Formed in the Word: Recent Episodes

Augustine Institute

This Formed in the Word podcast is a production of the Augustine Institute. Your hosts review the upcoming readings for this Sunday's mass, explain their context and help you appreciate the Church's wisdom in selecting them.

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Dr. Jim Prothro and Dr. Israel McGrew invite you to join them in reflecting upon the upcoming Sunday Mass readings this Palm Sunday!

Readings discussed in this episode:
- Matthew 21:1-11
- Isaiah 50:4-7
- Psalm 22
- Philippians 2: 6-11
- Matthew 26:14-27, 66

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Dr. Jim Prothro and Dr. Israel McGrew invite you to join them in reflecting upon the upcoming Sunday Mass readings this Lent!

Readings discussed in this episode:
- Ezekiel 37:12-14
- Psalm 130
- Romans 8:8-11

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Learn about the upcoming Mass readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent with Dr. Jim Prothro and Dr. Israel McGrew. This Sunday, we reflect upon how a shepherd can be a metaphor for being king, and like Samuel, we ask ourselves, "Who is king in our life and what king do we need?"

Readings discussed in this episode:
- 1 Samuel 16
- Psalm 23
- Ephesians 5:8-14
- John 9: 1-41

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Learn about the upcoming Mass readings for the Third Sunday of Lent with Dr. Jim Prothro and Dr. Israel McGrew. This Sunday, Christ reveals that He is the "I am," our Messiah. When we encounter Jesus, our priorities shift. May we draw closer to our true identities in Christ this Lent.

Readings discussed in this episode:
- Exodus 17:3-7
- Psalm 95
- Romans 5:1-2, 5-8
- John 4:5-42

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Dr. Jim Prothro and Dr. Israel McGrew invite you to join them and reflect upon the upcoming Sunday Mass readings this Lent!

Readings discussed in this episode:
- Gn 12: 1-4
- Psalm 33
- 2 Tim 1:8-10
- Mt 17: 1-9

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Dr. Jim Prothro and Dr. Israel McGrew invite you to join them and reflect upon the upcoming Sunday Mass readings this Lent!

Readings discussed in this episode:
- Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7
- Psalm 51
- Romans 5:12-19
- Matthew 4: 1-11