Letters From Home

Why Christianity Isn't Just a Philosophy - Friday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Andrew Kim Taegon, Priest, Martyr, Paul Chong Hasang, Catechist, Martyr, & Companions, Martyrs Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: First Corinthians 15: 12-20Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 17: 1bcd, 6-7, 8b and 15Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25Gospel: Luke 8: 1-3
 
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After over 20 years of preparation, the complete Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testament is finally ready. Drawing from the best of modern biblical scholarship, Church teaching, and the Catholic theological tradition, this study Bible is uniquely designed to help you read Scripture from the heart of the Church. Go to stpaulcenter.com/bible to pre-order your copy today!

The Sin of Presumption - Thursday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson.
Ordinary Weekday/ Januarius, Bishop, Martyr
First Reading: First Corinthians 15: 1-11Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118: 1b-2, 16ab-17, 28Alleluia: Matthew 11: 28Gospel: Luke 7: 36-50
 
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After over 20 years of preparation, the complete Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testament is finally ready. Drawing from the best of modern biblical scholarship, Church teaching, and the Catholic theological tradition, this study Bible is uniquely designed to help you read Scripture from the heart of the Church. Go to stpaulcenter.com/bible to pre-order your copy today!

The Greatest of All Virtues - Wednesday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: First Corinthians 12: 31 – 13: 13Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 2-3, 4-5, 12 and 22Alleluia: John 6: 63c, 68cGospel: Luke 7: 31-35
 
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After over 20 years of preparation, the complete Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testament is finally ready. Drawing from the best of modern biblical scholarship, Church teaching, and the Catholic theological tradition, this study Bible is uniquely designed to help you read Scripture from the heart of the Church. Go to stpaulcenter.com/bible to pre-order your copy today!

God's Special Concern For Widows - Tuesday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens.
Ordinary Weekday/ Robert Bellarmine, Bishop, Religious, Doctor
First Reading: First Corinthians 12: 12-14, 27-31aResponsorial Psalm: Psalms 100: 1b-2, 3, 4, 5Alleluia: Luke 7: 16Gospel: Luke 7: 11-17
 
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After over 20 years of preparation, the complete Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testament is finally ready. Drawing from the best of modern biblical scholarship, Church teaching, and the Catholic theological tradition, this study Bible is uniquely designed to help you read Scripture from the heart of the Church. Go to stpaulcenter.com/bible to pre-order your copy today!

Why Paul Only Mentions the Eucharist Once - Monday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Cornelius, Pope, Martyr, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyr Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: First Corinthians 11: 17-26, 33Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 40: 7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17Alleluia: John 3: 16Gospel: Luke 7: 1-10
 
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Jesus the Bronze Serpent - The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Exaltation of the Holy Cross Feast
First Reading: Numbers 21: 4b-9Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 78: 1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38Second Reading: Philippians 2: 6-11Gospel: John 3: 13-17
 
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Spiritual Self-Discipline - Friday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
John Chrysostom, Bishop, Doctor Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: First Corinthians 9: 16-19, 22b-27Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 84: 3, 4, 5-6, 12Alleluia: John 17: 17b, 17aGospel: Luke 6: 39-42
 
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How to Love Our Enemies - Thursday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson.
Ordinary Weekday/ Holy Name of Mary
First Reading: First Corinthians 8: 1b-7, 11-13Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 139: 1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24Alleluia: First John 4: 12Gospel: Luke 6: 27-38
 
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Why You Shouldn't Worry About Your Vocation - Wednesday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: First Corinthians 7: 25-31Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 45: 11-12, 14-15, 16-17Alleluia: Luke 6: 23abGospel: Luke 6: 20-26
 
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How Prayer Is Our Identity - Tuesday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens.
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: First Corinthians 6: 1-11Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 149: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9bAlleluia: John 15: 16Gospel: Luke 6: 12-19
 
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