

Letters From Home
St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
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, Dr. Jeffrey Morrow, 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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Aug 29, 2025 • 16min
The Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist - Dr. Shane Owens
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist by Dr. Shane Owens.
Martyrdom of John the Baptist Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: First Thessalonians 4: 1-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1 and 2b, 5-6, 10, 11-12
Alleluia: Matthew 5: 10
Gospel: Mark 6: 17-29
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Aug 28, 2025 • 8min
Thursday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time - Ms. Joan Watson
Discover the importance of anticipating Christ's return and living with intention. The discussion highlights biblical teachings on faithfulness and the necessity of being prepared. Listeners are encouraged to embody love and good deeds while remaining vigilant in their Christian lives. Insightful reflections on Scripture deepen the connection to faith and inspire actions that resonate with spiritual teachings.

Aug 27, 2025 • 12min
Wednesday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Jeffrey Morrow
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Jeff Morrow.
Monica, Married Woman Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: First Thessalonians 2: 9-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 139: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12ab
Alleluia: First John 2: 5
Gospel: Matthew 23: 27-32
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Aug 26, 2025 • 14min
Tuesday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time - Mr. Clement Harrold
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: First Thessalonians 2: 1-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 139: 1-3, 4-6
Alleluia: Hebrews 4: 12
Gospel: Matthew 23: 23-26
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Aug 25, 2025 • 11min
Monday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Jeffrey Morrow
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Jeffrey Morrow.
Ordinary Weekday/ Louis of France, Married Man/ Joseph Calasanz, Priest, Religious Founder
First Reading: First Thessalonians 1: 1-5, 8b-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 149: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b
Alleluia: John 10: 27
Gospel: Matthew 23: 13-22
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Aug 23, 2025 • 16min
Saturday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time - Mr. Clement Harrold
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary/ Rose of Lima, Virgin
First Reading: Ruth 2: 1-3, 8-11; 4: 13-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 128: 1b-2, 3, 4, 5
Alleluia: Matthew 23: 9b, 10b
Gospel: Matthew 23: 1-12
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Aug 22, 2025 • 14min
Friday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Ruth 1: 1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 146: 5-6ab, 6c-7, 8-9a, 9bc-10
Alleluia: Psalms 25: 4b, 5a
Gospel: Matthew 22: 34-40
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Aug 21, 2025 • 17min
Thursday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time - Mr. Clement Harrold
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Pius X, Pope Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Judges 11: 29-39a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 40: 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10
Alleluia: Psalms 95: 8
Gospel: Matthew 22: 1-14
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Aug 20, 2025 • 12min
Wednesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Bernard, Abbot, Doctor Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Judges 9: 6-15
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 21: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7
Alleluia: Hebrews 4: 12
Gospel: Matthew 20: 1-16
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Aug 19, 2025 • 12min
Tuesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Jeffrey Morrow
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Jeffrey Morrow.
Ordinary Weekday/ John Eudes, Priest, Religious Founder
First Reading: Judges 6: 11-24a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85: 9, 11-12, 13-14
Alleluia: Second Corinthians 8: 9
Gospel: Matthew 19: 23-30
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