The Shunammite Woman & the Hidden Face of Christ – Deacon Randy Kiel – 06/25/2026

This Sunday's Readings Deacon Randy Kiel previews the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A — Sunday, June 28, 2026: First Reading, 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a; Second Reading, Romans 6:3-4, 8-11. Read along at USCCB.org. A Woman of Influence — and Generosity The Shunammite woman is wealthy and influential, but she is known for her generosity, welcoming Elisha with an "upper room" complete with a bed, table, chair, and lamp — the very elements of a sanctuary. Deacon Randy draws out the Hebrew sense that true influence flows from a generosity of grace: receiving God's goodwill and pouring it out for others. Foreshadowing Mary When the childless woman is promised a son within the year, the story echoes Abraham and Sarah — grace given through generosity made manifest in the gift of a child. Deacon Randy connects this to Mary, who came from a "barren land" and did not merely reflect God's grace but gave birth to Grace itself. Baptized into Christ Turning to Romans, Saint Paul reminds us we were baptized into Christ's death so we might walk in newness of life. Deacon Randy unpacks the meaning of being plunged into the waters of Baptism — drowning sin so the Holy Spirit can reign — and prays that the Word of God would not return empty but accomplish its purpose in every listener. Listen Live Catch the Sunday readings preview with Deacon Randy Kiel every Thursday on The Catholic Morning Show, weekdays at 7:00 AM Central. Stream at IowaCatholicRadio.com or on the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #SundayReadings #CatholicMassReadings #2Kings #ProphetElisha #ShunammiteWoman #Baptism #Romans6 #ThirteenthSunday #OrdinaryTime #Scripture #BibleStudy #CatholicPodcast #IowaCatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.