Episcopal Relief & Development's Lenten Meditations 2020 focuses on the spiritual lives of children and how children inspire the spiritual lives of adults. Episcopal Relief & Development is committed to helping those whom Christ calls the greatest among us, so they can better reach their God-given potential to learn, grow and thrive. Join us each day during Lent for these meaningful meditations.
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The meditation for Easter From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Gay Clark Jennings who is the President of the House of Deputies of The Episcopal Church. Scripture: John 20:18 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Holy Saturday From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Melissa Crutchfield, Director of Community Impact for Episcopal Relief & Development. A reflection on a prayer “For the Care of Children,” from The Book of Common Prayer (p. 829). Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Good Friday From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Rob Radtke, President and CEO of Episcopal Relief & Development. Scripture: John 13:12a, 15 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Maundy Thursday From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Allison Sandlin Liles is a parish priest and editor of growchristians.org who lives in Dallas with her husband and two children. Scripture: John 13:12a, 15 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Wednesday, April 8 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Miriam Willard McKenney, Development Director for Forward Movement. Miriam finds extreme joy parenting her three girls with her husband, David. A reflection on a prayer “For Young Persons,” from The Book of Common Prayer (p. 829). Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Tuesday, April 7 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Patrick Funston, a husband, father of two young children and rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Manhattan, Kansas. Scripture: Hosea 11:4 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Monday, April 6 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Sara Irwin, an Episcopal priest serving as pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Sara is married to Noah Evans and mother of their two children. Reflection on a Baptismal promise authorized for trial use by the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church. Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Saturday, April 4 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Jamie Osborne, a priest at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Montgomery, Alabama, where he lives with his wife Lauren and their two elementary-age children. A reflection on a passage by Henri Nouwen. Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Friday, April 3 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Emily Rutledge: Children, Youth and Family Minister at Church of Our Saviour, Charlottesville, Virginia; and mother of two. A reflection on the hymn “Blessed Assurance” by Fanny Jane Crosby. Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Thursday, April 2 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Miguel Escobar, Director of Anglican Studies, Episcopal Divinity School at Union Scripture: Isaiah 1:17 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Wednesday, April 1 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Miriam Willard McKenney, Development Director for Forward Movement. Miriam finds extreme joy parenting her three girls with her husband, David. A reflection on the hymn “Taste and See” by James E Moore, Jr., © 1983, GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Tuesday, March 31 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Patrick Funston, a husband, father of two young children and rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Manhattan, Kansas. Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:11 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Monday, March 30 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Sara Irwin, an Episcopal priest serving as pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Sara is married to Noah Evans and mother of their two children. Reflection on a portion of The Baptismal Covenant, from the Book of Common Prayer (p. 305) Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Saturday, March 21 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Jamie Osborne, a priest at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Montgomery, Alabama, where he lives with his wife Lauren and their two elementary-age children. Scripture: Psalm 95:7b Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Friday, March 27 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Emily Rutledge: Children, Youth and Family Minister at Church of Our Saviour, Charlottesville, Virginia; and mother of two. Scripture: Philippians 2:4 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Thursday, March 26 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Miguel Escobar, Director of Anglican Studies, Episcopal Divinity School at Union Scripture: Matthew 18:1-3 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Wednesday, March 25 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Miriam Willard McKenney, Development Director for Forward Movement. Miriam finds extreme joy parenting her three girls with her husband, David. A reflection of the Prayer for Social Justice from The Book of Common Prayer Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Tuesday, March 24 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Patrick Funston, a husband, father of two young children and rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Manhattan, Kansas. Scripture: Isaiah 42:5-6 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Monday, March 23 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Sara Irwin, an Episcopal priest serving as pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Sara is married to Noah Evans and mother of their two children. Reflection on a portion of The Baptismal Covenant, from the Book of Common Prayer (p. 305) Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Saturday, March 21 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Jamie Osborne, a priest at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Montgomery, Alabama, where he lives with his wife Lauren and their two elementary-age children. A reflection on Holy Baptism, from the Book of Common Prayer (p. 298). Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Friday, March 20 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Emily Rutledge: Children, Youth and Family Minister at Church of Our Saviour, Charlottesville, Virginia; and mother of two. Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Thursday, March 19 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Miguel Escobar, Director of Anglican Studies, Episcopal Divinity School at Union Scripture: Psalm 19:13-14 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Wednesday, March 18 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Miriam Willard McKenney, Development Director for Forward Movement. Miriam finds extreme joy parenting her three girls with her husband, David. Scripture: Luke 3:10-11 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Tuesday, March 17 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Patrick Funston, a husband, father of two young children and rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Manhattan, Kansas. Scripture: Isaiah 58:10-11 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Monday, March 16 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Sara Irwin, an Episcopal priest serving as pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Sara is married to Noah Evans and mother of their two children. Reflection on a portion of The Baptismal Covenant, from the Book of Common Prayer (p. 305) Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Saturday, March 14 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Jamie Osborne, a priest at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Montgomery, Alabama, where he lives with his wife Lauren and their two elementary-age children. Scripture: Acts 2:17 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Friday, March 13 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Emily Rutledge: Children, Youth and Family Minister at Church of Our Saviour, Charlottesville, Virginia; and mother of two. Scripture: Isaiah 1:17 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Thursday, March 12 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Miguel Escobar, Director of Anglican Studies, Episcopal Divinity School at Union Scripture: Psalm 139:12-13 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Wednesday, March 11 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Miriam Willard McKenney, Development Director for Forward Movement. Miriam finds extreme joy parenting her three girls with her husband, David. Scripture: Proverbs 19:17 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Tuesday, March 10 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Patrick Funston, a husband, father of two young children and rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Manhattan, Kansas. Reflection on the Prayer for Parents, from The Book of Common Prayer (p. 444) Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Monday, March 9 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Sara Irwin, an Episcopal priest serving as pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Sara is married to Noah Evans and mother of their two children. Reflection on a portion of The Baptismal Covenant, from the Book of Common Prayer (p. 304) Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Saturday, March 7 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Jamie Osborne, a priest at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Montgomery, Alabama, where he lives with his wife Lauren and their two elementary-age children. A reflection on the prayer “For those we love,” from The Book of Common Prayer (p. 831) Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Friday, March 6 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Emily Rutledge: Children, Youth and Family Minister at Church of Our Saviour, Charlottesville, Virginia; and mother of two. A reflection on the Collect For Social Service from The Book of Common Prayer (p. 260). Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Thursday, March 5 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Miguel Escobar, Director of Anglican Studies, Episcopal Divinity School at Union. Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:7-8 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Wednesday, March 4 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Miriam Willard McKenney, Development Director for Forward Movement. Miriam finds extreme joy parenting her three girls with her husband, David. Scripture: John 16:21 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Tuesday, March 3 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Patrick Funston, a husband, father of two young children and rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Manhattan, Kansas. Reflection on the hymn, “Come, thou long expected Jesus,” The Hymnal 1982, #66 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Monday, March 2 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Sara Irwin, an Episcopal priest serving as pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Sara is married to Noah Evans and mother of their two children. Reflection on a portion of The Baptismal Covenant, from the Book of Common Prayer (p. 304) Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Saturday, February 29 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Jamie Osborne, a priest at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Montgomery, Alabama, where he lives with his wife Lauren and their two elementary-age children. Scripture: Luke 2:52 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Friday, February 28 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Emily Rutledge: Children, Youth and Family Minister at Church of Our Saviour, Charlottesville, Virginia; and mother of two. Scripture: Mark 10:43-44 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Thursday, February 27 From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Miguel Escobar, Director of Anglican Studies, Episcopal Divinity School at Union Scripture: James 1:27 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
The meditation for Ash Wednesday From Episcopal Relief & Developments "Lenten Meditations 2020" Written by Abagail Nelson, Executive Vice President, Episcopal Relief & Development Scripture: Psalm 103:13-15 Music from the CD "Joy to the Heart: Hymns, Anthems, Psalms" by The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (San Francisco), Benjamin G. Bachmann, Director.
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