Letters From Home

Practicing Custody of the Eyes - The Memorial of St. Aloysius Gonzaga

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Aloysius Gonzaga by Dr. John Bergsma. Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Second Kings 11: 1-4, 9-18, 20Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 132: 11, 12, 13-14, 17-18Alleluia: Matthew 5: 3Gospel: Matthew 6: 19-23 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To sign up for a St. Paul Center All-Access Membership and get a signed copy of Dr. Hahn's book, "Catholics in Exile: Biblical Wisdom for the Journey Home," please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/exile24/

The Heart of Prayer - Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Sirach 48: 1-14Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7Alleluia: Romans 8: 15bcGospel: Matthew 6: 7-15 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To sign up for a St. Paul Center All-Access Membership and get a signed copy of Dr. Hahn's book, "Catholics in Exile: Biblical Wisdom for the Journey Home," please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/exile24/

Why Did Elisha Get a Double Portion? - Wednesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday/ Romuald, Abbot First Reading: Second Kings 2: 1, 6-14Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 20, 21, 24Alleluia: John 14: 23Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Are We Willing to be Pruned by God? - Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Kings 21: 17-29Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 11 and 16Alleluia: John 13: 34Gospel: Matthew 5: 43-48 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Internalizing the Law of Love - Monday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Kings 21: 1-16Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 5: 2-3ab, 4b-6, 7Alleluia: Psalms 119: 105Gospel: Matthew 5: 38-42 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

How Should Oaths be Made? - Saturday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Reading: First Kings 19: 19-21Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10Alleluia: Psalms 119: 36a, 29bGospel: Matthew 5: 33-37 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

What Causes Us To Sin? - Friday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Kings 19: 9a, 11-16Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27: 7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14Alleluia: Philippians 2: 15d, 16aGospel: Matthew 5: 27-32 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The Heart of the Sermon on the Mount - The Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua by Ms. Joan Watson. Anthony of Padua, Priest, Religious, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Kings 18: 41-46Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 65: 10, 11, 12-13Alleluia: John 13: 34Gospel: Matthew 5: 20-26 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To sign up for a St. Paul Center All-Access Membership and get a signed copy of Dr. Hahn's book, "Catholics in Exile: Biblical Wisdom for the Journey Home," please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/exile24/

Why Aren’t Miracles More Frequent? - Wednesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Kings 18: 20-39Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 1b-2ab, 4, 5ab and 8, 11Alleluia: Psalms 25: 4b, 5aGospel: Matthew 5: 17-19 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To sign up for a St. Paul Center All-Access Membership and get a signed copy of Dr. Hahn's book, "Catholics in Exile: Biblical Wisdom for the Journey Home," please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/exile24/

How to Be Salt and Light - The Memorial of St. Barnabas

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Barnabas by Dr. Shane Owens. Barnabas, Apostle Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Acts 11: 21b-26; 13: 1-3Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6Alleluia: Matthew 5: 16Gospel: Matthew 5: 13-16 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To sign up for a St. Paul Center All-Access Membership and get a signed copy of Dr. Hahn's book, "Catholics in Exile: Biblical Wisdom for the Journey Home," please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/exile24/