

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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Sep 22, 2025 • 17min
Monday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Scott Hahn
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Ezra 1: 1-6
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 126: 1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6
Alleluia: Matthew 5: 16
Gospel: Luke 8: 16-18
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Sep 20, 2025 • 11min
Saturday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time - Mr. Clement Harrold
Clement Harrold invites listeners to reflect on impactful scripture and the St. Paul Center's upcoming Deacons Conference. He contrasts modern homilies with ancient teachings, highlighting the powerful parable of the sower. This parable reveals insights into our own hearts, showing how temptation and anxieties can affect our faith. Listen as he discusses how to cultivate fruitful receptivity in our lives and encourages ongoing meditation on these timeless truths.

Sep 19, 2025 • 10min
Friday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Ordinary Weekday/ Januarius, Bishop, Martyr
First Reading: First Timothy 6: 2c-12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 49: 6-7, 8-10, 17-18, 19-20
Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25
Gospel: Luke 8: 1-3
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Sep 18, 2025 • 11min
Thursday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time - Ms. Joan Watson
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson.
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: First Timothy 4: 12-16
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 111: 7-8, 9, 10
Alleluia: Matthew 11: 28
Gospel: Luke 7: 36-50
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Sep 17, 2025 • 8min
Wednesday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Ordinary Weekday/ Robert Bellarmine, Bishop, Religious, Doctor
First Reading: First Timothy 3: 14-16
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 111: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Alleluia: John 6: 63c, 68c
Gospel: Luke 7: 31-35
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Sep 16, 2025 • 13min
Tuesday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Shane Owens
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens.
Cornelius, Pope, Martyr, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyr Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: First Timothy 3: 1-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 101: 1b-2ab, 2cd-3ab, 5, 6
Alleluia: Luke 7: 16
Gospel: Luke 7: 11-17
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Sep 15, 2025 • 9min
The Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows - Dr. John Bergsma
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows by Dr. John Bergsma.
Our Lady of Sorrows Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: First Timothy 2: 1-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 28: 2, 7, 8-9
Gospel: John 19: 25-27 or Luke 2: 33-35
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For more details about our 2025 Deacon’s Conference, please visit www.stpaulcenter.com/deacons

Sep 13, 2025 • 10min
Saturday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time - Mr. Clement Harrold
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold.
John Chrysostom, Bishop, Doctor Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: First Timothy 1: 15-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 113: 1b-2, 3-4, 5a and 6-7
Alleluia: John 14: 23
Gospel: Luke 6: 43-49
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Sep 12, 2025 • 9min
Friday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Ordinary Weekday/ Holy Name of Mary
First Reading: First Timothy 1: 1-2, 12-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 11
Alleluia: John 17: 17b, 17a
Gospel: Luke 6: 39-42
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For details about our 2025 Deacon’s Conference, please visit www.stpaulcenter.com/deacons

Sep 11, 2025 • 11min
Thursday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time - Ms. Joan Watson
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson.
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Colossians 3: 12-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 150: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6
Alleluia: First John 4: 12
Gospel: Luke 6: 27-38
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
For more details about our 2025 Deacon’s Conference, please visit www.stpaulcenter.com/deacons


