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.
““The rod has blossomed, pride has budded.”Tuesday • 6/3/2025 •Week of 7 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 97; Psalm 99; Ezekiel 7:10–15,23b–27; Hebrews 6:13–20; Luke 10:1–17 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
“Ezekiel himself becomes a gift and sacrifice for sins.”Monday • 6/2/2025 •Week of 7 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 89:1–18; Ezekiel 4:1–17; Hebrews 6:1–12; Luke 9:51–62 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
“Like Ezekiel, may we find the holy scriptures to be 'sweet as honey.'”Friday • 5/30/2025 •Week of 6 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 85; Psalm 86; Ezekiel 1:28–3:3; Hebrews 4:14–5:6; Luke 9:28–36 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
“a powerful symbol for every generation of believers who know they are strangers and aliens”Thursday • 5/29/2025 •Day of Ascension This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 8; Psalm 47; Ezekiel 1:1–28; Hebrews 2:5–18; Matthew 28:16–20 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moss,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)
“Oil is a sign of messianic power—it recalls the descent of the dove to anoint Jesus”Wednesday • 5/28/2025 •Week of 6 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:97–120; Baruch 3:24–37; James 5:13–18; Luke 12:22–31 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
“…when all that you have is multiplied, then do not exalt yourself, forgetting the Lord your God.”Tuesday • 5/27/2025 •Week of 6 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 78; Deuteronomy 8:11–20; James 1:16–27; Luke 11:1–13 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
Tough times call for an inventory of what God provides in our lives.Monday • 5/26/2025 •Week of 6 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 80; Deuteronomy 8:1–10; James 1:1–15; Luke 9:18–27 Comments on James 1:1–15 from DDD 11/12/2020: https://tinyurl.com/p7ez9f76 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
Daniel receives a final glimpse into the effects of the future Messiah's ministry. Friday • 5/23/2025 •Week of 5 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 106:1–18; Daniel 12:1–13; Romans 14:13–23; Luke 8:40–56 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
Daniel has learned that in the end, the Lord's Anointed wins; and in him, so do his people. Thursday • 5/22/2025 •Week of 5 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 70; Psalm 71; Daniel 11:36–45; Romans 14:1–12; Luke 8:26–39 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moss,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)
All this is described beforehand so… the Church will not lose heart, but will persevere with courage, hope, and faithfulness. Wednesday • 5/21/2025 •Week of 5 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 72; Daniel 11:1–35; Romans 13:1–14; Luke 8:16–25 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
Above our earthly strife and cares, a heavenly war is being waged.Tuesday • 5/20/2025 •Week of 5 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 61; Psalm 62; Daniel 10:1–21; Romans 12:1–21; Luke 8:1–15 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
Gabriel's good news: Messiah will bring God's great JubileeMonday • 5/19/2025 •Week of 5 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 56; Psalm 57; Psalm 58; Daniel 9:20–27; Colossians 3:18–4:18; Luke 7:36–50 Comments on Luke 7:36–50 from DDD 10/8/2020: https://tinyurl.com/3ur9bzx9 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
It is an inspired and inspiring pattern for prayer: from worship, to confession, to an acknowledgement of God's justice, to a plea for his mercy.Friday • 5/16/2025 •Week of 4 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 40; Psalm 54; Daniel 9:1–19; Colossians 3:1–11; Luke 7:1–17 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
To live in hope that is genuine, we need nothing more than what we already have in Christ.Thursday • 5/15/2025 •Week of 4 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 50; Daniel 8:1–27; Colossians 2:8–23; Luke 6:39–49 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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 would receive exactly the Redeemer we so desperately need. Wednesday • 5/14/2025 •Week of 4 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49–72; Daniel 7:15–28; Colossians 1:24–2:7; Luke 6:27–38 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
He will finally overthrow the beasts, and grant “possession of the kingdom” to his people.Tuesday • 5/13/2025 •Week of 4 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 45; Daniel 7:1–14; Colossians 1:15–23; Luke 6:12–26 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
…being under the dual obligation of duty to God and to neighbor (even to an enemy-neighbor).Monday • 5/12/2025 •Week of 4 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 41; Psalm 52; Daniel 6:16–28; Colossians 1:1–14; Luke 6:1–11 Comments on Colossians 1:1–14 from DDD 4/28/2020: https://tinyurl.com/babe2yte This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
To move beyond the Bible's and the ancient church's Christology is to step into a void. Friday • 5/9/2025 •Week of 3 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 105:1–22; Daniel 6:1–15; 2 John; Luke 5:12–26 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
“And this is the boldness we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”Thursday • 5/8/2025 •Week of 3 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 37:1–18; Daniel 5:13–30; 1 John 5:13–21; Luke 5:1–11 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
He sent the Holy Spirit, his own first gift to those who believe.Wednesday • 5/7/2025 •Week of 3 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 38; Daniel 5:1–12; 1 John 5:1–12; Luke 4:38–44 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
When he is restored, Nebuchadnezzar says, “I praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are truth…”Tuesday • 5/6/2025 •Week of 3 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 26; Psalm 28; Daniel 4:28–37; 1 John 4:7–21; Luke 4:31–37 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
But in the end, John keeps it simple for us.Monday • 5/5/2025 •Week of 3 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 25; Daniel 4:19–27; 1 John 3:19–4:6; Luke 4:14–30 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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 baptism becomes a sign…and a model of how to find our portion in life in the love of the Father who calls us his children..Friday • 5/2/2025 •Week of 2 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 16; Psalm 17; Daniel 3:1–18; 1 John 3:1–10; Luke 3:15–22 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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 statue in Nebuchadnezzar's dream is top-heavy.Thursday • 5/1/2025 •Week of 2 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 18:1–20; Daniel 2:31–49; 1 John 2:18–29; Luke 3:1–14 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
Daniel tells the king, “There is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries…”Wednesday • 4/30/2025 •Week of 2 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:1–24; Daniel 2:17–30; 1 John 2:12–17; John 17:20–26 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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 new standard is Jesus's own love: “the way I have loved you”Tuesday • 4/29/2025 •Week of 2 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 5; Psalm 6; Daniel 2:1–16; 1 John 2:1–11; John 17:12–19 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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 faith is just so much empty gas without the genuineness of the Incarnation.Monday • 4/28/2025 •Week of 2 Easter This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 1; Psalm 2; Psalm 3; Daniel 1:1–21; 1 John 1:1–10; John 17:1–11 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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 Holy Spirit affirms that we really are God's own dear children.Friday • 4/25/2025 •Easter Week This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 136; Daniel 12:1–4,13; Acts 4:1–13; John 16:1–15 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
To be his friend is to make other people important to you. Thursday • 4/24/2025 •Easter Week This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 146; Psalm 147; Ezekiel 37:1–14; Acts 3:11–26; John 15:12–27 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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 receive our life from the vine.Wednesday • 4/23/2025 •Easter Week This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 97; Psalm 99; Micah 7:7–15; Acts 3:1–10; John 15:1–11 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); 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)
A divine, shared, mutually deferential life of love.Tuesday • 4/22/2025 •Easter Week This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 103; Isaiah 30:18–21; Acts 2:36–41(42–47); John 14:15–31 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)
He would return as conquering KingMonday • 4/21/2025 •Easter Week This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 93; Psalm 98; Jonah 2:1–9; Acts 2:22–32; John 14:1–14 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)
Genesis 22 prepares us for the mystery of Good Friday.Friday • 4/18/2025 • Good Friday This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 22; Genesis 22:1–14; 1 Peter 2:10–20; John 13:36–38 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 foot washing becomes a parable of the whole project of incarnation.Thursday • 4/17/2025 •Maundy Thursday This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 102; Jeremiah 20:7–11; 1 Corinthians 10:14–17; 11:27–32; John 17:1–11(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)
In spite of the betrayal, he is confident: “But I will trust in you.”Wednesday • 4/16/2025 •Holy Week This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 55; Jeremiah 17:5–10,14–17; Philippians 4:1–13; John 12:27–36 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)
Once lost and alone, we have a destination and companions on the journey.Tuesday • 4/15/2025 •Holy Week This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 6; Psalm 12; Jeremiah 15:10–21; Philippians 3:15–21; John 12:20–26 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)
No wonder Jeremiah is called “the weeping prophet”.Monday • 4/14/2025 •Holy Week This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 51:1–18(19–20); Jeremiah 12:1–16; Philippians 3:1-14; John 12:9–19 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)
Here is one of the most poignant, tender, and loving scenes in all Scripture. Friday • 4/11/2025 •Week of 5 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 22; Jeremiah 29:1,4–13; Romans 11:13–24; John 12:1–10 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)
Biblical faith is a faith in redemption.Thursday • 4/10/2025 •Week of 5 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 131; Psalm 132; Psalm 133; Jeremiah 26:1–16; Romans 11:1–12; John 10:19–42 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)
Fierce though he may be in judgment against the false shepherds and the wolves, fiercer still is he in his love for his sheep.Wednesday • 4/9/2025 •Week of 5 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:145–176; Jeremiah 25:30–38; Romans 10:14–21; John 10:1–18 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)
He is granted spiritual sight as well as physical sight.Tuesdayˀ• 4/8/2025 • Week of 5 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 121; Psalm 122; Psalm 123; Jeremiah 25:8–17; Romans 10:1–13; John 9:18–41 More extended thoughts on today's Romans reading in this post from last summer: on Romans 10:1–13 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)
Jesus, the Light of the World, is turning back the darkness…Monday • 4/7/2025 •Week of 5 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 31; Jeremiah 24:1–10; Romans 9:19–33; John 9:1–17 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)
God will provide in the line of David a “righteous Branch”Friday • 4/4/2025 •Week of 4 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 95; Psalm 102; Jeremiah 23:1–8; Romans 8:28–39; John 6:52–59 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)
God's Word captured Josiah's heart.Thursday • 4/3/2025 •Week of 4 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 69:1–23(24–30)31–38; Jeremiah 22:13-23; Romans 8:12–27; John 6:41–51 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)
Those strong hands that are determined not to give up on us, not to set us aside.Wednesday • 4/2/2025 •Week of 4 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 101; Psalm 109:1–4(5–19)20–30; Jeremiah 18:1–11; Romans 8:1–11; John 6:27–40 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)
“I do the very thing I hate”… The trick is to stay in the fight.Tuesday • 4/1/2025 •Week of 4 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 97; Psalm 99; Jeremiah 17:19–27; Romans 7:13–25; John 6:15–27 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 law is holy, and the commandment is holy and just and good.Monday • 3/31/2025 •Week of 4 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 89:1–18; Jeremiah 16:10–21; Romans 7:1–12; John 6:1–15 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)
A break with sinFriday • 3/28/2025 •Week of 3 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 88; Jeremiah 11:1–8,14–20; Romans 6:1–11; John 8:33–47 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)
In Adam, paradise is lost. In Christ, paradise is regained.Thursday • 3/27/2025 •Week of 3 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: (Psalm 83); Psalm 42; Psalm 43; Jeremiah 10:11–24; Romans 5:12–21; John 8:21–32 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)
Jeremiah's tears and Paul's dancing joy—both are true to the emotional life of followers of ChristWednesday • 3/26/2025 •Week of 3 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:97–120; Jeremiah 8:18–9:6; Romans 5:1–11; John 8:12–20 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)
…it is through Jesus's followers that living waters will flow to others. Tuesday • 3/25/2025 •Week of 3 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 78:1–39; Jeremiah 7:21–34; Romans 4:13–25; John 7:37–52 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)