A Making Right of All Things

God, in the figure of a flaming torch, pledges by this ceremony to keep his promises to Abram.

Tuesday • 1/23/2024 •
Tuesday of 3 Epiphany, Year Two  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 45; Genesis 15:1–11,17–21; Hebrews 9:1–14; John 5:1–18 

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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A High Priest in the Sanctuary

Our high priest, Jesus Christ, has absorbed our guilt and shame and disposed of them.

Monday • 1/22/2024 •
Monday of 3 Epiphany, Year Two  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 41; Psalm 52; Genesis 14:1–24; Hebrews 8:1–13; John 4:43–54 

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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Living with Wonder and Delighted Optimism

Actress Betty White said her upbeat nature came from being born “a cockeyed optimist.”

Friday • 1/19/2024 •
Friday of 2 Epiphany, Year Two  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 37; Genesis 11:27–12:8; Hebrews 7:1–17; John 4:16–26 

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 New Start for Humanity

God promises to bring good out of evil, beauty out of chaos.

Thursday • 1/18/2024 •
Thursday of 2 Epiphany, Year Two 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 37; Genesis 11:1–9; Hebrews 6:13–20; John 4:1–15 

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 Be Friend of the Bridegroom

John’s gospel emphasizes God’s plan to redeem the world.

Wednesday • 1/17/2024 •
Wednesday of 2 Epiphany, Year Two 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 38; Genesis 9:18–29; Hebrews 6:1–12; John 3:22–36 

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's Beautiful Rainbows

Why do God’s rainbows evoke awe, wonder, and joy? 

Tuesday • 1/16/2024 •
Tuesday of 2 Epiphany, Year Two  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 26; Psalm 28; Genesis 9:1–17; Hebrews 5:7–14; John 3:16–21 

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 Promise of New Creation

The olive leaf signals a new start for humanity.

Monday • 1/15/2024 •
Monday of 2 Epiphany, Year Two  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 25; Genesis 8:6–22; Hebrews 4:14–5:6; John 2:23–3:15 

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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Jesus Offers to Fix What’s Broken

Jesus offers to fix what’s broken.

• Sunday • 12/31/2023 

New Year’s Eve Day, Year Two  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 46; Psalm 48; 1 Kings 3:5–14; James 4:13–17; 5:7–11; John 5:1–15 

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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God Comes to Heal

Generosity makes you a missionary.

• Bonus Track • Saturday • 12/30/2023 
The Sixth Day of Christmas, Year Two 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 20; Psalm 21; 1 Kings 17:17–24; 3 John 1–15; John 4:46–54 

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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Don't Move Beyond

To move beyond the Bible’s and the ancient church’s Christology is to step into a void.  

Friday • 12/29/2023 •

The Fifth Day of Christmas  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 18:1–20; 2 Samuel 23:13–17b; 2 John 1–13; John 2:1–11 

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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