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
Mentioned books
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Feb 17, 2026 • 24min
Ash Wednesday - Matt 6: 1-6, 16-18
A concise walk through Matthew 6 focusing on almsgiving, prayer and fasting. Discussion of ancient meaning of 'hypocrite' and why interior conversion matters. Exploration of praying privately versus public display and how fasting should look. Connections made to relevant catechism teachings on motives, mercy and moral integrity.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 17min
Tuesday of Week 6 in Ordinary Time - Mark 8: 14-21
A close reading of Mark 8:14–21 that explores the symbolism of bread and yeast. Discussion of the Pharisees and Herod as corrupting influences. Historical context linking the feedings of 5,000 and 4,000 and why they are treated as distinct. Connections to the Last Supper and Eucharistic imagery. A warning about spiritual blindness within the community.
Feb 15, 2026 • 13min
Monday of Week 6 in Ordinary Time - Mark 8: 11-13
A close reading of Mark 8:11-13 and its place after the feeding of the 4,000. Exploration of who the Pharisees were and why they demand a cosmic sign. Discussion of Jesus' deep sigh, his rebuke about unbelief, and connections to Israel's wilderness history. Notes on why no coercive sign is given and how this marks a shift in ministry location.
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Feb 14, 2026 • 20min
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) - Matt 5: 33-37
A focused look at Matthew 5:33–37 and how Jesus reframes oath-making and truthful speech. Background on Old Testament oath practices and first-century Jewish customs. Close reading of why substitutes for God fail and how oaths were ranked. A discussion of private everyday speech versus public oaths and connections to Catechism teaching.
Feb 13, 2026 • 13min
Saturday of Week 5 in Ordinary Time - Mark 8: 1-10
A lively walk through Mark's feeding of the 4,000, comparing it with the earlier feeding of 5,000. Discussion of Gentile setting and possible symbolic meanings for numbers and baskets. Notes on Jesus involving the disciples in distribution and Eucharistic language around bread. Brief look at Old Testament echoes and the geography of the departure.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 16min
Friday of Week 5 in Ordinary Time - Mark 7: 31-37
A vivid look at the healing of a deaf and mute man in Mark 7:31-37. Discussion of Mark’s unique account and possible Isaiah echoes. Exploration of geography, the Decapolis reception, and the man’s social marginalization. Attention to Jesus’ physical gestures, the Aramaic word Ephatha, and sacramental meanings tied to Catechism passages.
Feb 11, 2026 • 18min
Thursday of Week 5 in Ordinary Time - Mark 7: 24-30
A close look at the Syro-Phoenician woman's bold plea and how cultural boundaries shape the encounter. Discussion of Jewish purity laws, Jesus traveling into Gentile territory, and the meaning of his striking line about children and dogs. Exploration of the woman’s clever reply, remote healing, and how this story speaks to Gentile inclusion and faith in Mark’s Gospel.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 25min
Wednesday of Week 5 in Ordinary Time - Mark 7: 14-23
A close reading of Mark 7:14-23 and the controversy over ritual handwashing. A look at Jesus redefining ritual purity and declaring all foods clean. Exploration of uncleanness as a moral issue rooted in the heart, with a list of inward sins. Connections to Catholic teaching on law, passions, and moral responsibility.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 33min
Tuesday of Week 5 in Ordinary Time - Mark 7: 1-13
A close reading of Mark 7:1–13 that examines Pharisaic ritual hand‑washing and what ‘unclean hands’ meant for first‑century readers. Discussion of the oral Tradition of the elders and how it interacted with Torah commandments. Exploration of the Corban practice and its impact on honoring parents. Comparison of different kinds of religious tradition and their authority.
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Feb 8, 2026 • 9min
Monday of Week 5 in Ordinary Time - Mark 6: 53-56
A close reading of Mark 6:53–56 and the scene at Gennesaret. Discussion of crowds recognizing Jesus and sick people brought on stretchers. Exploration of healing by touching Jesus' garment and the significance of tassels. Connections to relics, sacramental touch, and Catechism teaching on physical means of healing.
