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Letters From Home
Author: St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
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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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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Second Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Lenten Weekday/ Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs
First Reading: Micah 7: 14-15, 18-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103: 1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12
Verse Before the Gospel: Luke 15: 18
Gospel: Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32
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Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Second Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma.
Lenten Weekday. Day of Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up)
First Reading: Genesis 37: 3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 16-17, 18-19, 20-21
Verse Before the Gospel: John 3: 16
Gospel: Matthew 21: 33-43, 45-46
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Second Week of Lent by Ms. Joan Watson.
Lenten Weekday
First Reading: Jeremiah 17: 5-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6
Verse Before the Gospel: Luke 8: 15
Gospel: Luke 16: 19-31
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma.
Lenten Weekday/ Casimir
First Reading: Jeremiah 18: 18-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 5-6, 14, 15-16
Verse Before the Gospel: John 8: 12
Gospel: Matthew 20: 17-28
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent by Dr. Shane Owens.
Lenten Weekday/ Katharine Drexel, Virgin, Religious Founder
First Reading: Isaiah 1: 10, 16-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50: 8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23
Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 18: 31
Gospel: Matthew 23: 1-12
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Second Week of Lent by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Lenten Weekday
First Reading: Daniel 9: 4b-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 79: 8, 9, 11 and 13
Verse Before the Gospel: John 6: 63c, 68c
Gospel: Luke 6: 36-38
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the First Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Lenten Weekday
First Reading: Deuteronomy 26: 16-19
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 1-2, 4-5, 7-8
Verse Before the Gospel: Second Corinthians 6: 2b
Gospel: Matthew 5: 43-48
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the First Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma.
Lenten Weekday. Day of Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up)
First Reading: Ezekiel 18: 21-28
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 130: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 18: 31
Gospel: Matthew 5: 20-26
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the First Week of Lent by Ms. Joan Watson.
Lenten Weekday
First Reading: Esther C: 12, 14-16, 23-25
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 138: 1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8
Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 51: 12a,14a
Gospel: Matthew 7: 7-12
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the First Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma.
Lenten Weekday
First Reading: Jonah 3: 1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 12-13, 18-19
Verse Before the Gospel: Joel 2: 12-13
Gospel: Luke 11: 29-32
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the First Week of Lent by Dr. Shane Owens.
Lenten Weekday
First Reading: Isaiah 55: 10-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19
Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 4: 4b
Gospel: Matthew 6: 7-15
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the First Week of Lent by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Lenten Weekday/ Polycarp, Bishop, Martyr
First Reading: Leviticus 19: 1-2, 11-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 8, 9, 10, 15
Verse Before the Gospel: Second Corinthians 6: 2b
Gospel: Matthew 25: 31-46
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Saturday After Ash Wednesday by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Saturday After Ash Wednesday/ Peter Damian, Bishop, Doctor
First Reading: Isaiah 58: 9b-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 86: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 33: 11
Gospel: Luke 5: 27-32
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Friday After Ash Wednesday by Dr. John Bergsma.
Friday After Ash Wednesday. Day of Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up)
First Reading: Isaiah 58: 1-9a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19
Verse Before the Gospel: Amos 5: 14
Gospel: Matthew 9: 14-15
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Thursday After Ash Wednesday by Ms. Joan Watson.
Thursday After Ash Wednesday
First Reading: Deuteronomy 30: 15-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6
Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 4: 17
Gospel: Luke 9: 22-25
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Ash Wednesday by Dr. John Bergsma.
Ash Wednesday. Begin Lenten Preparation for the Easter Triduum. Not a Holy Day of Obligation. Day of Fast (ages 18-59) and Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up)
First Reading: Joel 2: 12-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17
Second Reading: Second Corinthians 5: 20 – 6:2
Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8
Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens.
Ordinary Weekday/ Seven Founders of the Order of Servites, Religious
First Reading: James 1: 12-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 94: 12-13a, 14-15, 18-19
Alleluia: John 14: 23
Gospel: Mark 8: 14-21
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: James 1: 1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76
Alleluia: John 14: 6
Gospel: Mark 8: 11-13
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Cyril and Methodius, Bishops Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: First Kings 12: 26-32; 13: 33-34
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 106: 6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22
Alleluia: Matthew 4: 4b
Gospel: Mark 8: 1-10
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: First Kings 11: 29-32; 12: 19
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 81: 10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15
Alleluia: Acts 16: 14b
Gospel: Mark 7: 31-37
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study.
Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent




What a great lesson on apologetics! Thank you, Clem!
I think this is the same file as yesterday.
I downloaded this app to hear Scott's discussion on the Sunday mass. Then the Sunday commentary was buried mid-week in the daily readings and now it is gone altogether. I will be uninstalling.p