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 Life of Lawrence - The Feast of St. Lawrence 10.08.2024 8:01

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. Lawrence by Mr. Clement Harrold. Lawrence, Deacon, Martyr Feast First Reading: Second Corinthians 9: 6-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 112: 1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9 Alleluia: John 8: 12bc Gospel: John 12: 24-26 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 20 years of preparation, the complete Ignatius Cath...

The Strong Call of Discipleship - Friday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time 09.08.2024 10:29

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday/ Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin, Martyr First Reading: Nahum 2: 1, 3; 3: 1-3, 6-7 Responsorial Psalm: Deuteronomy 32: 35cd-36ab, 39abcd, 41 Alleluia: Matthew 5: 10 Gospel: Matthew 16: 24-28 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.co...

The Mission of the Messiah - Thursday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time 08.08.2024 9:16

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Dominic, Priest, Religious Founder Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Jeremiah 31: 31-34 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 12-13, 14-15, 18-19 Alleluia: Matthew 16: 18 Gospel: Matthew 16: 13-23 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 20 years...

A Promise of Restoration - Wednesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time 07.08.2024 9:48

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday/ Sixtus II, Pope, Martyr, & Companions, Martyrs/ Cajetan, Priest First Reading: Jeremiah 31: 1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Jeremiah 31: 10, 11-12ab, 13 Alleluia: Luke 7: 16 Gospel: Matthew 15: 21-28 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter...

Through Agony to Glory - The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord 06.08.2024 11:32

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord by Dr. Shane Owens. Transfiguration of the Lord Feast First Reading: Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1-2, 5-6, 9 Second Reading: Second Peter 1: 16-19 Alleluia: Matthew 17: 5c Gospel: Mark 9: 2-10 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 20 yea...

The Soul of Sacred Theology - Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time 05.08.2024 11:19

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday/ Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome First Reading: Jeremiah 28: 1-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102 Alleluia: Matthew 4: 4b Gospel: Matthew 14: 13-21 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Af...

How John the Baptist Baffles the World - Saturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time 03.08.2024 10:26

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Reading: Jeremiah 26: 11-16, 24 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69: 15-16, 30-31, 33-34 Alleluia: Matthew 5: 10 Gospel: Matthew 14: 1-12 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After...

Are We Too Familiar With Jesus? - Friday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time 02.08.2024 10:34

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday/ Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop/ Peter Julian Eymard, Priest First Reading: Jeremiah 26: 1-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69: 5, 8-10, 14 Alleluia: First Peter 1: 25 Gospel: Matthew 13: 54-58 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After...

Staying In the Potter's Hands - Thursday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time 01.08.2024 8:50

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop, Religious Founder, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Jeremiah 18: 1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 146: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab Alleluia: Acts 16: 14b Gospel: Matthew 13: 47-53 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After o...

The Mystery Sermon - Wednesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time 31.07.2024 11:14

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest, Religious Founder Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Jeremiah 15: 10, 16-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 59: 2-3, 4, 10-11, 17, 18 Alleluia: John 15: 15b Gospel: Matthew 13: 44-46 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Af...

The Weeds and the Wheat - Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time 30.07.2024 9:35

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday/ Peter Chrysologus, Bishop, Doctor First Reading: Jeremiah 14: 17-22 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 79: 8, 9, 11 and 13 Gospel: Matthew 13: 36-43 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 20 years of preparation, the complete Ign...

How to Love God With Our Entire Self - The Memorial of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus 29.07.2024 8:10

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus by Dr. Scott Hahn. Martha, Disciple of the Lord Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Jeremiah 13: 1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Deuteronomy 32: 18-19, 20, 21 Alleluia: John 8: 12 Gospel: John 11: 19-27 or Luke 10: 38-42 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 20 years...

The Necessity of Personal Encounter With Jesus - Saturday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time 27.07.2024 8:30

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Reading: Jeremiah 7: 1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 84: 3, 4, 5-6a and 8a, 11 Alleluia: James 1: 21bc Gospel: Matthew 13: 24-30 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over...

Why Riches Are Deceitful - The Memorial of Sts. Joachim and Anne 26.07.2024 12:18

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Sts. Joachim and Anne by Dr. John Bergsma. Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Virgin Mary Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Jeremiah 3: 14-17 Responsorial Psalm: Jeremiah 31: 10, 11-12abcd, 13 Alleluia: Luke 8: 15 Gospel: Matthew 13: 18-23 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 20 years of pr...

How We're Fragile Vessels - The Feast of St. James 25.07.2024 9:09

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. James by Ms. Joan Watson. James, Apostle Feast First Reading: Second Corinthians 4: 7-15 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 126: 1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 Alleluia: John 15: 16 Gospel: Matthew 20: 20-28 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 20 years of preparation, the complete Ignatius Catholic Stud...

The Church's Evangelistic Mission - Wednesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time 24.07.2024 11:50

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday/ Sharbel Makhluf, Priest First Reading: Jeremiah 1: 1, 4-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 71: 1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15 and 17 Gospel: Matthew 13: 1-9 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 20 years of preparation, the complete I...

The Prophet Micah's Hopeful Message - Tuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time 23.07.2024 12:32

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday/ Bridget of Sweden, Married Woman, Religious Founder First Reading: Micah 7: 14-15, 18-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85: 2-4, 5-6, 7-8 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: Matthew 12: 46-50 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 20...

The Traditional View of St. Mary Magdalene - The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene 22.07.2024 14:02

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene by Dr. Scott Hahn. Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene First Reading: Songs 3: 1-4b or Second Corinthians 5: 14-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 63: 2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 Gospel: John 20: 1-2, 11-18 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 20 years of preparation, the complete Ignatius Catho...

How Christianity Recognizes the Poor - Saturday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time 20.07.2024 11:04

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary/ Apollinarius, Bishop, Martyr First Reading: Micah 2: 1-5 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 10: 1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 14 Alleluia: Second Corinthians 5: 19 Gospel: Matthew 12: 14-21 Learn more about the Mass a...

The Way Jesus Claims Divinity - Friday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time 19.07.2024 10:46

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Isaiah 38: 1-6, 21-22, 7-8 Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 38: 10, 11, 12abcd, 16 Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: Matthew 12: 1-8 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 20 years of preparation, the complete Ignatius...

Putting on the Yoke of Christ - Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time 18.07.2024 7:39

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ordinary Weekday/ Camillus De Lellis, Priest First Reading: Isaiah 26: 7-9, 11, 16-19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 102: 13-14ab and 15, 16-18, 19-21 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 28 Gospel: Matthew 11: 28-30 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 2...

How to Have Childlike Humility - Wednesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time 17.07.2024 11:01

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Isaiah 10: 5-7, 13b-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 94: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 14-15 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25 Gospel: Matthew 11: 25-27 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 20 years of preparation, the complete...

What Do We Find Our Rest In? - Tuesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time 16.07.2024 9:52

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday/ Our Lady of Mount Carmel First Reading: Isaiah 7: 1-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 48: 2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6, 7-8 Alleluia: Psalms 95: 8 Gospel: Matthew 11: 20-24 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 20 years of preparation, the...

The Notion of Fatherhood - The Memorial of St. Bonaventure 15.07.2024 11:37

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Bonaventure by Dr. Scott Hahn. Bonaventure, Bishop, Religious, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Isaiah 1: 10-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50: 8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 Alleluia: Matthew 5: 10 Gospel: Matthew 10: 34 – 11: 1 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 20 years of prep...

Did Isaiah Witness the Crucifixion? - Saturday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time 13.07.2024 11:48

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary/ Henry, Married Man First Reading: Isaiah 6: 1-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 93: 1ab, 1cd-2, 5 Alleluia: First Peter 4: 14 Gospel: Matthew 10: 24-33 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.co...