Letters From Home

Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter - Dr. Shane Owens

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter by Dr. Shane Owens.
Easter Weekday
First Reading: Acts 4: 32-37Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 93: 1ab, 1cd-2, 5Alleluia: John 3: 14-15Gospel: John 3: 7b-15
 
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During the 50 days of Easter, join the St. Paul Center for a new Easter Challenge. 
Through weekly online videos and practical challenges, you’ll discover the deeply biblical roots of accompaniment. With Dr. Jeff Morrow, you’ll learn how, through the covenants, God accompanied humanity back to Himself and to a deeper communion with one another in Christ. 
With Fr. Boniface Hicks, you’ll reflect on how Jesus patiently formed His disciples as He accompanied them on the road to Emmaus, and how He accompanies us today on our own Emmaus journeys. 
And with the Mercedarian Sisters, you’ll discover how, through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, you can enter into Jesus' life-giving work, accompanying others on their journey to Him. 
Learn to accompany authentically, faithfully, and confidently. Join the St. Paul Center’s Easter Challenge by visiting www.stpaulcenter.com/easter 

Monday of the Second Week of Easter - Dr. Scott Hahn

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Second Week of Easter by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Easter Weekday/ Martin I, Pope, Martyr
First Reading: Acts 4: 23-31Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 2: 1-3, 4-6, 7-9Alleluia: Colossians 3: 1Gospel: John 3: 1-8
 
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
During the 50 days of Easter, join the St. Paul Center for a new Easter Challenge. 
Through weekly online videos and practical challenges, you’ll discover the deeply biblical roots of accompaniment. With Dr. Jeff Morrow, you’ll learn how, through the covenants, God accompanied humanity back to Himself and to a deeper communion with one another in Christ. 
With Fr. Boniface Hicks, you’ll reflect on how Jesus patiently formed His disciples as He accompanied them on the road to Emmaus, and how He accompanies us today on our own Emmaus journeys. 
And with the Mercedarian Sisters, you’ll discover how, through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, you can enter into Jesus' life-giving work, accompanying others on their journey to Him. 
Learn to accompany authentically, faithfully, and confidently. Join the St. Paul Center’s Easter Challenge by visiting www.stpaulcenter.com/easter

Saturday in the Octave of Easter - Mr. Clement Harrold

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday in the Octave of Easter by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Easter Saturday
First Reading: Acts 4: 13-21Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118: 1 and 14-15ab, 16-18, 19-21Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24Gospel: Mark 16: 9-15
 
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
During the 50 days of Easter, join the St. Paul Center for a new Easter Challenge. 
Through weekly online videos and practical challenges, you’ll discover the deeply biblical roots of accompaniment. With Dr. Jeff Morrow, you’ll learn how, through the covenants, God accompanied humanity back to Himself and to a deeper communion with one another in Christ. 
With Fr. Boniface Hicks, you’ll reflect on how Jesus patiently formed His disciples as He accompanied them on the road to Emmaus, and how He accompanies us today on our own Emmaus journeys. 
And with the Mercedarian Sisters, you’ll discover how, through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, you can enter into Jesus' life-giving work, accompanying others on their journey to Him. 
Learn to accompany authentically, faithfully, and confidently. Join the St. Paul Center’s Easter Challenge by visiting www.stpaulcenter.com/easter 

Friday in the Octave of Easter - Dr. John Bergsma

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday in the Octave of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma.
Easter Friday
First Reading: Acts 4: 1-12Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118: 1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27aAlleluia: Psalms 118: 24Gospel: John 21: 1-14
 
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
During the 50 days of Easter, join the St. Paul Center for a new Easter Challenge. 
Through weekly online videos and practical challenges, you’ll discover the deeply biblical roots of accompaniment. With Dr. Jeff Morrow, you’ll learn how, through the covenants, God accompanied humanity back to Himself and to a deeper communion with one another in Christ. 
With Fr. Boniface Hicks, you’ll reflect on how Jesus patiently formed His disciples as He accompanied them on the road to Emmaus, and how He accompanies us today on our own Emmaus journeys. 
And with the Mercedarian Sisters, you’ll discover how, through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, you can enter into Jesus' life-giving work, accompanying others on their journey to Him. 
Learn to accompany authentically, faithfully, and confidently. Join the St. Paul Center’s Easter Challenge by visiting www.stpaulcenter.com/easter 

Thursday in the Octave of Easter - Ms. Joan Watson

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday in the Octave of Easter by Ms. Joan Watson.
Easter Thursday
First Reading: Acts 3: 11-26Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 8: 2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24Gospel: Luke 24: 35-48
 
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
During the 50 days of Easter, join the St. Paul Center for a new Easter Challenge. 
Through weekly online videos and practical challenges, you’ll discover the deeply biblical roots of accompaniment. With Dr. Jeff Morrow, you’ll learn how, through the covenants, God accompanied humanity back to Himself and to a deeper communion with one another in Christ. 
With Fr. Boniface Hicks, you’ll reflect on how Jesus patiently formed His disciples as He accompanied them on the road to Emmaus, and how He accompanies us today on our own Emmaus journeys. 
And with the Mercedarian Sisters, you’ll discover how, through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, you can enter into Jesus' life-giving work, accompanying others on their journey to Him. 
Learn to accompany authentically, faithfully, and confidently. Join the St. Paul Center’s Easter Challenge by visiting www.stpaulcenter.com/easter
 

Wednesday in the Octave of Easter - Dr. John Bergsma

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday in the Octave of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma.
Easter Wednesday
First Reading: Acts 3: 1-10Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24Gospel: Luke 24: 13-35
 
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
During the 50 days of Easter, join the St. Paul Center for a new Easter Challenge. 
Through weekly online videos and practical challenges, you’ll discover the deeply biblical roots of accompaniment. With Dr. Jeff Morrow, you’ll learn how, through the covenants, God accompanied humanity back to Himself and to a deeper communion with one another in Christ. 
With Fr. Boniface Hicks, you’ll reflect on how Jesus patiently formed His disciples as He accompanied them on the road to Emmaus, and how He accompanies us today on our own Emmaus journeys. 
And with the Mercedarian Sisters, you’ll discover how, through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, you can enter into Jesus' life-giving work, accompanying others on their journey to Him. 
Learn to accompany authentically, faithfully, and confidently. Join the St. Paul Center’s Easter Challenge by visiting www.stpaulcenter.com/easter

Tuesday in the Octave of Easter - Dr. Shane Owens

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday in the Octave of Easter by Dr. Shane Owens.
Easter Tuesday
First Reading: Acts 2: 36-41Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 4-5, 18-19, 20 and 22Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24Gospel: John 20: 11-18
 
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
During the 50 days of Easter, join the St. Paul Center for a new Easter Challenge. 
Through weekly online videos and practical challenges, you’ll discover the deeply biblical roots of accompaniment. With Dr. Jeff Morrow, you’ll learn how, through the covenants, God accompanied humanity back to Himself and to a deeper communion with one another in Christ. 
With Fr. Boniface Hicks, you’ll reflect on how Jesus patiently formed His disciples as He accompanied them on the road to Emmaus, and how He accompanies us today on our own Emmaus journeys. 
And with the Mercedarian Sisters, you’ll discover how, through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, you can enter into Jesus' life-giving work, accompanying others on their journey to Him. 
Learn to accompany authentically, faithfully, and confidently. Join the St. Paul Center’s Easter Challenge by visiting www.stpaulcenter.com/easter 

Monday in the Octave of Easter - Dr. Scott Hahn

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday in the Octave of Easter by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Easter Monday
First Reading: Acts 2: 14, 22-33Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24Gospel: Matthew 28: 8-15
 
Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
During the 50 days of Easter, join the St. Paul Center for a new Easter Challenge. 
Through weekly online videos and practical challenges, you’ll discover the deeply biblical roots of accompaniment. With Dr. Jeff Morrow, you’ll learn how, through the covenants, God accompanied humanity back to Himself and to a deeper communion with one another in Christ. 
With Fr. Boniface Hicks, you’ll reflect on how Jesus patiently formed His disciples as He accompanied them on the road to Emmaus, and how He accompanies us today on our own Emmaus journeys. 
And with the Mercedarian Sisters, you’ll discover how, through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, you can enter into Jesus' life-giving work, accompanying others on their journey to Him. 
Learn to accompany authentically, faithfully, and confidently. Join the St. Paul Center’s Easter Challenge by visiting www.stpaulcenter.com/easter
 

Holy Saturday - Mr. Clement Harrold

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Holy Saturday by Mr. Clement Harrold.
Holy Saturday
First Reading: Genesis 1: 1 – 2: 2 or 1: 1, 26-31aResponsorial Psalm: Psalms 104: 1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 or Psalms 33: 4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20 and 22Second Reading: Genesis 22: 1-18 or 22: 1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 5, 8, 9-10, 11Third Reading: Exodus 14: 15 – 15: 1Responsorial Psalm: Exodus 15: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18Fourth Reading: Isaiah 54: 5-14Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 30: 2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13Fifth Reading: Isaiah 55: 1-11Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12: 2-3, 4, 5-6Sixth Reading: Baruch 3: 9-15, 32 – 4: 4Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 8, 9, 10, 11Seventh Reading: Ezekiel 36: 16-17a, 18-28Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 42: 3, 5; 43: 3, 4 or Isaiah 12: 2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Psalms 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19Epistle Reading: Romans 6: 3-11Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118: 1-2, 16-17, 22-23Gospel: Matthew 28: 1-10
 
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Good Friday of the Lord's Passion - Dr. John Bergsma

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Good Friday of the Lord's Passion by Dr. John Bergsma.
Good Friday. Day of Fast (ages 18-59) and Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up)
First Reading: Isaiah 52: 13 – 53: 12Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Second Reading: Hebrews 4: 14-16; 5: 7-9Verse Before the Gospel: Philippians 2: 8-9Gospel: John 18: 1 – 19: 42
 
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