Joy in Victory

“Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls…”

Friday • 11/10/2023 •
Friday of the Twenty-third Week After Pentecost (Proper 26) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 69; Ezra 7:27-28, 8:21-36; Revelation 15:1–8; Matthew 14:13–21 

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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Choose Wisely

The same choice lies before all of us as lay before characters in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Thursday • 11/9/2023 •
Thursday of the Twenty-third Week After Pentecost (Proper 26) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 71; Ezra 7:1–26; Revelation 14:1–13; Matthew 14:1–12 

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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A Dramatic Redemption

A woman is about to give birth to “a son…who is to rule all the nations…”

Wednesday • 11/8/2023 •
Wednesday of the Twenty-third Week After Pentecost (Proper 26) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 72; Nehemiah 13:4–22; Revelation 12:1-12; Matthew 13:53–58 

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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The Church Protected and Prevailing

On that day, the church below will join the song of the church above.

Tuesday • 11/7/2023 •
Tuesday of the Twenty-third Week After Pentecost (Proper 26) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 61; Psalm 62; Nehemiah 12:27–31a,42b–47; Revelation 11:1–19; Matthew 13:44–52 

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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Wheat and Tares

The master of the field is perfectly willing to allow weeds to get as much care as the wheat until the time to make all things right.

Monday • 11/6/2023 •
Monday of the Twenty-third Week After Pentecost (Proper 26) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 56; Psalm 57; Nehemiah 6:1–19; Revelation 10:1–11; Matthew 13:36–43 

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 Welfare of the City

I told no one what my God had put into my heart to do for Jerusalem.

Friday • 11/3/2023 •
Friday of the Twenty-second Week After Pentecost (Proper 25) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 40; Psalm 54; Nehemiah 2:1–20; Revelation 6:12–7:4; Matthew 13:24–30 

And inserting the normal readings for Monday (which happens to be All Saints Day): Psalm 56; Psalm 57; Nehemiah 6:1–19; Revelation 10:1–11; Matthew 13:36–43 

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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A Book of Hope

Revelation is a powerful book of hope.

Thursday • 11/2/2023 •
Thursday of the Twenty-second Week After Pentecost (Proper 25) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 50; Nehemiah 1:1–11; Revelation 5:11–6:11; Matthew 13:18–23 

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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The Lion of Judah

The redeemer of our world is Judah’s Lion, risen as Christus Victor.

Wednesday • 11/1/2023 •
Wednesday of the Twenty-second Week After Pentecost (Proper 25) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49-72; Ezra 6:1-22; Revelation 5:1-10; Matthew 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) 

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He Knows and Cares

The transcendent Jesus, the “Alpha and Omega,” knows, and cares, about what’s going on in the hard places of our lives.   

Tuesday • 10/31/2023 •
Tuesday of the Twenty-second Week After Pentecost (Proper 25) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 45; Ezra 5:1–17; Revelation 4:1–11; Matthew 13:1–9 

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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Yahweh Has Returned

Through a vision of a man standing among myrtle trees, Zechariah consoles the people with “gracious and comforting words”

Monday • 10/30/2023 •
Monday of the Twenty-second Week After Pentecost (Proper 25)  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 41; Psalm 52; Zechariah 1:7–17; Revelation 1:4–20; Matthew 12:43–50  

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 Strong Man Bound

Jesus will encourage his disciples…to teach a way of life against which “the gates of hell cannot prevail.”

Friday • 10/27/2023 •
Friday of the Twenty-first Week After Pentecost (Proper 24) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 31; Ezra 3:1–13; 1 Corinthians 16:10–24; Matthew 12:22–32 

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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Exile and Return

The church is the visible manifestation of God’s plan to bring all of humanity back home.

Thursday • 10/26/2023 •
Thursday of the Twenty-first Week After Pentecost (Proper 24) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 37; Ezra 1:1–11; 1 Corinthians 16:1–9; Matthew 12:15–21 

For comments on 1 Corinthians 14:20–42, see the DDD for Year 1, Tuesday of Lent 5  

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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The Trumpet Shall Sound

Jesus makes the point that he is himself the joy and the restoration which the sabbath had long promised. 

Wednesday • 10/25/2023 •
Wednesday of the Twenty-first Week After Pentecost (Proper 24) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 38; Lamentations 2:8–15; 1 Corinthians 15:51–58; Matthew 12:1–14 

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) 

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Revulsion, Rest, and Resurrection

One day all of it will give way to the irresistible force of God’s love.

Tuesday • 10/24/2023 •
Tuesday of the Twenty-first Week After Pentecost (Proper 24) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 26; Psalm 28; Lamentations 1:1–12; 1 Corinthians 15:41–50; Matthew 11:25–30 

Reflections on Lamentations 1:1–12 here (Monday of Holy Week, 2020) 

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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Confidence in the Future

This confidence about the future will make us different people in the present.

Monday • 10/23/2023 •
Monday of the Twenty-first Week After Pentecost (Proper 24)  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 25; Jeremiah 44:1–14; 1 Corinthians 15:30–41; Matthew 11:16–24 

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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A Few Facts

Paul felt it was important to remind the Corinthians of a few facts.

Friday • 10/20/2023 •
Friday of the Twentieth Week After Pentecost (Proper 23) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 16; Psalm 17; Jeremiah 38:14–28; 1 Corinthians 15:1–11; Matthew 11:1–6 

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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Peaceability

Jesus takes everything we do for him as being done to him directly, even the cup of cold water we offer to one of his little ones.

Thursday • 10/19/2023 •
Thursday of the Twentieth Week After Pentecost (Proper 23) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 18; Jeremiah 38:1–13; 1 Corinthians 14:26-33a,37-40; Matthew 10:34–42 

For comments on 1 Corinthians 14:20–42, see the DDD for Year 1, Tuesday of Lent 5  

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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To Read and Ponder Jeremiah's Life and Times

Jeremiah is often called “the weeping prophet,” and for good reason.

Wednesday • 10/18/2023 •
Wednesday of the Twentieth Week After Pentecost (Proper 23) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 119:1–24; Jeremiah 37:3–21; 1 Corinthians 14:13–25; Matthew 10:24–33  

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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God Has Given Us Gifts

God gives us whatever gifts we have…to serve others, not ourselves!

Tuesday • 10/17/2023 •
Tuesday of the Twentieth Week After Pentecost (Proper 23) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 120: Psalm 5; Psalm 6; Jeremiah 36:27–37:2; 1 Corinthians 14:1–12; Matthew 10:16–23 

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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Expect a Happy Ending

Love is patient.

Love is kind.

Love bears all things.

Love believes all things.

Love hopes all things.

Monday • 10/16/2023 •
Monday of the Twentieth Week After Pentecost (Proper 23)  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 1; Psalm 2; Psalm 3; Jeremiah 36:11–26; 1 Corinthians 13:1–13; Matthew 10:5–15 

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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