

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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Oct 15, 2025 • 10min
Wednesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
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.
Teresa of Avila, Virgin, Religious, Doctor Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Romans 2: 1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 62: 2-3, 6-7, 9
Alleluia: John 10: 27
Gospel: Luke 11: 42-46
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
This December, consider joining Catholic author Mike Aquilina, historian James L. Papandrea, and Fr. Kevin Barrett on a unique pilgrimage to Sicily.
Please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/pilgrimages to learn more.

Oct 14, 2025 • 12min
Tuesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time - Ms. Joan Watson
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson.
Ordinary Weekday/ Callistus I, Pope, Martyr
First Reading: Romans 1: 16-25
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 2-3, 4-5
Alleluia: Hebrews 4: 12
Gospel: Luke 11: 37-41
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
This December, consider joining Catholic author Mike Aquilina, historian James L. Papandrea, and Fr. Kevin Barrett on a unique pilgrimage to Sicily.
Please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/pilgrimages to learn more.

Oct 13, 2025 • 17min
Monday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Scott Hahn
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Romans 1: 1-7
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4
Alleluia: Psalms 95: 8
Gospel: Luke 11: 29-32
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
This December, consider joining Catholic author Mike Aquilina, historian James L. Papandrea, and Fr. Kevin Barrett on a unique pilgrimage to Sicily.
Please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/pilgrimages to learn more.

Oct 11, 2025 • 14min
Saturday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time - Mr. Clement Harrold
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: Joel 4: 12-21
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1-2, 5-6, 11-12
Alleluia: Luke 11: 28
Gospel: Luke 11: 27-28
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
This December, consider joining Catholic author Mike Aquilina, historian James L. Papandrea, and Fr. Kevin Barrett on a unique pilgrimage to Sicily.
Please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/pilgrimages to learn more.

Oct 10, 2025 • 10min
Friday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
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: Joel 1: 13-15; 2: 1-2
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 9: 2-3, 6 and 16, 8-9
Alleluia: John 12: 31b-32
Gospel: Luke 11: 15-26
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
This December, consider joining Catholic author Mike Aquilina, historian James L. Papandrea, and Fr. Kevin Barrett on a unique pilgrimage to Sicily.
Please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/pilgrimages to learn more.

Oct 9, 2025 • 9min
Thursday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time - Ms. Joan Watson
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/ Denis, Bishop, Martyr, & Companions, Martyrs/ John Leonardi, Priest
First Reading: Malachi 3: 13-18, 4: 1-2b
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6
Alleluia: Acts 16: 14b
Gospel: Luke 11: 5-13
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
This December, consider joining Catholic author Mike Aquilina, historian James L. Papandrea, and Fr. Kevin Barrett on a unique pilgrimage to Sicily.
Please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/pilgrimages to learn more.

Oct 8, 2025 • 8min
Wednesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
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
First Reading: Jonah 4: 1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 86: 3-4, 5-6, 9-10
Alleluia: Romans 8: 15bc
Gospel: Luke 11: 1-4
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
This December, consider joining Catholic author Mike Aquilina, historian James L. Papandrea, and Fr. Kevin Barrett on a unique pilgrimage to Sicily.
Please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/pilgrimages to learn more.

Oct 7, 2025 • 8min
Tuesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Shane Owens
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens.
Our Lady of the Rosary Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Jonah 3: 1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 130: 1b-2, 3-4ab, 7-8
Alleluia: Luke 11: 28
Gospel: Luke 10: 38-42
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
This December, consider joining Catholic author Mike Aquilina, historian James L. Papandrea, and Fr. Kevin Barrett on a unique pilgrimage to Sicily.
Please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/pilgrimages to learn more.

Oct 6, 2025 • 15min
Monday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Scott Hahn
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Ordinary Weekday/ Bruno, Priest, Hermit, Religious Founder/ Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher, Virgin, Religious Founder
First Reading: Jonah 1: 1 – 2: 1-2, 11
Responsorial Psalm: Jonah 2: 3, 4, 5, 8
Alleluia: John 13: 34
Gospel: Luke 10: 25-37
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
This December, consider joining Catholic author Mike Aquilina, historian James L. Papandrea, and Fr. Kevin Barrett on a unique pilgrimage to Sicily.
Please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/pilgrimages to learn more.

Oct 4, 2025 • 12min
The Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi - Dr. John Bergsma
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi by Dr. John Bergsma.
Francis of Assisi, Religious Founder Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Baruch 4: 5-12, 27-29 or Galatians 6:14-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69: 33-35, 36-37 or 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 11
Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25
Gospel: Luke 10: 17-24 or Matthew 11:25-30
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
This December, consider joining Catholic author Mike Aquilina, historian James L. Papandrea, and Fr. Kevin Barrett on a unique pilgrimage to Sicily.
Please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/pilgrimages to learn more.


