Sunday Setup

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