A Fix for Our Spiritual Death

In his victory at the cross, he turns death into life.  

Friday • 10/13/2023 •
Friday of the Nineteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 22) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 140; Psalm 142; 2 Kings 23:36–24:17; 1 Corinthians 12:12–26; Matthew 9:27–34 

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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Josiah-like Housecleaning

The beauty and resplendence of God’s very life comes to expression on earth.

Thursday • 10/12/2023 •
Thursday of the Nineteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 22) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 131; Psalm 132; Psalm 133; 2 Kings 23:4–25; 1 Corinthians 12:1–11; Matthew 9:18–26 

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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It's Never Too Late to Choose Life

We have the same opportunity to be won over yet again to God’s incredible love.

Wednesday • 10/11/2023 •
Wednesday of the Nineteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 22) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 119:145–176; 2 Kings 22:14–23:3; 1 Corinthians 11:23–34; Matthew 9:9–17 

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) 

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Toward a New Unity in Christ

Paul blasts the Corinthians for contributing to the factionalism of the world.

Tuesday • 10/10/2023 •
Tuesday of the Nineteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 22) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 120; Psalm 121; Psalm 122; 2 Kings 22:1–13; 1 Corinthians 11:2,17–22; Matthew 9:1–8 

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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Too Many Decisions

Too many decisions, too few guidelines.

Monday • 10/9/2023 •
Monday of the Nineteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 22)  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 106; 2 Kings 21:1–18; 1 Corinthians 10:14–11:1; Matthew 8:28–34 

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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Words Sent to Mock the Living God

Scripture records this encounter because we need to see it.

Friday • 10/6/2023 •
Friday of the Eighteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 21) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 102; 2 Kings 19:1–20; 1 Corinthians 9:16–27; Matthew 8:1–17 

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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You Don’t Mess Around With the Lord

You don’t mock the Deliverer of Israel.

Thursday • 10/5/2023 •
Thursday of the Eighteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 21) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 105; 2 Kings 18:28–37; 1 Corinthians 9:1–15; Matthew 7:22–29 

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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Love vs. Knowledge

The Apostle Paul affirms that Christ’s resurrection has proved the impotence of “so-called gods in heaven and earth.”

Wednesday • 10/4/2023 •
Wednesday of the Eighteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 21) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 101; Psalm 109; 2 Kings 18:9–25; 1 Corinthians 8:1–13; Matthew 7:13–21 

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) 

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A Showcase of God's Love

Hezekiah’s time is a brief moment when God’s people are a showcase and greenhouse for Yahweh’s reconciling love.

Tuesday • 10/3/2023 •
Tuesday of the Eighteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 21) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 97; Psalm 99; 2 Chronicles 29:1-3; 30:1–27; 1 Corinthians 7:32–40; Matthew 7:1–12 

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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Confused "King's Kids"

Paul writes the Corinthians, who have mistakenly confused their wealth and social status with God’s (better) ultimate blessings.

Monday • 10/2/2023 •
Monday of the Eighteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 21)  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 89; 2 Kings 17:24–41; 1 Corinthians 7:25–31; Matthew 6:25–34 

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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