Sunday Setup: Recent Episodes
Fr. Connor Penn
Our remastered episodes continue with a set-up from 3 years ago! Exodus 22:20-26 / 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10 / Matthew 22:34-40
King Cyrus comes to town in our First Reading this weekend. Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 / 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b / Matthew 22:15-21
What if Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce personally invited you to their wedding? Would you go? Find out how our Gospel this weekend is related to such a question. Isaiah 25:6-10A / Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 / Matthew 22:1-14
We're remastering old episodes to bring them up to our normal sound quality; this week we throw it back to our very first episode from 3 years ago! Isaiah 5:1-7 / Philippians 4:6-9 / Matthew 21:33-43
3 years of Sunday Setup! Celebrate the accomplishment of making it through the entire 3-year lectionary cycle with this new episode. Ezekiel 18:25-28 / Philippians 2:1-11 / Matthew 21:28-32
This is our penultimate "new" episode: next week will be the completion of 3 years of Sunday Setup! Isaiah 55:6-9 / Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a / Matthew 20:1-16a
Whether 77 times or 70-times-7 times, take the time to listen to this latest episode on this weekend's readings. Sirach 27:30-28:7 / Romans 14:7-9 / Matthew 18:21-35
The IRS will be very happy with what St. Paul has to say to the Christians in Rome in our Second Reading this weekend! Ezekiel 33:7-9 / Romans 13:8-10 / Matthew 18:15-20
Jeremiah must not have had many friends; find out why in this latest installment of Sunday Set-up. Jeremiah 20:7-9 / Romans 12:1-2 / Matthew 16:21-27
It's a BOGO on judgments in our First Reading! Isaiah 22:19-23 / Romans 11:33-36 / Matthew 16:13-20
Isaiah is remixing one of his earliest themes in this weekend's First Reading. Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 / Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 / Matthew 15:21-28
We're talking bad breath and silent sounds as we look at this weekend's readings. 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a / Romans 9:1-5 / Matthew 14:22-33
Is having your name in the Heavenly Record Book a good thing or a bad thing? Find out in this new episode. Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 / 2 Peter 1:16-19 / Matthew 17:1-9
We're talking buried treasure (and much more) on this week's episode. 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 / Romans 8:28-30 / Matthew 13:44-52
Cryptocurrency has something to teach us about this weekend's Gospel. Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 / Romans 8:26-27 / Matthew 13:24-43
The Parable of the Sower might be more appropriately named the Parable of the Seed during this weekend's Mass. Isaiah 55:10-11 / Romans 8:18-23 / Matthew 13:1-23
Are you enjoying Sunday Setup? Be sure to recommend this podcast to a friend! Zechariah 9:9-10 / Romans 8:9, 11-13 / Matthew 11:25-30
Elisha's booking an Airbnb in our First Reading this weekend; how many stars will he give his stay? 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a / Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 / Matthew 10:37-42
How'd you like to be called "Terror-on-every-side?" Well, it's an insult being tossed around in our First Reading at Mass this weekend! Jeremiah 20:10-13 / Romans 5:12-15 / Matthew 10:26-33
If you've enjoyed our episodes so far, how much more will you enjoy this one! (That's a light and heavy argument, by the way) Exodus 19:2-6a / Romans 5:6-11 / Matthew 9:36-10:8
Can you have your cake and eat it, too? St. Paul gives us an answer in our Second Reading this weekend. Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a / 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 / John 6:51-58
Shorter readings this weekend mean a shorter episode! Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9 / 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 / John 3:16-18
For most of the United States, Jesus sticks around an extra 3 days before ascending to the Father--and we've got a new set-up for this weekend's readings. Acts 1:1-11 / Ephesians 1:17-23 / Matthew 28:16-20
Lawyers, rejoice! We've got courtroom language in both our Second Reading and our Gospel this weekend. Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 / 1 Peter 3:15-18 / John 14:15-21
What made a Hellenist and a Hebrew different? We're talking about it on this new episode. Acts 6:1-7 / 1 Peter 2:4-9 / John 14:1-12
Visualizing (and maybe even Googling) a sheepfold will help to put our Gospel passage this weekend into context. Acts 2:14a, 36-41 / 1 Peter 2:20b-25 / John 10:1-10
"Luke, I am your father!" can teach us something about what happens on the Road to Emmaus this weekend. Acts 2:14, 22-33 / 1 Peter 1:17-21 / Luke 24:13-35
Birds of a feather are flocking together when we look at our Second Reading this weekend. Acts 2:42-47 / 1 Peter 1:3-9 / John 20:19-31
Heading to Mass on Easter Sunday? You can find set-ups for the potential readings you'll hear by scrolling down and finding the episodes titled Easter Sunday, Year C and Easter Sunday, Year B.What's the difference between the two? Listen to this abbreviated episode to find out!
When Jesus enters Jerusalem, was there one donkey or two? Explore the difference on this new episode. Matthew 21:1-11 [Note: set-up for Isaiah 50:4-7 & Philippians 2:6-11 can be found on previous Palm Sunday episodes.]
Why did Jesus wait an additional two days before getting a move on to visit Lazarus? The answer (and much more) is in this new episode. Ezekiel 37:12-14 / Romans 8:8-11 / John 11:1-45
I once was blind, but now I see! 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a / Ephesians 5:8-14 / John 9:1-41
A longer Gospel passage means a longer episode! Exodus 17:3-7 / Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 / John 4:5-42
The "Fat Lady" is far from warming up in our Lenten journey, but she's mentioned in this episode! Genesis 12:1-4a / 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 / Matthew 17:1-9
Could the forbidden fruit have been a pomegranate? Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 / Romans 5:12-19 / Matthew 4:1-11
Why does Jesus specify about being slapped on the rightcheek? We've got the answer on this latest episode. Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 / 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 / Matthew 5:38-48
Continue hearing the background to Jesus' Sermon on the Mount with this latest episode! Sirach 15:15-20 / 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 / Matthew 5:17-37
Could there be more than one way of understanding ourselves as "salt of the earth?" We believe so! Isaiah 58:7-10 / 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 / Matthew 5:13-16
Some unexpected difficulties forced this episode to arrive well after the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Isaiah 8:23-9:3 / 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 / Matthew 4:12-23
There's a play on words with the author of our First Reading this weekend, but can you find the hidden meaning? Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12-13 / 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 / Matthew 5:1-12a
What did John the Baptist mean when he referred to Jesus as "the Lamb of God?" Hear some different theories! Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 / 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 / John 1:29-34
The readings for Epiphany Sunday stay the same each year; this episode was previously recorded two years ago. Isaiah 60:1-6 / Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 / Matthew 2:1-12
Our new year kicks off with a celebration of Mary as the Mother of God! Learn about the readings you'll hear at this Mass. Numbers 6:22-27 / Galatians 4:4-7 / Luke 2:16-21
Merry Christmas! Depending on when you attend Mass, you may want to listen to a past Christmas episode which focuses on different readings. Isaiah 62:11-12 / Titus 3:4-7 / Luke 2:15-20
Learn the story behind the name "Emmanuel" in this week's episode. Isaiah 7:10-14 / Romans 1:1-7 / Matthew 1:18-24
We apologize for the strange background noise in the audio this week; we hope to have it all figured out for next week's episode! Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 / James 5:7-10 / Matthew 11:2-11
Animals going vegetarian? What's going on with our First Reading this weekend! Isaiah 11:1-10 / Romans 15:4-9 / Matthew 3:1-12
"Happy New Year" from our whole team here at Sunday Setup! Isaiah 2:1-5 / Romans 13:11-14 / Matthew 24:37-44
Christ is King! Fittingly, all three of our readings this weekend mention kings and/or kingdoms. 2 Samuel 5:1-3 / Colossians 1:12-20 / Luke 23:34-43
We'll hear from the final book of the Old Testament (Malachi) this weekend. Malachi 3:19-20a / 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 / Luke 21:5-19
Opponents think they've trapped Jesus; he finds a way to escape. When will they learn? 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 / 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 / Luke 20:27-38
We're talking little things with this weekend's readings. Wisdom 11:22-12:2 / 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 / Luke 19:1-10
What could be better than winning an ancient Greek competition and receiving a wreath of celery sticks! Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 / 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 / Luke 18:9-14
Timothy's mother and grandmother have parts to play in his life of faith; find out how in this latest episode. Exodus 17:8-13 / 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 / Luke 18:1-8
Elisha gave Naaman a remedy that seemed foolish--but it ended up bringing about a miraculous cure! 2 Kings 5:14-17 / 2 Timothy 2:8-13 / Luke 17:11-19
Is Sunday Set-up helping you get more out of the readings at Mass? If so, invite a friend to listen! Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 / 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 / Luke 17:5-10
How did the rich man in this weekend's Gospel end up with the name Dives? You'll have to wait until the end of this episode to find out. Amos 6:1a, 4-7 / 1 Timothy 6:11-16 / Luke 16:19-31
We're tackling what could be the most confusing parable in the entire Bible this weekend! Amos 8:4-7 / 1 Timothy 2:1-8 / Luke 16:1-13
If the priest at Mass chooses the longer Gospel option, you'll want to scroll down to the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year C for the full story on the Parable of the Prodigal Son; in the meantime, we'll talk about everything else you'll hear! Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 / 1 Timothy 1:12-17 / Luke 15:1-32
The name "Onesimus" means "useful," and he's a character in our Second Reading at Mass this weekend. Wisdom 9:13-18b / Philemon 9-10, 12-17 / Luke 14:25-33
Ever been to a wedding reception? That experience might come in handy to better understand our Gospel this weekend! Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 / Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a / Luke 14:1, 7-14
Jesus tells his followers to strive through the narrow gate in our Gospel this weekend, but what's the actual word he uses in Greek? That and much more on this new episode! Isaiah 66:18-21 / Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 / Luke 13:22-30
Jeremiah finds himself very muddy in our First Reading this weekend; find out why in this new episode of Sunday Set-up! Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 / Hebrews 12:1-4 / Luke 12:49-53
Pack your bags; we're headed to the Faith Hall of Fame this weekend! Wisdom 18:6-9 / Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 / Luke 12:32-48
This episode may have been recorded in the midst of a Florida summer thunderstorm! Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 / Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 / Luke 12:13-21
Our Gospel at Mass this weekend includes the most famous prayer of Christianity: the Our Father. Genesis 18:20-32 / Colossians 2:12-14 / Luke 11:1-13
How is the movie Titanic something like our First Reading? That and much more on this episode! Genesis 18:1-10a / Colossians 1:24-28 / Luke 10:38-42
Thanks for listening to this latest episode of Sunday Set-up! Deuteronomy 30:10-14 / Colossians 1:15-20 / Luke 10:25-37
Did Jesus appoint 70 or 72 disciples to travel in pairs? That and much more in this new episode. Isaiah 66:10-14c / Galatians 6:14-18 / Luke 10:1-12, 17-20
We fully return to Ordinary Time readings at Mass this weekend! 1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21 / Galatians 5:1, 13-18 / Luke 9:51-62
Is Salem the same city as Jerusalem? That (and much more) on this new episode in time for Corpus Christi Sunday. Genesis 14:18-20 / 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 / Luke 9:11b-17
How did the ancient people think God put the mountains and hills in place? Find out that (and much more) on this new episode. Proverbs 8:22-31 / Romans 5:1-5 / John 16:12-15
There are many titles to describe the Holy Spirit: perhaps The Great Reminder should be one of them based upon our Gospel passage? Acts 2:1-11 / 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 / John 14:15-16, 23b-26
Enjoying Sunday Set-up? Be sure to spread the news about our podcast! Acts 1:1-11 / Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23 / Luke 24:46-53
John sees the holy city in our Second Reading from Revelation; find out all the details of this vision in this new episode! Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 / Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 / John 14:23-29
John sees a vision in our Second Reading that's quite different from what a James Bond villain might want to do to planet earth! Acts 14:21-27 / Revelation 21:1-5a / John 13:31-33a, 34-35
Prepare for Good Shepherd Sunday with this latest episode! Acts 13:14, 43-52 / Revelation 7:9, 14b-17 / John 10:27-30
Why did Peter "tuck in his garment" just prior to jumping into the sea and swimming to Jesus? The answer lies in the Greek word that's used in John's Gospel. Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 / Revelation 5:11-14 / John 21:1-19
The Octave of Easter wraps up this Sunday with Divine Mercy Sunday. Learn more about the readings you'll hear at Mass. Acts 5:12-16 / Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 / John 20:19-31
Jesus is Risen!! Happy Easter from Sunday Set-up! Acts 10:34a, 37-43 / 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 / John 20:1-9
"Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!" Prepare for Palm Sunday this weekend with our latest episode. Luke 19:28-40 / Isaiah 50:4-7 / Philippians 2:6-11
What was Jesus writing in the ground in this weekend's Gospel? Theories abound. Isaiah 43:16-21 / Philippians 3:8-14 / John 8:1-11
Learn more about the Parable of the Prodigal Son on this week's episode! Joshua 5:9a, 10-12 / 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 / Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Jesus talks about two current events in the Gospel this weekend: the mingling of blood and the falling of a tower. What would his audience have believed about these tragedies? Find out the answer in this episode. Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 / 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 / Luke 13:1-9
Jesus is transfigured in our Gospel this weekend; how does Luke's account differ from Matthew's and Mark's? Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 / Philippians 3:17-4:1 / Luke 9:28b-36
Lent begins again; make Sunday Set-up a part of your Lenten journey! Deuteronomy 26:4-10 / Romans 10:8-13 / Luke 4:1-13
St. Paul might be taking some creative liberty in our Second Reading this weekend; find out what he's up to in this new episode. Sirach 27:4-7 / 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 / Luke 6:39-45
We promise this episode isn't sponsored by Five Guys, Burgers and Fries! 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 / 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 / Luke 6:27-38
What do our readings this weekend have to do with Super Bowl Sunday? Nothing at all! But you should still listen! Jeremiah 17:5-8 / 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 / Luke 6:17, 20-26
Are you benefiting from Sunday Set-up? Be sure to tell a friend to also listen on the way to Mass this weekend! Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 / 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 / Luke 5:1-11
How did mirrors at the time of Paul differ from what we know today? Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 / 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 / Luke 4:21-30
Who was "most excellent Theophilus?" We've got 3 theories! Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 / 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 / Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21
St. Paul channels his inner Oprah in our Second Reading at Mass this weekend. Isaiah 62:1-5 / 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 / John 2:1-11
Dive and plunge into the readings for this weekend's celebration of The Baptism of the Lord! [As a note, the First and Second Readings may differ from the options chosen by the preacher at Mass.] Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 / Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 / Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
Since the readings for Epiphany Sunday are always the same, this episode was previously recorded last year. Isaiah 60:1-6 / Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 / Matthew 2:1-12
You may want to look up the word precocious before listening to this latest episode--we had to! 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28 / 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24 / Luke 2:41-52
Merry Christmas! Although our readings are labeled "Mass during the Night," they are commonly read for all Vigil Masses on Christmas Eve. Isaiah 9:1-6 / Titus 2:11-14 / Luke 2:1-14
Prepare for this Sunday's Scripture readings at Catholic Mass with this latest episode of Sunday Set-up! Micah 5:1-4a / Hebrews 10:5-10 / Luke 1:39-45
Are you enjoying Sunday Set-up this Advent? Encourage a friend to listen each week! Zephaniah 3:14-18a / Philippians 4:4-7 / Luke 3:10-18
Does an email ever really "find me well?" And what does that have to show us about our Second Reading this weekend? Baruch 5:1-9 / Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 / Luke 3:1-6
Happy New (liturgical) Year! We begin our journey through Year C--which focuses mainly on St. Luke's Gospel.
It's the final weekend of Year B; next week, we begin with (you guessed it!) Year C! Daniel 7:13-14 / Revelation 1:5-8 / John 18:33b-37
Could it be that Jesus was actually lamenting the widow's offering at the temple rather than praising it? 1 Kings 17:10-16 / Hebrews 9:24-28 / Mark 12:38-44
Trick or treat? It's a special All Hallows' Eve edition of Sunday Set-up (although the only thing that makes this "Halloween edition" is that Sunday Mass falls on Halloween this year!) Deuteronomy 6:2-6 / Hebrews 7:23-28 / Mark 12:28b-34
There's a major link between our First Reading and our Gospel this week; we hope you see it! Jeremiah 31:7-9 / Hebrews 5:1-6 / Mark 10:46-52
James and John ask Jesus for a blank check in our Gospel passage; how will Jesus respond? Isaiah 53:10-11 / Hebrews 4:14-16 / Mark 10:35-45
Metaphors abound in our readings at Mass this weekend! Wisdom 7:7-11 / Hebrews 4:12-13 / Mark 10:17-30
Was a "failure to launch" common among Hebrew men? The answer lies within this episode. Genesis 2:18-24 / Hebrews 2:9-11 / Mark 10:2-16
Enjoying Sunday Set-up? Be sure to share this podcast with a friend! Numbers 11:25-29 / James 5:1-6 / Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
"She sells seashells by the seashore..." Find out where there's an alliteration (in Greek) in one of our readings at Mass this weekend! Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 / James 3:16-4:3 / Mark 9:30-37
Is Sunday Set-up helping you get more out of Mass each weekend? If so, share us with a friend! Isaiah 50:5-9a / James 2:14-18 / Mark 8:27-35
Could a James Bond character be inspired by our Second Reading this weekend? Isaiah 35:4-7a / James 2:1-5 / Mark 7:31-37
Don't forget to get underneath those fingernails: we're talking ritual handwashing in this episode! Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 / James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 / Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
This weekend, we wrap up the final excerpt from St. John's famous 6th Chapter, the Bread of Life Discourse. Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b / Ephesians 5:21-32 / John 6:60-69
We'll take a look at the readings for Mass During the Day for this celebration of Mary's Assumption into heaven. Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab / 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 / Luke 1:39-56
Send out the search party and the dogs--our friend Elijah is on the run from the King and Queen in our First Reading this weekend! 1 Kings 19:4-8 / Ephesians 4:30-5:2 / John 6:41-51
"Sir, give us this bread always," says the crowd in this weekend's Gospel, but their words are very similar to another character earlier in the same Gospel. Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 / Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 / John 6:24-35
What's with the barley loaves and why does St. John mention it when the other three Gospel writers do not? Find out in this new episode of Sunday Set-up! 2 Kings 4:42-44 / Ephesians 4:1-6 / John 6:1-15
There are a couple of different possibilities for what St. Paul refers to as the "dividing wall" in the Second Reading this weekend. That and more in this week's episode! Jeremiah 23:1-6 / Ephesians 2:13-18 / Mark 6:30-34
If you're enjoying Sunday Set-up, be sure to spread the word and please recommend this podcast to a friend! Amos 7:12-15 / Ephesians 1:3-14 / Mark 6:7-13
What's up with Jesus' brothers and sisters in our Gospel this weekend? We've got three possibilities in this latest episode. Ezekiel 2:2-5 / 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 / Mark 6:1-6
St. Paul is telling the Christians in Corinth to get out their wallets in our Second Reading this weekend! Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 / 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 / Mark 5:21-43
Grab a lifejacket because we're talking storms at sea for a number of our Readings this weekend. Job 38:1, 8-11 / 2 Corinthians 5:14-17 / Mark 4:35-41
Our First Reading from Ezekiel needs an extra amount of set-up--but it tells a remarkable story involving two eagles, a branch, and a temperamental vine! Ezekiel 17:22-24 / 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 / Mark 4:26-34
All three readings have a common theme this weekend: blood... which is most appropriate given our celebration. Exodus 24:3-8 / Hebrews 9:11-15 / Mark 14:12-16, 22-26
Among other insights, we're taking up two big debates about the conclusion of Matthew's Gospel in this episode! Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 / Romans 8:14-17 / Matthew 28:16-20
Learn about The Short Ending, The Long Ending, and so much more as we celebrate the Ascension! Acts 1:1-11 / Eph 4:1-13 / Mark 16:15-20
What can the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry teach us about our First Reading this Sunday? Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 / 1 John 4:7-10 / John 15:9-17
Jesus calls himself the "true vine" in this weekend's Gospel, but did you know that Isaiah (5:1), Jeremiah (2:21), Hosea (10:1), and Ezekiel (15:2, 19:10) all also used the metaphor of Israel as a "vine?" Acts 9:26-31 / 1 John 3:18-24 / John 15:1-8
A generous donation from Thiago and Natalie has provided an upgrade to our recording equipment at Sunday Setup; listen to the difference for this week's episode! Acts 4:8-12 / 1 John 3:1-2 / John 10:11-18
Learn all about the παράκλητος (parakletos) and more on this Easter season episode! Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 / 1 John 2:1-5a / Luke 24:35-48
Learn about the surprising background behind the phrase "my Lord and my God" (and much more) in this new episode of Sunday Set-up! Acts 4:32-35 / 1 John 5:1-6 / John 20:19-31
Happy Easter from all of us here at Sunday Set-up! Acts 10:34a, 37-43 / Colossians 3:1-4 / John 20:1-9
Since the Passion account is so lengthy, I'll omit any background on it; instead, hear about The Great Donkey Debate and other insights into this weekend's readings!
Reading intestines, praising Tom Brady, and lifting up the Son of Man: it all happens on this latest episode of Sunday Set-up! Jeremiah 31:31-34 / Hebrews 5:7-9 / John 12:20-33
Did a farm have a sabbath in ancient Israel? Did St. Paul interrupt the lyrics of a Christian hymn? And did Jesus himself say "For God so loved the world that He gave his only son?" The answers in this episode! 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 / Ephesians 2:4-10 / John 3:14-21
When Jesus becomes angry in this weekend's Gospel, why were there a bunch of animals and money changers hanging around the temple in the first place? The answer and much more in this episode. Exodus 20:1-17 / 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 / John 2:13-25
We explore excerpts from Genesis, Romans, and Mark in this latest episode. If Sunday Setup helps you better prepare for Sunday Mass, be sure to share this podcast! Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 / Romans 8:31b-34 / Mark 9:2-10
The Book of Genesis has a part to play in all three readings this weekend as we begin the season of Lent. Genesis 9:8-15 / 1 Peter 3:18-22 / Mark 1:12-15
What should a first-century Christian do if he finds out the meat he's eating was previously sacrificed to an idol? That and much more in this episode! Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 / 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 / Mark 1:40-45
Job's metaphors, Paul's payment, and Jesus's Day in the Life are all described as we look ahead to this weekend's readings at Mass. Job 7:1-4, 6-7 / 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 / Mark 1:29-39
How can we know if a prophet is really a prophet? What did Paul think about marriage? And just what was a "scribe" at the time of Jesus? The answers are contained within this latest episode! Deuteronomy 18:15-20 / 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 / Mark 1:21-28
What can the movie Groundhog Day teach us about our First Reading this weekend? Find out that and much more on this latest episode! Jonah 3:1-5, 10 / 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 / Mark 1:14-20
Word play and double meaning abound in our readings this weekend: learn more with Sunday Set-up! 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 / 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20 / John 1:35-42
Get your feet wet with the context behind this weekend's readings! Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 / Acts 10:34-38 / Mark 1:7-11
The readings for Epiphany Sunday remain the same each year! Learn more about them in this episode. Isaiah 60:1-6 / Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 / Matthew 2:1-12
Did you know that Israelite sons never really "left home," the Colossians were known for making clothes, and that all Jewish firstborns had to be "bought back" from God? All that and more on this weekend's Sunday Set-up! [As a note, the first option for each reading is used] Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 / Colossians 3:12-21 / Luke 2:22-40.
We take a look at the first of four options available for readings at Christmas Mass: the marriage imagery of Isaiah, the synagogue speech of St. Paul, and the genealogy of St. Matthew's Gospel. Isaiah 62:1-5 / Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 / Matthew 1:1-25
A word play on "house," a promise fulfilled, and a sentence we hear each weekend at Mass all discussed in this week's Sunday Setup! 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16 / Romans 16:25-27 / Luke 1:26-38
A prophet standing up for himself, a bunch of people "prophesying," and a wild man out baptizing are all the subject of this week's readings at Mass. Isaiah 61:1-2A, 10-11 / 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 / John 1:6-8, 19-28.
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Comfort in exile, some scoffers scoffing, and the Jordan River are all part of our readings this weekend. Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 / 2 Peter 3:8-14 / Mark 1:1-8
We begin Year B of the three-year cycle of readings this week with Isaiah, St. Paul, and the Gospel of Mark. Isaiah 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7 / 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 / Mark 13:33-37
Shepherds, farmers, soldiers, sheep, and goats: quite a collection for this weekend's readings! Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 / 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 / Matthew 25:31-46
A virtuous woman, a Day of the Lord, and a slave with a digging problem in this week's episode. Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 / 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 / Matthew 25:14-30
An encounter with Wisdom, a timeless question answered by St. Paul, and a clarification on those 10 virgins' "lamps" is all in this week's episode. Wisdom 6:12-16 / Psalm 63 / 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 / Matthew 25:1-13
With All Saints Day falling on a Sunday, the 144,000 elect of the Book of Revelation & the difference between Mount Sinai and the Mount of Beatitudes is discussed. Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 / Psalm 24 / 1 John 3:1-3 / Matthew 5:1-12A
This weekend's readings at Mass: Exodus 22:20-26 / Psalm 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 / 1 Thessalonians 1:5C-10 / Matthew 22:34-40
This weekend's readings at Mass: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 / Psalm 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 / 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5B / Matthew 22:15-21
This weekend's readings at Mass: Isaiah 25:6-10A Psalm 23 Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14
This weekend's readings at Mass: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80 Philippians 4: 6-9 Matthew 21: 33-43