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The Order for Morning Prayer, The Ember Wednesday in Whitsuntide by Fr. Damien

The Order for Evening Prayer, The Ember Wednesday in Whitsuntide by Fr. Damien

Today is Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the Ember Wednesday of Lent, with commemoration of St. Gregory the Great, Pope, Confessor, and Doctor, 2nd class, with the color of violet. In this episode: The meditation: “Forty Steps to Easter,” a preview of the Sermon: “Don't Play With Sin,” today's news from the Church: “Lent is not Catholic Ramadan,” and today's thought from the Archbishop.- - - - - - -We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org- - - - - - -Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >>- - - - - - -Explore more:Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional - it's a perfect companion!Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodesSubscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and SermonsFSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.newsVisit the US District website: https://sspx.org/- - - - -What is the SSPX Podcast?The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition. https://sspx.org

Today is Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the Ember Wednesday of Lent, with commemoration of St. Gregory the Great, Pope, Confessor, and Doctor, 2nd class, with the color of violet. In this episode: The meditation: “Forty Steps to Easter,” a preview of the Sermon: “Don't Play With Sin,” today's news from the Church: “Lent is not Catholic Ramadan,” and today's thought from the Archbishop. Sources Used Today: Forty Steps to Easter “Lent is not Catholic Ramadan” (FSSPX.news) https://fsspx.news/en/news/lent-not-catholic-ramadan-51180 “Don't Play With Sin” (SSPX Sermons) Watch on YouTube Listen & Subscribe: SSPX Sermons Podcast The Spiritual Life- Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press) - - - - - - - We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org - - - - - - - Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional - it's a perfect companion! Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons FSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news Visit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ - - - - - What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.  https://sspx.org

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Deep within our Catholic tradition lies the often-forgotten treasure of Embertide – those sacred days of intensified prayer and fasting that punctuate our liturgical year. Today's reflection brings us to Ember Wednesday of the first week in Lent, where we're reminded of the profound spiritual significance these ancient observances hold.The Gospel places before us the sign of Jonah – three days in the whale's belly prefiguring Christ's three days in the heart of the earth. Like the Pharisees who constantly demanded signs despite witnessing countless miracles, we too often seek tangible proofs rather than embracing the mystery of faith. True faith means adhering to divine truths without constant reassurance, trusting even when we cannot see or feel.Perhaps nowhere is this faith more beautifully expressed than in our baptism – that transformative moment when we became adopted children of God. As King Saint Louis IX of France profoundly noted, "I think more of the place of my baptism than of Reims Cathedral where I was crowned King of France, for the dignity of a child of God bestowed upon me at baptism is greater than ruler of the kingdom." How striking that a medieval monarch saw his divine adoption as more significant than his earthly crown! This challenges us to examine our own priorities and appreciate the treasure we received at the baptismal font.While we meticulously plan birthday celebrations marking our physical birth, how often do we commemorate the anniversary of our spiritual rebirth? This Lenten season offers the perfect opportunity to renew our appreciation for baptismal grace through simple practices: singing a Magnificat or Salve Regina in thanksgiving, attending an extra Mass, or establishing family traditions that honor baptismal anniversaries. Through these observances, we keep alive the ember of faith that first ignited in our souls when we became temples of the Holy Spirit.Looking to deepen your Lenten journey? Subscribe now and join our community as we rediscover these ancient rhythms of Catholic spiritual life together!Support the showSponsored by Recusant Cellars, an unapologetically Catholic and pro-life winery from Washington state. Use code BASED25 at checkout for 10% off! https://recusantcellars.com/Also sponsored by Quest Pipe Co. Get your St Isaac Jogues pipe here: https://questpipeco.com/discount/Amish?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fst-isaac-jogues-limited-edition********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://shop.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssSpiritusTV: https://spiritustv.com/@avoidingbabylonRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon

38 Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying: Master we would see a sign from thee.Tunc responderunt ei quidam de scribis et pharisaeis, dicentes : Magister, volumus a te signum videre. 39 Who answering said to them: An evil and adulterous generation seeketh a sign: and a sign shall not be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.Qui respondens ait illis : Generatio mala et adultera signum quaerit : et signum non dabitur ei, nisi signum Jonae prophetae. 40 For as Jonas was in the whale's belly three days and three nights: so shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.Sicut enim fuit Jonas in ventre ceti tribus diebus, et tribus noctibus, sic erit Filius hominis in corde terrae tribus diebus et tribus noctibus. 41 The men of Ninive shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they did penance at the preaching of Jonas. And behold a greater than Jonas here.Viri Ninivitae surgent in judicio cum generatione ista, et condemnabunt eam : quia poenitentiam egerunt in praedicatione Jonae. Et ecce plus quam Jonas hic. 42 The queen of the south shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold a greater than Solomon here.Regina austri surget in judicio cum generatione ista, et condemnabit eam : quia venit a finibus terrae audire sapientiam Salomonis, et ecce plus quam Salomon hic. 43 And when an unclean spirit is gone out of a man he walketh through dry places seeking rest, and findeth none.Cum autem immundus spiritus exierit ab homine, ambulat per loca arida, quaerens requiem, et non invenit. 44 Then he saith: I will return into my house from whence I came out. And coming he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.Tunc dicit : Revertar in domum meam, unde exivi. Et veniens invenit eam vacantem, scopis mundatam, et ornatam. 45 Then he goeth, and taketh with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is made worse than the first. So shall it be also to this wicked generation.Tunc vadit, et assumit septem alios spiritus secum nequiores se, et intrantes habitant ibi : et fiunt novissima hominis illius pejora prioribus. Sic erit et generationi huic pessimae. 46 As he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him.Adhuc eo loquente ad turbas, ecce mater ejus et fratres stabant foras, quaerentes loqui ei. 47 And one said unto him: Behold thy mother and thy brethren stand without, seeking thee.Dixit autem ei quidam : Ecce mater tua, et fratres tui foris stant quaerentes te. 48 But he answering him that told him, said: Who is my mother, and who are my brethren?At ipse respondens dicenti sibi, ait : Quae est mater mea, et qui sunt fratres mei? 49 And stretching forth his hand towards his disciples, he said: Behold my mother and my brethren.Et extendens manum in discipulos suos, dixit : Ecce mater mea, et fratres mei. 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father, that is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.Quicumque enim fecerit voluntatem Patris mei, qui in caelis est, ipse meus frater, et soror, et mater est.

Our second sermon on the Psalms of Ascent is on Psalm 131. Psalm 131 tells us to be calmed and at rest in soul like a weaned child with his mother. This comes from the soul being in a state of humility before God. God Himself grants that this may come to us by His grace.

Order of Matins, p. 208  Lutheran Worship Pre-Service Hymn: “Baptized into Your Name Most Holy” LW #224 Office Hymn “O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #20, TLH 313) Psalmody:  Psalm 25, 6, 91 Readings:  Wed-Exodus 24:12-18, St. Matthew 12:38-50 Catechism: Lord's Supper Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin:  2025-Lenten-Embers-Matins-Wednesday-March-12-2025-online-.pdf Psalms:  2025-Psalms-for-Ember-Days-in-Lent-b.pdf https://vimeo.com/1064051716?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (IV:38) Jesus Before the High Priest in John 18:12-24

The Order for Morning Prayer, The Ember Wednesday in Lent by Fr. Damien

The Order for Evening Prayer, The Ember Wednesday in Lent by Fr. Damien

 26 And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth,In mense autem sexto, missus est angelus Gabriel a Deo in civitatem Galilaeae, cui nomen Nazareth,  27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.ad virginem desponsatam viro, cui nomen erat Joseph, de domo David : et nomen virginis Maria.  28 And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.Et ingressus angelus ad eam dixit : Ave gratia plena : Dominus tecum : benedicta tu in mulieribus.  29 Who having heard, was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be.Quae cum audisset, turbata est in sermone ejus, et cogitabat qualis esset ista salutatio.  30 And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God.Et ait angelus ei : Ne timeas, Maria : invenisti enim gratiam apud Deum.  31 Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus.Ecce concipies in utero, et paries filium, et vocabis nomen ejus Jesum :  32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the most High; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever.hic erit magnus, et Filius Altissimi vocabitur, et dabit illi Dominus Deus sedem David patris ejus : et regnabit in domo Jacob in aeternum,  33 And of his kingdom there shall be no end.et regni ejus non erit finis.  34 And Mary said to the angel: How shall this be done, because I know not man?Dixit autem Maria ad angelum : Quomodo fiet istud, quoniam virum non cognosco?  35 And the angel answering, said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.Et respondens angelus dixit ei : Spiritus Sanctus superveniet in te, et virtus Altissimi obumbrabit tibi. Ideoque et quod nascetur ex te sanctum, vocabitur Filius Dei.  36 And behold thy cousin Elizabeth, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that is called barren:Et ecce Elisabeth cognata tua, et ipsa concepit filium in senectute sua : et hic mensis sextus est illi, quae vocatur sterilis :  37 Because no word shall be impossible with God.quia non erit impossibile apud Deum omne verbum.  38 And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.Dixit autem Maria : Ecce ancilla Domini : fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum. Et discessit ab illa angelus. At the beginning of the four seasons in the Ecclesiastical Year, the Ember Days have been instituted by the Church to thank God for blessings obtained in the past year and to implore further graces for the new season. Their importance in the Church was formerly very great. They are fixed on the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: after the First Sunday of Lent for Spring, after Whit-sunday for Summer, after the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross (14th September) for Autumn, and after the Third Sunday of Advent for Winter. They are intended also to consecrate to God the various seasons in nature, and to prepare by penance those who are about to be ordained. Ordinations generally take place on the Ember Days. The faithful ought to pray on these days for good Priests. The Ember Days were once fast days of obligation.

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Office Hymn “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25 Psalmody:  Psalm 132, 98 Readings:  Isaiah 2:2-5, St. Luke 1:26-38 Catechism:  Lord's Prayer Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Ember-Days-Advent-Matins-12-18-20-2025-Online.pdf Psalms: 2024-Psalms-for-Ember-Days-in-Advent.pdf https://vimeo.com/1039429708?share=copy

Today is Wednesday, September 18, 2024, The Ember Wednesday in September, a 2nd class feast, with the color of violet. In this episode: The meditation: “The Mystical Meaning of the Multiplication of the Loaves,” a preview of the Sermon: “To Receive Communion with Mary,” and today's thought from the Archbishop. We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org Sources Used Today: Practical Meditations  (Angelus Press) “To Receive Communion with Mary,” (SSPX Sermons) Watch on YouTube Listen & Subscribe: SSPX Sermons Podcast The Spiritual Life- Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press) - - - - - - - Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional - it's a perfect companion! Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons FSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news Visit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ - - - - - What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.  - - - - - - What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it. https://sspx.org

16 And one of the multitude, answering, said: Master, I have brought my son to thee, having a dumb spirit.Et respondens unus de turba, dixit : Magister, attuli filium meum ad te habentem spiritum mutum :  17 Who, wheresoever he taketh him, dasheth him, and he foameth, and gnasheth with the teeth, and pineth away; and I spoke to thy disciples to cast him out, and they could not.qui ubicumque eum apprehenderit, allidit illum, et spumat, et stridet dentibus, et arescit : et dixi discipulis tuis ut ejicerent illum, et non potuerunt.  18 Who answering them, said: O incredulous generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.Qui respondens eis, dixit : O generatio incredula, quamdiu apud vos ero? quamdiu vos patiar? afferte illum ad me.  19 And they brought him. And when he had seen him, immediately the spirit troubled him; and being thrown down upon the ground, he rolled about foaming.Et attulerunt eum. Et cum vidisset eum, statim spiritus conturbavit illum : et elisus in terram, volutabatur spumans.  20 And he asked his father: How long time is it since this hath happened unto him? But he said: From his infancy:Et interrogavit patrem ejus : Quantum temporis est ex quo ei hoc accidit? At ille ait : Ab infantia :  21 And oftentimes hath he cast him into the fire and into waters to destroy him. But if thou canst do any thing, help us, having compassion on us.et frequenter eum in ignem, et in aquas misit ut eum perderet : sed si quid potes, adjuva nos, misertus nostri.  22 And Jesus saith to him: If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.Jesus autem ait illi : Si potes credere, omnia possibilia sunt credenti.  23 And immediately the father of the boy crying out, with tears said: I do believe, Lord: help my unbelief.Et continuo exclamans pater pueri, cum lacrimis aiebat : Credo, Domine; adjuva incredulitatem meam.  24 And when Jesus saw the multitude running together, he threatened the unclean spirit, saying to him: Deaf and dumb spirit, I command thee, go out of him; and enter not any more into him.Et cum videret Jesus concurrentem turbam, comminatus est spiritui immundo, dicens illi : Surde et mute spiritus, ego praecipio tibi, exi ab eo : et amplius ne introeas in eum.  25 And crying out, and greatly tearing him, he went out of him, and he became as dead, so that many said: He is dead.Et exclamans, et multum discerpens eum, exiit ab eo, et factus est sicut mortuus, ita ut multi dicerent : Quia mortuus est.  26 But Jesus taking him by the hand, lifted him up; and he arose.Jesus autem tenens manum ejus elevavit eum, et surrexit.  27 And when he was come into the house, his disciples secretly asked him: Why could not we cast him out?Et cum introisset in domum, discipuli ejus secreto interrogabant eum : Quare nos non potuimus ejicere eum?  28 And he said to them: This kind can go out by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.Et dixit illis : Hoc genus in nullo potest exire, nisi in oratione et jejunio.

Today is Wednesday, May 22, 2024, The Ember Wednesday in the Octave of Pentecost, a first class feast, with the liturgical color of red. In this episode: the meditation, ”The Tongues of Fire,” a preview of the Sermon: “Chasiyeah weng Sanctity: The Adventure of a Lifetime,” and the Thought of the Day from Archbishop Lefebvre.We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.orgThe email version of this Devotional is a perfect companion! Subscribe to Daily DevotionalSubscribe to Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes: https://sspx-podcast.captivate.fm/listenSupport the SSPX Podcast with 1-time or Monthly Donation >>Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel here >>SSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news/enVisit the US District website: https://sspx.org/en What is the SSPX Podcast?The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition. What is the SSPX?The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood.Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls.Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it.https://sspx.org

44 No man can come to me, except the Father, who hath sent me, draw him; and I will raise him up in the last day.nemo potest venire ad me, nisi Pater, qui misit me, traxerit eum; et ego resuscitabo eum in novissimo die.  45 It is written in the prophets: And they shall all be taught of God. Every one that hath heard of the Father, and hath learned, cometh to me.Est scriptum in prophetis : Et erunt omnes docibiles Dei. Omnis qui audivit a Patre, et didicit, venit ad me.  46 Not that any man hath seen the Father; but he who is of God, he hath seen the Father.Non quia Patrem vidit quisquam, nisi is, qui est a Deo, hic vidit Patrem.  47 Amen, amen I say unto you: He that believeth in me, hath everlasting life.Amen, amen dico vobis : qui credit in me, habet vitam aeternam.  48 I am the bread of life.Ego sum panis vitae.  49 Your fathers did eat manna in the desert, and are dead.Patres vestri manducaverunt manna in deserto, et mortui sunt.  50 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven; that if any man eat of it, he may not die.Hic est panis de caelo descendens : ut si quis ex ipso manducaverit, non moriatur.  51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven.Ego sum panis vivus, qui de caelo descendi.  52 If any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever; and the bread that I will give, is my flesh, for the life of the world.Si quis manducaverit ex hoc pane, vivet in aeternum : et panis quem ego dabo, caro mea est pro mundi vita.

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Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying: Master we would see a sign from thee.Tunc responderunt ei quidam de scribis et pharisaeis, dicentes : Magister, volumus a te signum videre.  39 Who answering said to them: An evil and adulterous generation seeketh a sign: and a sign shall not be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.Qui respondens ait illis : Generatio mala et adultera signum quaerit : et signum non dabitur ei, nisi signum Jonae prophetae.  40 For as Jonas was in the whale's belly three days and three nights: so shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.Sicut enim fuit Jonas in ventre ceti tribus diebus, et tribus noctibus, sic erit Filius hominis in corde terrae tribus diebus et tribus noctibus.  41 The men of Ninive shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they did penance at the preaching of Jonas. And behold a greater than Jonas here.Viri Ninivitae surgent in judicio cum generatione ista, et condemnabunt eam : quia poenitentiam egerunt in praedicatione Jonae. Et ecce plus quam Jonas hic.  42 The queen of the south shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold a greater than Solomon here.Regina austri surget in judicio cum generatione ista, et condemnabit eam : quia venit a finibus terrae audire sapientiam Salomonis, et ecce plus quam Salomon hic.  43 And when an unclean spirit is gone out of a man he walketh through dry places seeking rest, and findeth none.Cum autem immundus spiritus exierit ab homine, ambulat per loca arida, quaerens requiem, et non invenit.  44 Then he saith: I will return into my house from whence I came out. And coming he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.Tunc dicit : Revertar in domum meam, unde exivi. Et veniens invenit eam vacantem, scopis mundatam, et ornatam.  45 Then he goeth, and taketh with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is made worse than the first. So shall it be also to this wicked generation.Tunc vadit, et assumit septem alios spiritus secum nequiores se, et intrantes habitant ibi : et fiunt novissima hominis illius pejora prioribus. Sic erit et generationi huic pessimae.  46 As he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him.Adhuc eo loquente ad turbas, ecce mater ejus et fratres stabant foras, quaerentes loqui ei.  47 And one said unto him: Behold thy mother and thy brethren stand without, seeking thee.Dixit autem ei quidam : Ecce mater tua, et fratres tui foris stant quaerentes te.  48 But he answering him that told him, said: Who is my mother, and who are my brethren?At ipse respondens dicenti sibi, ait : Quae est mater mea, et qui sunt fratres mei?  49 And stretching forth his hand towards his disciples, he said: Behold my mother and my brethren.Et extendens manum in discipulos suos, dixit : Ecce mater mea, et fratres mei.  50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father, that is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.Quicumque enim fecerit voluntatem Patris mei, qui in caelis est, ipse meus frater, et soror, et mater est.

Order of Matins, p. 5  Augustana Service Book and Hymnal (ASBH) 2023 Prayer Office Supplement Office Hymn “O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #20, TLH 313) Psalmody:  Psalm 25, 6, 91 Readings:  Wed-Exodus 24:12-18, St. Matthew 12:38-50 Catechism: Lord's Supper Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin: 2024-Lenten-Embers-Matins-Feb-21-23-and-24-2024-Final.pdf Psalms:  Ember-Days-Lent-Psalms-2023-Full-Page.pdf Insert:  Lent-Ember-Days-Wednesday-March-2023-Final.pdf https://vimeo.com/914189730?share=copy  

And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth,In mense autem sexto, missus est angelus Gabriel a Deo in civitatem Galilaeae, cui nomen Nazareth,  27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.ad virginem desponsatam viro, cui nomen erat Joseph, de domo David : et nomen virginis Maria.  28 And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.Et ingressus angelus ad eam dixit : Ave gratia plena : Dominus tecum : benedicta tu in mulieribus.  29 Who having heard, was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be.Quae cum audisset, turbata est in sermone ejus, et cogitabat qualis esset ista salutatio.  30 And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God.Et ait angelus ei : Ne timeas, Maria : invenisti enim gratiam apud Deum.  31 Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus.Ecce concipies in utero, et paries filium, et vocabis nomen ejus Jesum :  32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the most High; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever.hic erit magnus, et Filius Altissimi vocabitur, et dabit illi Dominus Deus sedem David patris ejus : et regnabit in domo Jacob in aeternum,  33 And of his kingdom there shall be no end.et regni ejus non erit finis.  34 And Mary said to the angel: How shall this be done, because I know not man?Dixit autem Maria ad angelum : Quomodo fiet istud, quoniam virum non cognosco?  35 And the angel answering, said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.Et respondens angelus dixit ei : Spiritus Sanctus superveniet in te, et virtus Altissimi obumbrabit tibi. Ideoque et quod nascetur ex te sanctum, vocabitur Filius Dei.  36 And behold thy cousin Elizabeth, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that is called barren:Et ecce Elisabeth cognata tua, et ipsa concepit filium in senectute sua : et hic mensis sextus est illi, quae vocatur sterilis :  37 Because no word shall be impossible with God.quia non erit impossibile apud Deum omne verbum.  38 And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.Dixit autem Maria : Ecce ancilla Domini : fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum. Et discessit ab illa angelus.

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Pre-Service Hymn “We Bid You Welcome in the Name” LW 262, TLH 484 Office Hymn “On Jordan's Bank the Baptist Cry” (ASBH #3) Psalmody:  Psalm 132, 98 Readings:  Isaiah 2:2-5, St. Luke 1:26-38 Catechism:  Confession/Office of the Keys Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Ember-Days-Advent-Matins-12-20-22-2023-Final.pdf Psalms: Advent-Ember-Days-Psalms-2023.pdf Propers: Advent-Ember-Days-Wednesday-Dec-2022-Final.pdf https://vimeo.com/896251260?share=copy

And one of the multitude, answering, said: Master, I have brought my son to thee, having a dumb spirit.Et respondens unus de turba, dixit : Magister, attuli filium meum ad te habentem spiritum mutum :  17 Who, wheresoever he taketh him, dasheth him, and he foameth, and gnasheth with the teeth, and pineth away; and I spoke to thy disciples to cast him out, and they could not.qui ubicumque eum apprehenderit, allidit illum, et spumat, et stridet dentibus, et arescit : et dixi discipulis tuis ut ejicerent illum, et non potuerunt.  18 Who answering them, said: O incredulous generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.Qui respondens eis, dixit : O generatio incredula, quamdiu apud vos ero? quamdiu vos patiar? afferte illum ad me.  19 And they brought him. And when he had seen him, immediately the spirit troubled him; and being thrown down upon the ground, he rolled about foaming.Et attulerunt eum. Et cum vidisset eum, statim spiritus conturbavit illum : et elisus in terram, volutabatur spumans.  20 And he asked his father: How long time is it since this hath happened unto him? But he said: From his infancy:Et interrogavit patrem ejus : Quantum temporis est ex quo ei hoc accidit? At ille ait : Ab infantia :  21 And oftentimes hath he cast him into the fire and into waters to destroy him. But if thou canst do any thing, help us, having compassion on us.et frequenter eum in ignem, et in aquas misit ut eum perderet : sed si quid potes, adjuva nos, misertus nostri.  22 And Jesus saith to him: If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.Jesus autem ait illi : Si potes credere, omnia possibilia sunt credenti.  23 And immediately the father of the boy crying out, with tears said: I do believe, Lord: help my unbelief.Et continuo exclamans pater pueri, cum lacrimis aiebat : Credo, Domine; adjuva incredulitatem meam.  24 And when Jesus saw the multitude running together, he threatened the unclean spirit, saying to him: Deaf and dumb spirit, I command thee, go out of him; and enter not any more into him.Et cum videret Jesus concurrentem turbam, comminatus est spiritui immundo, dicens illi : Surde et mute spiritus, ego praecipio tibi, exi ab eo : et amplius ne introeas in eum.  25 And crying out, and greatly tearing him, he went out of him, and he became as dead, so that many said: He is dead.Et exclamans, et multum discerpens eum, exiit ab eo, et factus est sicut mortuus, ita ut multi dicerent : Quia mortuus est.  26 But Jesus taking him by the hand, lifted him up; and he arose.Jesus autem tenens manum ejus elevavit eum, et surrexit.  27 And when he was come into the house, his disciples secretly asked him: Why could not we cast him out?Et cum introisset in domum, discipuli ejus secreto interrogabant eum : Quare nos non potuimus ejicere eum?  28 And he said to them: This kind can go out by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.Et dixit illis : Hoc genus in nullo potest exire, nisi in oratione et jejunio.

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Pre-Service Hymn “Now I Have Found the Firm Foundation” LW 360, TLH 385 Office Hymn “Why Art Thou Thus Cast Down, My Heart?” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #53) Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68 Readings:  Amos 9:13-15, Nehemiah 8:1-10, Mark 9:16-28 Catechism;  Lord's Prayer Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Ember-Wednesday-in-September-Insert-9-20-2023.pdf Psalms: 2023-Psalms-for-Ember-Days-in-September.pdf https://vimeo.com/865317097?share=copy

No man can come to me, except the Father, who hath sent me, draw him; and I will raise him up in the last day.nemo potest venire ad me, nisi Pater, qui misit me, traxerit eum; et ego resuscitabo eum in novissimo die.  45 It is written in the prophets: And they shall all be taught of God. Every one that hath heard of the Father, and hath learned, cometh to me.Est scriptum in prophetis : Et erunt omnes docibiles Dei. Omnis qui audivit a Patre, et didicit, venit ad me.  46 Not that any man hath seen the Father; but he who is of God, he hath seen the Father.Non quia Patrem vidit quisquam, nisi is, qui est a Deo, hic vidit Patrem.  47 Amen, amen I say unto you: He that believeth in me, hath everlasting life.Amen, amen dico vobis : qui credit in me, habet vitam aeternam.  48 I am the bread of life.Ego sum panis vitae.  49 Your fathers did eat manna in the desert, and are dead.Patres vestri manducaverunt manna in deserto, et mortui sunt.  50 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven; that if any man eat of it, he may not die.Hic est panis de caelo descendens : ut si quis ex ipso manducaverit, non moriatur.  51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven.Ego sum panis vivus, qui de caelo descendi.  52 If any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever; and the bread that I will give, is my flesh, for the life of the world.Si quis manducaverit ex hoc pane, vivet in aeternum : et panis quem ego dabo, caro mea est pro mundi vita.

The scribes and Pharisees came to Jesus demanding to see a sign. Is this an honest request? Not at all. Only a few verses earlier Jesus had amazed the multitudes by healing a demon-possessed man who was also blind and mute. The Pharisees were being wicked and deceptive, pretending that God had not spoken…

The scribes and Pharisees came to Jesus demanding to see a sign. Is this an honest request? Not at all. Only a few verses earlier Jesus had amazed the multitudes by healing a demon-possessed man who was also blind and mute. The Pharisees were being wicked and deceptive, pretending that God had not spoken…

Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying: Master we would see a sign from thee. 39 Who answering said to them: An evil and adulterous generation seeketh a sign: and a sign shall not be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. 40 For as Jonas was in the whale's belly three days and three nights: so shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.[38] "A sign": That is, a miracle from heaven. St. Luke 11. 16. [40] "Three days": Not complete days and nights; but part of three days, and three nights taken according to the way that the Hebrews counted their days and nights, viz., from evening to evening. 41 The men of Ninive shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they did penance at the preaching of Jonas. And behold a greater than Jonas here. 42 The queen of the south shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold a greater than Solomon here. 43 And when an unclean spirit is gone out of a man he walketh through dry places seeking rest, and findeth none. 44 Then he saith: I will return into my house from whence I came out. And coming he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. 45 Then he goeth, and taketh with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is made worse than the first. So shall it be also to this wicked generation. 46 As he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him. 47 And one said unto him: Behold thy mother and thy brethren stand without, seeking thee. 48 But he answering him that told him, said: Who is my mother, and who are my brethren? 49 And stretching forth his hand towards his disciples, he said: Behold my mother and my brethren. 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father, that is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother. [48] "Who is my mother?": This was not spoken by way of slighting his mother, but to shew that we are never to suffer ourselves to be taken from the service of God, by any inordinate affection to our earthly parents: and that which our Lord chiefly regarded in his mother, was her doing the will of his Father in heaven. It may also further allude to the reprobation of the Jews, his carnal kindred, and the election of the Gentiles. Music Laudate pueri. Mendelssohn.

When Jesus is talking many times in this gospel lesson about a this “wicked and adulterous generation” he is not speaking about generations in this way, as if he is looking down on those born with his parents or the next generation coming up. Generation means those born at a certain time, but it also means a kind, a class, a group – those who flock together with certain similarities. And the group of the Jews which confront Jesus looking for a sign are acting as a wicked and adulterous generation.

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Pre-Service Hymn: “O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #20, TLH 559) Office Hymn “O Lord, We Praise You” LW 238, TLH 313 Psalmody:  Psalm 25, 6, 91 Readings:  Wed-Exodus 24:12-18, St. Matthew 12:38-50 Catechism: Lord's Supper Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin:  2023-Lenten-Embers-Matins-Mar-1-3-and-4-2023-Final.pdf Psalms:  Ember-Days-Lent-Psalms-2023-Full-Page.pdf Insert:  Lent-Ember-Days-Wednesday-March-2023-Final.pdf https://vimeo.com/802449933

In today's episode, and on this Ember Wednesday of the Advent season, Mother Miriam explains the history of Ember Days and how they afford an opportunity for Catholics to fast and abstain.To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate: https://give.lifesitenews.com/sustainlife?utm_source=mml_121422You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page: http://FB.com/mothermiriamliveSubscribe to Mother Miriam Live at: http://bit.ly/submml Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[26]And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, In mense autem sexto, missus est angelus Gabriel a Deo in civitatem Galilaeae, cui nomen Nazareth, [27] To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. ad virginem desponsatam viro, cui nomen erat Joseph, de domo David : et nomen virginis Maria. [28] And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Et ingressus angelus ad eam dixit : Ave gratia plena : Dominus tecum : benedicta tu in mulieribus. [29] Who having heard, was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be. Quae cum audisset, turbata est in sermone ejus, et cogitabat qualis esset ista salutatio. [30] And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God. Et ait angelus ei : Ne timeas, Maria : invenisti enim gratiam apud Deum. [31] Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus. Ecce concipies in utero, et paries filium, et vocabis nomen ejus Jesum : [32] He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the most High; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever. hic erit magnus, et Filius Altissimi vocabitur, et dabit illi Dominus Deus sedem David patris ejus : et regnabit in domo Jacob in aeternum, [33] And of his kingdom there shall be no end. et regni ejus non erit finis. [34] And Mary said to the angel: How shall this be done, because I know not man? Dixit autem Maria ad angelum : Quomodo fiet istud, quoniam virum non cognosco? [35] And the angel answering, said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. Et respondens angelus dixit ei : Spiritus Sanctus superveniet in te, et virtus Altissimi obumbrabit tibi. Ideoque et quod nascetur ex te sanctum, vocabitur Filius Dei. [36] And behold thy cousin Elizabeth, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that is called barren: Et ecce Elisabeth cognata tua, et ipsa concepit filium in senectute sua : et hic mensis sextus est illi, quae vocatur sterilis : [37] Because no word shall be impossible with God. quia non erit impossibile apud Deum omne verbum. [38] And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. Dixit autem Maria : Ecce ancilla Domini : fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum. Et discessit ab illa angelus.

The angel Gabriel comes to Mary with an important message. Very few times does God send an angelic messenger to deliver his message. Usually God works through the words of men, through the prophets. However, when the message is especially important and needs to be confirmed he sends an angel. An angel had come to women only twice before, to Hagar, the servant of Abraham and Sarah, and mother of Ishmael, and to the wife of Manoah, the mother of Samson.

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Pre-Service Hymn “We Bid You Welcome in the Name” LW 262, TLH 484 Office Hymn “The Only Son from Heaven” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #3, LW #72), Psalmody:  Psalm 132, 98 Readings:  Isaiah 2:2-5, St. Luke 1:26-38 Catechism:  Confession/Office of the Keys Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Ember-Days-Advent-Matins-12-14-16-17-2022-Final.pdf Insert for Hymn:  Advent-Ember-Days-Wednesday-Dec-2022-Final.pdf https://vimeo.com/780134628 Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: Exodus 27 – The Tabernacle, p.53.

[9]And when Jesus passed on from hence, he saw a man sitting in the custom house, named Matthew; and he saith to him: Follow me. And he rose up and followed him. Et, cum transiret inde Jesus, vidit hominem sedentem in telonio, Matthaeum nomine. Et ait illi : Sequere me. Et surgens, secutus est eum. [10] And it came to pass as he was sitting at meat in the house, behold many publicans and sinners came, and sat down with Jesus and his disciples. Et factum est, discumbente eo in domo, ecce multi publicani et peccatores venientes, discumbebant cum Jesu, et discipulis ejus. [11] And the Pharisees seeing it, said to his disciples: Why doth your master eat with publicans and sinners? Et videntes pharisaei, dicebant discipulis ejus : Quare cum publicanis et peccatoribus manducat magister vester? [12] But Jesus hearing it, said: They that are in health need not a physician, but they that are ill. At Jesus audiens, ait : Non est opus valentibus medicus, sed male habentibus. [13] Go then and learn what this meaneth, I will have mercy and not sacrifice. For I am not come to call the just, but sinners. Euntes autem discite quid est : Misericordiam volo, et non sacrificium. Non enim veni vocare justos, sed peccatores.

"Give Us This Day, Evening Edition" is a unique devotional commentary for the entire Church Year according to the Daily Lectionary of the Book of Common Prayer (1928). We join our reading of the Second Lesson from Evening Prayer with the reading of countless Christians, who read these Scriptures to form and transform the soul, more than merely inform the mind.

"Give Us This Day" is a unique daily devotional commentary for the entire Church Year according to the Daily Lectionary of the Book of Common Prayer (1928). We join our reading of the Second Lesson from Morning Prayer with the reading of countless Christians, who read these Scriptures to form and transform the soul, more than merely inform the mind.

The Order for Morning Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for the Ember Wednesday in Whitsuntide.

The Order for Evening Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for the Ember Wednesday in Whitsuntide.

"Give Us This Day" is a unique daily devotional commentary for the entire Church Year according to the Daily Lectionary of the Book of Common Prayer (1928). We join our reading of the Second Lesson from Morning Prayer with the reading of countless Christians, who read these Scriptures to form and transform the soul, more than merely inform the mind.

The Order for Morning Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for the Ember Wednesday in Lent.

"Give Us This Day, Evening Edition" is a unique devotional commentary for the entire Church Year according to the Daily Lectionary of the Book of Common Prayer (1928). We join our reading of the Second Lesson from Evening Prayer with the reading of countless Christians, who read these Scriptures to form and transform the soul, more than merely inform the mind.

The Order for Evening Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for the Ember Wednesday in Lent.

[38] Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying: Master we would see a sign from thee. [39] Who answering said to them: An evil and adulterous generation seeketh a sign: and a sign shall not be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. [40] For as Jonas was in the whale's belly three days and three nights: so shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights. [41] The men of Ninive shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they did penance at the preaching of Jonas. And behold a greater than Jonas here. [42] The queen of the south shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold a greater than Solomon here. [43] And when an unclean spirit is gone out of a man he walketh through dry places seeking rest, and findeth none. [44] Then he saith: I will return into my house from whence I came out. And coming he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. [45] Then he goeth, and taketh with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is made worse than the first. So shall it be also to this wicked generation. [46] As he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him. [47] And one said unto him: Behold thy mother and thy brethren stand without, seeking thee. [48] But he answering him that told him, said: Who is my mother, and who are my brethren? [49] And stretching forth his hand towards his disciples, he said: Behold my mother and my brethren. [50] For whosoever shall do the will of my Father, that is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother. [48] "Who is my mother?": This was not spoken by way of slighting his mother, but to shew that we are never to suffer ourselves to be taken from the service of God, by any inordinate affection to our earthly parents: and that which our Lord chiefly regarded in his mother, was her doing the will of his Father in heaven. It may also further allude to the reprobation of the Jews, his carnal kindred, and the election of the Gentiles.

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Pre-Service Hymn “Not All the Blood of Beasts” LW 99, TLH 156 Office Hymn “We All Believe in One True God, Father”  LW 212, TLH 252 Psalmody:  Palm 25, 6, 91 Readings:  Wed-St. Matthew 12:38-50, Fri-St. John 5:1-15, Sat-St. Matthew 17:1-9 Catechism:  Apostles' Creed Sermon Bulletin:  Ember-Days-in-Lent-2022-Matins-March-9-11-2022-Online.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/685195951

"Give Us This Day, Evening Edition" is a unique devotional commentary for the entire Church Year according to the Daily Lectionary of the Book of Common Prayer (1928). We join our reading of the Second Lesson from Evening Prayer with the reading of countless Christians, who read these Scriptures to form and transform the soul, more than merely inform the mind.

The Order for Morning Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for Wednesday, December 15, 2021, which is the Ember Wednesday in Advent.

The Order for Evening Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for Wednesday, December 15, 2021, which is the Ember Wednesday in Advent.

Hymn “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25 Order of Matins, Lutheran Worship p. 208 Office Hymn “The Law of God is Good and Wise” LW 329, TLH 295 Psalm 24, 50, 85, 19 (See Insert) Readings:  Isaiah 2:2-5, Isaiah 7:10-15 , St. Luke 1:26-38 Sermon Benedictus, LW p.217 The Prayers --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Ember-Days-Advent-Matins-12-15-17-18-2021.pdf Psalms 8.5x11:  Ember-Days-Advent-Psalms-2022-Full-Page.pdf Psalms bulletin:  Ember-Days-Advent-Psalms-2022-Bulletin-black.pdf https://vimeo.com/653432785  

The Order for Morning Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for Wednesday, September 15, 2021, which is the Ember Wednesday in September.

The Order for Morning Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for Ember Wednesday, May 26, 2021, The Ember Wednesday after Pentecost.

"Give Us This Day, Evening Edition" is a unique devotional commentary for the entire Church Year according to the Daily Lectionary of the Book of Common Prayer (1928). We join our reading of the Second Lesson from Evening Prayer with the reading of countless Christians, who read these Scriptures to form and transform the soul, more than merely inform the mind.

The Order for Evening Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for Ember Wednesday, May 26, 2021, which is the Ember Wednesday after Pentecost.

"Give Us This Day" is a unique daily devotional commentary for the entire Church Year according to the Daily Lectionary of the Book of Common Prayer (1928). We join our reading of the Second Lesson from Morning Prayer with the reading of countless Christians, who read these Scriptures to form and transform the soul, more than merely inform the mind.

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Pre-Service Hymn: “Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord” LW 154, TLH 224 Office Hymn “Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive”  HS98 #877 Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68 Readings:  Acts 2:14-21, John 6:44-52 Catechism;  Lord’s Prayer Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: 2021-Pentecost-Ember-Matins-Cover-May-26-28-29-2021-Online.pdf Psalms:  2021-Pentecost-Ember-Days-Psalms-On-Line.pdf https://vimeo.com/554347924 Above is the video, below is the audio.

Pre-Service Hymn “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” LW 508 Office Hymn “We All Believe in One True God, Maker”  LW 213, TLH 251 Psalmody:  Psalm 25, 6, 91 Readings:  Wed-St. Matthew 12:38-50, Fri-St. John 5:1-15, Sat-St. Matthew 17:1-9 Catechism:  Apostles’ Creed Sermon Service Bulletin:  2021-Lenten-Embers-Matins-Feb-24-26-27-2021-revised.pdf Psalms: Ember-Days-Lent-Psalms-2021-Full-Page.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/514969024 Above is the video and below is the audio only.

For Lent I offer daily 5 minute podcasts.  They are intended to give you a small boost every day, a little encouragement in your own use of this holy season.  The Roman Station today is Santa Maria Maggiore.   It’s also … Read More →

"Give Us This Day, Evening Edition" is a unique devotional commentary for the entire Church Year according to the Daily Lectionary of the Book of Common Prayer (1928). We join our reading of the Second Lesson from Evening Prayer with the reading of countless Christians, who read these Scriptures to form and transform the soul, more than merely inform the mind.

"Give Us This Day" is a unique daily devotional commentary for the entire Church Year according to the Daily Lectionary of the Book of Common Prayer (1928). We join our reading of the Second Lesson from Morning Prayer with the reading of countless Christians, who read these Scriptures to form and transform the soul, more than merely inform the mind.

The Order for Evening Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for Wednesday, December 16, 2020, which is the Ember Wednesday in Advent.

Service Bulletin:   https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.68/85j.442.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Ember-Days-Advent-Matins-12-16-18-19-2020b.pdf Psalms:  https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.68/85j.442.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Ember-Days-Advent-Psalms-2021-Bulletin-black.pdf Hymn “The Advent of Our God” LW 12, TLH 68 Order of Matins, Lutheran Worship p. 208 Office Hymn “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW 240, TLH 307 Psalm 24, 50, 85, 19 (See Insert) Readings:  Isaiah 2:2-5, Isaiah 7:10-15 , St. Luke 1:26-38 Sermon “Christ’s Testament” Luke 22:20 and 1 Cor 11:25 Benedictus, LW p.217 The Prayers Service ends --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) This post is the audio, if you want the video CLICK HERE -->   Facebook Live PDF documents are available at trinityh.org under the tab "Sermons."

The Order for Morning Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for Wednesday, December 16, 2020, which is the Ember Wednesday in Advent.

"Give Us This Day, Evening Edition" is a unique devotional commentary for the entire Church Year according to the Daily Lectionary of the Book of Common Prayer (1928). We join our reading of the Second Lesson from Evening Prayer with the reading of countless Christians, who read these Scriptures to form and transform the soul, more than merely inform the mind.

The Daily Office: Morning Prayer. Our liturgy is a compilation from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and Enriching Our Worship, Volumes I & II. Our readings: Psalm 72, Job 42:1-17, Acts 16:16-24, and the Gospel of John 12:20-26. We commemorate St Ninian and observe Ember Wednesday. We pray for spiritual harvest. We continue to use an inclusive-language Affirmation of Faith derived from Ephesians 3:15-17, written by John Schimminger of St. John’s-Grace Episcopal Church.

The Order for Evening Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for Wednesday, September 16, 2020, which is the Ember Wednesday in Autumn.

The Order for Morning Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for Wednesday, September 16, 2020, which is the Ember Wednesday in Autumn.

Sermon on Ember Wednesday of Pentecost

Sermon on Ember Wednesday

The Order for Morning Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for Wednesday, June 3, 2020, which is the Ember Wednesday in Whitsuntide.

"Give Us This Day" is a unique daily devotional commentary for the entire Church Year according to the Daily Lectionary of the Book of Common Prayer (1928). We join our reading of the Second Lesson from Morning Prayer with the reading of countless Christians, who read these Scriptures to form and transform the soul, more than merely inform the mind.

The Order for Evening Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for Wednesday, June 3, 2020, which is the Ember Wednesday in Whitsuntide.

Give Us This Day, Evening Edition" is a unique devotional commentary for the entire Church Year according to the Daily Lectionary of the Book of Common Prayer (1928). We join our reading of the Second Lesson from Evening Prayer with the reading of countless Christians, who read these Scriptures to form and transform the soul, more than merely inform the mind.

The Daily Office: Morning Prayer, a compilation of Rite II from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, and supplemental liturgical materials from Enriching Our Worship, Volumes I & II. Our readings: Psalm 119:49-72, Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, Galatians 2:11-21, and the Gospel of Matthew 14:1-12. We continue to use an inclusive-language Affirmation of Faith based on Ephesians 3:14-17, written by John Schimminger of St. John’s-Grace Episcopal.

It’s Ember Wednesday in the 1st Week of Lent. The Roman Station is Santa Maria Maggiore. We review the miracle of snow in a Roman August and hear from Fr. Troadec about the beautiful gift of our baptism  [US HERE … Continue reading →

Quatuor tempora Today is the Ember Wednesday of September, the Wednesday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14).

The scribes and Pharisees said to Jesus, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you” ( Mt 12:38 ). That seems like a reasonable request. It sounds like they are saying, “Jesus, we want to believe. Show us a miracle and we will believe that you are the Messiah.” But look back a few verses in this chapter…

It is the custom at Silverstream Priory, as it is in many Benedictine monasteries, to gather in Chapter on the Ember Wednesday of Advent to hear the solemn proclamation of the Gospel of the Annunciation, the Missus Est, so called from the first words of the text: Missus est angelus Gabriel, “The Angel Gabriel was sent from God” (Luke 1:26). Following the Gospel, the abbot delivers a sermon Super Missus Est, that is, on the Gospel of the Annunciation.

Ember Wednesday in September (2018) by Silverstream Priory