Daily Gospel Exegesis
Logical Bible Study
This is a short daily podcast, where we go through an exegesis of the gospel reading from the current day's Mass.
The Catholic Church teaches that in order to understand the Scriptures, we must start with the literal sense - in other words, how the original hearers of the text would have understood it.
That is our aim in this podcast - to help understand what the gospel writers (and more importantly, Jesus) were intending to communicate in today's reading, as well as providing links to the Catechism. Each episode is short and designed to be listened to before or after attending daily Mass.
The Catholic Church teaches that in order to understand the Scriptures, we must start with the literal sense - in other words, how the original hearers of the text would have understood it.
That is our aim in this podcast - to help understand what the gospel writers (and more importantly, Jesus) were intending to communicate in today's reading, as well as providing links to the Catechism. Each episode is short and designed to be listened to before or after attending daily Mass.
Episodes
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20 snips
Mar 16, 2026 • 21min
Tuesday of Week 4 of Lent - John 5: 1-3, 5-16
A close reading of the healing at the pool of Bethesda and its setting by the sheep gate. Archaeology and manuscript issues are explored, including why verse 4 is disputed. Discussion of the 38-year illness, Jesus' command to pick up the mat, and the resulting Sabbath controversy. Connections to temple pilgrimages and how these incidents escalated tensions with religious authorities.
6 snips
Mar 15, 2026 • 14min
Monday of Week 4 of Lent - John 4: 43-54
A close reading of John 4:43-54 focused on Jesus leaving Samaria, returning to Galilee, and how locals received him. Discussion centers on a court official’s desperate plea and the surprising distant healing. Themes include the challenge of faith based on signs, the meaning of this second sign in John, and tensions between superficial wonder and true belief.
7 snips
Mar 14, 2026 • 16min
4th Sunday of Lent (Year A) - John 9: 1-7
A verse-by-verse dive into John 9 focusing on the blind man’s healing and its symbolic gestures. Discussion of the disciples’ question about sin and Jesus’ broader theological reply. Connections drawn between spittle, clay, Siloam washing, and baptismal or sacramental imagery. Links to relevant Catechism passages about signs, healing, and the Sabbath.
36 snips
Mar 13, 2026 • 16min
Saturday of Week 3 of Lent - Luke 18: 9-14
A reading and breakdown of Luke 18:9-14 that contrasts a proud prayer with a humble plea for mercy. Exploration of Luke's focus on parables about prayer and how humility shapes true petition. Connections to Catechism teachings on prayer, confession, and the place of repentance in receiving God's mercy.
23 snips
Mar 12, 2026 • 16min
Friday of Week 3 of Lent - Mark 12: 28-34
A close reading of Mark 12:28–34 framed by Gospel context and first-century debates. Exploration of the Shema and loving God with heart, soul, mind, and strength. Discussion of ‘love your neighbor as yourself’ and how these two precepts summarize the Law. Reflection on the scribe’s response and what proximity to the kingdom means.
51 snips
Mar 11, 2026 • 22min
Thursday of Week 3 of Lent - Luke 11: 14-23
A close reading of Luke 11:14–23 exploring a dramatic exorcism and the crowd's reaction. Discussion of accusations that Jesus uses demonic power and his sharp rebuttal about a divided kingdom. Reflection on the phrase "finger of God" as an arrival of God's reign and a parable about a stronger one reclaiming what was taken. Catechism connections on the Spirit and the origin of evil.
25 snips
Mar 10, 2026 • 21min
Wednesday of Week 3 of Lent - Matt 5: 17-19
A literal-sense reading of Matthew 5:17–19 exploring how Jesus relates to the Law and the Prophets. Discussion covers the Sermon on the Mount context and the original audience. Analysis distinguishes sacrificial, moral, and civil Torah laws and explains Jesus' authority to deepen moral law. The permanence of the Law and what binds followers to Jesus' commandments are examined.
45 snips
Mar 9, 2026 • 24min
Tuesday of Week 3 of Lent - Matt 18: 21-35
A close reading of Matthew 18:21-35 exploring Peter's question about limits to forgiveness and Jesus' call to boundless mercy. The parable of the king and the massive debt is unpacked, including the shocking contrast between divine pardon and human cruelty. Listeners hear discussion of church discipline, possible meanings of the prison image, and links to relevant Catechism passages.
26 snips
Mar 8, 2026 • 13min
Monday of Week 3 of Lent - Luke 4: 24-30
The podcast delves into Jesus' return to Nazareth, teaching on prophets not being accepted in their own land, his miraculous escape from hostility. Jesus addresses rejection of prophets in their hometowns and engages with Gentiles, highlighting Old Testament examples. The rejection of prophets like Elijah and Elisha, Jesus' rejection in his hometown, and narrowly escaping a death threat are explored.
37 snips
Mar 7, 2026 • 25min
3rd Sunday of Lent (Year A) - John 4: 5-15
A focused look at John 4:5–15 and the Samaritan well scene. Cultural and geographical context is unpacked, including Jacob's well and Jewish-Samaritan tensions. The conversation’s marriage imagery, timing, and gender signals are explored. The theme of living water is traced to baptism, the Holy Spirit, and eternal life, with related Catechism and papal references noted.
