Commentary on Isaiah, Pt. 11

Commentary on Isaiah, Pt. 11

Author: EWTN March 18, 2025 Duration: 54:30
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.

Each week, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, a familiar voice and respected scripture scholar from EWTN, brings a lifetime of study and pastoral insight to the conversation. This podcast, Scripture and Tradition With Fr. Mitch Pacwa, explores the deep and living connection between the Bible and the practices of the Catholic faith. Rather than treating them as separate ideas, Fr. Pacwa demonstrates how Sacred Scripture and Church Tradition illuminate one another, providing a richer understanding of teachings, liturgy, and daily Christian life. Listeners will find a thoughtful analysis that roots ancient traditions in biblical foundation, making complex theological concepts accessible. The discussion is grounded, practical, and often drawn from the questions encountered in ministry. It’s a weekly opportunity to move beyond surface-level readings and appreciate the depth of Catholic thought. Tune in for a program that feels like a guided study, where historical context, language, and faith come together seamlessly. This EWTN production offers consistent clarity for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge through a trusted scholarly perspective, all within the natural flow of conversation that this live format provides.
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Podcast Episodes
Commentary on Isaiah, Pt. 37 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:31
Fr. Mitch discusses how the Lord confronts Israel as they bristle at His decision to position a Gentile, King Cyrus, as Israel’s “Messiah”, to set them free from the Babylonians.
Commentary on Isaiah, Pt. 36 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:32
Fr. Mitch discusses a Middle Eastern King’s use of camels in battle and also looks at a shocking announcement in Isaiah 44 and 45 surrounding a Gentile, Jerusalem, and the Temple.
Commentary on Isaiah, Pt. 35 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:31
Fr. Mitch studies Isaiah, chapter 44, as the Lord assures the exiled people of Israel of their future salvation and gives a strong critique of the foolish worship of pagan idols.
Commentary on Isaiah, Pt. 34 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:34
Fr. Mitch studies the ways the Lord’s prophet declares the Lord is the only God who will defeat the Chaldeans of Babylon and save the spiritually blind and deaf people of Israel.
Commentary on Isaiah, Pt. 33 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:33
Fr. Mitch studies the prophetic hymn of praise in Isaiah 42, while also commenting on how God deals with idolatry and how the Lord makes His truths clear for the deaf and blind.
Commentary on Isaiah, Pt. 32 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:35
Fr. Mitch looks at the first Servant of the Lord Song in Isaiah 42, making the distinction between it and the oracle of vocation which follows in Isaiah.
Commentary on Isaiah, Pt. 31 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:33
Fr. Mitch takes an in depth look at Isaiah chapter 41, where God puts the nations and their Gods on trial in order to demonstrate which deity is true, the Lord or their pagan gods.
Commentary on Isaiah, Pt. 30 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:35
Fr. Mitch looks at Deutero-Isaiah, or “second Isaiah,” which takes us back to Babylon of the late 540s BC, where the Lord summons Isaiah to be a prophet to the exiles.
Mail Bag Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:30
Fr. Mitch breaks from his current study of Isaiah to connect with viewers by answering questions sent in via email to scriptureandtradition@ewtn.com
Commentary on Isaiah, Pt. 29 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:40
Fr. Mitch continues looking at the “Deuteronomistic History” found in Isaiah, and examines how King Hezekiah found goodness in suffering because it led him to repent of his sins.