

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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Jul 1, 2025 • 10min
Tuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Shane Owens
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens.
Ordinary Weekday/ Blessed Junipero Serra, Priest, Religious, Missionary
First Reading: Genesis 19: 15-29
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 26: 2-3, 9-10, 11-12
Alleluia: Psalms 130: 5
Gospel: Matthew 8: 23-27
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Jun 30, 2025 • 6min
Monday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Jeffrey Morrow
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Jeffrey Morrow.
Ordinary Weekday/ First Martyrs of the Church of Rome (Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time)
First Reading: Genesis 18: 16-33
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103: 1b-2, 3-4, 8-9, 10-11
Alleluia: Psalms 95: 8
Gospel: Matthew 8: 18-22
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Jun 28, 2025 • 11min
Saturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time - Mr. Clement Harrold
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Genesis 18: 1-15
Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1: 46-47, 48-49, 50 and 53, 54-55
Alleluia: Luke 2: 19
Gospel: Luke 2: 41-51
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Jun 27, 2025 • 17min
The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - Dr. John Bergsma
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus by Dr. John Bergsma.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Solemnity
First Reading: Ezekiel 34: 11-16
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
Second Reading: Romans 5: 5b-11
Alleluia: Matthew 11: 29ab or John 10: 14
Gospel: Luke 15: 3-7
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Jun 26, 2025 • 16min
Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Scott Hahn
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Genesis 16: 1-12, 15-16 or 16: 6b-12, 15-16
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 106: 1b-2, 3-4a, 4b-5
Alleluia: John 14: 23
Gospel: Matthew 7: 21-29
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Jun 25, 2025 • 10min
Wednesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time - Ms. Joan Watson
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson.
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9
Alleluia: John 15: 4a, 5b
Gospel: Matthew 7: 15-20
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Jun 24, 2025 • 10min
The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist - Mr. Clement Harrold
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Nativity of John the Baptist Solemnity
First Reading: Isaiah 49: 1-6
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 139: 1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15
Second Reading: Acts 13: 22-26
Alleluia: Luke 1: 76
Gospel: Luke 1: 57-66, 80
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Jun 23, 2025 • 15min
Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Scott Hahn
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Ordinary Weekday (Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time)
First Reading: Genesis 12: 1-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 12-13, 18-19, 20 and 22
Alleluia: Hebrews 4: 12
Gospel: Matthew 7: 1-5
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Jun 21, 2025 • 10min
Saturday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Jeffrey Morrow
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Jeffrey Morrow.
Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Second Corinthians 12: 1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 8-9, 10-11, 12-13
Alleluia: Second Corinthians 8: 9
Gospel: Matthew 6: 24-34
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Jun 20, 2025 • 9min
Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Second Corinthians 11: 18, 21-30
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7
Alleluia: Matthew 5: 3
Gospel: Matthew 6: 19-23
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