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.
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Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the First Week of Lent by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Lenten Weekday/ Polycarp, Bishop, Martyr
First Reading: Leviticus 19: 1-2, 11-18Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 8, 9, 10, 15Verse Before the Gospel: Second Corinthians 6: 2bGospel: Matthew 25: 31-46
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.
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Saturday Feb 21, 2026
Saturday Feb 21, 2026
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Saturday After Ash Wednesday by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Saturday After Ash Wednesday/ Peter Damian, Bishop, Doctor
First Reading: Isaiah 58: 9b-14Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 86: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 33: 11Gospel: Luke 5: 27-32
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 Feb 20, 2026
Friday Feb 20, 2026
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Friday After Ash Wednesday by Dr. John Bergsma.
Friday After Ash Wednesday. Day of Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up)
First Reading: Isaiah 58: 1-9aResponsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19Verse Before the Gospel: Amos 5: 14Gospel: Matthew 9: 14-15
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 Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Thursday After Ash Wednesday by Ms. Joan Watson.
Thursday After Ash Wednesday
First Reading: Deuteronomy 30: 15-20Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 4: 17Gospel: Luke 9: 22-25
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 Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Ash Wednesday by Dr. John Bergsma.
Ash Wednesday. Begin Lenten Preparation for the Easter Triduum. Not a Holy Day of Obligation. Day of Fast (ages 18-59) and Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up)
First Reading: Joel 2: 12-18Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17Second Reading: Second Corinthians 5: 20 – 6:2Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18
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
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens.
Ordinary Weekday/ Seven Founders of the Order of Servites, Religious
First Reading: James 1: 12-18Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 94: 12-13a, 14-15, 18-19Alleluia: John 14: 23Gospel: Mark 8: 14-21
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
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: James 1: 1-11Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76Alleluia: John 14: 6Gospel: Mark 8: 11-13
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 Feb 14, 2026
Saturday Feb 14, 2026
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Cyril and Methodius, Bishops Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: First Kings 12: 26-32; 13: 33-34Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 106: 6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22Alleluia: Matthew 4: 4bGospel: Mark 8: 1-10
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 Feb 13, 2026
Friday Feb 13, 2026
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: First Kings 11: 29-32; 12: 19Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 81: 10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15Alleluia: Acts 16: 14bGospel: Mark 7: 31-37
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 Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
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
First Reading: First Kings 11: 4-13Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 106: 3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40Alleluia: James 1: 21bcGospel: Mark 7: 24-30
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