Letters From Home

Through Agony to Glory - The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord by Dr. Shane Owens.
Transfiguration of the Lord Feast
First Reading: Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1-2, 5-6, 9Second Reading: Second Peter 1: 16-19Alleluia: Matthew 17: 5cGospel: Mark 9: 2-10
 
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The Soul of Sacred Theology - Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Ordinary Weekday/ Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome
First Reading: Jeremiah 28: 1-17Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102Alleluia: Matthew 4: 4bGospel: Matthew 14: 13-21
 
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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!

How John the Baptist Baffles the World - Saturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
First Reading: Jeremiah 26: 11-16, 24Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69: 15-16, 30-31, 33-34Alleluia: Matthew 5: 10Gospel: Matthew 14: 1-12
 
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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!

Are We Too Familiar With Jesus? - Friday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Ordinary Weekday/ Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop/ Peter Julian Eymard, Priest
First Reading: Jeremiah 26: 1-9Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69: 5, 8-10, 14Alleluia: First Peter 1: 25Gospel: Matthew 13: 54-58
 
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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!

Staying In the Potter's Hands - Thursday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson.
Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop, Religious Founder, Doctor Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Jeremiah 18: 1-6Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 146: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6abAlleluia: Acts 16: 14bGospel: Matthew 13: 47-53
 
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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 Mystery Sermon - Wednesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Ignatius of Loyola, Priest, Religious Founder Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Jeremiah 15: 10, 16-21Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 59: 2-3, 4, 10-11, 17, 18Alleluia: John 15: 15bGospel: Matthew 13: 44-46
 
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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 Weeds and the Wheat - Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens.
Ordinary Weekday/ Peter Chrysologus, Bishop, Doctor
First Reading: Jeremiah 14: 17-22Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 79: 8, 9, 11 and 13Gospel: Matthew 13: 36-43
 
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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!

How to Love God With Our Entire Self - The Memorial of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Martha, Disciple of the Lord Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Jeremiah 13: 1-11Responsorial Psalm: Deuteronomy 32: 18-19, 20, 21Alleluia: John 8: 12Gospel: John 11: 19-27 or Luke 10: 38-42
 
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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 Necessity of Personal Encounter With Jesus - Saturday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
First Reading: Jeremiah 7: 1-11Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 84: 3, 4, 5-6a and 8a, 11Alleluia: James 1: 21bcGospel: Matthew 13: 24-30
 
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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 Riches Are Deceitful - The Memorial of Sts. Joachim and Anne

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Sts. Joachim and Anne by Dr. John Bergsma.
Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Virgin Mary Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Jeremiah 3: 14-17Responsorial Psalm: Jeremiah 31: 10, 11-12abcd, 13Alleluia: Luke 8: 15Gospel: Matthew 13: 18-23
 
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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!