Sunday School; A Pillar Bible Study

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

  1. 6 days ago

    The wisdom of Solomon and the purpose of parables

    Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including the complicated figure of King Solomon and more parables about the kingdom of heaven in the Gospel of Matthew. This episode of Sunday School is brought to you by the Pillar’s exclusive breviary sponsor, Ascension Press, publisher of the new translation of the Liturgy of the Hours. Preorder now at AscensionPress.com/SundaySchool Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:45. Reading 1 - 1 Kings 3: 5, 7-12 Psalm 119: 57, 72, 76-77, 127-130 Reading 2 - Romans 8: 28-30 Gospel - Matthew 13: 44-52 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

    The wisdom of Solomon and the purpose of parables

  2. 14 Jul

    The weeds, the wheat, and the patient king

    Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including a reading from Wisdom and Jesus’ telling of several subversive parables about the kingdom of God. This episode of Sunday School is brought to you by the Pillar’s exclusive breviary sponsor, Ascension Press, publisher of the new translation of the Liturgy of the Hours. Preorder now at AscensionPress.com/SundaySchool Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:40. Reading 1 - Wisdom 12: 13, 16-19 Psalm 86: 5-6, 9-10, 15-16 Reading 2 - Romans 8: 26-27 Gospel - Matthew 13: 24-43 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

    The weeds, the wheat, and the patient king

  3. 7 Jul

    A promised abundance and Jesus goes dark

    Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including an eschatological prophecy in Isaiah where God welcomes Israel home with a banquet, the theological climax of St. Paul’s letter to the Roman’s. In Matthew, Jesus begins to speak in parables. Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:20. Reading 1 - Isaiah 55: 10-11 Psalm 65: 10-14 Reading 2 - Romans 8: 18-23 Gospel - Matthew 13: 1-23 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

    A promised abundance and Jesus goes dark

  4. 30 Jun

    A restless people, a prophetic voice, and a kingdom of peace

    Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including an eschatological vision in Zechariah and Jesus’ word of warning to Jewish Zealots. This episode is brought to you by Christendom College Graduate School of Theology, where you can earn a graduate certificate in Sacred Scripture or pursue your Master’s in Theology with the Sacred Scripture concentration. Learn more at graduate.christendom.edu Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:05. Reading 1 - Zechariah 9:9-10 Psalm 145: 1-2, 8-11, 13-14 Reading 2 - Romans 8: 9, 11-13 Gospel - Matthew 11: 25-30 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

    A restless people, a prophetic voice, and a kingdom of peace

  5. 23 Jun

    Firstborn sons and unexpected promises

    Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including Elisha’s promise to a benefactor and Jesus’ first mention of the cross in the Gospel of Matthew. This episode is sponsored by the 2026 Amazing Parish Leadership Summit. This August, join leaders like you from across the Church for three days of inspiration, encouragement and equipping. Learn more at amazingparish.org/pillar Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:30. Reading 1 - 2 Kings 4: 8-11, 14-16a Psalm 89: 2-3, 16-17, 18-19 Reading 2 - Romans 6: 3-4, 8-11 Gospel - Matthew 10: 37-42 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

    Firstborn sons and unexpected promises

  6. 16 Jun

    The weeping prophet and the door keeper

    Join Dr. Scott Powell and JD Flynn as they look ahead to the readings for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including Jeremiah’s lament in the face of persecution, a psalm of lament from David, and Jesus’ sending of the Apostles in the Gospel of Matthew. This episode is brought to you by the 2026 Amazing Parish Leadership Summit. This August, join leaders like you from across the Church for three days of inspiration, encouragement and equipping. Learn more at amazingparish.org/pillar Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:25. Reading 1 - Jeremiah 20: 10-13 Psalm 69: 8-10, 14, 17, 33-35 Reading 2 - Romans 5: 12-15 Gospel - Matthew 10: 26-33 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

    The weeping prophet and the door keeper

  7. 9 Jun

    Kings, queens, and mighty deeds

    Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time— including God’s efforts to build Israel into a nation and St. Paul’s call for Christians in Rome to remember their royal identity. You can find the first episode of Sunday School’s season about Romans here: An introduction to Romans. This episode is sponsored by the 2026 Amazing Parish Leadership Summit. This August, leaders like you from across the Church will gather for three incredible days. Learn more at amazingparish.org/pillar Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:20. Reading 1 - Exodus 19: 2-6a Psalm 100: 1-2, 3, 5 Reading 2 - Romans 5: 6-11 Gospel - Matthew 9: 36—10:8 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

    Kings, queens, and mighty deeds

  8. 2 Jun

    Grumbling in the wilderness, and the Bread of Life

    Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for Corpus Christi— including Moses’ final words to a new generation preparing to enter the Promised Land and the famous Bread of Life Discourse in the Gospel of John. This episode is sponsored by the Benedict XVI Institute’s Reverent Liturgy Project. Offering the practical wisdom of priests who have successfully adopted classically Catholic worship practices to priests who want to embark on the same journey but need a roadmap to get started. To learn more, visit ReverentLiturgy.org Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:30. Reading 1 - Deuteronomy 8: 2-3, 14b-16a Psalm 147: 12-15, 19-20 Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 10: 16-17 Gospel - John 6: 51-58 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

    Grumbling in the wilderness, and the Bread of Life
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