# Suffering in the midst of promise

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Podcast: [Sunday School; A Pillar Bible Study](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sunday-school-a-pillar-bible-study-5766704)
Published: 2026-02-25T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/suffering-in-the-midst-of-promise
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## Resource

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent— including God’s calling of Abram, St. Paul’s last letter before his martyrdom, and Matthew’s telling of the Transfiguration. - This week’s episode is brought to you by the paying subscribers of The Pillar. Join today at pillarcatholic.com/subscribe Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:32 Reading 1 - Genesis 12:1-4a Psalm 33: 4-5, 18-20, 22 Reading 2 - 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 Gospel - Matthew 17:1-9 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

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