About this episode

The episode discusses the readings for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, focusing on parables about the kingdom of God.

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

People in this episode

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

Topics covered

• Bible readings
• Kingdom of God
• Parables
• Christian teachings
• Ordinary Time

Keywords

• Bible
• parables
• Christianity
• Wisdom
• Matthew
• Romans
• Ordinary Time

Sponsors

Ascension Press

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Wisdom, Romans, Matthew

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