JD Flynn

2 weeks ago | pillarcatholic.com | Jack Figge |JD Flynn

Amid ongoing protests during a national walking Eucharistic pilgrimage, organizers pulled full-time “perpetual pilgrims” Saturday from a Eucharistic procession in Abilene, Texas, reportedly because demonstrators have begun harassing and taunting pilgrims by name during public processions.

1 month ago | pillarcatholic.com | Luke Coppen |JD Flynn

Pope Leo XIV said that St. Peter was tasked with “loving more,” and “giving his life for his flock,” as he celebrated his inauguration Mass Sunday in St. Peter’s Square. The Petrine ministry is “always and only a question of loving as Jesus did,” the pontiff said. The first U.S.-born pope reflected at the May 18 Mass on the presence of Jesus among his apostles after the Resurrection — and briefly on the conclave which elected him.

1 month ago | pillarcatholic.com | JD Flynn |Luke Coppen

JD is joined by The Pillar’s Senior Correspondent Luke Coppen to talk about Luke’s experience covering the past two conclaves as a journalist, and the fluctuating situation before the conclave begins on Wednesday. Then, they share their personal cardinal picks. ShareAre you a paying subscriber? Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phoneCheck the top right co…

Jan 22, 2025 | pillarcatholic.com | JD Flynn |Kate Olivera

In these readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, the Israelites finally acknowledge their sins and Jesus declares a Jubilee Year. ShareAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:35Reading 1 - Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10Psalm cf John 6:63c Psalm 19: 8-10, 14Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 12:12-30Gospel - Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Jan 15, 2025 | pillarcatholic.com | JD Flynn |Kate Olivera

It’s the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time! This week, Dr. Scott Powell talks about ancient Israel’s understanding of a jubilee year. He also shares a few reasons the wedding at Cana is more than just a magic trick precursor to Jesus’ other miracles. ShareAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:15Reading 1 - Isaiah 62:1-5Psalm 96: 1-3, 7-10Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 12:4-11Gospel - John 2:1-11