A Psychologist looks at Scripture
In this 8-10 minute podcast, I as a psychologist and a priest use my training and skills to examine the Gospels. I will present alternative interpretations and insights into the meaning of Scripture for men and women in the 21st century.
I can be reached at peter.dohertyomi@gmail.com.
A Psychologist looks at Scripture
Latest Episodes
Mt 25.14-30 Nov 15-26 The Third Servant: A Story of Trust and Missed Opportunity
We will reflect on the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verses 14 to 30. In this parable, a master goes on a journey and gives three servants money: five talents, two talents, and one talent, “each according to his ability.” When he returns...
“Mt 25.1-13 Nov 8-26 The Foolish Bridesmaids Weren’t Foolish—Yet”
Jesus tells the story of a wedding. Five bridesmaids are prepared, while five are unprepared and therefore unable to take part in the wedding as planned. The bridegroom represents God, and the bridesmaids represent us—God’s people. The message ...
Mt 5:1-12 Nov 1-26 Against the Current: How the Beatitudes Reverse the World’s Values
There is a profoundly countercultural message in the Beatitudes. Jesus pronounced blessing on the poor, those who mourn, the meek, the merciful, the peacemakers, and the persecuted. In doing so, he challenged the prevailing values of wealth, mi...
Mt 22.34-40 Oct 25-25 The Two Commandments We Keep Trying to Separate
In the Gospel reading Matthew 22:34-40 Jesus is asked which commandment is the greatest. I suspect he meant which commandment is the most important. Jesus responds to the question by combining two teachings one. He quotes from the Torah, ...
Mt 22.15-21 Oct 18-26 The Coin, the Temple, and the Cost of Truth
There is also a sub-story here—one hidden in plain sight. Why were some Pharisees so adversarial toward Jesus? The first point worth noting is that not all Pharisees were against Jesus.Sadly, however, there was a small group of Pha...