SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION WITH FR. MITCH PACWA

Fr. Mitch discusses the warning prophecy for the people of Israel who rebel against God by trusting in Egypt's Pharaoh instead of in God's perfect timing and means of salvation.

In his LIVE, interactive Bible Study, Fr. Mitch continues discussing the woes to the people of Israel in Isaiah 29 and 30 for their lack of trust in the Lord.

Fr. Mitch discusses the drunkards of Ephraim and Judah, their destruction by Assyria and the salvation of the Lord “on that day” for the remnant of survivors who fled to Jerusalem.

Fr. Mitch looks at the oracles from the Lord in Isaiah, and how Judah's trust in the Egyptian Pharaoh, led to the mentality of “eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die.”

Fr. Mitch examines (Proto) Isaiah, chapters 21 and 22, the visions of catastrophe they describe, and the meanings behind these visions.

In his LIVE, interactive Bible Study, as we approach the seventeen hundredth anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicea, he discusses some of the issues and problems in the Church, which led the Council to affirm the divinity of Christ and give us what we know and still recite each Sunday, the Nicene Creed.

In his LIVE, interactive Bible study, Fr. Mitch explores the ways in which God used the Assyrian army as an effective instrument to pass His judgment on Egypt.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa continues his examination of the various oracles from the Lord against the nations in his LIVE, interactive Bible Study.

Fr. Mitch looks at the Lord's complex oracle against the prideful and insolent region of Moab, which was destroyed, plundered, and its survivors scattered like helpless birds.

Fr. Mitch examines the Lord's comforting promises to Israel after His threat of “the Day of the Lord” in Isaiah's prophecy stressing the terror and upheaval accompanying this day.

Fr. Mitch looks at Isaiah's prophecies to the nations who were enemies of Israel, noting how God frequently acted on others based on Israel's faithfulness to the covenant.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa takes a deeper look at some images of the time of salvation, and the prophecy of the coming Messiah within scripture in his Live, interactive Bible Study.

Fr. Mitch discusses how, after the chastisement from the Lord, God reassures Israel of His great love by giving them explicit hope for the reestablishment of the Davidic kingship.

Fr. Mitch discusses the Lord's use of other nation's military power to punish Israel when they rebelled against God and also how God holds those aggressor nations in check as well.

Fr. Mitch discusses the ninth chapter of the book of the prophet Isaiah, and how God communicates a prophetic hymn of messianic hope within times of suffering for Israel.

Fr. Mitch looks at chapter 8 of Isaiah and the military history of some the nations surrounding Israel which King Ahaz directly affected by ignoring the prophecies of Isaiah.

Fr. Mitch discusses a description of the Lord's final judgement within chapters five and six of Isaiah and also takes a look at Isaiah's vision of the Lord and His Seraphim.

Fr. Mitch looks at chapters four and five of the book of Isaiah, calling attention to what justice, punishment, restoration and renewal of hope happens after God's judgment.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa answers viewer questions in this comprehensive Scripture and Tradition “Mail Bag” Show! Questions can be sent to ScriptureAndTradition@ewtn.com

Fr. Mitch looks at the Lord's impending judgment on Jerusalem and Judah due to their wickedness and grave sins which were described in detail in preceding oracles.

Fr. Mitch discusses Isaiah, chapter 2, and the prophecy that is being fulfilled before our very eyes: that the nations will come to Zion so that the Lord may teach them His ways.

Join Fr. Mitch as he continues his study of the Book of Isaiah. Experience the Prophet's summons to listen to God's instruction and his admonishment of the people's moral character.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa begins an earnest look into the first chapter of the book of Isaiah in his LIVE and interactive Bible Study.

Fr. Mitch begins a new in-depth study of the book of the Prophet Isaiah, known as the Gospel of the Old Testament, and one which heavily points forward to Christ.

Fr. Mitch takes an in depth look at how the Blessed Mother works in the lives of priests and how her help can lead them to become resilient towers of strength for the world.

Fr. Mitch looks at Christ's decision to hand His Blessed Mother over to the Beloved Disciple. Hear how this extended her spiritual motherhood to priests and all who call on Jesus.

Fr. Mitch examines the Blessed Mother's influence on the Apostles, and how we must return to Mary's words at the wedding at Cana to grasp her faith in Jesus serving those in need.

Fr. Mitch talks about the Blessed Virgin Mary's impact on the Apostles and the lives of priests today, devotion to the Blessed Mother, and her importance in Christian Revelation.

Fr. Mitch takes a deeper look at the various lists in Scripture of the Holy Spirit's external gifts, their purpose, and how they build up the Church for the greater glory of God.

Fr. Mitch discusses the gifts of the Holy Spirit that build up the Church and provide an antidote to cynical individualism, self-indulgence and isolation rampant in modern society.

Accompany Fr. Mitch as he answers more in-depth email questions about the Catholic Faith, the Church, Sacred Scripture and other important topics.

Fr. Mitch compares and contrasts the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost with the Mount Sinai manifestation of the Lord when He gave Israel the Ten Commandments.

Fr. Mitch discusses the first ever Novena, held in the Upper Room prior to Pentecost. He also looks at how the new 12th disciple was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.

Fr. Mitch discusses Christ's Ascension and how He diverted the disciples' attention from their own status to the power He will give them to accomplish their mission in the world.

In his LIVE, interactive Bible Study, Fr. Mitch talks about how Jesus' passion and death will cause the disciples immense sorrow, but that His return will bring them great joy.

Through imagery in Isaiah 26, Jesus began preparing His disciples for His death. Fr. Mitch discusses how Jesus conveyed their grief and despair over His death would be temporary.

In his LIVE, interactive Bible Study, Fr. Mitch talks in depth about the Holy Spirit's unique and strong power to convict from within, and how it is meant for our good.

Fr. Mitch dives deep into some unanswered e-mail questions from viewers in this special question and answer mail bag show.

Fr. Mitch discusses the ways in which the Holy Spirit will specifically reveal the world's error in its liberal attitude toward sin, righteousness and judgment.

Fr. Mitch highlights the Gospel of John when Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit, the importance of the Holy Spirit's coming and the three tasks the Holy Spirit will accomplish.