It’s the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time! This week, Dr. Scott Powell talks about ancient Israel’s understanding of a jubilee year. He also shares a few reasons the wedding at Cana is more than just a magic trick precursor to Jesus’ other miracles.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:15Reading 1 - Isaiah 62:1-5Psalm 96: 1-3, 7-10Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 12:4-11Gospel - John 2:1-11 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
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Bonus: Off The Wall with JD
JD asks some follow-up questions after going through the readings for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Year C. We’re trying this out— give us feedback in the comments below! 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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Water and a servant song
It’s the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord! Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera as they unpack the first of the ’servant songs’ found in Isaiah— and link it to the creation story in Genesis. Scott talks about Acts 10, the turning point of the New Testament. Then, he makes some really cool connections about water. Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:20Reading 1 - Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7Psalm 29: 1-4, 9-10Reading 2 - Acts 10: 34-38Gospel - Luke 3: 15-16, 21-22 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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A hundred bad guys with swords
Happy Feast of the Epiphany! This week, Dr. Scott Powell gives his take on the tradition of the Three Kings— and reflects on the return of the glory of God.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:00Reading 1 - Isaiah 60:1-6Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Reading 2 - Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6Gospel - Matthew 2:1-12Watch: The Star of BethlehemListen: The Psalms season of Sunday School 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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Nobody puts Hannah in the corner
It’s the Feast of the Holy Family! Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they unpack one of Scott’s favorite stories from Scripture, St. Paul’s letter of encouragement to Colossia and that time Mary and Joseph lost Jesus.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:40Reading 1 - 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28Ps 128: 1-5Reading 2 - Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17Gospel - Lk 2:41-52 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
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