Dad Talk - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Dad Talk guide to the Sunday Mass readings
Today’s Gospel reading is the origin of a famous 4th century petition called the “Jesus prayer” or “prayer of the heart.” It's a beautiful expression of humility, recognizing that we are creatures, not the creator. Equally beautiful is Paul’s reflection in the second reading as he prepares for his martyrdom. We’ll dive into the details of both in today’s Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
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Religion & Spirituality • Christianity
About Podcast
Seeking to understand more about the Sunday Mass readings, I started reading Bible commentaries after Mass several years ago, then giving a 15-minute talk to our children about the context of the readings (history, geography, etc.) and their relationship to each other. We called these "Dad Talks." Over time, we started to share them with others. To dive even deeper, I recommend acquiring your own copy of my source materials: Brant Pitre & John Bergsma's "A Catholic Introduction to the Bible," the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture set, and various books mentioned in the Talks. God bless!