About this episode

The episode discusses the readings for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, focusing on King Solomon and parables from the Gospel of Matthew.

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

People in this episode

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

Topics covered

• wisdom of Solomon
• parables
• kingdom of heaven
• Gospel readings
• Christianity
• Bible study

Keywords

• Solomon
• parables
• Gospel of Matthew
• Bible readings
• Christianity
• Ascension Press

Sponsors

Ascension Press

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Liturgy of the Hours, Gospel of Matthew, 1 Kings, Romans, Psalm 119

Places: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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