Letters From Home

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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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!

How We're Fragile Vessels - The Feast of St. James

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. James by Ms. Joan Watson.
James, Apostle Feast
First Reading: Second Corinthians 4: 7-15Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 126: 1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6Alleluia: John 15: 16Gospel: Matthew 20: 20-28
 
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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 Church's Evangelistic Mission - Wednesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Ordinary Weekday/ Sharbel Makhluf, Priest
First Reading: Jeremiah 1: 1, 4-10Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 71: 1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15 and 17Gospel: Matthew 13: 1-9
 
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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 Prophet Micah's Hopeful Message - Tuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens.
Ordinary Weekday/ Bridget of Sweden, Married Woman, Religious Founder
First Reading: Micah 7: 14-15, 18-20Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85: 2-4, 5-6, 7-8Alleluia: John 14: 23Gospel: Matthew 12: 46-50
 
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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 Traditional View of St. Mary Magdalene - The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene
First Reading: Songs 3: 1-4b or Second Corinthians 5: 14-17Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 63: 2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9Gospel: John 20: 1-2, 11-18
 
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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 Christianity Recognizes the Poor - Saturday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary/ Apollinarius, Bishop, Martyr
First Reading: Micah 2: 1-5Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 10: 1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 14Alleluia: Second Corinthians 5: 19Gospel: Matthew 12: 14-21
 
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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!