It’s the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time! This week, Moses holds up his staff to secure victory in battle against the Amalekites. Then, St. Paul writes to Timothy about good governance and Jesus tells the parable of the arrogant judge.This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by SEEK 2026. Invite your parish to experience encounter, community, and transformation at SEEK 2026—January 1–5 in Columbus, OH • Fort Worth, TX • Denver, CO.To learn more, visit seek.focus.org-Bound for Freedom: The Book of Exodus in Jewish and Christian Traditions by Göran Larsson-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:48.Reading 1 - Exodus 17:8-13Psalm 121: 1-8Reading 2 - 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2Gospel - Luke 18:1-8 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
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The foreigner’s act of faith, and ten lepers healed
It’s the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time! Join Dr. Scott Powell and JD Flynn as they talk about the healing of Naaman, St. Paul’s final letter, and a Samaritan’s confession of faith in Jesus, the high priest.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:45Reading 1 - 2 Kings 5:14-17Psalm 98: 1-4Reading 2 - 2 Timothy 2:8-13Gospel - Luke 17:11-19 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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‘Increase our faith,’ and God answers Habakkuk
It’s the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera as they talk about this week’s readings— including God’s answer to Habakkuk’s question about pending suffering, St. Paul’s last letter, and Jesus’ words about the power of faith the size of a mustard seed.This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by Mission Ignite at The Mark 5:19 Project.We exist to foster thriving, apostolic parishes. Mission Ignite walks with your parish for 10 months to create a culture of evangelization and make Jesus’ name known and loved in your community.Find out more at mark519project.org/pillar-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:37Reading 1 - Habakkuk 1: 2-3; 2:2-4Psalm 95: 1-2, 6-9Reading 2 - 2 Timothy 1: 6-8, 13-14Gospel - Luke 17: 5-10 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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Wine from bowls, and Lazarus finger water
It’s the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they talk more about the minor prophet Amos’ warnings to the northern kingdom, an Allelujah psalm and St. Paul’s pastoral letter to Timothy.Then, Scott unpacks the Gospel parable about Lazarus and the rich man.-This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by FOCUS Retreats, offering deeply Catholic, low-lift retreats that ignite discipleship, transform lives, and multiply the mission of Jesus Christ in the modern world.To learn more, visit focus.org/retreats and schedule a quick call with the FOCUS Retreats team.-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:20.Reading 1 - Amos 6: 1a, 4-7Psalm 146: 7-10Praise the Lord, my soul! (1b)Reading 2 - 1 Timothy 6: 11-16Gospel - Luke 16: 19-31-The Bible Timeline, by Ascension Press 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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Right worship, and the parable of the shrewd scoundrel
It’s the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they talk about the minor prophet Amos, the Egyptian Hallel, and one of St. Paul’s pastoral letters. Then, Scott gives a helpful framework for approaching the confusing parable of the shrewd scoundrel. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by the St. Paul Center. Priests, grow in your love for Christ and for your ministry through study, faith, and fellowship at a St. Paul Center Priest Conference.To learn more— or register to attend a St. Paul Center Priest Conference in 2026— visit stpaulcenter.com/priests-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to Reading 1 - Amos 8:4-7Psalm 113: 1-2, 4-6, 7-8Reading 2 - 1 Timothy 2: 1-8Gospel - Luke 16: 1-13-Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels by Kenneth Bailey 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