Letters From Home

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, 22-33
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11
Alleluia: Psalms 118: 24
Gospel: Matthew 28: 8-15
 
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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

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, 26-31a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104: 1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 or Psalms 33: 4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20 and 22
Second Reading: Genesis 22: 1-18 or 22: 1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 5, 8, 9-10, 11
Third Reading: Exodus 14: 15 – 15: 1
Responsorial Psalm: Exodus 15: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18
Fourth Reading: Isaiah 54: 5-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 30: 2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13
Fifth Reading: Isaiah 55: 1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12: 2-3, 4, 5-6
Sixth Reading: Baruch 3: 9-15, 32 – 4: 4
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 8, 9, 10, 11
Seventh Reading: Ezekiel 36: 16-17a, 18-28
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 42: 3, 5; 43: 3, 4 or Isaiah 12: 2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Psalms 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19
Epistle Reading: Romans 6: 3-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118: 1-2, 16-17, 22-23
Gospel: Matthew 28: 1-10
 
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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: 12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25
Second Reading: Hebrews 4: 14-16; 5: 7-9
Verse Before the Gospel: Philippians 2: 8-9
Gospel: John 18: 1 – 19: 42
 
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Holy Thursday by Ms. Joan Watson.

Holy Thursday. At Evening, Begin Easter Triduum of the Lord’s Passion, Death and Resurrection

First Reading: Exodus 12: 1-8, 11-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 116: 12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18
Second Reading: First Corinthians 11: 23-26
Verse Before the Gospel: John 13: 34
Gospel: John 13: 1-15
 
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of Holy Week by Dr. John Bergsma.

Wednesday of Holy Week

First Reading: Isaiah 50: 4-9a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69: 8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34
Gospel: Matthew 26: 14-25
 
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