Light, darkness, and the man born blind
Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent— including Samuel’s secret anointing of David, an excerpt of what could be an encyclical by St. Paul, and Jesus’ healing of a man born blind. This episode is brought to you by the Institute for Liturgical Formation at Christendom College Graduate School of Theology.This summer, consider spending four weeks immersed in reverent liturgy and rigorous academics at the Institute for Liturgical Formation.Learn more at christendom.edu/liturgyAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 10:00.Reading 1 - 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13aPsalm 23: 1-6Reading 2 - Ephesians 5: 8-14Gospel - John 9: 1-41 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe
Holy buckets!
Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent— including the Israelites grumbling because of thirst, and John’s account of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well.This episode is brought to you by Catholic International University. Supporting Catholic priests through online MA and Graduate Certificate programs in Ecclesial Administration & Management.Learn more at catholiciu.edu/pillarAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 9:00.Reading 1 - Exodus 17: 3-7Psalm 95: 1-2, 6-9Reading 2 - Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8Gospel - John 4: 5-42 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe
Suffering in the midst of promise
Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent— including God’s calling of Abram, St. Paul’s last letter before his martyrdom, and Matthew’s telling of the Transfiguration. -This week’s episode is brought to you by the paying subscribers of The Pillar.Join today at pillarcatholic.com/subscribeAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:32Reading 1 - Genesis 12:1-4aPsalm 33: 4-5, 18-20, 22Reading 2 - 2 Timothy 1:8b-10Gospel - Matthew 17:1-9 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe
Adam and the ganache
Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the First Sunday of Lent— including the second creation story in Genesis and Jesus’ testing in the wilderness.This episode is brought to you by Catholic International University, supporting Catholic priests through online MA and Graduate Certificate programs in Ecclesial Administration and Management.Learn more at catholiciu.edu/pillarAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:55.Reading 1 - Genesis 2: 7-9; 3: 1-7Psalm 51: 3-6, 12-13, 17Reading 2 - Romans 5: 12-19Gospel - Matthew 4: 1-11 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe
From scales to symphony
JD Flynn and Kate Olivera talk about the readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Special appearance by Dr. Scott Powell.This episode is brought to you by the Institute for Liturgical Formation at Christendom College Graduate School of Theology.This summer, consider spending four weeks immersed in reverent liturgy and rigorous academics at the Institute for Liturgical Formation.To learn more, visit christendom.edu/liturgyAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 8:20.Reading 1 - Sirach 15: 15-20Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 2: 6-10Gospel - Matthew 5: 17-37 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe