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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell reflect on the readings for the feast of Corpus Christi with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Andrew Petiprin, author of “The Faith Unboxed.” Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Augustine’s Prayer to the Holy Spirit Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Dose of Hope June 11, 2025   Scripture - Matthew 11:1-19   Today, we will start with the Holy Spirit prayer by Saint Augustine, who lived in the fourth century.  I find it incredibly powerful and I hope you do as well:   Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, a Deep Dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today is Recharge day. I hope we see you tonight in the Garage at New Hope, 6:30pm.  Recharge is a wonderful time of worship, prayer, fellowship, and small community.    For our Scripture today, we are starting Matthew 11.  The question that John the Baptist asks Jesus (from prison) at the beginning of this chapter is probably the most important question to be asked:  Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else? According to Matthew, Jesus is the one and he gives all kinds of reasons why – the blind see, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cleansed, the dead rise, and so forth.  Jesus is already doing the things that the Messiah will do and they are beginning to see signs of heaven on earth.    By saying that Jesus is the one, that means that John the Baptist is not the one.  Jesus points out that John is truly a great man and a great prophet.  He preached repentance of sin and is the one prophesied to pave the way for the Messiah.  Why did so many people go into the wilderness to be baptized by him?  They were yearning for something he had.  John was offering them something they desperately needed – forgiveness, cleansing. It seems that Matthew may be saying that John is the final Biblical prophet, the one who is the symbol of the transition from one age to the next.    What is the new age that has been ushered in?  Well, it's the Kingdom of God.  John preached gloom but Jesus preached that a new age was dawning, one in which we live under the reign of God.  With Jesus, the Kingdom is here. But some people might ask, “If Jesus is the one, where is evidence that a great transformation is truly underway? The world appears to be pretty much the same as it was before Jesus with respect to idolatry, injustice, powerlessness, exploitation, scarcity, and violence. Why should we think things will get better?”    I think those are fair but hard questions.  First, the Kingdom is here and we get glimpses of it all the time.  Jesus embodied the Kingdom in all he did.  We get glimpses of the Kingdom too - in the church, in how Jesus' people care for others, in the beauty of creation.  And part of our jobs as Christ-followers is to keep expanding the boundaries of the Kingdom.  But while the Kingdom is here, it isn't fully here and I think we need to be aware of that.  There will come a time when Jesus returns and the Kingdom will be here in all it's fullness.  And that is when all things will be made new.  All the brokenness will be mended.  There will be no more hunger, violence, or injustice.  All will be made right.  I can't wait.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki      

This Sunday, Terrence continued in our series titled “Controversial Christianity”, addressing the topics of modesty and moderation within the Christian life. The message challenges believers to submit every area of life to Jesus, not out of legalism, but out of love, maturity, and commitment to holiness. Modesty and moderation are controversial, not necessarily in culture, but within the church due to a decline in discipleship and pursuit of holiness. The Christian call isn't to earn grace, but to abide in it through intentional, Spirit-led transformation. Terrence's message balances challenge with compassion, acknowledging past church wounds while calling for renewed pursuit of holiness through love, not legalism. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” - John 3:30 This short but powerful statement encapsulates the heartbeat of Christian discipleship. Whether we're talking about sexuality, personal behavior, finances, or lifestyle, the ultimate aim is for Christ to be magnified in every aspect of our lives, and for our self-centered impulses to surrender to His will. While the statement itself may not sound controversial, living it out certainly is—because it challenges our desire for self-elevation, comfort, and control. Discipleship isn't just about belief—it's about transformation, and that transformation requires wrestling with hard truths and inviting Jesus into every hidden corner of our lives. Scriptural Foundation: 2 Peter 1:1–10 This passage calls believers to supplement their faith with a list of virtues (goodness, knowledge, self-control, endurance, godliness, affection, and love). Peter urges Christians to confirm their calling by living fruitful, purposeful lives. These virtues aren't just moral checklists—they're evidence of a life rooted in Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Peter's letter was written to help the church persevere—first against persecution, and later against false teaching and spiritual laziness. His words are a reminder: we already have everything we need to live godly lives. The Holy Spirit, God's Word, the community of faith—these are tools at our disposal. Now it's on us to build the house—to add rooms of character, virtue, and maturity onto the foundation of faith. Ask the Holy Spirit daily: “Where, God?” – Where are you calling me to grow? He closes with a prayer by Saint Augustine, asking the Holy Spirit to breathe into every area of life and draw us deeper into God's holy purposes. “Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, to love what is holy.”

Novena to the Holy Spirit Begin be reciting the following prayer… O Holy Spirit, Divine Consoler! I adore you as my True God. I offer You my whole heart, and I render You heartfelt thanks for all the benefits You have bestowed upon the world. You are the author of all supernatural gifts and enriched the Blessed Virgin ... Read more The post A Novena to the Holy Spirit – Day 1 – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Happy feast of Pope St. Pius V! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at some of the hallmarks of his reign as successor of St. Peter. Guests include Fr. Rob Jack to reflect on one of the voting cardinals he went to school with, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers with more thoughts on the saints. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Vincent Pallotti Eternal Father,it is Your will that all should be saved.Great is Your mercy.Your Son, Jesus Christ died for all.Teach all people to recognize You and love You.With deep faith in Christ’s deathand resurrection we pray:‘Send Forth, O Lord, laborers into Your vineyardand spare Your people.’Eternal Word, Redeemer of all creation,convert all souls to You.You have been obedient for all,even to death on the cross.Look upon the merits of Your Motherand of all the angels and saintswho intercede for us.Send forth, O Lord, laborers into Your vineyardand spare Your people.O Holy Spirit,through the infinite merits of our Lord, Jesus Christ,enkindle in all heartsYour ardent love that can do all things,that all may be one fold and one Shepherd,and that all may arrive in heavento sing Your Divine mercy.Queen of Apostles and all the angels and saints,pray to the Lord of the harvest:Send forth, O Lord, laborers into Your vineyardand spare your people,that united with you,and the Father and the Holy Spirit,we may all rejoice forever. ***** Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Philip Larrey to share more thoughts on what the Vatican has to say about artificial intelligence.. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Vincent Pallotti Eternal Father,it is Your will that all should be saved.Great is Your mercy.Your Son, Jesus Christ died for all.Teach all people to recognize You and love You.With deep faith in Christ’s deathand resurrection we pray:‘Send Forth, O Lord, laborers into Your vineyardand spare Your people.’Eternal Word, Redeemer of all creation,convert all souls to You.You have been obedient for all,even to death on the cross.Look upon the merits of Your Motherand of all the angels and saintswho intercede for us.Send forth, O Lord, laborers into Your vineyardand spare Your people.O Holy Spirit,through the infinite merits of our Lord, Jesus Christ,enkindle in all heartsYour ardent love that can do all things,that all may be one fold and one Shepherd,and that all may arrive in heavento sing Your Divine mercy.Queen of Apostles and all the angels and saints,pray to the Lord of the harvest:Send forth, O Lord, laborers into Your vineyardand spare your people,that united with you,and the Father and the Holy Spirit,we may all rejoice forever. ***** Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Order of Service: - Prelude - Hymn 25 - O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace - Hebrews 12:7-11: Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live! They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. - Devotion - Prayer - Hymn 585 - How Blessed is the Little Flock - Blessing - Postlude Service Participants: Rev. Brad Kerkow (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

Happy feast of St. Vincent Pallotti! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Frank Donio, a member of the Pallotine order, to reflect on his spiritual wisdom and desire to bring Christ to the world. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more Scriptural reflections on hope for the Jubilee year, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra from the Diocese of Paterson. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Vincent Pallotti Eternal Father,it is Your will that all should be saved.Great is Your mercy.Your Son, Jesus Christ died for all.Teach all people to recognize You and love You.With deep faith in Christ’s deathand resurrection we pray:‘Send Forth, O Lord, laborers into Your vineyardand spare Your people.’Eternal Word, Redeemer of all creation,convert all souls to You.You have been obedient for all,even to death on the cross.Look upon the merits of Your Motherand of all the angels and saintswho intercede for us.Send forth, O Lord, laborers into Your vineyardand spare Your people.O Holy Spirit,through the infinite merits of our Lord, Jesus Christ,enkindle in all heartsYour ardent love that can do all things,that all may be one fold and one Shepherd,and that all may arrive in heavento sing Your Divine mercy.Queen of Apostles and all the angels and saints,pray to the Lord of the harvest:Send forth, O Lord, laborers into Your vineyardand spare your people,that united with you,and the Father and the Holy Spirit,we may all rejoice forever. ***** Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Fr. David Enders is online at athenaeum.edu. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Order of Service: - Prelude - Hymn 27 - O Holy Spirit, Enter in: vv. 1, 2, 7, 8 - The Invocation and Confession of Sins (p. 88) - The Kyrie Eleison (Lord have mercy) (p. 89) - The Absolution (p. 89) - The Eyes of All: The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:15, 16. Jean Berger. - Prayer #116, p. 162 - Deuteronomy 10:12-14: And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments of the Lord and His statutes which I command you today for your good? Indeed heaven and the highest heavens belong to the Lord your God, also the earth with all that is in it. - The Gradual (pp. 92-93) - Galatians 3:10-14: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them.” But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for “the just shall live by faith.” Yet the law is not of faith, but “the man who does them shall live by them.” Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. - The Alleluia (pp. 93-94) - John 1:14-18: And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John bore witness of Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me is preferred before me, for He was before me.'” And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him. - The Apostles' Creed (pp. 94-95) - Hymn 555 - Rise Again, Ye Lion-Hearted - Ephesians 2:4-10: But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. - The Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy) (pp. 100-101) - The Lord's Prayer (pp. 101-102) - The Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) (p. 103) - The Collect of Thanks (p. 105) - Hymn 590 - O Happy Day, When We Shall Stand - Hymn 593 - On My Heart Imprint Thine Image Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group), Prof. David Paulson (Choir Director)

Order of Service: - Prelude - Hymn 27 - O Holy Spirit, Enter in: vv. 1, 2, 7, 8 - The Invocation and Confession of Sins (p. 88) - The Kyrie Eleison (Lord have mercy) (p. 89) - The Absolution (p. 89) - The Eyes of All: The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:15, 16. Jean Berger. - Prayer #116, p. 162 - Deuteronomy 10:12-14: And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments of the Lord and His statutes which I command you today for your good? Indeed heaven and the highest heavens belong to the Lord your God, also the earth with all that is in it. - The Gradual (pp. 92-93) - Galatians 3:10-14: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them.” But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for “the just shall live by faith.” Yet the law is not of faith, but “the man who does them shall live by them.” Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. - The Alleluia (pp. 93-94) - John 1:14-18: And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John bore witness of Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me is preferred before me, for He was before me.'” And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him. - The Apostles' Creed (pp. 94-95) - Hymn 555 - Rise Again, Ye Lion-Hearted - Ephesians 2:4-10: But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. - The Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy) (pp. 100-101) - The Lord's Prayer (pp. 101-102) - The Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) (p. 103) - The Collect of Thanks (p. 105) - Hymn 590 - O Happy Day, When We Shall Stand - Hymn 593 - On My Heart Imprint Thine Image Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group), Prof. David Paulson (Choir Director)

Order of Service: - Prelude - Hymn 27 - O Holy Spirit, Enter in: vv. 1, 2, 7, 8 - The Invocation and Confession of Sins (p. 88) - The Kyrie Eleison (Lord have mercy) (p. 89) - The Absolution (p. 89) - The Eyes of All: The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:15, 16. Jean Berger. - Prayer #116, p. 162 - Deuteronomy 10:12-14: And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments of the Lord and His statutes which I command you today for your good? Indeed heaven and the highest heavens belong to the Lord your God, also the earth with all that is in it. - The Gradual (pp. 92-93) - Galatians 3:10-14: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them.” But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for “the just shall live by faith.” Yet the law is not of faith, but “the man who does them shall live by them.” Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. - The Alleluia (pp. 93-94) - John 1:14-18: And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John bore witness of Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me is preferred before me, for He was before me.'” And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him. - The Apostles' Creed (pp. 94-95) - Hymn 555 - Rise Again, Ye Lion-Hearted - Ephesians 2:4-10: But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. - The Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy) (pp. 100-101) - The Lord's Prayer (pp. 101-102) - The Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) (p. 103) - The Collect of Thanks (p. 105) - Hymn 590 - O Happy Day, When We Shall Stand - Hymn 593 - On My Heart Imprint Thine Image Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group), Prof. David Paulson (Choir Director)

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Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln to discuss an upcoming talk he's giving on reclaiming a Christian vision of reality. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Stephanie Mann on John Henry Newman and the Church Fathers. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** St. Augustine's Prayer to the Holy Spirit Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen. ***** Bishop James Conley's talk can be found through instituteofcatholicculture.org. Info on the upcoming Red Mass on Wednesday, September 25th, can be found here. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Order of Service: - Prelude - Hymn 25 - O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace - Luke 19:1-10: Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a ‘sinner.'” But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.” Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” - Devotion - Prayer - Hymn 451 - All That I Was, My Sin, My Guilt - Blessing - Postlude Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

Order of Service: - Prelude - Hymn 25 - O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace - Luke 19:1-10: Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a ‘sinner.'” But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.” Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” - Devotion - Prayer - Hymn 451 - All That I Was, My Sin, My Guilt - Blessing - Postlude Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

Order of Service: - Prelude - Hymn 25 - O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace - Luke 19:1-10: Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a ‘sinner.'” But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.” Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” - Devotion - Prayer - Hymn 451 - All That I Was, My Sin, My Guilt - Blessing - Postlude Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

Support Common Prayer Daily @ PatreonVisit our Website for more www.commonprayerdaily.com_________________OpeningBlessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.Come, let us worship God our King.Come, let us worship Christ, our King and our God.Come, let us worship Christ among us, our King and our God.Holy God,holy and mighty,holy immortal one,have mercy upon us. (3x)Glory be to the + Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,now and always and forever and ever. Amen. From Psalm 51Open my lips, O Lord, *and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.Create in me a clean heart, O God, *and renew a right spirit within me.Cast me not away from your presence *and take not your holy Spirit from me.Give me the joy of your saving help again *and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit.Glory be to the + Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,now and always and forever and ever. Amen. A PsalmPsalm 2Quare fremuerunt gentes?Why are the nations in an uproar? *Why do the peoples mutter empty threats?Why do the kings of the earth rise up in revolt,and the princes plot together, *against the Lord and against his Anointed?“Let us break their yoke,” they say; *“let us cast off their bonds from us.”He whose throne is in heaven is laughing; *the Lord has them in derision.Then he speaks to them in his wrath, *and his rage fills them with terror.“I myself have set my king *upon my holy hill of Zion.”Let me announce the decree of the Lord: *he said to me, “You are my Son;this day have I begotten you.Ask of me, and I will give you the nations for your inheritance *and the ends of the earth for your possession.You shall crush them with an iron rod *and shatter them like a piece of pottery.”And now, you kings, be wise; *be warned, you rulers of the earth.Submit to the Lord with fear, *and with trembling bow before him;Lest he be angry and you perish; *for his wrath is quickly kindled.Happy are they all *who take refuge in him! Psalm 24Domini est terraThe earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, *the world and all who dwell therein.For it is he who founded it upon the seas *and made it firm upon the rivers of the deep.“Who can ascend the hill of the Lord? *and who can stand in his holy place?”“Those who have clean hands and a pure heart, *who have not pledged themselves to falsehood,nor sworn by what is a fraud.They shall receive a blessing from the Lord *and a just reward from the God of their salvation.”Such is the generation of those who seek him, *of those who seek your face, O God of Jacob.Lift up your heads, O gates;lift them high, O everlasting doors; *and the King of glory shall come in.“Who is this King of glory?” *“The Lord, strong and mighty,the Lord, mighty in battle.”Lift up your heads, O gates;lift them high, O everlasting doors; *and the King of glory shall come in.“Who is he, this King of glory?” *“The Lord of hosts,he is the King of glory.” Glory be to the + Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,now and always and forever and ever. Amen. The Readings2 Peter 1:10-19English Standard VersionTherefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder, since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts,The Word of the LordThanks Be to God Matthew 17:1-9English Standard VersionAnd after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.”The Word of the LordThanks Be to GodThe Apostles' CreedI believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth;I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. ExamenIn God's presence, think through the day ahead:the work you will do, the people you will encounter, the dangers or uncertainties you face, the possibilities for joy and acts of kindness, any particular resolutions you need to renew, consider what might draw you from the love of God and neighbor, the opportunities you will have to know and serve God and to grow in virtue, remember those closest to you and all for whom you have agreed to pray, ask God's blessings, guidance, and strength in all that lies before you. Gather up these thoughts and reflections in the wordsOur Savior taught us to say: The Lord's PrayerOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. The Collects of the DayO God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beauty; who with you, O Father, and you, O Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Closing PrayersA Prayer of St. ChrysostomAlmighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen. Glory be to the + Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,now and always and forever and ever. Amen.Lord, have mercy! (3x)God, be gracious to us and bless us and shine Your countenance upon us and have mercy on us.This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!The Father+ is my hope; the Son, my refuge; the Holy Spirit, my protection: All-Holy Trinity, glory to You!Amen!

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Who is the Holy Spirit? Where do you find the Holy Spirit in the Bible? Memorize this short prayer to the Holy Spirit. (1:03) Do you host dinner parties? Why and how to have more dinner parties (22:21) Why is the Holy Spirit important for our happiness? (43:41)   Resources mentioned :  Prayer to the Holy Spirit by St. Augustine    “Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.  Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, may all be holy.  Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy.  Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy.     In the School of the Holy Spirit https://www.amazon.com/School-Holy-Spirit-Jacques-Philippe/dp/1594170533

February 13, 2024 Today's Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18Daily Lectionary: Job 9:1-35; John 4:46-54But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Freedom is a nice word. As Americans we love it. Freedom from oppression, freedom to speak your mind without fear, freedom to … —you fill in the blank.But we have to know that Paul is speaking of something else. Something more profound, more meaningful. For this freedom comes from the Holy Spirit, our Lord. For Paul, it is freedom from what? From the veil. The veil is removed and the Christian is free, you are free!The veil is removed and we see our Lord for who He is, the Suffering Servant who is serving us with all His gifts. The veil is removed and we see that in the death of Jesus, we have died our death to the Law. For Jesus accounts His death to us, so that in Baptism, we are united to the death and the resurrection of our Lord Jesus (see Paul's extolling of Baptism in Romans 6). The veil is removed and our eyes of faith see that we are no longer slaves to sin, death, and the devil, but our Lord has freed us to live as His own, daily standing up in the gift of repentance, that is, standing up to live in righteousness and purity by faith. This is the work of our Lord, the Holy Spirit, who daily keeps us in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus. The Holy Spirit knows your temptations and weaknesses, He knows your doubts and failings. And He wants you troubled or enslaved by none of it! So He brings you to the gifts of Christ. When you hear the words, “I forgive you all your sins,” you may know that the Holy Spirit is there, in those words, by those words, freeing you from the guilt of your sin. When you remember the promise of your Baptism, the promise that you bear the Holy Name and that in the promise of Baptism Jesus is with you, even until the end of the age, the Holy Spirit is there, in that promise, daily cleansing you and making you His own. When you hear Jesus say (through the mouth of the pastor), “Take and eat, my body; Take and drink, my blood for the forgiveness of your sin,” the Holy Spirit is there, by those words delivering the holy body and blood once shed upon the cross to your mouth now—all to forgive you, to give you life, to make you free. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.O Holy Spirit, my Lord, remove the veil which enslaves me to the Law. Free me from my doubts, from my despair, from the lies of the devil. Let me hear the Words of my Savior, Christ Jesus. Keep me steadfast in his Word. Amen. -Pastor Warren Graff is retired from Grace Lutheran Church, Albuquerque.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.The Lutheran Reader's Bible helps you develop a habit of devotion and Bible reading so you can slowly but intentionally understand and grow in God's Word. Through introductions to the sixty-six books of the Bible, guided reading plans, and more, this Bible builds your confidence to study Scripture on your own.

Order of Service: - Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness: Soloist: Lord, let me see Your kindness, and grant us Your salvation. Congregation: Lord, let us see… S: I will hear what God proclaims; he proclaims peace to his people. His salvation is near to those who fear him, his glory dwells in our land. C: Lord, let us see… S: Kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss. Truth shall spring out of the earth and justice shall look down from heaven. C: Lord, let us see… S: The Lord will give his benefits; our land shall yield its increase. Justice shall walk before him and salvation along his path! C: Lord, let us see… - Luke 23:39-43: 39 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” 40 But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.” 42 Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” 43 And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” - Devotion - Prayer - Hymn 25 - O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace - Blessing - Postlude Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Caleb Schultz (Soloist), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

Order of Service: - Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness: Soloist: Lord, let me see Your kindness, and grant us Your salvation. Congregation: Lord, let us see… S: I will hear what God proclaims; he proclaims peace to his people. His salvation is near to those who fear him, his glory dwells in our land. C: Lord, let us see… S: Kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss. Truth shall spring out of the earth and justice shall look down from heaven. C: Lord, let us see… S: The Lord will give his benefits; our land shall yield its increase. Justice shall walk before him and salvation along his path! C: Lord, let us see… - Luke 23:39-43: 39 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” 40 But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.” 42 Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” 43 And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” - Devotion - Prayer - Hymn 25 - O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace - Blessing - Postlude Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Caleb Schultz (Soloist), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

Order of Service: - Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness: Soloist: Lord, let me see Your kindness, and grant us Your salvation. Congregation: Lord, let us see… S: I will hear what God proclaims; he proclaims peace to his people. His salvation is near to those who fear him, his glory dwells in our land. C: Lord, let us see… S: Kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss. Truth shall spring out of the earth and justice shall look down from heaven. C: Lord, let us see… S: The Lord will give his benefits; our land shall yield its increase. Justice shall walk before him and salvation along his path! C: Lord, let us see… - Luke 23:39-43: 39 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” 40 But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.” 42 Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” 43 And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” - Devotion - Prayer - Hymn 25 - O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace - Blessing - Postlude Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Caleb Schultz (Soloist), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin to look at what St. Cyprian of Carthage had to say about the Eucharist. Other guests include Sr. Alicia Torres on Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Eucharist, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** St. Augustine's Prayer to the Holy Spirit Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen. ***** Dr. John Pepino is online at instituteofcatholicculture.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Original airdate: 4/23/2023 You read about Me. You share about Me. Sometimes you even believe in Me, but you still don't trust Me. What you call faith is often just distraction, from the appearances, with other appearances. True Faith is when you face the problem, the appearance, and all you see is My Face, all you hear is My Voice, all you feel is My Promise. That's the difference between yesterday and today- LOVE, sustained. "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His Love endures forever." -Psalm 136:1 ******** Today's Practice: Instead of Where's Waldo, keep asking, 'where's Jesus'? Where's the Christ? And keep seeing It shining through appearances, as appearances, as you.  I Love you, Nik To claim your free gift, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it and send it to me at nikki@curlynikki.com!  Join us on Patreon to support the show, and tune into and participate in live video Q&As with me!  Support the show राम राम राम राम राम राम राम राम राम राम राम Today's Quotes:  "God, may I focus more on what I'm trying to get to, than on where I'm trying to get away from." -@Dayal.gauranga "Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy." -St. Augustine "When the Lord God, the Holy Spirit, visits us [he says] and comes to us in the fuliness of his ineffable goodness, then we have to stop praying and refrain from prayer itself. The praying soul speaks and offers up words, but at the descent of the Holy Spirit it must be utterly silent so that it can clearly hear and truly understand the words of eternal life which the Spirit condescends to bring to it." -St Seraphim of Sarov  "The will of God will never take you where the grace of God won't sustain you." -Unknown  "We live in a Christ-soaked universe that is pulling us into the abundant, resurrection life of Jesus. We can either let go and trust the process or we can resist and suffer. Either way, death is the inevitable entryway into resurrection life." -Brandy Anderson "Just because something hasn't manifested, doesn't mean it can't. You are not miles away from what you want, and you are not years, or hours, or months, or weeks away from what you want. You're only vibrations away from what you want." - Esther Hicks "If you can recognize and accept your pain without running away from it, you will discover that although pain is there, joy can also be there at the same time." - Thich Nhat Hanh, No Mud, No Lotus "God desires to give us everything we just have to be empty enough to receive it." -Sri Sri Ravi Shankar  Support the show Beginning Aug 7, 2023 - 'GoOD Mornings with CurlyNikki' will host pre and post roll ads within the back catalogue.

The Transfiguration of Our Lord The Collect: Rite II: O God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beauty; who with you, O Father, and you, O Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Old Testament: Exodus 34:29-35 29Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. 30When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. 31But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. 32Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that the Lord had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. 33When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face; 34but whenever Moses went in before the Lordto speak with him, he would take the veil off, until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded,35the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him. Psalm: Psalm 99 or 99:5-9 [1 The Lord is King;    let the people tremble; *        he is enthroned upon the cherubim;        let the earth shake. 2 The Lord is great in Zion; *        he is high above all peoples. 3 Let them confess his Name, which is great and awesome; *        he is the Holy One. 4 “O mighty King, lover of justice,    you have established equity; *        you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.”] 5 Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God   and fall down before his footstool; *        he is the Holy One. 6 Moses and Aaron among his priests,   and Samuel among those who call upon his Name, *        they called upon the Lord, and he answered them. 7 He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; *        they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them. 8 O Lord our God, you answered them indeed; *        you were a God who forgave them,        yet punished them for their evil deeds. 9 Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God   and worship him upon his holy hill; *        for the Lord our God is the Holy One. Epistle: 2 Peter 1:13-21 13I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to refresh your memory,14since I know that my death will come soon, as indeed our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. 15And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things. 16For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” 18We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain. 19So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, 21because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. Gospel: Luke 9:28-36 28Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. 30Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. 31They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. 33Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah” —not knowing what he said. 34While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. 35Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” 36When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“The Holy Spirit is the bond by which Christ efficaciously unites us to himself.”~John Calvin “O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart. Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there your cheerful beams.”~St. Augustine “So, then, the world had not eternal life, because it had not received the Spirit; for where the Spirit is, there is eternal life; for the Spirit Himself it is Who effects eternal life.”~Ambrose, German theologian (374-397) “The story of Christian reformation, revival, and renaissance underscores that the darkest hour is often just before the dawn, so we should always be people of hope and prayer, not gloom and defeatism. God the Holy Spirit can turn the situation around in five minutes.”~Os Guiness “Secular humanism does not recognize the spirit world. It leads to a kind of blindness to what is actually going on in the spiritual world. Consequently, it leads to powerless Christianity.”~Dr. Don McCurry, founder of the Zwemer Institute of Muslim Studies “Some 62% of self-identified born-again Christians contend that the Holy Spirit is not a real, living being but is merely a symbol of God's power, presence or purity.”~Results from a 2017 Barna pollSERMON PASSAGEJohn 14:15-27; Galatians 4:1-7 (NIV)John 14 15 “If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. 20 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. 21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” 22 Then Judas (not Judas Iscariot) said, “But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?” 23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me. 25 “All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Galatians 4 1 What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. 2 The heir is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. 3 So also, when we were underage, we were in slavery under the elemental spiritual forces of the world. 4 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. 6 Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but God's child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.

Happy feast of St. Augustine! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr.Matthew Bunson and Mike Aquilina about this great Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from the Pillar with more on Dorothy L. Sayers and classical education, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** St. Augustine's Prayer to the Holy Spirit Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen. ***** Fr. Phillip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Dr. Benjamin Lewis is online at icelweb.org. David Kissel is online at aocstewardship.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Order of Service: - Prelude - Hymn 27 - O Holy Spirit, Enter in: vv. 1 & 2 - 2 Corinthians 8:9: For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich. - Devotion - Prayer - Hymn 27 - O Holy Spirit, Enter in: vv. 7 & 8 - Blessing - Postlude Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

Order of Service: - Prelude - Hymn 27 - O Holy Spirit, Enter in: vv. 1 & 2 - 2 Corinthians 8:9: For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich. - Devotion - Prayer - Hymn 27 - O Holy Spirit, Enter in: vv. 7 & 8 - Blessing - Postlude Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

Support Common Prayer Daily @ PatreonVisit our Website for more www.commonprayerdaily.com_______________ Opening Words:“Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”Rev 4:8 (ESV) Confession:*Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God. Almighty and most merciful Father,we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep.We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts.We have offended against your holy laws.We have left undone those things which we ought to have done, and we have done those things which we ought not to have done;and apart from your grace, there is no health in us.O Lord, have mercy upon us.Spare all those who confess their faults.Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord.And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy Name. Amen. Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. The InvitatoryO Lord, open our lips,and our mouths shall show forth your praise. Create in us clean hearts, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Cast us not away from your presence, and take not your holy Spirit from us. O give us the comfort of your help again, and sustain us with your willing Spirit.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Psalm of the DayPsalm 2Quare fremuerunt gentes?1Why are the nations in an uproar? *Why do the peoples mutter empty threats?2Why do the kings of the earth rise up in revolt,and the princes plot together, *against the Lord and against his Anointed?3“Let us break their yoke,” they say; *“let us cast off their bonds from us.”4He whose throne is in heaven is laughing; *the Lord has them in derision.5Then he speaks to them in his wrath, *and his rage fills them with terror.6“I myself have set my king *upon my holy hill of Zion.”7Let me announce the decree of the Lord: *he said to me, “You are my Son;this day have I begotten you.8Ask of me, and I will give you the nations for your inheritance *and the ends of the earth for your possession.9You shall crush them with an iron rod *and shatter them like a piece of pottery.”10And now, you kings, be wise; *be warned, you rulers of the earth.11Submit to the Lord with fear, *and with trembling bow before him;12Lest he be angry and you perish; *for his wrath is quickly kindled.13Happy are they all *who take refuge in him! Psalm 24Domini est terra1The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, *the world and all who dwell therein.2For it is he who founded it upon the seas *and made it firm upon the rivers of the deep.3“Who can ascend the hill of the Lord? *and who can stand in his holy place?”4“Those who have clean hands and a pure heart, *who have not pledged themselves to falsehood,nor sworn by what is a fraud.5They shall receive a blessing from the Lord *and a just reward from the God of their salvation.”6Such is the generation of those who seek him, *of those who seek your face, O God of Jacob.7Lift up your heads, O gates;lift them high, O everlasting doors; *and the King of glory shall come in.8“Who is this King of glory?” *“The Lord, strong and mighty,the Lord, mighty in battle.”9Lift up your heads, O gates;lift them high, O everlasting doors; *and the King of glory shall come in.10“Who is he, this King of glory?” *“The Lord of hosts,he is the King of glory.” Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. The LessonsExodus 24:12-18English Standard Version12 The Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain and wait there, that I may give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.” 13 So Moses rose with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. 14 And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. And behold, Aaron and Hur are with you. Whoever has a dispute, let him go to them.”15 Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. 16 The glory of the Lord dwelt on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days. And on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the midst of the cloud. 17 Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. 18 Moses entered the cloud and went up on the mountain. And Moses was on the mountain forty days and forty nights.2 Peter 1:13-21English Standard Version13 I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder, 14 since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. 15 And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” 18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. 19 And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. 21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.Luke 9:28-36English Standard Version28 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. 30 And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, 31 who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. 33 And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said. 34 As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!” 36 And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen. The Word of the Lord.Thanks Be To God. The PrayersLord, have mercy.Christ, have mercyLord, have mercyOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. IntercessionTake a moment of silence at this time to reflect and pray for others. The CollectsThe Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus ChristO God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beauty; who with you, O Father, and you, O Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.A Prayer of St. John ChrysostomAlmighty God, you have given us grace at this time, with one accord to make our common supplications to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will grant their requests: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen. BenedictionThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Entrance Hymn #7 Christ, Whose Glory Fills The SkiesSequence Hymn #129 Christ Upon The Mountain PeakOffertory Anthem‘Tis Me, O Lord (Spiritual, arr. Burleigh)Arielle Rogers-Wilkey, SoloistCommunion Anthem O Divine Redeemer (Gounod)Arielle Rogers-Wilkey, Soloist Post-Communion Hymn #137 O Wondrous Type! O Vision FairTHE COLLECT OF THE DAYO God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beauty; who with you, O Father, and you, O Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.FIRST READING Exodus 34:29-35Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face; but whenever Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he would take the veil off, until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him.PSALM Psalm 99:5-9 Dominus regnavit 5 Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our Godand fall down before his footstool; * he is the Holy One.6 Moses and Aaron among his priests,and Samuel among those who call upon his Name, * they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.7 He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; *they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them.8 O LORD our God, you answered them indeed; * you were a God who forgave them,yet punished them for their evil deeds.9 Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our God and worship him upon his holy hill; * for the LORD our God is the Holy One.SECOND READING 2 Peter 1:13-21I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to refresh your memory, since I know that my deathwill come soon, as indeed our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain.So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from...

July 27, 2023Today's Reading: Romans 8:18-27Daily Lectionary: Judges 4:1-24, Acts 14:1-18Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.  (Romans 8:26)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Yesterday we considered how it is that the Holy Spirit brings us to faith. That it is all his doing. You play no part in ‘deciding for Jesus,' because by the time you ‘decide' that you have come to faith, the Holy Spirit has already created and planted and enlightened that faith within you by the power of the holy Gospel.But the Holy Spirit doesn't stop there. As part of the enlightening and sanctifying work that the Spirit does for you, He also prays for you, interceding before God the Father on your behalf.Just like you can't save yourself from drowning, praying properly is something you can't do without help either. So, St. Paul says, the Spirit takes all those prayers you lob heavenward and gathers them, considers them, and then—with groaning and communication we can't begin to comprehend—He presents those prayers to the Father in a clear way that He is sure to understand.That doesn't mean that you give up on prayer because the Holy Spirit is doing it for you. No, you keep on praying like your life depends on it, because it does. Because your Father always wants to hear from you. He always delights in your prayers, even if they aren't clear enough to be included in a prayer book.It just so happens that you've got an expert interpreter who knows what you truly need on a deeper level than you can ever imagine. And your needs are carried to the Father who loves you by the Holy Spirit who loves you so that the work of the Son who loves you can bless and keep you all your days.You are never alone in this world, no matter how dark some days may seem. For, even in those toughest of times, The Holy Spirit still prays for you so that the Father can answer those groanings to your benefit and for your salvation. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.O Holy Spirit enter in, And in our hearts Your work begin, Your dwelling place now make us. Sun of the soul, O Light divine, Around and in us brightly shine, To joy and gladness wake us That we may be Truly living, To you giving Prayer unceasing And in love be still increasing.  (LSB 913:1)-Pastor Duane Bamsch is the Pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley, CA  and the President of Higher Things.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the Pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.Study Christ's words on the cross to see how you can show more Christlike grace in your life. Perfect for group or individual study, each chapter has a Q&A at the end, and the back of the book includes a leader guide. Available now from Concordia Publishing House.

In July of 2021, I found myself in a tough spot, feeling the weight of my challenges. Training for a Spartan race, I realized my stress levels were overwhelming. It was a wake-up call to confront the darkness within and make a change. So I embarked on a transformative journey, which I now call "God's challenge." I let go of escapes and embraced new habits. Now, we're launching this challenge with 18 people, offering a 90-day journey to deepen connections to ourselves and God—for free. The kingdom of heaven is within reach, but so is the kingdom of darkness. Join us to confront your challenges and discover the light within. It won't be easy, but the rewards are immeasurable. This is your chance to step into something extraordinary. Listen to the voice urging you to take this chance, and silence the voice of doubt. We'll fight the darkness within and heal the pain of the past. This is your call, your opportunity to join us on this life-changing experience. Click the link, follow your heart's call, and sign up for God's challenge. We believe in you and can't wait to see you on the other side.   "O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart. Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerful beams." - Saint Augustine   Blessings on your path,  Rev. Benjamin Norman   Want more training and deep dive on building a connected family and relationship? Don't Fight the Darkness Alone, Fight Together: Couples, Men or Women Join our community here for free: forourkingdom.circle.so.  To sign up for God's Challenge, click this link https://go.scendancy.com/gods-challenge-intake-2 

I once found myself in darkness. It seemed like my whole world was consumed by shadows, and I couldn't understand how I had ended up there. Everything had been going well in my life - my business, my relationships, everything was in perfect harmony. But then, almost out of nowhere, I woke up in a place of deep darkness. It was a place I didn't want to be, a place that didn't align with the life I had envisioned for myself. In that darkness, I felt alone, disconnected from the people I loved. It was a battle between light and darkness, good and evil, that was taking place within me. And like many others, my first instinct was to seek answers outside of myself. I searched for guidance in churches, books, programs, and therapy. I believed that the light I was seeking could only be found out there in the world. But what I didn't realize then was that the light was already within me. I had the power to illuminate my own path, to find my way back to the light. I just needed to learn how to turn it on. I embarked on a journey of self-discovery, consuming every resource I could find that resonated with me. I immersed myself in teachings, coaching, and personal development. Gradually, my life started to restore itself. I brought heaven to earth through the joy, fulfillment, and deep connections I experienced. It felt like a victory like I had finally reached the place I had been searching for. But just as I had anticipated, the darkness returned, stronger and more evolved than before. You never know what God has in store for you as you listen to this message. I believe you are deeply connected to your faith and spirituality or have been away for a while, making excuses to ignore the truth that you are part of something bigger, something interconnected. Life is a dance between light and dark, and we can never escape either. Perhaps this time, you will find yourself entering someone else's darkness, helping them discover the light within. If that's the case, remember the beginning of this journey where you were searching desperately for anything to guide you out of your own hellish situation. There is a pathway, one of many, that represents a door you can open. It will lead you to a new season of your life, where you will do the necessary work to become a warrior in God's Army of Light. The world needs you right now.   " O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart. Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerful beams." - Saint Augustine   Blessings on your path,  Rev. Benjamin Norman   Want more training and deep dive on building a connected family and relationship? Men, join us inside the Free FACEBOOK GROUP Chivalry is NOT Dead here: chivalry.scendancy.com 

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Opening Song: Transfiguration (https://open.spotify.com/track/79lAi6ZeFt9Wsn4GyD6IaZ?si=641f9aa37ace48f3) by Aodhan King, Brooke Ligertwood, Scott Ligertwood, and Taya Gaukrodger Lyrics: From the cloud You speak What was veiled now is seen Jesus the image of the invisible God Divinity confirmed In the transfigured Word A kingdom once concealed On the earth now revealed Holy is the Lord Revealed before my eyes And my burning heart Can scarcely take it in As I behold Your beauty With unworthy eyes The only song my soul can find to sing Is hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah my King Lead my longing heart To the high ground to a clear view And in awe I'll be there Beholding You Now I know I have seen Your glory that cannot be unseen I am changed and changing still As I look upon You Lord and believe Passage: And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 5 He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son,[a] with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” 8 And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. 9 And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.” Musical Reflection: O Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier Reflection Notes: This song from the Taizé community contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect. Prayer: O God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beauty; who with you, O Father, and you, O Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

You read about Me. You share about Me. Sometimes you even believe in Me, but you still don't trust Me.What you call faith is often just distraction, from the appearances,with other appearances. True Faith is when you face the problem, the appearance, and all you see is My Face, all you hear is My Voice, all you feel is My Promise.That's the difference between yesterday and today-LOVE, sustained. "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His Love endures forever."-Psalm 136:1 ********Today's Practice:Instead of Where's Waldo, keep asking, 'where's Jesus'? Where's the Christ?And keep seeing It shining through appearances, as appearances, as you.  I Love you, Niknikki@curlynikki.comPlease help me keep the show ad free + Get Merch!▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings________________________________Today's Quotes: "God, may I focus more on what I'm trying to get to, than on where I'm trying to get away from."-@Dayal.gauranga"Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy.Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy.Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy.Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy.Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy."-St. Augustine"When the Lord God, the Holy Spirit, visits us [he says] and comes to us in the fuliness of his ineffable goodness, then we have to stop praying and refrain from prayer itself. The praying soul speaks and offers up words, but at the descent of the Holy Spirit it must be utterly silent so that it can clearly hear and truly understand the words of eternal life which the Spirit condescends to bring to it."-St Seraphim of Sarov "The will of God will never take you where the grace of God won't sustain you."-Unknown "We live in a Christ-soaked universe that is pulling us into the abundant, resurrection life of Jesus. We can either let go and trust the process or we can resist and suffer. Either way, death is the inevitable entryway into resurrection life."-Brandy Anderson"Just because something hasn't manifested, doesn't mean it can't. You are not miles away from what you want, and you are not years, or hours, or months, or weeks away from what you want. You're only vibrations away from what you want."- Esther Hicks"If you can recognize and accept your pain without running away from it, you will discover that although pain is there, joy can also be there at the same time."- Thich Nhat Hanh, No Mud, No Lotus"God desires to give us everything we just have to be empty enough to receive it."-Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Support the show

Rev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 47. Pharaoh graciously gave the Israelites the best land of Egypt. The LORD provided for His people, through Pharaoh, with the land and gave them a home for the next 400+ years. The journey was filled with blessings of reality. We can see this account of the Israelites with pessimistic eyes—eventually they would become slaves and have to endure years of issues. Yet, we are people of hope. We see how God provided for all of their needs which led to freedom from slavery and the promise of salvation. “O Holy Spirit, fill us with hope. Hope not in ourselves, but hope that as You provided for the Israelites, You will also provide for us. Keep the hope of Christ before us so that we know that if the Son is willing to die for us, indeed You will provide for our other needs. In Your name, Amen”

Rev. Dennis McFadden, pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 45. Joseph calls out the sin of his brothers, not for the sake of more shame, but that they may be restored with him and the LORD. He said it in a powerful way, “You sold me, for God sent me before you to preserve life.” The motivation to sell their brother was sinful, but God worked through it to send him to save His people. By God's grace the relationship of Joseph and his brothers was restored. How could we not also see the revelation of Joseph as not dead but alive connected to the resurrection of Christ? The restoration of his brothers pales in comparison to the restoration that our Lord Jesus brings to the Father by His cross. “O Holy Spirit, restore us back to the Father through Christ. By Your power, reconcile us with others and keep us grounded as heirs of the Father and the undeserved salvation. Lord have mercy. Amen”

Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of “Wrestling with the Basics” joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 35. Is this finally a turning point for Jacob?  We thought it might be when the Lord visited him at Bethel or when reconciled with his brother Esau.  Yet, we see God visiting Jacob and sustained him through repenting over idols.  God kept intervening and once again changed Jacob's name to Israel.  This name change is full of His promise.  Through those with Israel's name the promised Savior was given to us and He continues to carry us as ones with His name marked on us forever.  “O Holy Spirit, as You have given us a new name in Christ through Baptism, grant us a turning point that we may drop our idols and follow Your Will. In Christ, Amen”

Rev. Dan Eddy, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Beloit, WI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 22. The LORD provided the promised son, Isaac. Within a short time He tests Abraham's faith by asking Him to sacrifice this son. We do not fully understand the reason why the LORD tests His people, but it's clear that He will provide. This story reminds us that the LORD provides a Savior who was the only Son, carried the woody cross to the mountain, and was sacrificed for our salvation. It is Christ who lays over this story to remind us that He provides all things through Him. “O Holy Spirit, help us put on Christ goggles to better understand and give thanks for the depth of the Father's love to give up His only Son for sinners like us. Lord have mercy. Amen”

Rev. Phil Hoppe, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Colby, KS joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 19:23-38. Whenever we have sin there must be redemption. The wrath of God is extended upon Sodom, Gomorrah, valley, and everything that grew on the ground as payment for their sin. We might assume that after all this destruction Lot and his daughters would spend more time in repentance and living a new life. Yet, our sinful self is full of darkness and often overlooks the depth of God's love, forgiveness, and mercy toward us in Christ. “O Holy Spirit, give us the gift of repentance as we see the destruction of Sodom and the horrific actions of Lot's daughters. We realize our sins are just as deserving of wrath and we ask for Your help to live a holy life no matter the chaos. Lord have mercy. In Christ, Amen”

NUNC, Sancte, nobis Spiritus, unum Patri cum Filio, dignare promptus ingeri nostro refusus pectori.        Now, O Holy Spirit (given) for us One with the Father (and) the Son condescend to enter [us] at once (you) having been poured into our breasts Wyoming Catholic College students study Latin during their freshman and sophomore years. From there they move to two years of Latin reading groups. One of the groups this last semester read Latin hymns including Nunc Sancte nobis Spiritus. Prof. Eugene Hamilton—better known simply as Magister—led the reading group along with Dr. Travis Dziad. Prof. Hamilton is our guest on this podcast.

Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 11. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. God's people were to be dispersed and be fruitful in His name, but instead they wanted to make a name for themselves. It is easy for all of us to attempt to uphold an ideal situation like one language, same words, and build a huge tower. Yet, what gets lost is the LORD! If we stay in the ideals of life, we can easily forget God and His glory. The Lord's dispersion of God's people to curtail pride and evil is a sign of love to assure that He would stay with Him. We celebrate Pentecost knowing what was dispersed has now been united in Christ by the Holy Spirit. “Lord Jesus, as we are united together by Your blood through the Holy Spirit, keep us humble, steadfast in faith, that Your name be known around the world. O Holy Spirit, enter in. Amen”

Rev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 8. The destruction of the world was completed. The waters subsided and God was bringing humanity back to a new creation. In faith, Noah builds an altar and worships the LORD while the LORD makes a promise to never do this again. He will sustain all of this new creation: seedtime & harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night. As we are a new creation, He will sustain us by remembering His mercy and love for His people through Christ, we trust that He will continue to sustain us and continually make things new by His grace. “O Holy Spirit, make us a new creation. Thank you for making us a new creation through Christ in Baptism. We ask that You would sustain us as Your people that we may worship You as did Noah. In His name, Amen”

Rev. Mark Jasa, pastor of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 4. The story of Cain and Abel shows us the reality of this broken world: denial of faith, murder, death, curses, and covering up of sin. We see the work of humankind trying to gain their salvation by their work, like Cain's offering, and it was the type of Christ, Abel, who was the innocent sacrifice. The blood of Abel was crying from the ground which points to the innocent shedding of blood of our Savior. Lamech's proclaims a vengeance that is seventy-sevenfold toward those who oppose him, but Jesus proclaims that forgiveness is seventy-sevenfold to others who have wronged him. The love of God in Christ is blatantly different than the world as He loved the world and his blood cries out His forgiveness. “O Holy Spirit, by Your Word You call us righteous. Fill us with this righteousness and love so that we may find rest for our souls and a clear conscience in Christ. Lord have mercy. Amen”

Rev. Jacob Heine, Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 John 5:13-21. John ends his letter with a purpose statement, “That you may know that you have eternal life.” We live in a world that is obsessed with confidence. Confidence in our strengths, finances, personality, and station in life can easily lead to narcissism or depression. Confidence in Christ is faith that He hears you, He forgives you, and His Word is true! The call of the Christian is to repent. Repent for your lack of faith and know that “Christ is enough!” “O Holy Spirit, open our eyes, ears, and hearts to know and have confidence in the truth and new life in Christ. Help to realize that we will never be enough, but Christ is enough. Lord have mercy. Amen”

Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 John 4:1-6. Our itching ears can be led away from Christ by attractive words. It can be difficult to distinguish what is from God or from some other spirit, but it is clear that only the Holy Spirit calls us by the Gospel and keeps us with Christ. John proclaims the truth of the Holy Spirit but confesses who is NOT the Holy Spirit. Any time a person confesses that salvation or forgiveness is NOT from Jesus, true God or true man. To confess that there is salvation in someone else is not a small issue, but that of the anti-Christ. “O Holy Spirit, call, gather, enlighten, sanctify us and the whole church on earth to stay in the true faith and keep us with Christ. Amen”