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A Morning at the Office - an Episcopal Morning Prayer Podcast
Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 72, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Nehemiah 13:4-22, Josh Edwards, First Canticle: 11, New Testament: Revelation 12:1-12, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 16, Gospel: Matthew 13:53-58, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 119:73-96, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Nehemiah 13:4-22, Josh Edwards, First Canticle: 12, New Testament: Revelation 12:1-12, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 13:53-58, 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 61, 62, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Nehemiah 12:27-31a, 42b-47, Josh Edwards, First Canticle: 13, New Testament: Revelation 11:1-17, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 18, Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 68, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Nehemiah 12:27-31a, 42b-47, Josh Edwards, First Canticle: 10, New Testament: Revelation 11:1-17, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 15, Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52, 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 56, 57, 58, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Nehemiah 6:1-19, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 9, New Testament: Revelation 10:1-11, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 19, Gospel: Matthew 13:36-43, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 64, 65, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Nehemiah 6:1-19, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 8, New Testament: Revelation 10:1-11, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 13:36-43, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.
Solemnity of All Saints Saturday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/1/25 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a
A Morning at the Office - an Episcopal Morning Prayer Podcast
Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 40, 54, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Nehemiah 2:1-20, Josh Edwards, First Canticle: 10, New Testament: Revelation 6:12-7:4, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 18, Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
A Morning at the Office - an Episcopal Morning Prayer Podcast
Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 50, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 8, New Testament: Revelation 5:11-6:11, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 20, Gospel: Matthew 13:18-23, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 59, 60, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 11, New Testament: Revelation 5:11-6:11, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 15, Gospel: Matthew 13:18-23, 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 119:49-72, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Ezra 6:1-22, Josh Edwards, First Canticle: 11, New Testament: Revelation 5:1-10, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 16, Gospel: Matthew 13:10-17, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 49, 53, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Ezra 6:1-22, Josh Edwards, First Canticle: 12, New Testament: Revelation 5:1-10, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 13:10-17, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.
Wednesday, 29 October 2025 Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these parables, that He departed from there. Matthew 13:53 “And it was when He finished, Jesus, these parables, He after-lifted thence” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus explained that when a scribe is instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven, he is like a householder who brings out treasure, both newbies and oldies. Matthew next records, “And it was when He finished, Jesus, these parables, He after-lifted thence.” A new and rare word, metairó, to get up and remove oneself, is seen. It is derived from meta, after-with, and airó, to lift. There is no exact English word, but the idea of a plane taking off is somewhat analogous. There is a purposeful intent of getting up and removing oneself from one place to another. Of this word, the Topical Lexicon provides the following information to consider – -------------------------- Overview Underlying the verb translated “withdrew” or “left” [...] is the idea of deliberately lifting oneself from a setting in order to proceed elsewhere. It portrays purposeful movement, not aimless wandering, and appears at pivotal junctures in the life of Jesus Christ when a season of public instruction has reached its conclusion. Occurrences in Matthew's Gospel Matthew 13:53 – “When Jesus had finished these parables, He withdrew from that place.” Matthew 19:1 – “When Jesus had finished saying these things, He left Galilee and went into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan.” Both texts follow extended teaching sections (the kingdom parables of chapter 13 and the community-life discourse of chapters 18–19). The verb signals a narrative hinge: completed revelation is now matched by fresh movement, preparing the reader for the next stage of ministry. Literary Function in Matthew Matthew organizes his Gospel around five large discourse blocks, each ending with a formula, “When Jesus had finished…” (compare Matthew 7:28; 11:1; 13:53; 19:1; 26:1). [...metairó] occurs twice within those formulas, highlighting two transitions: From parable instruction to the rejection at Nazareth (Matthew 13:53-58). From community ethics to the southward journey culminating in the passion (Matthew 19:1). The choice of this verb underscores that Jesus' withdrawals are neither retreats born of failure nor random relocations but divinely timed steps moving the redemptive plan forward. Historical and Geographical Background In the first reference, Jesus moves within Galilee, probably from the lakeside to His hometown region. In the second, He journeys from Galilee to Judea “beyond the Jordan,” the customary pilgrims' route that avoided Samaria. Both settings remind readers that the incarnate Son walked real roads, interacted with real communities, and timed His travels to align with Jewish feast cycles and prophetic destiny (John 7:8-10; Luke 9:51). Theological Significance Completion of Mission Segments: Each use follows the clause “when Jesus had finished,” emphasizing that the Lord never departs prematurely. His timing illustrates the principle later echoed in John 17:4, “I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.” Sovereign Direction: The verb underscores Christ's authority over His itinerary (John 10:18). Opposition, crowds, or regional constraints cannot detain Him once the Father's purpose in a location is fulfilled. Pattern for Discipleship: Just as Jesus taught and then withdrew, believers are called to combine proclamation with obedient movement (Acts 8:4-5, 26-40). -------------------------- Life application: In a single verse that is normally read over without much thought, there is a new and rare word that is purposefully used by Matthew, setting it off from more common words that bear a similar meaning. His choice of wording begs us to stop and consider why the change is made. What God in Christ did at the coming of Jesus was purposeful. It was meticulously set forth and accomplished by Him. When Jesus successfully trained His disciples in these kingdom parables, and with their acknowledgment that they understood what He was speaking of, He next resolutely lifted Himself up and departed for Nazareth, His hometown. Upon arrival there, His ability will be questioned based on their having seen Him grow up there. Thus, it will say that they were offended at Him. Jesus purposefully and knowingly went there to contrast the acceptance of His message by the disciples to the disbelieving rejection of His own town. Have you faced rejection with family or friends because of your acceptance of Christ? Have you noticed a contrast between how those in the church and those you once were so friendly with treat you? Jesus went through this before you did. Be willing to accept what occurs and continue to keep Jesus at the forefront of your attention. He is there with you in your walk. Lord God, when family and friends have turned away, we know that You are still with us. We will press on from day to day, walking this life with our Lord Jesus. Amen.
A Morning at the Office - an Episcopal Morning Prayer Podcast
Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 41, 52, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 1:7-17, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 9, New Testament: Revelation 1:4-20, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 19, Gospel: Matthew 12:43-50, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 44, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 1:7-17, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 8, New Testament: Revelation 1:4-20, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 12:43-50, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.
Sunday, October 26, 2025
A Morning at the Office - an Episcopal Morning Prayer Podcast
Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 30, 32, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Ezra 4:7, 11-24, Josh Edwards, First Canticle: 12, New Testament: Philemon 1-24, Ian Lasch, Second Canticle: 19, Gospel: Matthew 12:33-42, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 42, 43, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Ezra 4:7, 11-24, Josh Edwards, First Canticle: 9, New Testament: Philemon 1-24, Ian Lasch, Second Canticle: 15, Gospel: Matthew 12:33-42, 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 31, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Ezra 3:1-13, Josh Edwards, First Canticle: 10, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 16:10-24, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 18, Gospel: Matthew 12:22-32, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 35, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Ezra 3:1-13, Josh Edwards, First Canticle: 13, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 16:10-24, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 12:22-32, 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 119:145-168, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 11:18-23, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 16, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: Matthew 10:16-22, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 119:145-168, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 11:18-23, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 16, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: Matthew 10:16-22, Mtr. Lisa Meirow
A Morning at the Office - an Episcopal Morning Prayer Podcast
Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 38, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Lamentations 2:8-15, Kira Austin-Young, First Canticle: 11, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 16, Gospel: Matthew 12:1-14, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 119:25-48, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Lamentations 2:8-15, Kira Austin-Young, First Canticle: 12, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 12:1-14, 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 26, 28, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Lamentations 1:1-5, 6-9, 10-12, Kira Austin-Young, First Canticle: 13, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15:41-50, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 18, Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 36, 39, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Lamentations 1:1-5, 6-9, 10-12, Kira Austin-Young, First Canticle: 10, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15:41-50, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 15, Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30, 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 25, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 44:1-14, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 9, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15:30-41, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 19, Gospel: Matthew 11:16-24, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 9, 15, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 44:1-14, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 8, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15:30-41, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 11:16-24, 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 16, 17, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 38:14-28, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 10, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 18, Gospel: Matthew 11:1-6, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 22, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 38:14-28, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 13, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 11:1-6, 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 18:1-20, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 38:1-13, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 8, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33a, 37-40, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 20, Gospel: Matthew 10:34-42, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 18:21-50, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 38:1-13, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 11, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33a, 37-40, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 15, Gospel: Matthew 10:34-42, 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 119:1-24, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 37:3-21, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 11, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 14:13-25, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 16, Gospel: Matthew 10:24-33, 40-42, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 12, 13, 14, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 37:3-21, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 12, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 14:13-25, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 10:24-33, 40-42, 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 5, 6, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 36:27-37:2, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 13, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 14:1-12, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 18, Gospel: Matthew 10:16-23, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 10, 11, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 36:27-37:2, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 10, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 14:1-12, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 15, Gospel: Matthew 10:16-23, 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 1, 2, 3, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 36:11-26, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 9, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 19, Gospel: Matthew 10:5-15, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 4, 7, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 36:11-26, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 8, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 10:5-15, 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 137, 144, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 35:1-19, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 12, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:3, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 19, Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:4, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 104, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 35:1-19, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 9, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:3, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 15, Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:4, 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 140, 142, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: 2 Kings 23:36–24:17, The Very Rev. Troy D. Mendez, First Canticle: 10, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 18, Gospel: Matthew 9:27-34, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 141, 143, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: 2 Kings 23:36–24:17, The Very Rev. Troy D. Mendez, First Canticle: 13, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 9:27-34, 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 131, 132, 133, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: 2 Kings 23:4–25, The Very Rev. Troy D. Mendez, First Canticle: 8, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 20, Gospel: Matthew 9:18-26, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.
Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 134, 135, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: 2 Kings 23:4–25, The Very Rev. Troy D. Mendez, First Canticle: 11, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 15, Gospel: Matthew 9:18-26, 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 119:145-176, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: 2 Kings 22:14–23:3, The Very Rev. Troy D. Mendez, First Canticle: 11, New Testament: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 16, Gospel: Matthew 9:9-17, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.