Scripture and Tradition With Fr. Mitch Pacwa

Fr. Mitch studies St. Paul’s remarks against the false apostles, defending himself by stressing his ethnicity, weaknesses, sufferings, and the persecutions he endured for Christ.

Fr. Mitch reflects on St. Paul’s trials in 2 Corinthians, revealing how suffering and virtue shaped him as a humble servant of Christ, faithfully proclaiming the Gospel message.

Fr. Mitch looks at St. Paul’s philosophy on suffering in the body, which he sees as the temple of the Holy Spirit, and the ways in which he longs for the resurrection of the body.

While many look to St. Paul as their salvation theology source, Fr. Mitch shows how St. Paul treated his suffering and its meaning in the context of Jesus’ suffering on the cross.

Fr. Mitch talks about St. Paul’s explanation to the Corinthians of the Eucharist which he learned from Christians who came before him based on what Christ did the eve of His death.

Fr. Mitch looks at how after being mocked for trying to match the lofty wisdom of the Greek philosophers, St. Paul focuses on the crucified Christ as being the foundation of faith.

Fr. Mitch takes a look at St. Paul’s attempt to correct divisions within the Corinthian Church by emphasizing the significance of Jesus dying on the cross.

Fr. Mitch kicks off his study of St. Paul by examining his beliefs and teachings on the centrality of the Cross of Christ and its many effects on our spiritual lives.

Fr. Mitch takes a close look at chapter 66 of the book of the Prophet Isaiah, which marks the final chapter and explains the coming of the Lord and the destruction of the wicked.

Touching on new concepts in the Old Testament in Isaiah 65, Fr. Mitch discusses individual or group judgement by the Lord versus communal or national judgement and responsibility.

Fr. Mitch looks at Isaiah, chapters 63 & 64, and the evidence within that shows Lord making it clearly known that He is coming to save the city of Jerusalem.

Fr. Mitch finishes up Isaiah 61 and begins to look at Isaiah 62 & 63 which convey God’s promise not to give up on Jerusalem but instead, to transform her into a beautiful city.

Fr. Mitch begins looking at the core of Trito-Isaiah in chapters 60-62, specifically the Lord’s proclamation of salvation and even better things than returning to a homeland.

Fr. Mitch addresses the final oracle in Isaiah 58 and examines Isaiah’s correction of the Israelites when they presumed the Lord was indifferent to their half-hearted fasting.

Fr. Mitch continues in Trito-Isaiah by examining the message from the Lord for the Israelites returning from exile; a condemnation for those who strayed, and safety for the loyal.