

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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May 14, 2025 • 10min
The Feast of St. Matthias - Dr. Shane Owens
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. Matthias by Dr. Shane Owens.
Matthias, Apostle Feast
First Reading: Acts 1: 15-17, 20-26
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 113: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
Alleluia: John 15: 16
Gospel: John 15: 9-17
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May 13, 2025 • 12min
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter - Dr. Shane Owens
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/ Our Lady of Fatima
First Reading: Acts 11: 19-26
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 87: 1b-3, 4-5, 6-7
Alleluia: John 10: 27
Gospel: John 10: 22-30
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May 12, 2025 • 14min
Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter - Dr. Scott Hahn
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/ Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs/ Pancras, Martyr
First Reading: Acts 11: 1-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 42: 2-3; 43: 3-4
Alleluia: John 10: 14
Gospel: John 10: 1-10
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May 10, 2025 • 9min
Saturday of the Third Week of Easter - Mr. Clement Harrold
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Third Week of Easter by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Easter Weekday/ Damien Joseph De Veuster of Moloka’i, Priest, John of Avila, Priest, Doctor
First Reading: Acts 9: 31-42
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 116: 12-13, 14-15, 16-17
Alleluia: John 6: 63c, 68c
Gospel: John 6: 60-69
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May 9, 2025 • 12min
Friday of the Third Week of Easter - Dr. John Bergsma
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 6: 52-59
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May 8, 2025 • 10min
Thursday of the Third Week of Easter - Ms. Joan Watson
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: John 6: 44-51
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May 7, 2025 • 12min
Wednesday of the Third Week of Easter - Dr. John Bergsma
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Third Week of 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: John 6: 35-40
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May 6, 2025 • 13min
Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter - Ms. Joan Watson
Explore the powerful martyrdom of Stephen and its connections to Jesus in the Gospel of John. Discover themes of forgiveness and transformation, highlighted by Stephen's prayer for his adversaries. Dive into the importance of daily spiritual renewal and the role of obedience in fostering a closer relationship with Christ. Reflect on personal growth and the need for heart transformation as you navigate your faith journey.

May 5, 2025 • 12min
Monday of the Third Week of Easter - Dr. Scott Hahn
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
Gospel: John 6: 22-29
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May 3, 2025 • 9min
The Feast of Sts. James and Philip - Dr. John Bergsma
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of Sts. James and Philip by Dr. John Bergsma.
Philip and James, Apostles Feast
First Reading: First Corinthians 15: 1-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 2-3, 4-5
Alleluia: John 14: 6b, 9c
Gospel: John 14: 6-14
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