Podcasts about third song

Jesus wants us to play the long game.  Wednesday • 6/11/2025 •Wednesday of the Week of Pentecost (Proper 5)  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 72; Deuteronomy 31:30–32:14; 2 Corinthians 11:21b–33; Luke 19:11–27 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

“They are not separated from God's watchful and loving presence. ”Wednesday • 6/4/2025 •Week of 7 Easter  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 101; Psalm 109; Ezekiel 11:14–25; Hebrews 7:1–17; Luke 10:17–24 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87);  following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

“Oil is a sign of messianic power—it recalls the descent of the dove to anoint Jesus”Wednesday • 5/28/2025 •Week of 6 Easter  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:97–120; Baruch 3:24–37; James 5:13–18; Luke 12:22–31 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87);  following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

All this is described beforehand so… the Church will not lose heart, but will persevere with courage, hope, and faithfulness. Wednesday • 5/21/2025 •Week of 5 Easter  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 72; Daniel 11:1–35; Romans 13:1–14; Luke 8:16–25 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87);  following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

…we would receive exactly the Redeemer we so desperately need. Wednesday • 5/14/2025 •Week of 4 Easter  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49–72; Daniel 7:15–28; Colossians 1:24–2:7; Luke 6:27–38 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87);  following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

He sent the Holy Spirit, his own first gift to those who believe.Wednesday • 5/7/2025 •Week of 3 Easter  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 38; Daniel 5:1–12; 1 John 5:1–12; Luke 4:38–44 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87);  following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

Daniel tells the king, “There is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries…”Wednesday • 4/30/2025 •Week of 2 Easter  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:1–24; Daniel 2:17–30; 1 John 2:12–17; John 17:20–26 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87);  following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

We receive our life from the vine.Wednesday • 4/23/2025 •Easter Week This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 97; Psalm 99; Micah 7:7–15; Acts 3:1–10; John 15:1–11 This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87);  following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

In spite of the betrayal, he is confident: “But I will trust in you.”Wednesday • 4/16/2025 •Holy Week This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 55; Jeremiah 17:5–10,14–17; Philippians 4:1–13; John 12:27–36 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

Fierce though he may be in judgment against the false shepherds and the wolves, fiercer still is he in his love for his sheep.Wednesday • 4/9/2025 •Week of 5 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:145–176; Jeremiah 25:30–38; Romans 10:14–21; John 10:1–18 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

Those strong hands that are determined not to give up on us, not to set us aside.Wednesday • 4/2/2025 •Week of 4 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 101; Psalm 109:1–4(5–19)20–30; Jeremiah 18:1–11; Romans 8:1–11; John 6:27–40 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

Jeremiah's tears and Paul's dancing joy—both are true to the emotional life of followers of ChristWednesday • 3/26/2025 •Week of 3 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:97–120; Jeremiah 8:18–9:6; Romans 5:1–11; John 8:12–20 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

God's kindness is personal.Wednesday • 3/19/2025 •Week of 2 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 72; Jeremiah 3:6–18; Romans 1:28–2:11; John 5:1-18 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

Moses prefigures a greater mediator.Wednesday • 3/12/2025 •Week of 1 Lent This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49–72; Deuteronomy 9:13–21; Hebrews 3:12–19; John 2:23–3:15 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

Lent is a time to take stock.Wednesday • 3/5/2025 •Ash Wednesday This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 32; Jonah 3:1–4:11; Hebrews 12:1–14; Luke 18:9–14 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

As Jesus bid the children come to him, he likewise encourages us to come, too. Wednesday • 2/12/2025 •Week of 5 Epiphany This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:97–120; Isaiah 59:15b–21; 2 Timothy 1:15–2:13; Mark 10:1–16 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

The blind man…needs a second touch…to see everything clearly.Wednesday • 2/5/2025 •Week of 4 Epiphany This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 72; Isaiah 54:1–10(11–17); Galatians 4:21–31; Mark 8:11–26 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

Peter has seen for himself Israel's Messiah beginning to bring salvation to the nations.Wednesday • 1/29/2025 •Week of 3 Epiphany This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49–72; Isaiah 49:1–12; Galatians 2:11–21; Mark 6:13–29 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

The Bible is a book of hope.Wednesday • 1/22/2025 • Week of 2 Epiphany This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 38; Isaiah 44:24–45:7; Ephesians 5:1–14; Mark 4:1–20 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

The fulfillment of biblical prophecy often takes surprising form.Wednesday • 1/15/2025 •This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:1–24; Isaiah 41:1–16; Ephesians 2:1–10; Mark 1:29–45 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

The magi represent “the nations” being drawn…to…the world's— King of kings and Lord of lords. Praise be! Monday • 1/6/2025 •This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 46; Psalm 97; Isaiah 52:7–10; Revelation 21:22–27; Matthew 12:14–21 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich foodThursday • 12/30/2024 •This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 20; Psalm 21; Isaiah 25:1–9; Revelation 1:9–20; John 7:53–8:11 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

Wednesday • 12/25/2024 •Christmas DayThis morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 72; Isaiah 28:9–29; Revelation 21:9–21; Luke 1:26–38 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

Stay true, says Peter, to the biblical story lineWednesday • 12/18/2024 •Advent 3 Year 1This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49–72; Isaiah 9:8–17; 2 Peter 2:1–10a; Mark 1:1–8 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

All that is left is the sinner's need for mercy, and Mercy's readiness to give it…Wednesday • 12/11/2024 •Advent 2 Year 1This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 38; Isaiah 6:1–13; 2 Thessalonians 1:1–12; John 7:53–8:11 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

Jesus does carry forth Isaiah's vision of an era of peace—but on God's terms, not oursWednesday • 12/4/2024 •Advent 1 Year 1This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:1–24; Isaiah 2:1–11; 1 Thessalonians 2:13–20; Luke 20:19–26 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

“In Christ”…we have been lovingly chosen…Wednesday • 11/27/2024 •Proper 29 Year 2This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:145-176; Zechariah 12:1-10; Ephesians 1:3-14; Luke 19:1-10 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

“…we need hearts to be persuaded to live more justly.”Wednesday • 11/20/2024 •This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 101; Psalm 109; Malachi 1:1,6-14; James 3:13–4:12; Luke 17:11-19 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

“But thou art the same Lord whose property is always to have mercy…”Wednesday • 11/13/2024 •Proper 27This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:97-120; Joel 2:12-19; Revelation 19:11-21; Luke 15:1-10This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

“…in seeking and serving Christ in all persons—we find that we bear fruit for God” (Romans 7:3-4).Wednesday • 11/6/2024 •Proper 26This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 72; Song of Songs 8:1-5; Revelation 16:1-11; Luke 13:10-17 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

Our singer finds in his bride a rediscovered Eden.Wednesday • 10/30/2024 •Proper 25This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49-72; Song of Songs 4:9–5:1; Revelation 12:1-6; Luke 11:37-52This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

There is perhaps no better juxtaposition of love's “already” and love's “not yet” than in the pairing of today's Gospel reading with today's reading from Revelation.Wednesday • 10/23/2024 •Proper 24This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 38; Song of Songs 2:1-7; Revelation 8:1-13; Luke 10:17-24This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

The fish whose belly should have been the end of Jonah becomes instead the end of an old Jonah and the beginning of a new Jonah.Wednesday • 10/16/2024 •Proper 23 This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:1-24; Jonah 1:17-2:10; Acts 27:9-26; Luke 9:1-17 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

The sobriety of John the Baptist's ministry is that his job was to issue a call to repentance.Wednesday • 10/9/2024 •Proper 22This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:145-176; Micah 2:1-13; Acts 23:23-35; Luke 7:18-35This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

Paul will later write that Christ is Groom to the Church as the Church is Bride to Christ.Wednesday • 10/2/2024 •Wednesday of Proper 21This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 101; Psalm 109:1-4(5-19)20-30; Hosea 4:11-19; Acts 21:15-26; Luke 5:27-39This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

What's remarkable about Job is how much faith he exercises.Wednesday • 9/11/2024 •Wednesday of Proper 18This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49-72; Acts 14:19-28; John 11:1-16 Job 40 (a departure from the Book of Common Prayer)This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

Agrippa's self-idolatrous pretensions result in his becoming worm food.Wednesday • 9/4/2024 •Wednesday of Proper 17This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 38; Job 12:1; 14:1-22; Acts 12:18-25; John 8:47-59 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

I pray your first instinct, like Job's, will be to pray honestly and boldly (if humbly) to God.Wednesday • 8/28/2024 •Wednesday of Proper 16This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:1-24; Job 6:1; 7:1-21; Acts 10:1-16; John 7:1-13 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

In John 6, Jesus launches the Eucharistic Feast.Wednesday • 8/21/2024 •Wednesday of Proper 15This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:145-176; Judges 18:16-31; Acts 8:14-25; John 6:1-15 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

It turns out that a “divine appointment” awaits the celebrated “Woman at the Well”.Wednesday • 8/14/2024 •Wednesday of Proper 14This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 101; Psalm 109; Judges 13:15-24; Acts 6:1-15; John 4:1-26This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

The lame man got so much more than he had dared to ask for.Wednesday • 8/7/2024 •Wednesday of Proper 13This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:97-120; Judges 7:19–8:12; Acts 3:12-26; John 1:29-42This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

I reflect on Ehud's left-handedness and the scorned “left-handedness” of God's plan to conquer sin and death through a most unlikely hero.Wednesday • 7/31/2024 •Wednesday of Proper 12This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 72; Judges 3:12-30; Acts 1:1-14; Matthew 27:45-54This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

Flaunting one's freedom is not “walking in love.”Wednesday • 7/24/2024 •Wednesday of Proper 11This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49-72; Joshua 8:30-35; Romans 14:13-23; Matthew 26:57-68This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

“I am speaking to you Gentiles…remember that it is not you that support the root, but the root that supports you.”Wednesday • 7/17/2024 •Wednesday of Proper 10This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 38; Deuteronomy 3:1-13; Romans 11:25-36; Matthew 25:31-46This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

Today's slow drag is with “Heathen Town,” from “Out of Our Idiot,” released in 1987. The songwriting is credited to Elvis Costello. . . . Show Notes: Appreciation written, produced, and narrated by Remedy Robinson, MA/MFA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slow_drag_remedy/ Bluesky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/slowdragwithremedy.com Email: slowdragwithremedy@gmail.com   “Elvis Costello Wiki Resource, Podcasts” https://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php?title=Podcasts Transcription: https://slowdragwithremedy.weebly.com Podcast music by https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Rate this Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/slowdrag Slow Drag with Remedy on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1f521a34-2ed9-4bd4-a936-1ad107969046/slow-drag-with-remedy-an-elvis-costello-appreciation   References: Elvis Costello Wiki Resource, “Heathen Town” https://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php?title=Heathen_Town “Heathen Town” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udnz2s_k8js “The Fall of Rome” https://www.dictionary.com/browse/fall-of-rome#:~:text=The%20collapse%20of%20the%20Roman,%2C%20Romulus%20Augustulus%2C%20in%20476. “Old hat” idiom: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/old-hat#:~:text=old%20hat%20in%20American%20English,of%20being%20trite%20or%20commonplace John Howard Payne's, “Home Sweet Home,” written in 1822 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqjjfF1Wn-s “Ave Maria” (Ellen's Third Song,” composed in 1825  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqjjfF1Wn-s “Ave Maria” words: https://www.classicfm.com/composers/schubert/ave-maria-schubert-lyrics/ Purchase “The Most Terrible Time in My Life…Ends Thursday” Listen to the audiobook of “The Most Terrible Time in My Life…Ends Thursday” for free at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq7n1pN8D1Y   "Heathen Town" Lyrics They used to call it Sin City Now it's gone way past that Painting the town and then burning it down Now even that's old hat Now there's a choir of angels at the fall of Rome Singing "Ave Maria" or "Home Sweet Home"   It's just a heathen town I hear only evil as my tongue is tightened I used to be god-fearing, now I'm so frightened Cos the devil will drag you under By the shark tail fin of your checkered cab And I can't sit down, I'm going overboard in this heathen town   It starts as a flirtation And ends up as an expensive habit With one eye on her place in debtor's prison And the other on a girl dressed as a rabbit Now you can live forever Endure fits and starts But the only stake you cannot raise Is the one driven through your heart   It's just a heathen town I hear only evil as my tongue is tightened I used to be god-fearing, now I'm so frightened Cos the devil will drag you under By the shark tail fin of your checkered cab And I can't sit down, I'm going overboard In this heathen town   And I can't sit down, I'm going overboard In this heathen town In this heathen town In this heathen town In this heathen town In this heathen town

Paul demonstrates how Jesus Christ magnificently brings together strands of Israel's story.Wednesday • 7/10/2024 •Wednesday of Proper 9This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:1-24; Deuteronomy 1:1-18; Romans 9:1-18; Matthew 23:27-39This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

Romans 7 gives us words for the near schizophrenia we feel when we find ourselves at war within ourselves.Wednesday • 7/3/2024 •This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:145-176; Numbers 22:41–23:12; Romans 7:13-25; Matthew 21:33-46This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

The Bible is all about turning death into life, foul stench into fragrant aroma, enmity into amity.Wednesday • 6/26/2024 •This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 101; Psalm 109; Numbers 16:36-50; Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 20:1-16This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

How lovely it would be to be so perfectly attuned to the need of any moment that you instinctively know whether to plant or pluck… be quiet or speak up… make war or make peace.Wednesday • 6/5/2024 •Wednesday of the Second Week After Pentecost (Proper 4)  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49-72; Ecclesiastes 3:1-15; Galatians 2:11-21; Matthew 14:1-12This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

The church becomes the visible manifestation of Pentecost power on the earth.Wednesday • 5/15/2024 •Wednesday of the 7th Week of EasterThis morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 101; Psalm 109; Isaiah 4:2-6; Ephesians 4:1-16; Matthew 8:28-34This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)