Letters From Home

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The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology is a non-profit research and educational institute that promotes life-transforming Scripture study in the Catholic tradition.

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Letters From Home episodes:

04.24.2024
The Obedience of Jesus - Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Weekday/ Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest, Martyr First Reading: Acts 12: 24 – 13: 5 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms...
04.23.2024
The Relationship of the Sheep and the Shepherd - Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter by Dr. Shane Owens. Easter Weekday/ George, Martyr/ Adalbert, Bishop, Martyr First Reading: Acts 11: 19-26 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 87: 1b-3, 4-5,...
04.22.2024
The Spiritual Symbolism of Uncleanness - Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter by Dr. Scott Hahn. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 11: 1-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 42: 2-3; 43: 3-4 Alleluia: John 10: 14...
04.20.2024
The Shepherd’s Voice: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fourth Sunday of Easter
Readings: Acts 4:8–12 Psalm 118:1, 8–9, 21–23, 26, 29 1 John 3:1–2 John 10:11–18 Jesus, in today’s Gospel, says that He is the good shepherd the prophets had promised to Israel. He is the shepherd-prince, the new David—who frees people...
04.20.2024
To Whom Shall We Go? - Saturday of the Third Week in Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Third Week in Easter by Mr. Clement Harrold. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 9: 31-42 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 116: 12-13, 14-15, 16-17 Alleluia: John 6: 63c, 68c...
04.19.2024
How Jesus Takes Our Persecution Personally - Friday of the Third Week of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Third Week of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 9: 1-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 117: 1, 2 Alleluia: John 6: 56 Gospel: John...
04.18.2024
The Power of the Proclamation of the Gospel - Thursday of the Third Week of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Third Week of Easter by Ms. Joan Watson. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 8: 26-40 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 66: 8-9, 16-17, 20 Alleluia: John 6: 51 Gospel:...
04.17.2024
The Staff of Life - Wednesday of the Third Week in Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Third Week in Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 8: 1b-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 66: 1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a Alleluia: John 6: 40 Gospel:...
04.16.2024
Why Was Jesus Accused of Blasphemy? - Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter by Dr. Shane Owens. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 7: 51-60 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 3cd-4, 6 and 7b and 8a, 17...
04.15.2024
The Divine Dynamism of the Early Church - Monday of the Third Week of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Third Week of Easter by Dr. Scott Hahn. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 6: 8-15 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 23-24, 26-27, 29-30 Alleluia: Matthew 4: 4b...
04.13.2024
Understanding the Scriptures: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Third Sunday of Easter
Readings: Acts 3:13–15, 17–19 Psalm 4:2, 4, 7–9 1 John 2:1–5 Luke 24:35–48 Jesus in today’s Gospel teaches His apostles how to interpret the Scriptures. He tells them that all the Scriptures of what we now call the Old Testament...
04.13.2024
Entendiedo las Escrituras: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 3º Domingo de Pascua
Lecturas: Hechos 3,13-15, 17-19 Salmo 4,2, 4, 7-9 1 Juan 2, 1-5 Lucas 24, 35-48 En el evangelio de hoy, Jesús les enseña a los discípulos cómo interpretar los textos sagrados. Les comenta que todas las Escrituras lo que hoy...
04.13.2024
How to Balance the Works of Mercy - Saturday of the Second Week of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Second Week of Easter by Mr. Clement Harrold. Easter Weekday/ Martin I, Pope, Martyr First Reading: Acts 6: 1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 1-2, 4-5, 18-19...
04.12.2024
A Little + Jesus = Enough - Friday of the Second Week of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Second Week of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 5: 34-42 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27: 1, 4, 13-14 Alleluia: Matthew 4: 4b Gospel:...
04.11.2024
The Simplicity of the Gospel - The Memorial of St. Stanislaus
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Stanislaus by Ms. Joan Watson. Stanislaus, Bishop, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Acts 5: 27-33 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20 Alleluia: John...
04.10.2024
"Tell The People Everything About This Life" - Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 5: 17-26 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Alleluia: John 3: 16...
04.09.2024
How Christ Is More Than a Teacher - Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter by Dr. Shane Owens. Easter Weekday First Reading: Acts 4: 32-37 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 93: 1ab, 1cd-2, 5 Alleluia: John 3: 14-15 Gospel:...
04.08.2024
The Fears of Mary - The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord by Dr. Scott Hahn. Annunciation of the Lord Solemnity First Reading: Isaiah 7: 10-14; 8: 10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 40:...
04.06.2024
How Jesus Makes Himself Known - Saturday in the Octave of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday in the Octave of Easter by Mr. Clement Harrold. Easter Saturday First Reading: Acts 4: 13-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118: 1 and 14-15ab, 16-18, 19-21 Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24...
04.05.2024
The Importance of the Successor of Peter - Friday in the Octave of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday in the Octave of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Friday First Reading: Acts 4: 1-12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118: 1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27a Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24...
04.04.2024
How the Resurrection Radically Altered History - Thursday in the Octave of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday in the Octave of Easter by Ms. Joan Watson. Easter Thursday First Reading: Acts 3: 11-26 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 8: 2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9 Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24...
04.03.2024
Walking and Jumping and Praising God - Wednesday in the Octave of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday in the Octave of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma. Easter Wednesday First Reading: Acts 3: 1-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24 Gospel:...
04.02.2024
Christ the Gardener - Tuesday in the Octave of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday in the Octave of Easter by Dr. Shane Owens. Easter Tuesday First Reading: Acts 2: 36-41 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 4-5, 18-19, 20 and 22 Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24...
04.01.2024
Peter's Pentecostal Sermon - Monday in the Octave of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday in the Octave of Easter by Dr. Scott Hahn. Easter Monday First Reading: Acts 2: 14, 22-33 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 Alleluia: Psalms...
03.30.2024
New Morning: Scott Hahn Reflects on Easter Sunday
Readings: Acts 10:34, 37–43 Psalm 118:1–2, 16–17, 22–23 Colossians 3:1–4 John 20:1–9 The tomb was empty. In the early morning darkness of that first Easter, there was only confusion for Mary Magdalene and the other disciples. But as the daylight...
03.30.2024
Nuevo Amanecer: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el Domingo de Pascua
Lecturas : Hechos 10,34.37-43 Salmo 118,1-2.16-17.22-23 Colosenses 3,1-4 Juan 20,1-9 El sepulcro estaba vacío. En la obscuridad del amanecer en ese primer domingo de pascua, reinaba la confusión en María Magdalena y los discípulos. Pero al crecer el resplandor del...
03.30.2024
It's All True - Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter by Mr. Clement Harrold. Holy Saturday First Reading: Genesis 1: 1 – 2: 2 or 1:...
03.29.2024
The Suffering Servant: Priest and Sacrifice - Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Good Friday of the Lord's Passion by Dr. John Bergsma. Good Friday, Day of Fast (Ages 18-59) and Abstinence from Meat (Age 14 and Up) First Reading: Isaiah...
03.28.2024
Can We Wash the Feet of Our Enemy? - Holy Thursday
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Holy Thursday by Ms. Joan Watson. Holy Thursday, At Evening, Begin Easter Triduum of the Lord’ Solemnity Passion, Death and Resurrection First Reading: Exodus 12: 1-8, 11-14 Responsorial...
03.27.2024
The Reality that Anyone Can Fall Away - Wednesday of Holy Week
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of Holy Week by Dr. John Bergsma. Wednesday of Holy Week First Reading: Isaiah 50: 4-9a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69: 8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34 Gospel: Matthew 26:...
03.26.2024
Why Judas Gave In To Despair - Tuesday of Holy Week
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of Holy Week by Dr. Shane Owens. Tuesday of Holy Week First Reading: Isaiah 49: 1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 71: 1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17 Gospel: John...
03.25.2024
The Four Servant Songs - Monday of Holy Week
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of Holy Week by Dr. Scott Hahn. Monday of Holy Week First Reading: Isaiah 42: 1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27: 1, 2, 3, 13-14 Gospel: John 12:...
03.23.2024
Darkness at Noon: Scott Hahn Reflects on Passion Sunday
Readings: Isaiah 50:4–7 Psalm 22:8–9, 17–20, 23–24 Philippians 2:6–11 Mark 14:1–15:47 Crowned with thorns, our Lord is lifted up on the Cross, where He dies as “King of the Jews.” Notice how many times He is called “king” in today’s...
03.23.2024
La Pasión de Cristo: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el Domingo de Ramos
Lecturas: Isaías 50,4–7 Salmo 22,8–9, 17–20, 23–24 Filipenses 2,6–11 Marcos 14, 1–15, 47 “Ha llegado a su cumplimiento lo que está escrito de mí”, nos dice Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy (cfr. Lc 22,37). De hecho, hemos alcanzado el...
03.23.2024
The Divine Drama of Salvation - Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold. Lenten Weekday/ Toribio De Mogrovejo, Bishop First Reading: Ezekiel 37: 21-28 Responsorial Psalm: Jeremiah 31: 10, 11-12, 13...
03.22.2024
Do We Really Accept Jesus? - Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday, Day of Abstinence from Meat (Age 14 and Up) First Reading: Jeremiah 20: 10-13 Responsorial...
03.21.2024
A Revelation Out of Love - Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent by Ms. Joan Watson. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Genesis 17: 3-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms...
03.20.2024
How Pride Gets in the Way of Salvation - Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Daniel 3: 14-20, 91-92, 95 Responsorial Psalm: Daniel 3: 52, 53, 54, 55,...
03.19.2024
Finding Freedom in Obedience - The Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Dr. Shane Owens. Joseph, Husband of Mary Solemnity First Reading: Second Samuel 7: 4-5a, 12-14a, 16...
03.18.2024
How the Word of God Has Fashioned Reality - Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent by Dr. Scott Hahn. Lenten Weekday/ Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop, Doctor First Reading: Daniel 13: 1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or Daniel...
03.16.2024
The “Hour” Comes: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fifth Sunday of Lent
Readings: Jeremiah 31:31–34 Psalm 51:3–4, 12–13, 14–15 Hebrews 5:7–9 John 12:20–33 Our readings today are filled with anticipation. The days are coming, Jeremiah prophesies in today’s First Reading. The hour has come, Jesus says in the Gospel. The new covenant...
03.16.2024
Se acerca la “hora”: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 5º Domingo de Cuaresma
Lecturas: Jeremías 31, 31-34 Salmo 51, 3-4, 12-15 Hebreos 5, 7-9 Juan 12, 20-33 Las lecturas este domingo están llenas de expectativas. “Los días que vienen…”, dice el profeta Jeremías en la primera lectura. “La hora ha venido” dice Jesús...
03.16.2024
A False Idol of Unity - Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Jeremiah 11: 18-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 7: 2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12 Verse Before the Gospel: Luke...
03.15.2024
How Do We Know the True Philosopher? - Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday, Day of Abstinence from Meat (Age 14 and Up) First Reading: Wisdom 2: 1a, 12-22...
03.14.2024
What it Means to Be His People - Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Ms. Joan Watson. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Exodus 32: 7-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 106: 19-20, 21-22, 23 Verse Before the...
03.13.2024
Why Jesus Calls God "Father" - Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Isaiah 49: 8-15 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18 Verse Before the Gospel: John...
03.12.2024
Are We Unwilling to Enter Relationship with Jesus? - Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Dr. Shane Owens. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Ezekiel 47: 1-9, 12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9 Verse Before the...
03.11.2024
The Seventh Hour - Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Dr. Scott Hahn. Lenten Weekday First Reading: Isaiah 65: 17-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 30: 2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b...
03.09.2024
Living in the Light: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fourth Sunday of Lent
Readings: 2 Chronicles 36:14–16, 19–23 Psalms 137:1–6 Ephesians 2:4–10 John 3:14–21 The Sunday readings in Lent have been showing us the high points of salvation history—God’s covenant with creation in the time of Noah; His promises to Abraham; the law...
03.09.2024
Vivir en la Luz: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 4º Domingo de Cuaresma
Lecturas: 2 Crónicas 36,14-17, 19-23; Salmo 137,1-6; Efesios 2,4-10; Juan 3,14-21 Las lecturas dominicales del tiempo cuaresmal nos han mostrado los momentos fundamentales de la historia de salvación: La alianza de Dios con la creación en el tiempo de Noé;...

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Letters From Home episodes:

The Obedience of Jesus - Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter

The Relationship of the Sheep and the Shepherd - Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter

The Spiritual Symbolism of Uncleanness - Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter

The Shepherd’s Voice: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fourth Sunday of Easter

To Whom Shall We Go? - Saturday of the Third Week in Easter

How Jesus Takes Our Persecution Personally - Friday of the Third Week of Easter

The Power of the Proclamation of the Gospel - Thursday of the Third Week of Easter

The Staff of Life - Wednesday of the Third Week in Easter

Why Was Jesus Accused of Blasphemy? - Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter

The Divine Dynamism of the Early Church - Monday of the Third Week of Easter

Understanding the Scriptures: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Third Sunday of Easter

Entendiedo las Escrituras: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 3º Domingo de Pascua

How to Balance the Works of Mercy - Saturday of the Second Week of Easter

A Little + Jesus = Enough - Friday of the Second Week of Easter

The Simplicity of the Gospel - The Memorial of St. Stanislaus

"Tell The People Everything About This Life" - Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter

How Christ Is More Than a Teacher - Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter

The Fears of Mary - The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

How Jesus Makes Himself Known - Saturday in the Octave of Easter

The Importance of the Successor of Peter - Friday in the Octave of Easter

How the Resurrection Radically Altered History - Thursday in the Octave of Easter

Walking and Jumping and Praising God - Wednesday in the Octave of Easter

Christ the Gardener - Tuesday in the Octave of Easter

Peter's Pentecostal Sermon - Monday in the Octave of Easter

New Morning: Scott Hahn Reflects on Easter Sunday

Nuevo Amanecer: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el Domingo de Pascua

It's All True - Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter

The Suffering Servant: Priest and Sacrifice - Good Friday of the Lord's Passion

Can We Wash the Feet of Our Enemy? - Holy Thursday

The Reality that Anyone Can Fall Away - Wednesday of Holy Week

Why Judas Gave In To Despair - Tuesday of Holy Week

The Four Servant Songs - Monday of Holy Week

Darkness at Noon: Scott Hahn Reflects on Passion Sunday

La Pasión de Cristo: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el Domingo de Ramos

The Divine Drama of Salvation - Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Do We Really Accept Jesus? - Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent

A Revelation Out of Love - Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent

How Pride Gets in the Way of Salvation - Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Finding Freedom in Obedience - The Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary

How the Word of God Has Fashioned Reality - Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent

The “Hour” Comes: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fifth Sunday of Lent

Se acerca la “hora”: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 5º Domingo de Cuaresma

A False Idol of Unity - Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent

How Do We Know the True Philosopher? - Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent

What it Means to Be His People - Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Why Jesus Calls God "Father" - Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Are We Unwilling to Enter Relationship with Jesus? - Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent

The Seventh Hour - Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Living in the Light: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fourth Sunday of Lent

Vivir en la Luz: Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el 4º Domingo de Cuaresma