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A Morning at the Office - an Episcopal Morning Prayer Podcast
Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 66, 67, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: 2 Samuel 13:1-22, Laura Ammons, First Canticle: 16, New Testament: Romans 15:1-13, Laura Di Panfilo, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: John 3:22-36, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 19, 46, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: 2 Samuel 13:1-22, Laura Ammons, First Canticle: 15, New Testament: Romans 15:1-13, Laura Di Panfilo, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: John 3:22-36, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.
A Morning at the Office - an Episcopal Morning Prayer Podcast
Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 2, 24, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Exodus 24:12-18, Ian Lasch, First Canticle: 16, New Testament: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: John 12:27-36, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 72, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, Ellen Singer, First Canticle: 15, New Testament: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: John 12:27-36, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.
Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 2, 24, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Exodus 24:12-18, Ian Lasch, First Canticle: 16, New Testament: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: John 12:27-36, Mtr. Lisa Meirow
A Morning at the Office - an Episcopal Morning Prayer Podcast
Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 93, 96, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: 2 Samuel 6:12-23, Laura Ammons, First Canticle: 16, New Testament: Romans 14:7-12, Laura Di Panfilo, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: John 1:43-51, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 34, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: 2 Samuel 6:12-23, Laura Ammons, First Canticle: 15, New Testament: Romans 14:7-12, Laura Di Panfilo, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: John 1:43-51, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.
Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - John 11:19-27 - Many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them about their brother [Lazarus, who had died]. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet Him; but Mary sat at home. Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise.” Martha said to Him, “I know he will rise, in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in Me, even if he dies, will live, and anyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” She said to Him, “Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, the One Who is coming into the world.” Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2) How to become Catholic in 2025: A step-by-step guide https://www.ncregister.com/cna/how-to-become-catholic-in-2025 3) Four things young people need to defend their Catholic faith in today's world https://catholic-link.org/catholic-young-adults-defend-faith/ 4) Firing was "a shock" for theologian, Ralph Martin, who says he didn't get a full explanation for his termination from Detroit seminary https://www.ncregister.com/news/firing-shock-for-theologian-ralph-martin
Tuesday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus; close friends of Jesus; he visited as a welcomed guest Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/29/25 Gospel: John 11:19-27
Today, as we continue through We Should Get Out More, we're talking tech, but not just the usual doom-scroll warnings. John sits down with Pat Gelsinger, a tech mogul and lifelong follower of Jesus, to talk about how faith and technology don't have to live in separate worlds. In fact, Pat argues this moment in history is a “Gutenberg moment”: a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the Church to use technology to spread goodness, beauty, and truth. So instead of running from it, what if we stepped into it, with wisdom and courage?Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.
How does the metaphor of Jesus as king unify the message of the Gospel of John? Tune in as we speak with Beth Stovell about her monograph, Mapping Metaphorical Discourse in the Fourth Gospel. Beth's study shows how John's Gospel describes the just character of Jesus' kingship, the subversion of power implicit in his crucified form of kingship, and the necessity of response to Jesus as king and his reign. Beth Stovell is Professor of Old Testament at Ambrose University, and is working on commentaries on Ezekiel, the Minor Prophets, Hosea, and the Gospel of John.
How does the metaphor of Jesus as king unify the message of the Gospel of John? Tune in as we speak with Beth Stovell about her monograph, Mapping Metaphorical Discourse in the Fourth Gospel. Beth's study shows how John's Gospel describes the just character of Jesus' kingship, the subversion of power implicit in his crucified form of kingship, and the necessity of response to Jesus as king and his reign. Beth Stovell is Professor of Old Testament at Ambrose University, and is working on commentaries on Ezekiel, the Minor Prophets, Hosea, and the Gospel of John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
How does the metaphor of Jesus as king unify the message of the Gospel of John? Tune in as we speak with Beth Stovell about her monograph, Mapping Metaphorical Discourse in the Fourth Gospel. Beth's study shows how John's Gospel describes the just character of Jesus' kingship, the subversion of power implicit in his crucified form of kingship, and the necessity of response to Jesus as king and his reign. Beth Stovell is Professor of Old Testament at Ambrose University, and is working on commentaries on Ezekiel, the Minor Prophets, Hosea, and the Gospel of John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion
How does the metaphor of Jesus as king unify the message of the Gospel of John? Tune in as we speak with Beth Stovell about her monograph, Mapping Metaphorical Discourse in the Fourth Gospel. Beth's study shows how John's Gospel describes the just character of Jesus' kingship, the subversion of power implicit in his crucified form of kingship, and the necessity of response to Jesus as king and his reign. Beth Stovell is Professor of Old Testament at Ambrose University, and is working on commentaries on Ezekiel, the Minor Prophets, Hosea, and the Gospel of John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biblical-studies
How does the metaphor of Jesus as king unify the message of the Gospel of John? Tune in as we speak with Beth Stovell about her monograph, Mapping Metaphorical Discourse in the Fourth Gospel. Beth's study shows how John's Gospel describes the just character of Jesus' kingship, the subversion of power implicit in his crucified form of kingship, and the necessity of response to Jesus as king and his reign. Beth Stovell is Professor of Old Testament at Ambrose University, and is working on commentaries on Ezekiel, the Minor Prophets, Hosea, and the Gospel of John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies
Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - John 20:1-2, 11-18 - On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, "They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don't know where they put Him." Mary stayed outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent over into the tomb and saw two angels in white sitting there, one at the head and one at the feet where the Body of Jesus had been. And they said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "They have taken my Lord, and I don't know where they laid Him." When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus there, but did not know it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?" She thought it was the gardener and said to Him, "Sir, if You carried Him away, tell me where you laid Him, and I will take Him." Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, "Rabbouni," which means Teacher. Jesus said to her, "Stop holding on to Me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to My brothers and tell them, 'I am going to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.'" Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord," and then reported what He told her. Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene Saint Mary, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2) Is Israel still the promised land? https://frjosephfessiosj566892.substack.com/p/is-israel-still-the-promised-land 3) Pope Leo condemns Gaza barbarity as 93 reportedly killed by Israeli fire while waiting for food https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/20/pope-condemns-barbarity-of-israel-war-gaza 4) Mike Huckabee rebukes attackers of Christian church and village: “Crime against humanity and God” https://www.christianpost.com/news/mike-huckabee-condemns-attack-on-christian-church-in-west-bank.html
Pastoral Reflections Finding God In Ourselves by Msgr. Don Fischer
Gospel John 20:1-2, 11-18 On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, "They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don't know where they put him." Mary stayed outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent over into the tomb and saw two angels in white sitting there, one at the head and one at the feet where the Body of Jesus had been. And they said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "They have taken my Lord, and I don't know where they laid him." When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus there, but did not know it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?" She thought it was the gardener and said to him, "Sir, if you carried him away, tell me where you laid him, and I will take him." Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabbouni," which means Teacher. Jesus said to her, "Stop holding on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them, 'I am going to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'" Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord," and then reported what he told her. Reflection I think it's clear that Mary Magdalene was devoted to Jesus and listened to every word he said, and she took it to heart. But she couldn't grasp it. She had to go through an experience which is so true for all of us. That's the way it works. We know about what it is, and then we have to experience the power that is in that event, and it changes us. So she's weeping. And Jesus said, why would you weep when I told you that this would happen? And then he looks at her and loves her and longs for her to become who she is. Mary. He says her name. Remember I told you this, I have to go to my father so that I can send you my presence. So do not be afraid that I have left you. I'm coming in a way that's beyond your imagining. Closing Prayer Father, the experience the disciples and Mary, all of them had is something we go through ourselves in our own way, in our own time. Help us to ingest these mysteries because they are unfolding in each of our lives now. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feast of St. Mary Magdalene; one of the many who assisted Jesus and the Twelve out of their means; she was one of those who stood by the cross with Jesus' mother; and she was the first to see the Risen Christ; died about 63 A.D. Tuesday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/22/25 Gospel: John 20:1-2, 11-18
12 This is my commandment, that you love one another, as I have loved you.Hoc est praeceptum meum, ut diligatis invicem, sicut dilexi vos. 13 Greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends.Majorem hac dilectionem nemo habet, ut animam suam ponat qui pro amicis suis. 14 You are my friends, if you do the things that I command you.Vos amici mei estis, si feceritis quae ego praecipio vobis. 15 I will not now call you servants: for the servant knoweth not what his lord doth. But I have called you friends: because all things whatsoever I have heard of my Father, I have made known to you.Jam non dicam vos servos : quia servus nescit quid faciat dominus ejus. Vos autem dixi amicos : quia omnia quaecumque audivi a Patre meo, nota feci vobis. 16 You have not chosen me: but I have chosen you; and have appointed you, that you should go, and should bring forth fruit; and your fruit should remain: that whatsoever you shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.Non vos me elegistis, sed ego elegi vos, et posui vos ut eatis, et fructum afferatis, et fructus vester maneat : ut quodcumque petieritis Patrem in nomine meo, det vobis.Of the noble family of Lellis, St Camillus, when still a young priest, consecrated his life to the service of the sick, even those stricken with the plague. He founded an Order of Hospitallers, which bears his name, and died a victim of his charity A.D. 1614.
Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle; provided one of the most profound statements of faith, "My Lord and my God"; died 72 A.D. Thursday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/3/25 Gospel: John 20:24-29
30 Jesus therefore, when he had taken the vinegar, said: It is consummated. And bowing his head, he gave up the ghost.Cum ergo accepisset Jesus acetum, dixit : Consummatum est. Et inclinato capite tradidit spiritum. 31 Then the Jews, (because it was the parasceve,) that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath day, (for that was a great sabbath day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.Judaei ergo ( quoniam parasceve erat) ut non remanerent in cruce corpora sabbato ( erat enim magnus dies ille sabbati), rogaverunt Pilatum ut frangerentur eorum crura, et tollerentur. 32 The soldiers therefore came; and they broke the legs of the first, and of the other that was crucified with him.Venerunt ergo milites : et primi quidem fregerunt crura, et alterius, qui crucifixus est cum eo. 33 But after they were come to Jesus, when they saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.Ad Jesum autem cum venissent, ut viderunt eum jam mortuum, non fregerunt ejus crura, 34 But one of the soldiers with a spear opened his side, and immediately there came out blood and water.sed unus militum lancea latus ejus aperuit, et continuo exivit sanguis et aqua. 35 And he that saw it, hath given testimony, and his testimony is true. And he knoweth that he saith true; that you also may believe.Et qui vidit, testimonium perhibuit : et verum est testimonium ejus. Et ille scit quia vera dicit : ut et vos credatis.This Precious Blood was shed in the Circumcision, the Agony, the Scourging, the Crowning with thorns and supremely in the Crucifixion of our Saviour, and It is offered daily in the Sacrafice of the Altar.
15 When therefore they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter: Simon son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him: Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him: Feed my lambs.Cum ergo prandissent, dicit Simoni Petro Jesus : Simon Joannis, diligis me plus his? Dicit ei : Etiam Domine, tu scis quia amo te. Dicit ei : Pasce agnos meos. 16 He saith to him again: Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? He saith to him: Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him: Feed my lambs.Dicit ei iterum : Simon Joannis, diligis me? Ait illi : Etiam Domine, tu scis quia amo te. Dicit ei : Pasce agnos meos. 17 He said to him the third time: Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved, because he had said to him the third time: Lovest thou me? And he said to him: Lord, thou knowest all things: thou knowest that I love thee. He said to him: Feed my sheep.Dicit ei tertio : Simon Joannis, amas me? Contristatus est Petrus, quia dixit ei tertio : Amas me? et dixit ei : Domine, tu omnia nosti, tu scis quia amo te. Dixit ei : Pasce oves meas. 18 Amen, amen I say to thee, when thou wast younger, thou didst gird thyself, and didst walk where thou wouldst. But when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and lead thee whither thou wouldst not.Amen, amen dico tibi : cum esses junior, cingebas te, et ambulabas ubi volebas : cum autem senueris, extendes manus tuas, et alius te cinget, et ducet quo tu non vis. 19 And this he said, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had said this, he saith to him: Follow me.Hoc autem dixit significans qua morte clarificaturus esset Deum. Et cum hoc dixisset, dicit ei : Sequere me.The Vigil Mass records the powers given by Jesus Christ to Ss Peter and Paul, the two foundations pillars of the Church.
31 Then the Jews, (because it was the parasceve,) that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath day, (for that was a great sabbath day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.Judaei ergo ( quoniam parasceve erat) ut non remanerent in cruce corpora sabbato ( erat enim magnus dies ille sabbati), rogaverunt Pilatum ut frangerentur eorum crura, et tollerentur. 32 The soldiers therefore came; and they broke the legs of the first, and of the other that was crucified with him.Venerunt ergo milites : et primi quidem fregerunt crura, et alterius, qui crucifixus est cum eo. 33 But after they were come to Jesus, when they saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.Ad Jesum autem cum venissent, ut viderunt eum jam mortuum, non fregerunt ejus crura, 34 But one of the soldiers with a spear opened his side, and immediately there came out blood and water.sed unus militum lancea latus ejus aperuit, et continuo exivit sanguis et aqua. 35 And he that saw it, hath given testimony, and his testimony is true. And he knoweth that he saith true; that you also may believe.Et qui vidit, testimonium perhibuit : et verum est testimonium ejus. Et ille scit quia vera dicit : ut et vos credatis. 36 For these things were done, that the scripture might be fulfilled: You shall not break a bone of him.Facta sunt enim haec ut Scriptura impleretur : Os non comminuetis ex eo. 37 And again another scripture saith: They shall look on him whom they pierced.Et iterum alia Scriptura dicit : Videbunt in quem transfixerunt.The Sacred Heart of our Lord is opened on the Cross by the soldier's lance to manifest to us His Love.
A Morning at the Office - an Episcopal Morning Prayer Podcast
Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 82, 98, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Malachi 3:1-5, Jeff Boe, First Canticle: 16, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: John 3:22-30, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 82, 98, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Malachi 3:1-5, Jeff Boe, First Canticle: 16, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: John 3:22-30, Mtr. Lisa Meirow
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Today,we're continuing to look at Luke 22. We are now in the upper room on Thursdayevening with our Lord Jesus Christ and His twelve disciples. In verses 14–16, theyhave sat down at the table to eat the Passover meal with Jesus the night beforeHe will be crucified. According to John's Gospel (John 13), Jesus had risenfrom the table and washed all the disciple's feet which would have includedJudas before they went through the eating of the Jewish Passover. It is afterthis that Jesus reveals the disciple who has already betrayed Him and made adeal with the chief priest (Matthew 26:14). Ona number of occasions Jesus had already hinted to His disciples that one oftheir number was not truly with Him (John 6:66-71), but now He openly spokeabout a traitor in their midst. However, He did not do this just for the sakeof the disciples, but more for the sake of Judas. Jesus had kissed Judas andwashed his feet, and now He was giving Judas another opportunity to repent. Itis most significant that Jesus did not openly identify Judas as the traitor butin a sense had protected him until the very end. Aquestion we all ask is that if Jesus knew that Judas would betray Him, why didHe choose him in the first place? And, if somebody had to betray the Lord, whycondemn Judas? After all, he simply did God's will and fulfilled the OldTestament prophecy in Psalms 41:9; 55:12-14; 69:25; 109:8; Acts 1:15-20. Youmight remember that before Jesus chose His 12 Apostles, He spent a whole nightin prayer (Luke 6:12-16), so we must believe that it was the Father's will thatJudas be among them (John 8:29). But the selection of Judas did not seal hisfate; rather, it gave him opportunity to watch the Lord Jesus closely, believe,and be saved. God in His sovereignty had determined that His Son would bebetrayed by a friend, but divine foreknowledge does not destroy humanresponsibility or accountability. Judas made each decision freely and would bejudged accordingly, even though he still fulfilled the decree of God (Acts2:23). Thefact that the disciples were puzzled by this strange announcement reveals thatthey did not know Judas' true character, their own hearts, or the prophecies inthe Psalms. It appears that they all ask the question after Jesus made thisannouncement, “Is it I?” (Matthew 26:22-25). Nor did they remember the Lord'sstatements that He would be betrayed into the hands of the enemy (Matthew17:22; 20:18). If Peter had fully understood what was happening, he might haveused his sword on Judas! Thereis much about Judas that remains a mystery to us, and we must not speculate toomuch. Judas is certainly a witness to the sinlessness of Jesus Christ, for ifanybody could have given witness against Him, it was Judas. However, theauthorities had to find false witnesses in order to build their case againstJesus. Remember when Judas went back to the chief priest and gave them back theirmoney admitted that he had "betrayed innocent blood" (Matthew27:4). Itis at this point that Judas left the Upper Room to go to the religious leadersand get ready for the arrest of Jesus in the Garden. Judas went out "andit was night" (John 13:30), for he was obeying the prince of darkness(Luke 22:53). Jesus had said, “Woe to that man by whom He is betrayed”. That man was Judas, and for him it was night,and is still night, and always will be night! Wemust also remember that Satan can still appear as an angel of light, and like Judas,sit in our church, stand in the pulpit, serve on the leadership team, and deceiveeveryone as he destroys the church. Paul warned the church about these peoplein 2 Corinthians 11:13-15. Oneday Jesus will expose these people for who they really are! In the meantime, weshould be aware! Godbless!
Sunday Worship for June 15, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:00 service—Pastor Dan Peterson; Guest Organist Sean Conners.O God Beyond All Praising, arr. Mark Hayes • Gathering Hymn —The Play of the Godhead (ACS 946) • First Reading— Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 • Second Reading—Romans 5:1-5 • Gospel—John 16:12-15• Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day— Womb of Life and Source of Being, ACS 948 • Communion Verse—Acts 2:2,4 • Distribution Hymn—Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether, (ELW 470) • Sending Hymn —Voices Raised to You, (ELW 845) • Postlude —Postlude and Fanfare on ST THOMAS, Douglas Wagner Link here to view the bulletin.Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; go to this link.
56 For my flesh is meat indeed: and my blood is drink indeed.Caro enim mea vere est cibus : et sanguis meus, vere est potus; 57 He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, abideth in me, and I in him.qui manducat meam carnem et bibit meum sanguinem, in me manet, et ego in illo. 58 As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father; so he that eateth me, the same also shall live by me.Sicut misit me vivens Pater, et ego vivo propter Patrem : et qui manducat me, et ipse vivet propter me. 59 This is the bread that came down from heaven. Not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead. He that eateth this bread, shall live for ever.Hic est panis qui de caelo descendit. Non sicut manducaverunt patres vestri manna, et mortui sunt. Qui manducat hunc panem, vivet in aeternum.The Eucharist is instituted in the form of food, so that we may receive in Holy Communion the Victim of the Cross.
Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (John 16:12-15) and breaks open the word on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, also Father's Day! Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.
Second Sunday of Easter/Sunday of Divine Mercy Reading I - Acts 5:12-16 Responsorial Psalm - Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Reading II - Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 Gospel - John 20:19-31 We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Second Sunday of Easter/Sunday of Divine Mercy Reading I - Acts 5:12-16 Responsorial Psalm - Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Reading II - Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 Gospel - John 20:19-31 We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Second Sunday of Easter/Sunday of Divine Mercy Reading I - Acts 5:12-16 Responsorial Psalm - Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Reading II - Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 Gospel - John 20:19-31 We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Easter Sunday Reading I - Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Responsorial Psalm - Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Reading II - Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8 Gospel - John 20:1-9 We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Easter Sunday Reading I - Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Responsorial Psalm - Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Reading II - Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8 Gospel - John 20:1-9 We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 146, 147, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Ecclesiasticus 43:1-12, 27-33, Corey Sees, First Canticle: 16, New Testament: Ephesians 4:1-16, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: John 1:1-18, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 111, 112, 113, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Ecclesiasticus 43:1-12, 27-33, Corey Sees, First Canticle: 15, New Testament: Ephesians 4:1-16, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: John 1:1-18, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/15/25 Gospel: John 16:12-15
Easter Sunday Reading I - Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Responsorial Psalm - Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Reading II - Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8 Gospel - John 20:1-9 We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies. Sorry for any inconveniences.
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church by Dr. Scott Hahn. Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church First Reading: Genesis 3:9-15, 2 OR Acts 1:12-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 87:1-2, 3 and 5, 6-7 Gospel: John 19:25-34 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com
Today's Topics: 1, 2) Gospel - John 19:25-34 - Standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple there whom He loved, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. After this, aware that everything was now finished, in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I thirst.” There was a vessel filled with common wine. So they put a sponge soaked in wine on a sprig of hyssop and put it up to His Mouth. When Jesus had taken the wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His Head, He handed over the Spirit. Now since it was preparation day, in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one, the Jews asked Pilate that their legs be broken and they be taken down. So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus. But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His Legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into His Side, and immediately Blood and water flowed out. Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church O Blessed Mother, pray for us! 2) The network that led to the election of Pope Leo XIV https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/the-network-that-led-to-pope-leo-xivs-election 3) The new Pope must purge the Church of the lavender mafia https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/the-new-pope-must-purge-the-church-of-the-lavender-mafia 4) An American in Rome https://crisismagazine.com/editors-desk/an-american-in-rome
A Morning at the Office - an Episcopal Morning Prayer Podcast
Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 118, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1-9, The Rev. Everett C. Lees, First Canticle: 16, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 2:1-13, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: John 14:21-29, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 34, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1-9, The Rev. Everett C. Lees, First Canticle: 15, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 2:1-13, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: John 14:21-29, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.
Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - John 17:20-26 - Lifting up His Eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed saying: "I pray not only for these, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word, so that they may all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. And I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one, as We are One, I in them and You in Me, that they may be brought to perfection as one, that the world may know that You sent Me, and that You loved them even as You loved Me. Father, they are Your gift to Me. I wish that where I am they also may be with Me, that they may see my glory that You gave Me, because You loved Me before the foundation of the world. Righteous Father, the world also does not know You, but I know You, and they know that You sent Me. I made known to them Your Name and I will make it known, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them and I in them." Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr Saint Boniface, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Sam Shamoun on everything you have ever wanted to know about Islam
Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - John 17:1-11a - Jesus raised His Eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Give glory to Your Son, so that Your Son may glorify You, just as You gave Him authority over all people, so that Your Son may give eternal life to all You gave Him. Now this is eternal life, that they should know You, the only true God, and the One Whom You sent, Jesus Christ. I glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work that You gave Me to do. Now glorify Me, Father, with You, with the glory that I had with You before the world began. “I revealed Your Name to those whom You gave Me out of the world. They belonged to You, and You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. Now they know that everything You gave Me is from You, because the words you gave to Me I have given to them, and they accepted them and truly understood that I came from You, and they have believed that You sent Me. I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for the ones You have given Me, because they are Yours, and everything of Mine is Yours and everything of Yours is Mine, and I have been glorified in them. And now I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, while I am coming to You.” Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga, and Companions, Martyrs Saint Charles Lwanga, and Companions, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Joshua Charles. on The Four Marks of the Church
Pastoral Reflections Finding God In Ourselves by Msgr. Don Fischer
Gospel John 17:1-11a Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you, just as you gave him authority over all people, so that your son may give eternal life to all you gave him. Now this is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ. I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work that you gave me to do. Now glorify me, Father, with you, with the glory that I had with you before the world began. “I revealed your name to those whom you gave me out of the world. They belonged to you, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything you gave me is from you, because the words you gave to me I have given to them, and they accepted them and truly understood that I came from you, and they have believed that you sent me. I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for the ones you have given me, because they are yours, and everything of mine is yours and everything of yours is mine, and I have been glorified in them. And now I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, while I am coming to you.” Reflection There are few places in Scripture that make it clearer that God is in Jesus, and Jesus is in God. They are one, yet they are two. It's a great mystery of the Trinity. But the most important thing for you and for me to understand when we look at Jesus is we are seeing God the Father, a vision of God the Father that was not present in the Old Testament. And when we see the disciples following Jesus and understanding him and growing in their conviction of everything that he taught. We see them receiving glory. Glory is when we accomplish what we are here to do. It's when we do it with truth, with the presence of the Holy Spirit, and with integrity. Closing Prayer Father, we fail so often to understand the fact that we are not here to accomplish the things you tell us we should become. They are not within our realm to be able to accomplish, but they are only given, only shared. And our only task is to believe in them. Help us when we do not believe. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - John 16:29-33 - The disciples said to Jesus, "Now You are talking plainly, and not in any figure of speech. Now we realize that You know everything and that You do not need to have anyone question You. Because of this we believe that You came from God." Jesus answered them, "Do you believe now? Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to his own home and you will leave Me alone. But I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. I have told you this so that you might have peace in Me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world." Memorial of Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs Saints Marcellinus and Peter, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2) The architect who fought modernism, and inspired a Sacred Architecture revival: One does not necessarily expect to hear the language of warfare coming from the mouth of Duncan Stroik while discussing sacred architecture. Bespectacled and bow-tied, the renowned church architect cuts the figure of the Yale-educated professor... https://www.ncregister.com/features/architect-duncan-stroik-profile 3, 4) Public sin requires public reparation, part 2 https://onepeterfive.com/public-sin-demands-public-reparation/
Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - John 16:12-15 - Jesus said to Hs disciples: "I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when He comes, the Spirit of truth, He will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming. He will glorify Me, because He will take from what is Mine and declare it to you. Everything that the Father has is Mine; for this reason I told you that He will take from what is Mine and declare it to you." Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2) Gen Z is rebelling... By getting "religion," Christianity's decline in America may have halted, thanks in part to twenty somethings returning to the Church https://www.city-journal.org/article/gen-z-religion-christianity-church 3) Cardinal Duka says Pope Leo must prioritize evangelization and catechesis https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/cardinal-duka-pope-leo-must-prioritize-evangelization-and-catechesis/ 4) YouTube terminates channel broadcasting Fake Pope Leo sermons https://aleteia.org/2025/05/22/update-youtube-terminates-channel-of-fake-pope-leo-sermons