Letters From Home
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.
Episodes

10 minutes ago
10 minutes ago
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-28Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 16-17, 18-19, 20-21Verse Before the Gospel: John 3: 16Gospel: 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

2 days ago
2 days ago
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: 5-10Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6Verse Before the Gospel: Luke 8: 15Gospel: 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

3 days ago
3 days ago
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: 18-20Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 5-6, 14, 15-16Verse Before the Gospel: John 8: 12Gospel: 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

4 days ago
4 days ago
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, 16-20Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50: 8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 18: 31Gospel: 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.
Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent

5 days ago
5 days ago
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-10Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 79: 8, 9, 11 and 13Verse Before the Gospel: John 6: 63c, 68cGospel: 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

7 days ago
7 days ago
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: 16-19Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 1-2, 4-5, 7-8Verse Before the Gospel: Second Corinthians 6: 2bGospel: 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

Friday Feb 27, 2026
Friday Feb 27, 2026
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: 21-28Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 130: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 18: 31Gospel: 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

Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
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, 23-25Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 138: 1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 51: 12a,14aGospel: 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

Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
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: 1-10Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 12-13, 18-19Verse Before the Gospel: Joel 2: 12-13Gospel: 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

Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
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: 10-11Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 4: 4bGospel: 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.
Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent




