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

2 hours ago
2 hours ago
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Lenten Weekday
First Reading: Jeremiah 11: 18-20Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 7: 2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12Verse Before the Gospel: Luke 8: 15Gospel: John 7: 40-53
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

2 days ago
2 days ago
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma.
Lenten Weekday. Day of Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up)
First Reading: Wisdom 2: 1a, 12-22Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 4: 4bGospel: John 7: 1-2, 10, 25-30
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 the Solemnity of St. Joseph by Dr. Shane Owens.
Joseph, Husband of Mary Solemnity
First Reading: Second Samuel 7: 4-5a, 12-14a, 16Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29Second Reading: Romans 4: 13, 16-18, 22Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 84: 5Gospel: Matthew 1: 16, 18-21, 24 or Luke 2: 41-51a
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 Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma.
Lenten Weekday/ Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop, Doctor
First Reading: Isaiah 49: 8-15Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18Verse Before the Gospel: John 11: 25a, 26Gospel: John 5: 17-30
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 Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Dr. Shane Owens.
Lenten Weekday/ Patrick, Bishop, Missionary
First Reading: Ezekiel 47: 1-9, 12Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 51: 12a, 14aGospel: John 5: 1-16
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

6 days ago
6 days ago
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Lenten Weekday
First Reading: Isaiah 65: 17-21Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 30: 2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13bVerse Before the Gospel: Amos 5: 14Gospel: John 4: 43-54
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

Saturday Mar 14, 2026
Saturday Mar 14, 2026
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Third Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Lenten Weekday
First Reading: Hosea 6: 1-6Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 18-19, 20-21abVerse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8Gospel: Luke 18: 9-14
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 Mar 13, 2026
Friday Mar 13, 2026
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Third Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma.
Lenten Weekday. Day of Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up)
First Reading: Hosea 14: 2-10Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 81: 6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 4: 17Gospel: Mark 12: 28-34
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 Mar 12, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Third Week of Lent by Ms. Joan Watson.
Lenten Weekday
First Reading: Jeremiah 7: 23-28Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 95: 1-2, 6-7, 8-9Verse Before the Gospel: Joel 2: 12-13Gospel: Luke 11: 14-23
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 Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent by Dr. John Bergsma.
Lenten Weekday
First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 147: 12-13, 15-16, 19-20Verse Before the Gospel: John 6: 63c, 68cGospel: Matthew 5: 17-19
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




