SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION WITH FR. MITCH PACWA: Recent Episodes
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EWTN Favorite and Scripture Scholar Fr. Mitch Pacwa analyzes Church Traditions and Teachings in light of Sacred Scripture during this weekly live program.
Jesus’ willingness to make himself vulnerable by going to Gethsemane is today’s Bible topic. Fr. Mitch shows how Jesus turns to intimacy with His Father in the face of his coming betrayal, trials, torture and death.
For today’s live, interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch takes you to the Garden of Gethsemane. He draws upon Scripture from Isaiah 53 to help explain the role of the sufferings of Christ and His disciples.
In today’s Bible lesson, Jesus focuses His disciples’ attention on the importance of believing He is the Lord, but tragically, they’re oblivious to the clues revealing the identity of the traitor in their midst.
In today’s Bible study, Fr. Mitch examines in-depth the disciple’s discomfort about having their servant-minded Master wash their feet. He also explains how Scripture was fulfilled by Christ treating Judas as a friend.
Fr. Mitch discusses the washing of the disciples’ feet, and how Christ shows them He is truly “Teacher and Lord.” Then, Jesus turns His attention to the “unclean” one in the confrontation between good and evil.
In today’s Bible study, Fr. Mitch discusses how Jesus pushes Peter to be the leader he was meant to be. He also looks at Jesus’ washing of the apostles feet in context of the spiritual war between good and evil.
Fr. Mitch explains why Judas was still fully responsible for his actions, even though they fulfilled Old Testament prophecies with the saving death of Jesus. The way a person accomplishes a good end matters greatly.
Today’s Bible study looks at the implications of Christ’s command to His disciples at the Last Supper to “do this in memory of me.” Fr. Mitch also examines how Jesus announces His betrayal and identifies the traitor.
Fr. Mitch Pacwa looks at the centrality of the Eucharist, and how Jesus united His apostles to Himself at the Last Supper and gave them a special share in His priestly action.
As he continues covering topics from his new book, Fr. Mitch looks at the institution of the Eucharist within the context of the Last Supper and the ordination of the twelve apostles as priests of Jesus’ new covenant.
Father Mitch examines The Last Supper in light of Christ’s supernatural foreknowledge of His disciples’ lack of understanding about His teachings on the Eucharist, and their eventual abandonment and betrayal.
Fr. Mitch uses the Apostles’ failures of faith to explain why Christ sends us out into the world with our moral and personal limitations, so we can clearly see the need for His divine power, wisdom, truth and goodness.
Fr. Mitch examines why many have a “prosperity gospel” theology that links obedience to God with the blessings of prosperity. This has led to a materialistic corruption that has even affected some of the Catholic clergy.
Today’s interactive Bible Study looks at Jesus’ second prediction of His death, and the need for humility. Father Mitch talks from experience as he brings up a tremendous lesson for contemporary clergy to learn from.
Fr. Mitch examines Jesus’ healing of two blind men on the way to Jerusalem. In between the physical healings, Jesus focuses on the spiritual blindness of the Apostles, who rejected any idea of His suffering and death.
In his Bible Study of the twelve apostles, Fr. Mitch turns to the Gospel of Luke to highlight how frequently Jesus prayed before choosing the Disciples. He also looks at their blind inability to understand Jesus.
If you always wanted to know more about the figures found in the Gospels, this program is for you. Fr. Mitch examines the listing and significance of the special groupings of the Apostles in the Gospel of Mark.
Fr. Mitch discusses Jesus’ selection of the Twelve Disciples, and how Christ intended they share in His authority and power, as spiritual fathers of the Church, despite their own particular limitations and sinfulness.
Fr. Mitch discusses the parable of the sheep and the goats. By identifying himself as the Son of Man, the Shepherd and the King, Jesus leaves no doubt that He alone can separate the good from the evil among the Gentiles.
Fr. Mitch uses parables from the Scriptures that exemplify faithful and wise vs. self-indulgent and wicked behaviors. Even bishops and priests will receive the consequences for their behavior, whether good or evil.
Fr. Mitch discusses the the reality of good and evil in the world, using passages from Old and New Testaments that illustrate Hell is real, and there is punishment for wrongdoing despite God’s capacity to forgive.
Father and Doug Keck discuss the Didache, an early Christian treatise, and explore how this ancient manuscript describes the Mass as a sacrament and a sacrifice and outlines the roles of prophets, presbyters and priests.
Fr. Mitch introduces a new study series based on his book, Wheat and Tares, which uses the Gospels to show how Christ anticipated the current troubles within the Church, including the sins of the clergy and hierarchy.
In Mark 8, the Pharisees challenge Jesus’ ministry, asking for a sign to test Him. Fr. Mitch uses today’s Bible study to explain how the blindness is not limited to the Pharisees, it afflicts Christ’s disciples as well.
In today’s Bible study, Fr. Mitch recounts the second multiplication of the loaves and fish, and he explains how this miracle is linked to the institution of the Eucharist, which Jesus offered to Jews and Gentiles alike.
In today’s Bible study, Fr. Mitch explains Jesus’ desire for secrecy about his mission. Christ wanted to preserve His humility and meekness, and show that being Messiah is not primarily connected to performing miracles.
In this live, interactive Bible study, Father Mitch Pacwa concludes his discussion of the Syro-Phoenician woman’s interaction with Jesus and begins looking at the how Jesus healed a deaf man in Mark, chapter 7.
The deadly storm on the Sea of Galilee is the subject of today’s Bible Study with Fr. Mitch. In the midst of the howling wind and towering waves, Jesus approached the disciples on the water, saying “Fear not. I am.”
In his lesson on the miracle of the loaves and fishes, Fr. Mitch explains how Christ abundantly met the crowd’s need for sustenance, while maintaining His own focus on being alone with His Father in personal prayer.
In today’s live, interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch explains how Jesus reminds His disciples that the message they have to deliver will not be well received by everyone, but they need not fear. He will sustain them.
Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves and fishes is today’s Bible study. Fr. Mitch explains how the effects of this miracle still linger in the Middle East because of the Evangelists faithful recording of traditions.
Today’s interactive Bible study examines how the crowds following Our Lord evoke His compassion and desire to perform many miracles, and how the disciples react to Jesus’ answer after they present Him with a problem.
Fr. Mitch explains why faith is necessary in the midst of grief, suffering and fear. Jesus invites us to reach a deeper level of faith, leading to an enhanced personal relationship with Him that raises us to eternal life.
Recounting the healing of the hemorrhaging woman and the raising of Jairus’ daughter, Fr. Mitch cautions us not to project our own small minded ideas of God onto how we approach Jesus, the Eucharist and the sacraments.
While traveling to heal Jairus’ daughter, Jesus encounters another woman in need of healing. Fr. Mitch explains the relationship between these 2 miracles, and how the gift of faith can be used by Jesus to make us whole.
Fr. Mitch talks with Maronite Bishop Joseph Mouawad about the origins and culture of the Maronite Rite within the Roman Catholic Church here and abroad, and the difficulties currently facing his home country of Lebanon.
Fr. Mitch Pacwa discusses how evil, in its many forms, seeks to destroy everything it touches and all who cooperate with it. He uses the story of the Gerasene Demoniac as an example of the self-destructive force of evil.
Fr. Mitch continues his Bible study with a passage from Mark, Chapter 5. Jesus crosses over again to the eastern side of the Sea of Galilee, where he begins his ministry with an exorcism in the land of the Gerasenes.
Fr. Mitch takes us back to the Old Testament book of Job and the Psalms to gain insight into the Lord’s relationship with the sea. And why the disciples Jesus called “men of little faith” couldn’t see the whole picture.
Would we follow Jesus even if it entails poverty, insecurity, and danger? In today’s Bible study, Fr. Mitch examines the conversation Jesus had with a Pharisee about what was necessary to follow Him, and poses it to us.
Jesus demonstrates his expanding power and gives proof of His ministry in today’s interactive Bible study. Fr. Mitch points out similarities between Jesus raising the widow’s son, and miracles performed by the prophets.
Fr. Mitch explains how faith and humility softened Our Lord’s heart toward a Roman centurion and his slave who was desperate for a miracle healing. See how Jesus testifies to the centurian’s faith in today’s Bible study.
In today’s interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch looks at Jesus’ reaction to the blowback from the Pharisees after healing a man with a withered hand, and His response to a Roman Centurion seeking healing for his servant.
Fr. Mitch talks about how Christ managed to turn the Synagogue into a battleground in today’s live, interactive Bible study. He caused the Pharisees to plot to kill Him, just by healing a man with a withered hand.
In today’s lesson of his live, interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch talks about how Christ made the Synagogue into a battleground and caused the Pharisees to plot to kill Him, just by healing a man with a withered hand.
In today’s live, interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch poses the question “Who has the authority to forgive sins?” He illustrates the passage in Mark, Chapter 2, where Jesus demonstrated the healing power of the Son of Man.
Fr. Mitch looks at why Jesus ordered the leper to keep quiet about his healing in Mark, Chapter One, by explaining the ritual law for cleansing of lepers. He shows how Jesus takes the place of those ritual sacrifices.
Our Lord’s interaction with the leper in the first chapter of Mark’s Gospel is the subject of today’s live, interactive Bible study. Fr. Mitch explains how Jesus is the “physician of our souls,” curing us of our sins.
In today’s Bible study, Fr. Mitch examines the first chapter of Mark, and asks what we can learn from the mindset and motivation of the leper who approached Jesus. He also looks at Jesus’ three-way response to his plight.
If you have a question about matters of faith or church teaching, Fr. Mitch is devoting today’s show to answering emails from viewers. To be part of the mailbag, send your questions to ScriptureAndTradition@ewtn.com.
In today’s interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch shows how Jesus’ desire for solitude in prayer evoked an almost selfish desire among the people to keep Him with them. This causes us to examine our own desires and motives.
Imagine giving up everything to follow a dream. In his live, interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch tells us the first disciples did just that in order to follow Jesus, making them witnesses to His many miracles in Galilee.
In his live, interactive Bible Study, Fr. Mitch points out how Jesus rewards the fisherman, Simon Peter, with a massive catch of fish. This miracle leads to a decisive exchange between the fisherman and the Savior.
Our Lord’s mission of evangelization is the subject of today’s interactive Bible study. Fr. Mitch examines Simon Peter’s reaction to the news, how Jesus enlightened him, and how we might feel, were we in the same place.
Journey through the Sacred Scriptures and traditions with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. Today, he discusses the importance Jesus placed on His own private personal prayer life, and what Our Lord was actually seeking in His prayer.
Fr. Mitch, in his live, interactive Bible study, takes us to Capernaum to discuss the healing of Peter’s mother-In-Law and how Jesus engages the kingdom of darkness in direct combat by healing and exorcizing many people.
Fr. Mitch talks about Christ’s mission to Capernaum in today’s live, interactive Bible study. He explores Jesus’ exorcisim of the man in the Synagogue with an unclean spirit, and the healing of St. Peter’s mother-In-law.
As we grow closer to our Lord through the study of the Sacred Scriptures and prayer, we all seek answers to the many questions that come to mind. Today, Fr. Mitch dedicates his entire show to answering your emails.
In today’s live Bible study, Fr. Mitch explains why Jesus preached, taught and healed in the synagogues. He was not trying to compete against the Pharisees and Sadducees, but rather to draw all people to the truth.
Today’s Bible study looks at 2 ways in which we try to avoid Jesus’ call to repentance as outlined in the Gospel of Matthew. Fr. Mitch also examines the calling of the first 4 disciples – Peter, Andrew, James and John.
The wedding feast at Cana provides the perfect illustration for today’s Bible study with Fr. Mitch. He ponders how Christ resolved the problem presented to Him, and explains how through it, He blesses all marriages.
In the Bible, the wedding feast at Cana shows us how Jesus solves a problem that was brought to him by Mary. Fr. Mitch encourages us to bring our own problems in life to Jesus, and leave the solutions in His hands.
If you’ve got questions about the Bible, this is your opportunity. Fr. Mitch devotes his entire show to answering viewer emails about various topics. Send your questions or comments to ScriptureAndTradition@ewtn.com.
Today’s live, interactive Bible study looks at the wedding feast at Cana, and how Jesus serves as the Bridegroom of the Church. Fr. Mitch talks about how the people reacted to Jesus’ actions and why they were angry.
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.” In his live Bible study, Fr. Mitch explains how in reading from Isaiah in the Synagogue, Jesus fulfilled Luke 4:18-21.
Today’s interactive Bible study looks at how Jesus was empowered by the Holy Spirit, preached in the synagogues of Galilee after His baptism, temptations by the devil in the desert, and the arrest of John the Baptist.
Satan’s failure to get Jesus to violate the First Commandment is the subject of today’s live Bible study. After this last ditch attempt, the third temptation of Jesus in the desert, the angels came and ministered to Him.
Satan’s failure to get Jesus to violate the First Commandment is the subject of today’s live Bible study. After this last ditch attempt, the third temptation of Jesus in the desert, the angels came and ministered to Him.
Fr. Mitch compares the devil’s first temptation of Jesus in the wilderness to the serpent’s temptation of Eve in the Garden. His live, interactive Bible study also looks at how the devil uses Psalm 91 against Christ.
Fr. Mitch compares the devil’s first temptation of Jesus in the wilderness to the serpent’s temptation of Eve in the Garden. His live, interactive Bible study also looks at how the devil uses Psalm 91 against Christ.
In his live, interactive Bible Study, Fr. Mitch leads us to meditate on why Jesus was tempted by the devil.
In his live, interactive Bible Study, Fr. Mitch leads us to meditate on why Jesus was tempted by the devil.
“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” – Matthew. In today’s interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch looks the 40 days and 40 nights Jesus spent in the wilderness facing temptation.
“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” – Matthew. In today’s interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch looks the 40 days and 40 nights Jesus spent in the wilderness facing temptation.
In his live, interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch discusses how the Blessed Trinity was revealed through Jesus’ baptism.
In his live, interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch discusses how the Blessed Trinity was revealed through Jesus’ baptism.
In our interactive Bible study, we learn of John the Baptist’s amazement at Jesus’ humility in asking to be baptized by him. Fr. Mitch explains how many people in the Gospel didn’t understand the heavenly Father’s will.
In our interactive Bible study, we learn of John the Baptist’s amazement at Jesus’ humility in asking to be baptized by him. Fr. Mitch explains how many people in the Gospel didn’t understand the heavenly Father’s will.
You might wonder why Jesus would come to John the Baptist to be baptized. Even John was confused at this request from Our Lord. In his Bible study, Fr. Mitch explains why it was necessary to “fulfill all righteousness.”
You might wonder why Jesus would come to John the Baptist to be baptized. Even John was confused at this request from Our Lord. In his Bible study, Fr. Mitch explains why it was necessary to “fulfill all righteousness.”
Opening up a new topic for his interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch examines the Baptism of Jesus, His temptations in the wilderness, His first miracle at the wedding feast at Cana, and the launch of His public ministry.
Opening up a new topic for his interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch examines the Baptism of Jesus, His temptations in the wilderness, His first miracle at the wedding feast at Cana, and the launch of His public ministry.
A necessary part of Bible study is to reflect upon the Scripture passages and the underlying message in each one. Fr. Mitch explains how these thoughtful reflections can lead to a variety of important questions.
A necessary part of Bible study is to reflect upon the Scripture passages and the underlying message in each one. Fr. Mitch explains how these thoughtful reflections can lead to a variety of important questions.
Fr. Mitch tells us not to be afraid of integrating scholarly and intellectual thought into our faith life. Today’s live, interactive Bible study focuses on seeking ways to let our minds guide us in listening to God.
Fr. Mitch focuses his live, interactive Bible study on the liturgy, a critical area of prayer where people can sometimes rely too much on their good intentions and emotions, and let their feelings occasionally run wild.
In his live, interactive Bible Study, Fr. Mitch Pacwa talks about how to overcome difficulties related to discerning God’s will. These issues arise when we depend too much on our own good intentions and emotions.
Tough times can be transformed into the most positively significant moments of our lives. In today’s lesson, Fr. Mitch explains how to join our struggles to the passion of Christ and find His grace amidst those hardships.
In his latest live Bible lesson, Fr. Mitch explains that as Christians, we’re called to be imitators of Christ, but we must also accept that, like Christ, our suffering is indelibly linked to our mission here on Earth.
In his live, interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch talks about the many ways God chooses to listen to us. When we experience human suffering, He listens to us on a very intimate level by joining with us through our pain.
Obedience is the topic of today’s live, interactive Bible study. As Fr. Mitch explains, obedience is doing what God asks of us even though we’d rather not do it. We don’t have to love what we’re doing, just love God.
Jonah and Jeremiah were Old Testament prophets who weren’t always happy with what God told them to do. How did they respond to God’s message? And what lessons can we learn from their example in this Bible study?
In his live, interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch explains how God is always with us through life’s challenges, calling each of us in his or her own way. It’s never helpful to your spiritual life to ask God, “Why Me!?”
As Fr. Mitch explains, it’s through the struggles and problems of life that we come to know God. Through the chatter and confusion, we must listen to what God is telling us, for he is the source of all solutions.
Praying is the activity that brings us closest to God. In his live, interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch talks about the spiritual clarity and insight we receive during the time we’re in communion with Him through prayer.
The ‘genius’ of Catholicism is its ability to maintain all truths of the faith, and celebrate each without denying any others. In his live, interactive Bible study, Father Mitch Pacwa outlines this important concept.
How many of us have truly learned how to listen to God? As Fr. Mitch explains, God is always speaking to us, but the way we listen can create unanticipated problems we must address to hear and understand Him properly.
Fr. Mitch Pacwa discusses the seemingly obvious yet vitally important basic determination of avoiding Hell and pursuing Heaven, which needs to be made in our thoughts and actions in order to better discern the Will of God.