Promises Kept

The LORD has made promises, and he will keep them.  

Friday • 9/8/2023 •
Friday of the Fourteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 17) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 31; 1 Kings 11:26–43; James 4:13–5:6; Mark 15:22–32 

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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Obey God's Word

Determination to obey God’s Word can keep us from going off the rails.

Thursday • 9/7/2023 •
Thursday of the Fourteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 17) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 37; 1 Kings 11:1–13; James 3:13–4:12; Mark 15:12–21 

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 Shall Reign

Then the Queen of Sheba confessed Yahweh for herself, “Blessed be the Lord your God…”

Wednesday • 9/6/2023 •
Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 17) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 38; 1 Kings 9:24–10:13; James 3:1–12; Mark 15:1–11 

For comments on James 3:1–12, see the DDD for 11/17/2020, Tuesday of Proper 28, Year Two https://tinyurl.com/ysn7n6rn 

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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Clear the Deck and Start Anew

Peter wants to do better—he really does.

Tuesday • 9/5/2023 •
Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 17) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 26; Psalm 28; 1 Kings 8:65–9:9; James 2:14–26; Mark 14:66–72 

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 King Came as Pauper

The King came as pauper, and in doing so raised paupers to royalty.

Monday • 9/4/2023 •
Monday of the Fourteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 17)  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 25; 2 Chronicles 6:32–7:7; James 2:1–13; Mark 14:53–65 

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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Solomon Prepares

In his preparations for the building of the temple, Solomon reveals Yahweh’s gift of wisdom.

Friday • 9/1/2023 •
Friday of the Thirteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 16) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 16; Psalm 17; 1 Kings 5:1–6:1,7; Acts 28:1–16; Mark 14:27–42 

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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We Will Never Lose the Love of God

Though we might lose everything else, we will never lose the love of God in Christ.

Thursday • 8/31/2023 •
Thursday of the Thirteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 16) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 18; 1 Kings 3:16–28; Acts 27:27–44; Mark 14:12–26 

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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Solomon's Bride

The Song of Songs gives at least one of Solomon’s brides a voice.

Wednesday • 8/30/2023 •
Wednesday of the Thirteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 16) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 119:1–24; 1 Kings 3:1–15; Acts 27:9–26; Mark 14:1–11 

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) 

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The Divine Bridegroom Has Sought Out His Bride

May we rejoice in the affections of the Bridegroom who has sought out his Bride, the Church.

Tuesday • 8/29/2023 •
Tuesday of the Thirteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 16) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 5; Psalm 6; 1 Kings 1:38–2:4; Acts 26:24–27:8; Mark 13:28–37 

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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God Is Working

There are so many things Paul could say to this power couple!

Monday • 8/28/2023 •
Monday of the Thirteenth Week After Pentecost (Proper 16)  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 1; Psalm 2; Psalm 3; 1 Kings 1:5–31; Acts 26:1–23; Mark 13:14–27 

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 Son of Promise

With Psalm 110, David sees the Son of promise, the Messiah King.

Friday • 8/25/2023 •
Friday of the Twelfth Week After Pentecost (Proper 15) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 140; Psalm 142; 2 Samuel 19:24–43; Acts 24:24–25:12; Mark 12:35–44 

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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Love for God and Neighbor

Jesus cuts through the fog and adds a power to love God and to love our neighbor!

Thursday • 8/24/2023 •
Thursday of the Twelfth Week After Pentecost (Proper 15) 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 131; Psalm 132; Psalm 133; 2 Samuel 19:1–23; Acts 24:1–23; Mark 12:28–34 

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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David’s Lament and a Father's Love

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

Wednesday • 8/23/2023 •
Wednesday of the Twelfth 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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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 • 8/22/2023 
Tuesday of the Twelfth 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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Pre-Christian Perspective

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

Monday • 8/21/2023 
Monday of the Twelfth 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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David’s Walk of Shame

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

Friday • 8/18/2023 
Friday of the Eleventh 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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He Came Not to Be Served but to Serve

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

Thursday • 8/17/2023 
Thursday of the Eleventh 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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Grace in Action

Paul’s life becomes grace in action.  

Wednesday • 8/16/2023 
Wednesday of the Eleventh 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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Discerning God's Will

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

Tuesday • 8/15/2023 
Tuesday of the Eleventh 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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God’s Abundant Grace

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

Monday • 8/14/2023 
Monday of the Eleventh 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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