In these readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, the Israelites finally acknowledge their sins and Jesus declares a Jubilee Year.

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Reading 1 - Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10

Psalm cf John 6:63c Psalm 19: 8-10, 14

Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Gospel - Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

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It’s the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time! This week, Dr. Scott Powell talks about ancient Israel’s understanding of a jubilee year. He also shares a few reasons the wedding at Cana is more than just a magic trick precursor to Jesus’ other miracles.

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Reading 1 - Isaiah 62:1-5

Psalm 96: 1-3, 7-10

Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Gospel - John 2:1-11

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JD asks some follow-up questions after going through the readings for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Year C. We’re trying this out— give us feedback in the comments below!

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It’s the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord! Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera as they unpack the first of the ’servant songs’ found in Isaiah— and link it to the creation story in Genesis. Scott talks about Acts 10, the turning point of the New Testament.

Then, he makes some really cool connections about water.

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Reading 1 - Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7

Psalm 29: 1-4, 9-10

Reading 2 - Acts 10: 34-38

Gospel - Luke 3: 15-16, 21-22

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Happy Feast of the Epiphany! This week, Dr. Scott Powell gives his take on the tradition of the Three Kings— and reflects on the return of the glory of God.

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Reading 1 - Isaiah 60:1-6

Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13

Reading 2 - Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6

Gospel - Matthew 2:1-12

Watch: The Star of Bethlehem

Listen: The Psalms season of Sunday School

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It’s the Feast of the Holy Family! Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they unpack one of Scott’s favorite stories from Scripture, St. Paul’s letter of encouragement to Colossia and that time Mary and Joseph lost Jesus.

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Reading 1 - 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28

Ps 128: 1-5

Reading 2 - Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17

Gospel - Lk 2:41-52

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Merry Christmas, everyone! In reflecting on the readings for Christmas Mass During the Day, Year C, Dr. Scott Powell talks about the importance of context in defining the word “gospel.”

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Reading 1 - Is 52: 7-10

Ps 98: 1-6

Reading 2 - Heb 1:1-6

Gospel - Jn 1:1-18

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Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera as they unpack the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C— including the Visitation and the minor prophet Micah’s warnings to a prosperous Israel.

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Reading 1 - Mi 5:1-4a

Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19

Reading 2 - Heb 10:5-10

Gospel - Lk 1:39-45

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Shout for joy, everyone! It’s Gaudete Sunday. Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera talk about the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent. 

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Reading 1 - Zep 3:14-18a

Is 12:2-6

Reading 2 - Phil 4:4-7

Gospel - Lk 3:10-18

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This week, Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera talk about the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent, Year C— more bright moments in the midst of darkness. 

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Reading I - Bar 5:1-9

Psalm - Ps 126: 1-6

Reading II - Phil 1: 4-6, 8-11

Gospel - Lk 3: 1-6

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It’s the start of a new season of Sunday School— and a new liturgical year! But the readings this week are not exactly celebrating.

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera as they talk about the readings we will hear at Mass for the First Sunday of Advent.

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Reading 1 - Jer 33:14-16

Psalm - Ps 25: 4-5, 8-9, 10, 14

Reading 2 - 1 Thes 3:12—4:2

Gospel - Lk 21: 25-28, 34-36

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