The Gospel for Geeks

How can the conflict between Saruman and the Ents help us understand Jesus’ Parable of the Tenants? I explain the Bible Readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time in the newest episode of the ‘Gospel for Geeks’ podcast.

How can Rey and Kylo Ren help us understand Jesus’ Parable of the Two Sons? I explain the Bible Readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time in the newest episode of the ‘Gospel for Geeks’ podcast.

My commentary on the Bible readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time of the Year A. How can Mrs. Weasley’s gift for Harry’s birthday help us better understand Jesus’ Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard?

My commentary on the Bible readings for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time of the Year A. How can the themes of forgiveness and redemption in Star Wars and in Harry Potter help us better understand what Jesus says about forgiveness?

In this reflection on the Bible readings for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, I look at what Snape could have learned from this week’s Gospel.

In this reflection on the Bible readings for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, I look at what Luke Skywalker and Saint Peter have in common.

I’ll explain how Godzilla can help us understand this week’s Bible readings. You can find the Mass readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100222.cfm Want to help? Join my Patreon community at www.patreon.com/fatherroderick or help me with a one time gift at www.fatherroderick.com The post Godzilla and the Gospel appeared first on Father Roderick.

I share how the story of Cassian Andor can help us interpret today’s Bible Readings! You can find the Mass readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092522.cfm Homily by Father Roderick on the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C. Support our ministry by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/fatherroderick The post Star Wars: Andor and the Bible appeared first on Father Roderick.

In the homily, I share what Harry Potter can teach us about today’s Gospel! You can find the Mass readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091822.cfm Homily by Father Roderick on the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C. Support our ministry by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/fatherroderick The post Harry Potter and the Unjust Steward appeared first on Father Roderick.

In the homily, I share what the LEGO Millennium Falcon taught me about today’s Gospel! Homily by Father Roderick on the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C. Support our ministry by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/fatherroderick The post LEGO and the Gospel appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this homily, I talk about the Rings of Power and the Gospel. Readings: Wis 9:13-18b, Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17, Phmn 9-10, 12-17, Lk 14:25-33 Homily by Father Roderick on the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C. Support our ministry by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/fatherroderick The post Galadriel and the Gospel appeared first on Father Roderick.

In the homily, we'll talk about The House of the Dragon and the Gospel. Readings: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps. 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14. The post The House of the Dragon and the Gospel appeared first on Father Roderick.

What can Hobbits teach us about today's gospel? Listen to this week's homily to find out! Readings: Is 66:18-21; Ps. 117:1, 2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30. The post Hobbits and the Narrow Gate appeared first on Father Roderick.

What can E.T. teach us about today’s Bible readings? Listen to this week’s homily to find out! Homily by Father Roderick on the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Support our ministry by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/fatherroderick The post E.T. and Jesus appeared first on Father Roderick.

What lessons can we learn from Breaking Bad and from today's Bible readings? Listen to this week's homily to find out! Readings: Ecc 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21. Homily by Father Roderick on the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C The post Breaking Bad and the Bible appeared first on Father Roderick.

How can the popular Japanese series My Hero Academia help us better understand why prayer often doesn't work the way you think it work? Readings: Gn 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8; Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13. Homily by Father Roderick on the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C The post My Hero Academia and the Gospel appeared first on Father Roderick.

What are the similarities between Bilbo & Frodo and Martha & Mary? Homily by Father Roderick on the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Support our ministry by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/fatherroderick The post Bilbo & Frodo, Martha & Mary appeared first on Father Roderick.

What can we learn from Captain Pike about this week’s Gospel? Homily by Father Roderick on the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Support our ministry by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/fatherroderick The post Captain Pike and the Rules appeared first on Father Roderick.

How can Nick Fury’s efforts to assemble the Avengers help us better understand today’s Gospel? Homily by Father Roderick on the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Support our ministry by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/fatherroderick The post Nick Fury and the Gospel appeared first on Father Roderick.