Scripture and Tradition With Fr. Mitch Pacwa

In his LIVE, interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch explores the ways in which God used the Assyrian army as an effective instrument to pass His judgment on Egypt.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa continues his examination of the various oracles from the Lord against the nations in his LIVE, interactive Bible Study.

Fr. Mitch looks at the Lord’s complex oracle against the prideful and insolent region of Moab, which was destroyed, plundered, and its survivors scattered like helpless birds.

Fr. Mitch examines the Lord’s comforting promises to Israel after His threat of “the Day of the Lord” in Isaiah’s prophecy stressing the terror and upheaval accompanying this day.

Fr. Mitch looks at Isaiah’s prophecies to the nations who were enemies of Israel, noting how God frequently acted on others based on Israel’s faithfulness to the covenant.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa takes a deeper look at some images of the time of salvation, and the prophecy of the coming Messiah within scripture in his Live, interactive Bible Study.

Fr. Mitch discusses how, after the chastisement from the Lord, God reassures Israel of His great love by giving them explicit hope for the reestablishment of the Davidic kingship.

Fr. Mitch discusses the Lord’s use of other nation’s military power to punish Israel when they rebelled against God and also how God holds those aggressor nations in check as well.

Fr. Mitch discusses the ninth chapter of the book of the prophet Isaiah, and how God communicates a prophetic hymn of messianic hope within times of suffering for Israel.

Fr. Mitch looks at chapter 8 of Isaiah and the military history of some the nations surrounding Israel which King Ahaz directly affected by ignoring the prophecies of Isaiah.

Fr. Mitch explores Isaiah chapters 7 and 8, the prediction of the Messiah’s virgin birth and the prophecies Isaiah gave to King Ahaz warning of the peril of the kingdom of Israel.

Fr. Mitch discusses a description of the Lord’s final judgement within chapters five and six of Isaiah and also takes a look at Isaiah’s vision of the Lord and His Seraphim.

Fr. Mitch looks at chapters four and five of the book of Isaiah, calling attention to what justice, punishment, restoration and renewal of hope happens after God’s judgment.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa answers viewer questions in this comprehensive Scripture and Tradition “Mail Bag” Show! Questions can be sent to [email protected]

Fr. Mitch looks at the Lord’s impending judgment on Jerusalem and Judah due to their wickedness and grave sins which were described in detail in preceding oracles.

Fr. Mitch discusses Isaiah, chapter 2, and the prophecy that is being fulfilled before our very eyes: that the nations will come to Zion so that the Lord may teach them His ways.

Join Fr. Mitch as he continues his study of the Book of Isaiah. Experience the Prophet’s summons to listen to God’s instruction and his admonishment of the people’s moral character.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa begins an earnest look into the first chapter of the book of Isaiah in his LIVE and interactive Bible Study.

Fr. Mitch begins a new in-depth study of the book of the Prophet Isaiah, known as the Gospel of the Old Testament, and one which heavily points forward to Christ.

Fr. Mitch takes an in depth look at how the Blessed Mother works in the lives of priests and how her help can lead them to become resilient towers of strength for the world.

Fr. Mitch looks at Christ’s decision to hand His Blessed Mother over to the Beloved Disciple. Hear how this extended her spiritual motherhood to priests and all who call on Jesus.

Fr. Mitch examines the Blessed Mother’s influence on the Apostles, and how we must return to Mary’s words at the wedding at Cana to grasp her faith in Jesus serving those in need.

Fr. Mitch talks about the Blessed Virgin Mary’s impact on the Apostles and the lives of priests today, devotion to the Blessed Mother, and her importance in Christian Revelation.

Fr. Mitch takes a deeper look at the various lists in Scripture of the Holy Spirit’s external gifts, their purpose, and how they build up the Church for the greater glory of God.

Fr. Mitch discusses the gifts of the Holy Spirit that build up the Church and provide an antidote to cynical individualism, self-indulgence and isolation rampant in modern society.

Fr. Mitch begins a multi-faceted look into the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and how they transform believers, through external acts, and also interiorly, with an increase in virtues.

Accompany Fr. Mitch as he answers more in-depth email questions about the Catholic Faith, the Church, Sacred Scripture and other important topics.

Fr. Mitch compares and contrasts the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost with the Mount Sinai manifestation of the Lord when He gave Israel the Ten Commandments.

Fr. Mitch discusses the first ever Novena, held in the Upper Room prior to Pentecost. He also looks at how the new 12th disciple was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.

Fr. Mitch discusses Christ’s Ascension and how He diverted the disciples’ attention from their own status to the power He will give them to accomplish their mission in the world.

In his LIVE, interactive Bible Study, Fr. Mitch talks about how Jesus’ passion and death will cause the disciples immense sorrow, but that His return will bring them great joy.

Through imagery in Isaiah 26, Jesus began preparing His disciples for His death. Fr. Mitch discusses how Jesus conveyed their grief and despair over His death would be temporary.

In his LIVE, interactive Bible Study, Fr. Mitch talks in depth about the Holy Spirit’s unique and strong power to convict from within, and how it is meant for our good.

Fr. Mitch dives deep into some unanswered e-mail questions from viewers in this special question and answer mail bag show.

Fr. Mitch discusses the ways in which the Holy Spirit will specifically reveal the world’s error in its liberal attitude toward sin, righteousness and judgment.

Fr. Mitch highlights the Gospel of John when Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit, the importance of the Holy Spirit’s coming and the three tasks the Holy Spirit will accomplish.

Fr. Mitch discusses Jesus’ third announcement of His departure, with the promise of His gift of peace which will drive out fear and enable rejoicing over His return to His Father.

Take a look at the second announcement of Jesus’ Ascension, when Christ promises to send the Holy Spirit, so that all three persons of the Trinity will dwell within the Christian.

Father Mitch takes a look at distinct scripture passages and reflections on the meaning of Christ’s Ascension into heaven.

Join Fr. Mitch to deeply examine Jesus’ first announcement of His departure, followed by the four important instructions He gave to His disciples.

Fr. Mitch examines the Ascension Gospel narratives and how they provide an in depth look at the mission of the apostles, their successors and the whole church throughout time.

Fr. Mitch discusses why clergy, then and now, struggle to obey Jesus' commands as he examines Jesus' instructions to His disciples to keep the faith and spread the Good News.

Fr. Mitch looks at three questions Jesus posed to Simon Peter, what preceded them, and how in the context of the sex abuse scandal, Jesus offers insight into overcoming past hurts.

Fr. Mitch explores how Jesus knows our thoughts and the areas of our life most in need of conversion, just as He did with Thomas, Nathaniel, other disciples and even the Pharisees!

Fr. Mitch tackles how to deal with skeptics and cynics in the Church and illustrates how fending off doubt can help form an intellectual support for authentic Catholic morality.

While discussing Christ?'s establishment of the Sacrament of Confession, Fr. Mitch examines how the benefits of Reconciliation can also come with certain risks.

Fr. Mitch discusses Christ's Great Commission and explores how Christ corrected the apostles' cowardice by explaining the Old Testament in light of His death and resurrection.

Fr. Mitch compares the apostles’ struggle to believe in Jesus’ resurrection with the present crisis where some clergy have avoided the doctrinal and moral demands of Catholicism.

Fr. Mitch examines the conversation between the resurrected Jesus and the two individuals on the road to Emmaus, and the appearance of Christ to the disciples in the Upper Room.

Fr. Mitch takes us back in time to the afternoon of Christ’s resurrection, as the Lord Jesus, according to St. Hegesippus, meets his own relatives and walks with them to Emmaus.