Sunday School; A Pillar Bible Study

The Pillar Podcast
  • 4.6 (13)
  • CHRISTIANITY

A Catholic podcast about the weekly Mass readings. www.pillarcatholic.com

  1. From scales to symphony

    4D AGO

    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/liturgy Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 8:20. Reading 1 - Sirach 15: 15-20 Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34 Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 2: 6-10 Gospel - 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

    1h 15m
  2. What does it mean to be the salt of the earth?

    FEB 4

    What does it mean to be the salt of the earth?

    Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including an ill-fated Yom Kippur detailed in Isaiah and Jesus’ words in the Gospel of Matthew about the salt of the earth. 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 www.catholiciu.edu/pillar - Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:10 Reading 1 - Isaiah 58: 7-10 Psalm 112: 4-9 Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 2: 1-5 Gospel - Matthew 5: 13-16 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

    48 min
  3. A better Adam, and Beatitude week!

    JAN 28

    A better Adam, and Beatitude week!

    It’s Beatitude Week! Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they unpack the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including a reading from Zephaniah about the day of the Lord and the beatitudes in the Gospel of Matthew. Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:50 Reading 1 - Zephaniah 2: 3; 3:12-13 Psalm 146: 6-10 Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 1: 26-31 Gospel - Matthew 5: 1-12a 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

    58 min
  4. A great light, and an inversion of the exile

    JAN 21

    A great light, and an inversion of the exile

    Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead at the readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time— including an Advent-y passage from Isaiah, St. Paul’s strong message about unity to the church in Corinth, and Jesus’ withdrawal to Galilee. This episode is brought to you by the Institute for Liturgical Formation at Christendom College’s Graduate School of Theology. This summer, consider spending four weeks at the Institute for Liturgical Formation— immersed in reverent liturgy and rigorous academics. To learn more, visit christendom.edu/liturgy Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:50 Reading 1 - Isaiah 8: 23—9:3 Psalm 27: 1, 4, 13-14 Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 1: 10-13, 17 Gospel - Matthew 4: 12-23 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

    59 min
  5. Origin stories

    JAN 14

    Origin stories

    Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time— including a servant song in Isaiah, a Davidic psalm, and new creation in the Gospel of John. This episode is brought to you by 5 Stones, a trusted Catholic partner for apostolates who need help with mission-critical services like marketing, fulfillment, technology, or customer service. Learn more at weare5stones.com/pillar - Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:15 Reading 1 - Isaiah 49: 3, 5-6 Psalm 40: 2, 4, 7-10 Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 1: 1-3 Gospel - John 1: 29-34 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

    45 min
  6. Turning points

    JAN 7

    Turning points

    Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Baptism of the Lord— including the first of the servant songs in Isaiah, a turning point in the New Testament, and Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan river. Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:10 Reading 1 - Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7 Psalm 29: 1-4, 9-10 Reading 2 - Acts 10:34-38 Gospel - Matthew 3: 13-17 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

    57 min
  7. A wicked king, a puppet king, and the king of kings

    2025-12-31

    A wicked king, a puppet king, and the king of kings

    Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord— including a psalm for the coronation of a wicked king, one of the Church’s first encyclicals, and the retelling of the magi’s search for Jesus. Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:56 Reading 1 - Isaiah 60: 1-6 Psalm 72: 1-2, 7-8, 10-13 Reading 2 - Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6 Gospel - Matthew 2: 1-12 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

    58 min
  8. Submissive wives, and the Holy Family flees to Egypt

    2025-12-26

    Submissive wives, and the Holy Family flees to Egypt

    Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Feast of the Holy Family— including St. Paul’s heavily misunderstood words to Christians in Colossae about family structure, and the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt. Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:11 Reading 1 - Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14 Psalm 128: 1-5 Reading 2 - Colossians 3: 12-21 Gospel - Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 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

    1 hr
See All (92)

4.6
out of 5
13 Ratings

About

A Catholic podcast about the weekly Mass readings. www.pillarcatholic.com

Information

You Might Also Like