It’s the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time! Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they explore the temptation to make idols in the Old Testament, and the connection between Old Testament blessings and curses and the corporal works of mercy Catholics practice today. Then, Scott provides some context for the well-known Gospel story of Martha and Mary.You can find Scott’s book here: Walking with Christ: A Journey Through the Gospel of LukeAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:11.Reading 1 - Genesis 18:1-10aPsalm 15: 2-5Reading 2 - Colossians 1:24-28Gospel - Luke 10:38-42 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
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You’ve Got Tablets, the Good Samaritan, and the law
It’s the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time! Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they wrestle with the paradox of the Mosaic law and the parable of the Good Samaritan.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:06.Reading 1 - Deuteronomy 30: 10-14Psalm 69: 14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37Reading 2 - Colossians 1: 15-20Gospel - Luke 10: 25-37 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
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Labor pains, and heaven is a place on earth
Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they talk about the purpose of ordinary time, why God allows bad things to happen, and Jesus’ appointment of 72 to go ahead of him on the way to Jerusalem. Check out Scott’s book here: Walking with Christ: A Journey Through the Gospel of LukeAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:00.Reading 1 - Isaiah 66:10-14cPsalm 66: 1-7, 16, 20Reading 2 - Galatians 6:14-18Gospel - Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 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
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Peter's Passover, and Paul's final letter
It’s the Solemnity of Ss. Peter and Paul! Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera to talk about St. Peter’s exodus from prison on the Feast of Unleavened Bread, St. Paul’s final letter, and Jesus’ giving the keys of the kingdom to St. Peter. Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:52.Reading 1 - Acts 12: 1-11Psalm 34: 2-9Reading 2 - 2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 17-18Gospel - Matthew 16: 13-19 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
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The mysterious Melchizedek, and the feeding of the 5,000
It’s time to celebrate Corpus Christi! Join Dr. Scott Powell, Kate Olivera, and JD Flynn as they explore the identity of the mysterious Melchizedek, and the connection between the priesthood and the feeding of the 5,000 in the Gospel.Reading 1 - Genesis 14: 18-20Psalm 110: 1-4Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26Gospel - Luke 9: 11b-17 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