading: Galatians 5: 18-25 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6 Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: Luke 11: 42-46 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking the...

To Abide - The Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus 15.10.2024 11:07

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus by Dr. Shane Owens. Teresa of Avila, Virgin, Religious, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Galatians 5: 1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48 Alleluia: Hebrews 4: 12 Gospel: Luke 11: 37-41 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking the Bread: Year C....

St. Paul's Definition of Freedom - Monday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time 14.10.2024 9:16

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Jeffrey Morrow. Ordinary Weekday/ Callistus I, Pope, Martyr First Reading: Galatians 4: 22-24, 26-27, 31 – 5: 1 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 113: 1b-2, 3-4, 5a and 6-7 Alleluia: Psalms 95: 8 Gospel: Luke 11: 29-32 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking th...

The Call To Holiness Under Christ - Saturday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time 12.10.2024 12:07

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Reading: Galatians 3: 22-29 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Alleluia: Luke 11: 28 Gospel: Luke 11: 27-28 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking the Br...

How Jesus De-Venomizes the Mosaic Law - Friday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time 11.10.2024 11:50

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Galatians 3: 7-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 111: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 Alleluia: John 12: 31b-32 Gospel: Luke 11: 15-26 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking the Bread: Year C. Available just in time for the new...

Do We Believe the Father Is Good? - Thursday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time 10.10.2024 6:55

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Galatians 3: 1-5 Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1: 69, 70-71, 72, 73-75 Alleluia: Acts 16: 14b Gospel: Luke 11: 5-13 Enter into the Sunday Mass like never before with Breaking the Bread: Year C. Available just in time for the new l...

What Is Infallibility? - Wednesday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time 09.10.2024 11:12

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday/ Denis, Bishop, Martyr, & Companions, Martyrs/ John Leonardi, Priest First Reading: Galatians 2: 1-2, 7-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 117: 1bc, 2 Alleluia: Romans 8: 15bc Gospel: Luke 11: 1-4 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcen...