David’s Lament and a Father's Love

Today’s lament invites reflection on the love of a greater Father.  

Wednesday • 8/20/2025 •
Wednesday of the Tenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 15) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 119:145–176; 2 Samuel 18:19–33; Acts 23:23–35; Mark 12:13–27 

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) 

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David’s Lament and a Father's Love
Dean Reggie Kidd

Absalom’s Very Bad Hair Day

Dying, suspended from a tree, Absalom becomes an “Easter egg” that points ahead to Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary.

Tuesday • 8/19/2025 •
Tuesday of the Tenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 15) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 120; Psalm 121; Psalm 122; Psalm 123; 2 Samuel 18:9–18; Acts 23:12–24; Mark 11:27–12:12 

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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Absalom’s Very Bad Hair Day
Dean Reggie Kidd

Pre-Christian Perspective

Like Paul, some of us need to see how limited our pre-Christ perspective has been. 

Monday • 8/18/2025 •
Monday of the Tenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 15)  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 106; 2 Samuel 17:24–18:8; Acts 22:30–23:11; Mark 11:12–26 

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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Pre-Christian Perspective
Dean Reggie Kidd

David’s Walk of Shame

But David went up the ascent of the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went.

Friday • 8/15/2025 •
Friday of the Ninth Week After Pentecost (Proper 14) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 102; 2 Samuel 15:19–37; Acts 21:37–22:16; Mark 10:46–52 

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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David’s Walk of Shame
Dean Reggie Kidd

He Came Not to Be Served but to Serve

Paul’s detractors wrongly assume he is brazenly breaching boundaries.

Thursday • 8/14/2025 •
Thursday of the Ninth Week After Pentecost (Proper 14) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 105; 2 Samuel 15:1–18; Acts 21:27–36; Mark 10:32–45 

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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He Came Not to Be Served but to Serve
Dean Reggie Kidd

Grace in Action

Paul’s life becomes grace in action.  

Wednesday • 8/13/2025 •
Wednesday of the Ninth Week After Pentecost (Proper 14) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 101; Psalm 109; 2 Samuel 14:21–33; Acts 21:15–26; Mark 10:17–31 

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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Grace in Action
Dean Reggie Kidd

Discerning God's Will

Sometimes, to follow God’s will you have to go against the flow. 

Tuesday • 8/12/2025 •
Tuesday of the Ninth Week After Pentecost (Proper 14) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 97; Psalm 99; Psalm 100; 2 Samuel 14:1–20; Acts 21:1–14; Mark 10:1–16 

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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Discerning God's Will
Dean Reggie Kidd

God’s Abundant Grace

Paul has made it clear that his message is about God’s free and abundant grace.

Monday • 8/11/2025 •
Monday of the Ninth Week After Pentecost (Proper 14)  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 89; 2 Samuel 13:23–39; Acts 20:17–38; Mark 9:42–50 

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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God’s Abundant Grace
Dean Reggie Kidd

Assault on Idolatry

At the heart of Paul’s “great mystery of godliness” is the living Jesus, not an inanimate rock. 

Friday • 8/8/2025 •
Friday of the Eighth Week After Pentecost (Proper 13) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 88; 2 Samuel 12:1–14; Acts 19:21–41; Mark 9:14–29 

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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Assault on Idolatry
Dean Reggie Kidd

Jesus's Transfiguration

The Jesus whom Paul preaches is not to be trifled with.

Thursday • 8/7/2025 •
Thursday of the Eighth Week After Pentecost (Proper 13) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 83; Psalm 145; 2 Samuel 11:1–27; Acts 19:11–20; Mark 9:2–13  

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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Jesus's Transfiguration
Dean Reggie Kidd

We Have a Merciful King

Whatever our hurts, in Jesus we have a King who is merciful, generous, and welcoming.  

Wednesday • 8/6/2025 •
Wednesday of the Eighth Week After Pentecost (Proper 13) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 119:97–120; 2 Samuel 9:1–13; Acts 19:1–10; Mark 8:34–9:1 

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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We Have a Merciful King
Dean Reggie Kidd

The Way of God

It is a brilliant setup to Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ.

Tuesday • 8/5/2025 •
Tuesday of the Eighth Week After Pentecost (Proper 13) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 78; 2 Samuel 7:18–29; Acts 18:12–28; Mark 8:22–33 

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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The Way of God
Dean Reggie Kidd

The Bread of Life

They’ve only brought one loaf of bread. 

Monday • 8/4/2025 •
Monday of the Eighth Week After Pentecost (Proper 13) • Year One 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 80; 2 Samuel 7:1–17; Acts 18:–11; Mark 8:11–21 

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 Bread of Life
Dean Reggie Kidd

David's Elevation

David finally becomes king over God’s united people.

Friday • 8/1/2025 •
Friday of the Seventh Week After Pentecost (Proper 12) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 69; 2 Samuel 5:1–12; Acts 17:1–15; Mark 7:24–37 

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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David's Elevation
Dean Reggie Kidd

Holy and Unholy

The difference between holy and unholy isn’t external. 

Thursday • 7/31/2025 •
Thursday of the Seventh Week After Pentecost (Proper 12) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 70; Psalm 71; 2 Samuel 4:1–12; Acts 16:25–40; Mark 7:1–23 

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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Holy and Unholy
Dean Reggie Kidd

Lord of Creation

He is Lord of creation. We need not be afraid. 

Wednesday • 7/30/2025 •
Wednesday of the Seventh Week After Pentecost (Proper 12) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 72; 2 Samuel 3:22–39; Acts 16:16–24; Mark 6:47–56 

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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Lord of Creation
Dean Reggie Kidd

Gospel-Bearers

Europe would be forever changed by this boatload of gospel-bearers. 

Tuesday • 7/29/2025 •
Tuesday of the Seventh Week After Pentecost (Proper 12) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 61; Psalm 62; 2 Samuel 3:6–21; Acts 16:6–15; Mark 6:30–46 

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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Gospel-Bearers
Dean Reggie Kidd

A Hot Mess in Need of Fixing

I made the mistake this morning of checking the news services before beginning my devotions.

Monday • 7/28/2025 •
Monday of the Seventh Week After Pentecost (Proper 12)  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 56; Psalm 57; Psalm 58; 2 Samuel 2:1–11; Acts 15:36–16:5; Mark 6:14–29 

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 Hot Mess in Need of Fixing
Dean Reggie Kidd