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Welcome to the Daily Office Devotions with the Very Rev. Dr. Reggie Kidd, Dean of the Cathedral Church of St. Luke in Orlando, FL. Our devotionals are based on the readings from the daily office. Be Blessed.

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    God Is in Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025


    Every little sparrow, every little thing… God is in control.Thursday • 9/11/2025 •Thursday of the Thirteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 18) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 50; 1 Kings 18:1–19; Philippians 2:12–30; Matthew 2:13–23 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    Embrace Life Himself

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025


    …to take our place in the grand undoing—the reversal of depravity, decay, death, and destruction—that Christ came to accomplish.Wednesday • 9/10/2025 •Wednesday of the Thirteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 18) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49–72; 1 Kings 17:1–24; Philippians 2:1–11; Matthew 2:1–12 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

    Scripture's Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025


    Paul only cares that people are hearing about Christ.Tuesday • 9/9/2025 •Tuesday of the Thirteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 18) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 45; 1 Kings 16:23–34; Philippians 1:12–30; Mark 16:1–8 For further thoughts on Mark 16:1–8, see the DDD for 4/13/2020, Monday of Easter Week, Year 2: https://tinyurl.com/ddwhntnf This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

    Grace Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025


    A powerful exemplar of this grace is the apostle Paul.Monday • 9/8/2025 •Monday of the Thirteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 18)  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 41; Psalm 52; 1 Kings 13:1–10; Philippians 1:1–11; Mark 15:40–47 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    Promises Kept

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025


    The LORD has made promises, and he will keep them.  Friday • 9/5/2025 •Friday of the Twelfth Week After Pentecost (Proper 17) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 31; 1 Kings 11:26–43; James 4:13–5:6; Mark 15:22–32 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

    Obey God's Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025


    Determination to obey God's Word can keep us from going off the rails.Thursday • 9/4/2025 •Thursday of the Twelfth Week After Pentecost (Proper 17) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 37; 1 Kings 11:1–13; James 3:13–4:12; Mark 15:12–21 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    Jesus Shall Reign

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025


    Then the Queen of Sheba confessed Yahweh for herself, “Blessed be the Lord your God…”Wednesday • 9/3/2025 •Wednesday of the Twelfth Week After Pentecost (Proper 17) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 38; 1 Kings 9:24–10:13; James 3:1–12; Mark 15:1–11 For comments on James 3:1–12, see the DDD for 11/17/2020, Tuesday of Proper 28, Year Two https://tinyurl.com/ysn7n6rn This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

    Clear the Deck and Start Anew

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025


    Peter wants to do better—he really does.Tuesday • 9/2/2025 •Tuesday of the Twelfth Week After Pentecost (Proper 17) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 26; Psalm 28; 1 Kings 8:65–9:9; James 2:14–26; Mark 14:66–72 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

    The King Came as Pauper

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025


    The King came as pauper, and in doing so raised paupers to royalty.Monday • 9/4/2025 •Monday of the Twelfth Week After Pentecost (Proper 17)  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 25; 2 Chronicles 6:32–7:7; James 2:1–13; Mark 14:53–65 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    Solomon Prepares

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025


    In his preparations for the building of the temple, Solomon reveals Yahweh's gift of wisdom.Friday • 8/29/2025 •Friday of the Eleventh Week After Pentecost (Proper 16) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 16; Psalm 17; 1 Kings 5:1–6:1,7; Acts 28:1–16; Mark 14:27–42 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

    We Will Never Lose the Love of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025


    Though we might lose everything else, we will never lose the love of God in Christ.Thursday • 8/28/2025 •Thursday of the Eleventh Week After Pentecost (Proper 16) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 18; 1 Kings 3:16–28; Acts 27:27–44; Mark 14:12–26 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    Solomon's Bride

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025


    The Song of Songs gives at least one of Solomon's brides a voice.Wednesday • 8/27/2025 •Wednesday of the Eleventh Week After Pentecost (Proper 16) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:1–24; 1 Kings 3:1–15; Acts 27:9–26; Mark 14:1–11 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

    The Divine Bridegroom Has Sought Out His Bride

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025


    May we rejoice in the affections of the Bridegroom who has sought out his Bride, the Church.Tuesday • 8/26/2025 •Tuesday of the Eleventh Week After Pentecost (Proper 16) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 5; Psalm 6; 1 Kings 1:38–2:4; Acts 26:24–27:8; Mark 13:28–37 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

    God Is Working

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025


    There are so many things Paul could say to this power couple!Monday • 8/25/2025 •Monday of the Eleventh Week After Pentecost (Proper 16)  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 1; Psalm 2; Psalm 3; 1 Kings 1:5–31; Acts 26:1–23; Mark 13:14–27 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    The Son of Promise

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025


    With Psalm 110, David sees the Son of promise, the Messiah King.Friday • 8/22/2025 •Friday of the Tenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 15) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 140; Psalm 142; 2 Samuel 19:24–43; Acts 24:24–25:12; Mark 12:35–44 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

    Love for God and Neighbor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025


    Jesus cuts through the fog and adds a power to love God and to love our neighbor!Thursday • 8/21/2025 •Thursday of the Tenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 15) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 131; Psalm 132; Psalm 133; 2 Samuel 19:1–23; Acts 24:1–23; Mark 12:28–34 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    David's Lament and a Father's Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025


    Today's lament invites reflection on the love of a greater Father.  Wednesday • 8/20/2025 •Wednesday of the Tenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 15) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:145–176; 2 Samuel 18:19–33; Acts 23:23–35; Mark 12:13–27 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

    Absalom's Very Bad Hair Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025


    Dying, suspended from a tree, Absalom becomes an “Easter egg” that points ahead to Christ's sacrifice on Calvary.Tuesday • 8/19/2025 •Tuesday of the Tenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 15) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 120; Psalm 121; Psalm 122; Psalm 123; 2 Samuel 18:9–18; Acts 23:12–24; Mark 11:27–12:12 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

    Pre-Christian Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025


    Like Paul, some of us need to see how limited our pre-Christ perspective has been. Monday • 8/18/2025 •Monday of the Tenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 15)  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 106; 2 Samuel 17:24–18:8; Acts 22:30–23:11; Mark 11:12–26 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    David's Walk of Shame

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    But David went up the ascent of the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went.Friday • 8/15/2025 •Friday of the Ninth Week After Pentecost (Proper 14) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 102; 2 Samuel 15:19–37; Acts 21:37–22:16; Mark 10:46–52 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

    He Came Not to Be Served but to Serve

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    Paul's detractors wrongly assume he is brazenly breaching boundaries.Thursday • 8/14/2025 •Thursday of the Ninth Week After Pentecost (Proper 14) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 105; 2 Samuel 15:1–18; Acts 21:27–36; Mark 10:32–45 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    Grace in Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025


    Paul's life becomes grace in action.  Wednesday • 8/13/2025 •Wednesday of the Ninth Week After Pentecost (Proper 14) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 101; Psalm 109; 2 Samuel 14:21–33; Acts 21:15–26; Mark 10:17–31 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

    Discerning God's Will

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025


    Sometimes, to follow God's will you have to go against the flow. Tuesday • 8/12/2025 •Tuesday of the Ninth Week After Pentecost (Proper 14) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 97; Psalm 99; Psalm 100; 2 Samuel 14:1–20; Acts 21:1–14; Mark 10:1–16 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

    God's Abundant Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025


    Paul has made it clear that his message is about God's free and abundant grace.Monday • 8/11/2025 •Monday of the Ninth Week After Pentecost (Proper 14)  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 89; 2 Samuel 13:23–39; Acts 20:17–38; Mark 9:42–50 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    Assault on Idolatry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025


    At the heart of Paul's “great mystery of godliness” is the living Jesus, not an inanimate rock. Friday • 8/8/2025 •Friday of the Eighth Week After Pentecost (Proper 13) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 88; 2 Samuel 12:1–14; Acts 19:21–41; Mark 9:14–29 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

    Jesus's Transfiguration

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025


    The Jesus whom Paul preaches is not to be trifled with.Thursday • 8/7/2025 •Thursday of the Eighth Week After Pentecost (Proper 13) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 83; Psalm 145; 2 Samuel 11:1–27; Acts 19:11–20; Mark 9:2–13  This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    We Have a Merciful King

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025


    Whatever our hurts, in Jesus we have a King who is merciful, generous, and welcoming.  Wednesday • 8/6/2025 •Wednesday of the Eighth Week After Pentecost (Proper 13) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:97–120; 2 Samuel 9:1–13; Acts 19:1–10; Mark 8:34–9:1 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

    The Way of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


    It is a brilliant setup to Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ.Tuesday • 8/5/2025 •Tuesday of the Eighth Week After Pentecost (Proper 13) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 78; 2 Samuel 7:18–29; Acts 18:12–28; Mark 8:22–33 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

    The Bread of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025


    They've only brought one loaf of bread. Monday • 8/4/2025 •Monday of the Eighth Week After Pentecost (Proper 13) • Year One This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 80; 2 Samuel 7:1–17; Acts 18:–11; Mark 8:11–21 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    David's Elevation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025


    David finally becomes king over God's united people.Friday • 8/1/2025 •Friday of the Seventh Week After Pentecost (Proper 12) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 69; 2 Samuel 5:1–12; Acts 17:1–15; Mark 7:24–37 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

    Holy and Unholy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025


    The difference between holy and unholy isn't external. Thursday • 7/31/2025 •Thursday of the Seventh Week After Pentecost (Proper 12) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 70; Psalm 71; 2 Samuel 4:1–12; Acts 16:25–40; Mark 7:1–23 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    Lord of Creation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025


    He is Lord of creation. We need not be afraid. Wednesday • 7/30/2025 •Wednesday of the Seventh Week After Pentecost (Proper 12) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 72; 2 Samuel 3:22–39; Acts 16:16–24; Mark 6:47–56 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

    Gospel-Bearers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025


    Europe would be forever changed by this boatload of gospel-bearers. Tuesday • 7/29/2025 •Tuesday of the Seventh Week After Pentecost (Proper 12) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 61; Psalm 62; 2 Samuel 3:6–21; Acts 16:6–15; Mark 6:30–46 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

    A Hot Mess in Need of Fixing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025


    I made the mistake this morning of checking the news services before beginning my devotions.Monday • 7/28/2025 •Monday of the Seventh Week After Pentecost (Proper 12)  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 56; Psalm 57; Psalm 58; 2 Samuel 2:1–11; Acts 15:36–16:5; Mark 6:14–29 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    Our Lives Will Tell Beautiful Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025


    In God's own time, all our lives will tell beautiful stories. Friday • 7/25/2025 •

    There Is Only One of Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025


    Some of our most creative thinking happens while we're asleep.Thursday • 7/24/2025 •

    Diversions and Distractions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025


    Often, it's the odd and the unplanned that make for great stories.Wednesday • 7/23/2025 •

    The Character of Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025


    Worship shapes us to be citizens of heavenTuesday • 7/22/2025 •

    Dual Realities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025


    The Art of Living in Two PlanesMonday • 7/21/2025 •

    House of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025


    But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God.Friday • 7/18/2025 •Friday of the Fifth Week After Pentecost (Proper 10) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 31; 1 Samuel 21:1–15; Acts 13:13–25; Mark 3:7–19a This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

    The Commandments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025


    The commandments are about making us more, not less, alive. Thursday • 7/17/2025 •Thursday of the Fifth Week After Pentecost (Proper 10) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 37; 1 Samuel 20:24–42; Acts 13:1–12; Mark 2:23–3:6 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    Elasticity of Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025


    Change or Die.Wednesday • 7/16/2025 •Wednesday of the Fifth Week After Pentecost (Proper 10) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 38; 1 Samuel 20:1–23; Acts 12:18–25; Mark 2:13-22 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

    The Smoke Goes Upwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025


    For David, “the smoke goes upwards” for the sake of God's mission in the world.Tuesday • 7/15/2025 •Tuesday of the Fifth Week After Pentecost (Proper 10) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 26; Psalm 28; 1 Samuel 19:1–18; Acts 12:1–17; Mark 2:1–12 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

    The Mercy of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025


    And encouragement is what he bestows wherever he goes.Monday • 7/14/2025 •Monday of the Fifth Week After Pentecost (Proper 10)  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 25; 1 Samuel 18:5–16; 27b–30; Acts 11:19–30; Mark 1:29–45 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    Broken Bodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025


    You gave your Son every resource he needed to…go about healing broken bodies and oppressed spirits.Friday • 7/11/2025 •A Friday in the Season After Pentecost (Proper 9) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 16; Psalm 17; 1 Samuel 17:17–30; Acts 10:34–48; Mark 1:1–13 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)  

    Here, There, and Everywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025


    …pining for a love that could satisfy the longing in the Beatles 1966 song, “Here There and Everywhere.”  Thursday • 7/10/2025 •A Thursday in the Season After Pentecost (Proper 9) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 18; 1 Samuel 16:14–17:11; Acts 10:17–33; Luke 24:36–53  This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    The Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025


    David's whole being is defined by his love for and dependence upon Yahweh.Wednesday • 7/9/2025 •A Wednesday in the Season After Pentecost (Proper 9) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:1–24; 1 Samuel 16:1–13; Acts 10:1–16; Luke 24:13–35 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

    God's Regret

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025


    A pretend or equivocal allegiance, a “meh, ok,” is no allegiance.Tuesday • 7/8/2025 •A Tuesday in the Season After Pentecost (Proper 9) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 5; Psalm 6; 1 Samuel 15:24–35; Acts 9:32–43; Luke 23:56b–24:11 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

    God's Instructions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025


    Sometimes it's OK to take instructions as suggestions. Sometimes it's not.  Monday • 7/7/2025 •A Monday in the Season After Pentecost (Proper 9)  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 1; Psalm 2; Psalm 3; 1 Samuel 15:1–3,7–23; Acts 9:19b–31; Luke 23:44–56a This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

    Bread & Wine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025


    “Jesus Christ, Our Worship Leader,” Part FiveFriday • 7/4/2025 •

    Singing in Our Midst

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


    “Jesus Christ, Our Worship Leader,” Part FourThursday • 7/3/2025 •

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