

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 4, 2025 • 11min
Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Scott Hahn
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn.
John Mary Vianney, Priest Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Numbers 11: 4b-15
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 81: 12-13, 14-15, 16-17
Alleluia: Matthew 4: 4
Gospel: Matthew 14: 13-21
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Aug 2, 2025 • 11min
Saturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time - Mr. Clement Harrold
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/ Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop/ Peter Julian Eymard, Priest
First Reading: Leviticus 25: 1, 8-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 67: 2-3, 5, 7-8
Alleluia: Matthew 5: 10
Gospel: Matthew 14: 1-12
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Aug 1, 2025 • 11min
Friday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop, Religious Founder, Doctor Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Leviticus 23: 1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 81: 3-4, 5-6, 10-11ab
Alleluia: First Peter 1: 25
Gospel: Matthew 13: 54-58
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Jul 31, 2025 • 11min
Thursday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time - Ms. Joan Watson
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson.
Ignatius of Loyola, Priest, Religious Founder Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Exodus 40: 16-21, 34-38
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 84: 3, 4, 5-6a and 8a, 11
Alleluia: Acts 16: 14b
Gospel: Matthew 13: 47-53
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Jul 30, 2025 • 10min
Wednesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Ordinary Weekday/ Peter Chrysologus, Bishop, Doctor
First Reading: Exodus 34: 29-35
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 99: 5, 6, 7, 9
Alleluia: John 15: 15b
Gospel: Matthew 13: 44-46
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Jul 29, 2025 • 8min
Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Shane Owens
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens.
Martha, Disciple of the Lord Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Exodus 33: 7-11; 34: 5b-9, 28
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13
Alleluia: John 8: 12
Gospel: John 11: 19-27 or Luke 10: 38-42
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Jul 28, 2025 • 9min
Monday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Jeffrey Morrow
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Jeffrey Morrow.
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Exodus 32: 15-24, 30-34
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 106: 19-20, 21-22, 23
Alleluia: James 1: 18
Gospel: Matthew 13: 31-35
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Jul 26, 2025 • 10min
Saturday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time - Mr. Clement Harrold
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Virgin Mary Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Exodus 24: 3-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50: 1b-2, 5-6, 14-15
Alleluia: James 1: 21bc
Gospel: Matthew 13: 24-30
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Jul 25, 2025 • 12min
The Feast of St. James - Dr. Shane Owens
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. James by Dr. Shane Owens.
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
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Jul 24, 2025 • 7min
Thursday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time - Ms. Joan Watson
Dive into the significance of storytelling in spiritual life, focusing on an upcoming gala event for the Catholic community. Discover how Jesus' parables reveal profound truths while exposing spiritual blindness among listeners. The discussion highlights contrasting responses to faith and the kingdom of heaven, inviting deeper reflection on what it means to truly engage with spiritual teachings.