The Arrival of an Anticipated Moment

…the thrill at the arrival of a long-anticipated special moment.

Monday • 6/5/2023
Monday of the First Week After Pentecost (Proper 4)  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 41; Psalm 52; Deuteronomy 11:13–19; 2 Corinthians 5:11–6:2; Luke 17:1–10 

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94) 

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Do Not Lose Heart

“…as we received mercy, we do not lose heart…”

Friday • 6/2/2023 •
Friday of the Week of Pentecost (Proper 3) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 31; Deuteronomy 5:1–22; 2 Corinthians 4:1–12; Luke 16:10–17(18) 

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

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Life on Life Ministry

Paul’s appeal is the power of life-on-life ministry.

Thursday • 6/1/2023 •
Thursday of the Week of Pentecost (Proper 3) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 37; Deuteronomy 4:32–40; 2 Corinthians 3:1–18; Luke 16:1–9 

Comments on Luke 16:1–9 from DDD 11/13/2020: https://tinyurl.com/3aky47vn 

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94) 

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Manual of Leadership

Biblical leadership is exercised through tears.

Wednesday • 5/31/2023 •
Wednesday of the Week of Pentecost (Proper 3) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 38; Deuteronomy 4:25–31; 2 Corinthians 1:23–2:17; Luke 15:1–2,11–32 

Comments on Luke 15:1–2,11–32 from DDD 11/12/2020: https://tinyurl.com/ua8jw847 

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) 

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Restoration of Humans

…the restoration of humans as bearers of God’s image.

Tuesday • 5/30/2023 •

Tuesday of the Week of Pentecost (Proper 3) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 26; Psalm 28; Deuteronomy 4:15–24; 2 Corinthians 1:12–22; Luke 15:1–10 

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

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Mission of the Church

The overarching theme of the season of “After Pentecost” is the mission of the church in the world.

Monday • 5/29/2023 •
Monday of the Week of Pentecost (Proper 3)  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 25; Deuteronomy 4:9–14; 2 Corinthians 2:1–11; Luke 14:25–35 

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94) 

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The Dead Are Made Alive

This is what happens to people who were dead… they are “made alive.”

Friday • 5/26/2023 •
Week of 7 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 102; Ezekiel 34:17–31; Hebrews 8:1–13; Luke 10:38–42 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum(“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

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Jesus Will Hold Me Tight

“The Parable of the Good Samaritan calls upon us to be strong, bold, and extroverted in our love. ”

Thursday • 5/25/2023 •
Week of 7 Easter  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 105; Ezekiel 18:1–4,19–32; Hebrews 7:18–28; Luke 10:25–37 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moss,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)  

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He Makes His Home in Our Hearts

“They are not separated from God’s watchful and loving presence. ”

Wednesday • 5/24/2023 •
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) 

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The Rod Has Blossomed

““The rod has blossomed, pride has budded.”

Tuesday • 5/23/2023 •
Week of 7 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 97; Psalm 99; Ezekiel 7:10–15,23b–27; Hebrews 6:13–20; Luke 10:1–17 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90);following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

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A Gift and Sacrifice for Sins

“Ezekiel himself becomes a gift and sacrifice for sins.”

Monday • 5/22/2023 •
Week of 7 Easter  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 89:1–18; Ezekiel 4:1–17; Hebrews 6:1–12; Luke 9:51–62 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94) 

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Sweet as Honey

“Like Ezekiel, may we find the holy scriptures to be ’sweet as honey.’”

Friday • 5/19/2023 •
Week of 6 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 85; Psalm 86; Ezekiel 1:28–3:3; Hebrews 4:14–5:6; Luke 9:28–36 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

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Yahweh's Battle Chariot

“a powerful symbol for every generation of believers who know they are strangers and aliens”

Thursday • 5/18/2023 •
Day of Ascension 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 8; Psalm 47; Ezekiel 1:1–28; Hebrews 2:5–18; Matthew 28:16–20 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moss,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94) 

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Faithful Dependance on Our Heavenly Father

“Oil is a sign of messianic power—it recalls the descent of the dove to anoint Jesus”

Wednesday • 5/17/2023 •
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) 

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Do Not Forget the Lord Your God

“…when all that you have is multiplied, then do not exalt yourself, forgetting the Lord your God.”

Tuesday • 5/16/2023 •
Week of 6 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 78; Deuteronomy 8:11–20; James 1:16–27; Luke 11:1–13 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90);following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

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Inventory of What God Provides

Tough times call for an inventory of what God provides in our lives.

Monday • 5/15/2023 •
Week of 6 Easter  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 80; Deuteronomy 8:1–10; James 1:1–15; Luke 9:18–27 

Comments on James 1:1–15 from DDD 11/12/2020: https://tinyurl.com/p7ez9f76 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94) 

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Resurrection Hope

Daniel receives a final glimpse into the effects of the future Messiah’s ministry. 

Friday • 5/12/2023 •
Week of 5 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 106:1–18; Daniel 12:1–13; Romans 14:13–23; Luke 8:40–56 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

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The Lord’s Anointed Wins

Daniel has learned that in the end, the Lord’s Anointed wins; and in him, so do his people.  

Thursday • 5/11/2023 •
Week of 5 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 70; Psalm 71; Daniel 11:36–45; Romans 14:1–12; Luke 8:26–39 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moss,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)  

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The Church Will Persevere

All this is described beforehand so… the Church will not lose heart, but will persevere with courage, hope, and faithfulness.

Wednesday • 5/10/2023 •
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) 

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A Heavenly War

Above our earthly strife and cares, a heavenly war is being waged.

Tuesday • 5/9/2023 •
Week of 5 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 61; Psalm 62; Daniel 10:1–21; Romans 12:1–21; Luke 8:1–15 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90);following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

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