Podcasts about canticles

God loves “misfit toys.”Wednesday • 2/25/2026 •Wednesday of 1 Lent, Year Two This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49–72; Genesis 37:25–36; 1 Corinthians 2:1–13; Mark 1:29–45 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)

We're a mess, and we're driven by envy and insecurity. Tuesday • 2/24/2026 •Tuesday of 1 Lent, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 45; Genesis 37:12–24; 1 Corinthians 1:20–31; Mark 1:14–28  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) 

He alone has stood successfully against the assault of every kind of temptation.Monday • 2/23/2026 •Monday of 1 Lent, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 41; Psalm 52; Genesis 37:1–11; 1 Corinthians 1:1–19; Mark 1:1–13 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)

I still feel the weight of the words: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”Friday • 2/20/2026 •Friday of Last Epiphany, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 31; Ezekiel 18:1–4,25–32; Philippians 4:1–9; John 17:9–19 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 Bible is a book of hope, and Habakkuk sings in the face of the fury.Thursday • 2/19/2026 •Thursday of Last Epiphany, Year Two This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 37; Habakkuk 3:1–18; Philippians 3:12–21; John 17:1–8 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)

Winston Churchill sought something like immortality through the power of his words.Wednesday • 2/18/2026 •Ash Wednesday, Year Two This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 32; Psalm 143; Amos 5:6–15; Hebrews 12:1–14; Luke 18:9–14  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)

Shrove Tuesday anticipates a leaner and more austere diet during Lent.Tuesday • 2/17/2026 •Tuesday of Last Epiphany or Shrove Tuesday, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 26; Psalm 28; Proverbs 30:1–4,24–33; Philippians 3:1–11; John 18:28–38 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 Christian experience is the embrace of the wild extremes of the emotional spectrum.Monday • 2/16/2026 •Monday of Last Epiphany, Year TwoThis morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 25; Proverbs 27:1–5,10–12; Philippians 2:1–13; John 18:15–18,25–27 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)

In his dream, it's the gateway through which grace condescends to come down. Friday • 2/13/2026 •Friday of 5 Epiphany, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 88; Genesis 27:46-28:4,10-22; Romans 13:1-14; 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)

The great I AM has come to free us.Thursday • 2/12/2026 •Thursday of 5 Epiphany, Year Two This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 146; Psalm 147; Genesis 27:30–45; Romans 12:9–21; John 8:21–32 For more extensive reflections on Romans 12:9–21 from 7/17/2020 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)

“He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus” Wednesday • 2/11/2026 •Wednesday of 5 Epiphany, Year Two This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:97–120; Genesis 27:1–29; Romans 12:1–8; John 8:12–20  For comments on Romans 12:1–8 from DDD 7/16/2020 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)

This week we discuss some clarifications on the relationship between the Fathers and the Formularies, we discuss Martin Thornton's idea of a threefold "Regula," we introduce J.I. Packer's "Gospel in the Prayer Book," and look into the Daily Offices of Morning and Evening Prayer.St. Dunstan's Plainsong Psalter can be purchased ⁠here⁠. ⁠Our video on chanting the Canticles from St. Dunstan's⁠⁠Our video on the nine major Psalm Tones⁠Note: the above videos were recorded when our diocese was part of the Church of Nigeria rather than the ACNA.

Jesus can now serve as our shepherd.Tuesday • 2/10/2026 •Tuesday of 5 Epiphany, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 78; Genesis 26:1-6,12-33; Hebrews 13:17-25; John 7:53-8:11 For comments on John 7:53–8:11 from 12/9/2020  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) 

Melchizedek foreshadowed Jesus as Priest when he brought bread and wine to Abraham, and received, in return, a tithe.Monday • 2/9/2026 •Monday of 5 Epiphany, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 80; Genesis 25:19–34; Hebrews 13:1–16; John 7:37–52 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 Spirit will gush like rivers of living water to all who are thirsty for real life.Friday • 2/6/2026 •Friday of 4 Epiphany, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 69; Genesis 24:1–27; Hebrews 12:3–11; John 7:1–13 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)

The result is that we can embrace a certain fearlessness.Thursday • 2/5/2026 •Thursday of 4 Epiphany, Year Two This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 70; Psalm 71; Genesis 23:1–20; Hebrews 11:32–12:2; John 6:60–71 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)

Cheryl Drury, a lifelong reader, is on a misssion to read a long list of classic books which she found on Ted Gioia's Substack page. She now has her own Substack page that features her podcast "Crack the Book" about classic books. We talk about The Great Gatsby, The Red Badge of Courage, Romeo and Juliet and other works of Shakespeare, The Odyssey, David Foster Wallace, James Joyce's Ulysses, Swann's Way, Les Miserables, Louise May Alcott's Little Women, Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice, reading on a Kindle vs hardcopies, things we learn about life and human nature from reading classic books, Great Expectations and Charles Dickens, Gentleman in Moscow, Dead Souls, Fathers and Sons, The Brothers Karamazov, The Death of Ivan Ilyitch, characters, taking notes while reading, Dante, what makes a book a classic, Bleak House, Blood Meridian, The Road and Cormac McCarthy, Canticles for Liebowitz, Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad, reading aloud, poetry, Pablo Neruda, writing every day, why we love to read, Breakfast at Tiffany's, In Cold Blood, Brave New World, Blood Child, This is How you Lose the Time War, Isaac Asimov, classic science fiction, Don Quixote, The Golden Ass, and more.  Links are on the podcast shownotes page Support the show through Patreon

As Jesus will carry his wooden cross up to Calvary, so Isaac carries the wood for his altar.Wednesday • 2/4/2026 •Wednesday of 4 Epiphany, Year Two This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 72; Genesis 22:1–18; Hebrews 11:23–31; John 6:52–59 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)

“Tuffy, you are the only one who understands. You are the only one who cares.”  Tuesday • 2/3/2026 •Tuesday of 4 Epiphany, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 61; Psalm 62; Genesis 21:1–21; Hebrews 11:13–22; John 6:41–51 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) 

But Lot lingered; so the angels led him and his wife and daughters outside the city.Monday • 2/2/2026 •Monday of 4 Epiphany, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 56; Psalm 57; Genesis 19:1–17(18–23)24–29; Hebrews 11:1–12; John 6:27–40 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)

Even the Lone Ranger wasn't a Lone Ranger.Friday • 1/30/2026 •Friday of 3 Epiphany, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 40; Psalm 54; Genesis 17:15–27; Hebrews 10:11–25; John 6:1–15 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 essence of the covenant is like the “I will” of a marriage.Thursday • 1/29/2026 •Thursday of 3 Epiphany, Year Two This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 50; Genesis 16:15–17:14; Hebrews 10:1–10; John 5:30–47 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 angel of the Lord has conspicuous Christological qualities… He is a type, a ‘shadow' of Jesus Christ.”Wednesday • 1/28/2026 •Wednesday of 3 Epiphany, Year Two This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49–72; Genesis 16:1–14; Hebrews 9:15–28; John 5:19–29 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, in the figure of a flaming torch, pledges by this ceremony to keep his promises to Abram.Tuesday • 1/27/2026 •Tuesday of 3 Epiphany, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 45; Genesis 15:1–11,17–21; Hebrews 9:1–14; John 5:1–18 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) 

Our high priest, Jesus Christ, has absorbed our guilt and shame and disposed of them.Monday • 1/26/2026 •Monday of 3 Epiphany, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 41; Psalm 52; Genesis 14:1–24; Hebrews 8:1–13; John 4:43–54 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)

Actress Betty White said her upbeat nature came from being born “a cockeyed optimist.”Friday • 1/23/2026 •Friday of 2 Epiphany, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 37; Genesis 11:27–12:8; Hebrews 7:1–17; John 4:16–26 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 promises to bring good out of evil, beauty out of chaos.Thursday • 1/22/2026 •Thursday of 2 Epiphany, Year Two This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 37; Genesis 11:1–9; Hebrews 6:13–20; John 4:1–15 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)

John's gospel emphasizes God's plan to redeem the world.Wednesday • 1/21/2026 •Wednesday of 2 Epiphany, Year Two This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 38; Genesis 9:18–29; Hebrews 6:1–12; John 3:22–36 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)

Why do God's rainbows evoke awe, wonder, and joy? Tuesday • 1/20/2026 •Tuesday of 2 Epiphany, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 26; Psalm 28; Genesis 9:1–17; Hebrews 5:7–14; John 3:16–21 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 olive leaf signals a new start for humanity.Monday • 1/19/2026 •Monday of 2 Epiphany, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 25; Genesis 8:6–22; Hebrews 4:14–5:6; John 2:23–3:15 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)

Jesus offers to fix what's broken.• Sunday • 12/31/2025 •New Year's Eve Day, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 46; Psalm 48; 1 Kings 3:5–14; James 4:13–17; 5:7–11; John 5:1–15 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)

Generosity makes you a missionary.Tuesday • 12/30/2025 •The Sixth Day of Christmas, Year TwoThis morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 20; Psalm 21; 1 Kings 17:17–24; 3 John 1–15; John 4:46–54This 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 Feast of the Holy Innocents is a reminder of the church's resolute embracing of life as holy.Monday • 12/29/2025 •Feast of Holy Innocents (transferred), Year 2This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 2; Psalm 26; Isaiah 49:13–23; Matthew 18:1–14This 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)

Stephen teaches us that above it all, always, is JesusFriday • 12/26/2025 •Feast of St. Stephen, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 28; Psalm 30; 2 Chronicles 24:17–22; Acts 6–7 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)

Jesus has made us new by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on his churchThursday • 12/25/2025 •(Christmas Day) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 72; 2 Samuel 7:1–17; Titus 2:11–3:8a; Luke 1:39–56This 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 delivered himself to a process by which he would become embryo, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, and adult.Sunday • 12/24/2023 •Christmas Eve, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 45; Psalm 46; Baruch 4:36–5:9; Galatians 3:23–4:7; Matthew 1:18–25 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)

“teach…so that in everything they may be an ornament to the doctrine of God our Savior.”Tuesday • 12/23/2025 •Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent, Year Two This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 66; Psalm 67; 1 Samuel 2:1b–10; Titus 2:1–10; Luke 1:26–38This 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)

May we find here renewal of our wonder at the goodness of God's good news.Monday • 12/22/2025 •Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent, Year Two This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 61; Psalm 62; Zephaniah 3:14–20; Titus 1:1–16; Luke 1:1–25This 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)

Give us grace, Lord, to put on the armor of light.Friday • 12/19/2025 •Friday of the Third Week of Advent, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 40; Psalm 54; Zechariah 7:8–8:17 (includes Saturday's reading); Revelation 5:6–14; Matthew 25:14–30 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 oil of the lampstand and the olive trees symbolize God's life-giving, light-bearing Spirit.Thursday • 12/18/2025 •Thursday of the Third Week of Advent, Year Two This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 50; Zechariah 4:1–14; Revelation 4:9–5:5; Matthew 25:1–13 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)

Through that branch, Yahweh promises to “remove the guilt of this land in a single day”Wednesday • 12/17/2025 •Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49–72; Zechariah 3:1–10; Revelation 4:1–8; Matthew 24:45–51 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 early church coined a phrase for this: phrikodestatēs, or, in the vernacular, “most freakin' awesome!”  Tuesday • 12/16/2025 •Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 45; Zechariah 2:1–13; Revelation 3:14–22; Matthew 24:12–44 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) 

Abram and Melchizedek are interlaced in order to demonstrate God's grace.Monday • 12/15/2025 •Monday of the Third Week of Advent, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 41; Psalm 52; Zechariah 1:7–17; Revelation 3:7–13; Matthew 24:15–31 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)

Jude and Peter are spiritual soulmates, almost identical twins in the faith.Friday • 12/5/2025 •Friday of the First Week of Advent  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 16; Psalm 17; Amos 5:1–17; Jude 1–25 (includes Saturday); Matthew 22:1–14 I plan to treat Matthew 22:1–14 in a DDD this coming January.  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)

…believers have kept a vigilant eye on the distant horizon.Thursday • 12/4/2025 •Thursday of the First Week of Advent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 18; Amos 4:6–13; 2 Peter 3:11–18; Matthew 21:33–46 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)

Eternity keeps time differently than we do. Wednesday • 12/3/2025 •Wednesday of the First Week of Advent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:1–24; Amos 3:12–4:5; 2 Peter 3:1–10; Matthew 21:23–32 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)

Advent reminds us that we can choose wisely.  Tuesday • 12/2/2025 •Tuesday of the First Week of Advent  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 5; Psalm 6; Amos 3:1–11; 2 Peter 1:12–21; Matthew 21:12–22 For observations on 2 Peter 1:12–21 from 12/15/2020, see https://tinyurl.com/4rvk9yxh 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) 

Who knew a Galilean fisherman could be so elegant?Monday • 12/1/2025 •Monday of the First Week of Advent, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 1; Psalm 2; Psalm 3; Amos 2:6–16; 2 Peter 1:1–11; Matthew 21:1–11 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 baptism plunges us symbolically into a death-by-drowning.Friday • 11/28/2025 •Friday of the Twenty-Fourth Week After Pentecost (Proper 29) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 140; Psalm 142; Isaiah 24:14–23; 1 Peter 3:13–4:6; Matthew 20:17–28 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)