Sunday School; A Pillar Bible Study

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera for a Pardon the Interruption-style Easter Vigil episode of Sunday School.Are you planning to preach or attend Mass of Easter Day? You can find our episode about those readings here: Sunday School - Mass of Easter DayAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to the time in bold after each reading.Reading I - Genesis 1:1—2:2 (8:35)Reading II - Genesis 22:1-18 (15:05)Reading III - Exodus 14:15—15:1 (23:50)Reading IV - Isaiah 54:5-14 (29:00)Reading V - Isaiah 55:1-11 (34:15)Reading VI - Baruch 3:9-15, 32 4:4 (41:00)Reading VII - Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28 (46:35)Psalm 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4 (50:40)Epistle - Romans 6: 3-11 (54:20)Psalm 118: 1-2, 16-17, 22-23 (58:20)Gospel - Matthew 28: 1-10 (1:02:30) 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

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for Palm Sunday— including the Kenotic Hymn, and Matthew’s account of the Passion.This episode is brought to you by Catholic International University, supporting Catholic priests through online MA and Graduate Certificate programs in Ecclesial Administration & Management.Learn more at catholiciu.edu/pillarAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 22:00.Gospel with Palm Procession: Matthew 21:1-11Reading 1 - Isaiah 50:4-7Psalm 22: 8-9, 17-20, 23-24Reading 2 - Philippians 2:6-11Gospel - Matthew 26:14—27:66 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

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the Fifth Sunday of Lent— including a prophecy of hope in Ezekiel and Jesus’ raising of Lazarus from the dead.This episode is brought to you by the 2026 Amazing Parish Leadership Summit, Aug. 3-5 in Houston, TX.The 2026 Amazing Parish Leadership Summit will inspire and equip you to lead renewal in the part of the Church entrusted to you.Register today at amazingparish.org/houston2026Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 9:30Reading 1 - Ezekiel 37:12-14Psalm 130: 1-8Reading 2 - Romans 8:8-11Gospel - John 11:1-45-Show notes:Learn more about Venerable Pierre Toussaint 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

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

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent— including the Israelites grumbling because of thirst, and John’s account of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well.This episode is brought to you by Catholic International University. Supporting Catholic priests through online MA and Graduate Certificate programs in Ecclesial Administration & Management.Learn more at catholiciu.edu/pillarAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 9:00.Reading 1 - Exodus 17: 3-7Psalm 95: 1-2, 6-9Reading 2 - Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8Gospel - John 4: 5-42 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

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent— including God’s calling of Abram, St. Paul’s last letter before his martyrdom, and Matthew’s telling of the Transfiguration. -This week’s episode is brought to you by the paying subscribers of The Pillar.Join today at pillarcatholic.com/subscribeAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:32Reading 1 - Genesis 12:1-4aPsalm 33: 4-5, 18-20, 22Reading 2 - 2 Timothy 1:8b-10Gospel - Matthew 17:1-9 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

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the First Sunday of Lent— including the second creation story in Genesis and Jesus’ testing in the wilderness.This episode is brought to you by Catholic International University, supporting Catholic priests through online MA and Graduate Certificate programs in Ecclesial Administration and Management.Learn more at catholiciu.edu/pillarAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:55.Reading 1 - Genesis 2: 7-9; 3: 1-7Psalm 51: 3-6, 12-13, 17Reading 2 - Romans 5: 12-19Gospel - Matthew 4: 1-11 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

JD Flynn and Kate Olivera talk about the readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Special appearance by Dr. Scott Powell.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.To learn more, visit christendom.edu/liturgyAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 8:20.Reading 1 - Sirach 15: 15-20Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 2: 6-10Gospel - Matthew 5: 17-37 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

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including an ill-fated Yom Kippur detailed in Isaiah and Jesus’ words in the Gospel of Matthew about the salt of the earth. This episode is brought to you by Catholic International University, supporting Catholic priests through online MA and Graduate Certificate programs in Ecclesial Administration & Management.Learn more at www.catholiciu.edu/pillar-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:10Reading 1 - Isaiah 58: 7-10Psalm 112: 4-9Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 2: 1-5Gospel - Matthew 5: 13-16 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

It’s Beatitude Week! Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they unpack the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including a reading from Zephaniah about the day of the Lord and the beatitudes in the Gospel of Matthew.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:50Reading 1 - Zephaniah 2: 3; 3:12-13Psalm 146: 6-10Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 1: 26-31Gospel - Matthew 5: 1-12a 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

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead at the readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time— including an Advent-y passage from Isaiah, St. Paul’s strong message about unity to the church in Corinth, and Jesus’ withdrawal to Galilee. This episode is brought to you by the Institute for Liturgical Formation at Christendom College’s Graduate School of Theology.This summer, consider spending four weeks at the Institute for Liturgical Formation— immersed in reverent liturgy and rigorous academics.To learn more, visit christendom.edu/liturgyAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:50Reading 1 - Isaiah 8: 23—9:3Psalm 27: 1, 4, 13-14Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 1: 10-13, 17Gospel - Matthew 4: 12-23 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

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time— including a servant song in Isaiah, a Davidic psalm, and new creation in the Gospel of John.This episode is brought to you by 5 Stones, a trusted Catholic partner for apostolates who need help with mission-critical services like marketing, fulfillment, technology, or customer service.Learn more at weare5stones.com/pillar- Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:15Reading 1 - Isaiah 49: 3, 5-6Psalm 40: 2, 4, 7-10Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 1: 1-3Gospel - John 1: 29-34 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

Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Baptism of the Lord— including the first of the servant songs in Isaiah, a turning point in the New Testament, and Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan river.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:10Reading 1 - Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7Psalm 29: 1-4, 9-10Reading 2 - Acts 10:34-38Gospel - Matthew 3: 13-17 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

Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord— including a psalm for the coronation of a wicked king, one of the Church’s first encyclicals, and the retelling of the magi’s search for Jesus.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:56Reading 1 - Isaiah 60: 1-6Psalm 72: 1-2, 7-8, 10-13Reading 2 - Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6Gospel - Matthew 2: 1-12 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

Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Feast of the Holy Family— including St. Paul’s heavily misunderstood words to Christians in Colossae about family structure, and the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:11Reading 1 - Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14Psalm 128: 1-5Reading 2 - Colossians 3: 12-21Gospel - Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 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

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Christmas Vigil Mass— including St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, and the genealogy that launches the New Testament. If you like listening to Sunday School, consider becoming a paying subscriber to The Pillar. It’s just $8 a month, and it helps make this podcast possible. You can subscribe here: pillarcatholic.com/subscribeAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 11:40Reading 1 - Isaiah 62:1-5Psalm 89: 4-5, 16-17, 27, 29Reading 2 - Acts 13: 16-17, 22-25Gospel - Matthew 1: 1-25-Listen to our episode for Christmas Mass During the Day here: The past days and the last days-Jingle Bells by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0) 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

Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent— including a royal narrative in Isaiah, St. Paul’s understanding of the word ‘gospel,’ and the angel’s appearance to St. Joseph. Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:25Reading 1 - Isaiah 7:10-14Psalm 24: 1-6Reading 2 - Romans 1:1-7Gospel - Matthew 1:18-24 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

Look ahead to the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent with Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera— including a poem from Isaiah about a wilderness in bloom, and St. John the Baptist asking Jesus about his identity. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by the Aquinas Institute of Theology’s Doctor of Ministry in Preaching program.Become the kind of preacher the Church needs today.Learn more at ai.edu/DMin-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:15Reading 1 - Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10Psalm 146: 6-10Reading 2 - James 5:7-10Gospel - Matthew 11:2-11 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

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent— including the Isaiah prophecy that ushers in what Scott describes as the “long Advent of the Old Testament,” and the Gospel story of John the Baptist preaching repentance in the wilderness. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by the Aquinas Institute of Theology’s Doctor of Ministry in Preaching program.Become the kind of preacher the Church needs today.Learn more at ai.edu/DMin-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:51Reading 1 - Isaiah 11:1-10Psalm 72: 1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17Reading 2 - Romans 15: 4-9Gospel - Matthew 3:1-12 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

Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the First Sunday of Advent— and the beginning of a new liturgical year— with readings from Isaiah, Romans and Matthew. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by the Aquinas Institute of Theology’s Doctor of Ministry in Preaching program.Become the kind of preacher the Church needs today.Learn more at ai.edu/DMin-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:45Reading 1 - Isaiah 2:1-5Psalm 122: 1-9Reading 2 - Romans 13:11-14Gospel - Matthew 24:37-44 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

It’s the Solemnity of Christ the King, a feast Dr. Scott Powell describes as an exclamation point to end this liturgical year.Join Scott, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they talk about David’s coronation, St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians, and the revolutionary’s recognition of Jesus’ kingship. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by the Aquinas Institute of Theology’s Doctor of Ministry in Preaching program.Become the kind of preacher the Church needs today.Learn more at ai.edu/DMin-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:55Reading 1 - 2 Samuel 5: 1-3Psalm 122: 1-5Reading 2 - Colossians 1: 12-20Gospel - Luke 23: 35-43 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

As we approach the end of the liturgical year, our Sunday readings are turning more intense and apocalyptic. Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they unpack the readings for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time— including God’s last words in the Old Testament and Jesus’ eschatological discourse in the Gospel of Luke. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by the Aquinas Institute of Theology’s Doctor of Ministry in Preaching program.Become the kind of preacher the Church needs today.Learn more at ai.edu/DMin-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:40.Reading 1 - Malachi 3:19-20aPsalm 98: 5-6, 7-8, 9Reading 2 - 2 Thessalonians 3: 7-12Gospel - Luke 21: 5-19 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