Light, darkness, and the man born blind

About this episode

The episode discusses the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, focusing on themes of light, darkness, and healing.

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/liturgy Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 10:00. Reading 1 - 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a Psalm 23: 1-6 Reading 2 - Ephesians 5: 8-14 Gospel - 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

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, Kate Olivera

Topics covered

• Lent
• Bible readings
• Christian healing
• David's anointing
• Spiritual formation

Keywords

• Lent
• Bible study
• healing
• David
• St. Paul
• Christianity
• spirituality

Sponsors

Institute for Liturgical Formation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christendom College Graduate School of Theology

Books & works: St. Paul, Psalm 23, 1 Samuel 16, Ephesians 5, John 9

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