First Lesson: Job 28:12-28
The question for our time - where is wisdom found?
Second Lesson: Matthew 16:13-28
Savouring the things of God is, at times, both difficult and incomprehensible... as it was in this encounter between Jesus and Peter.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Today's Headlines for Morning Prayer (Monday in 19 Trinity)
First Lesson: 1 Kings 21:11-22
Jezebel does her deeds against Naboth, Elijah tells Ahab "what's up."
Second Lesson: James 4:13-5:11
Life is given by God's mercy. Complacency reaps emptiness. Endurance brings blessings... remember Job!
Jezebel does her deeds against Naboth, Elijah tells Ahab "what's up."
Second Lesson: James 4:13-5:11
Life is given by God's mercy. Complacency reaps emptiness. Endurance brings blessings... remember Job!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Today's Headlines for Evening Prayer (Sunday in 19 Trinity)
The First Lesson: Jeremiah 5:7-19
More of what mankind does, and God's response... "Like as you have forsaken me... so shall you serve strangers in a land that is not yours."
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 13
The weakness and power of both Christ and his apostles/disciples. Reprobates, and how to live as a child of God.
More of what mankind does, and God's response... "Like as you have forsaken me... so shall you serve strangers in a land that is not yours."
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 13
The weakness and power of both Christ and his apostles/disciples. Reprobates, and how to live as a child of God.
Today's Headlines for Morning Prayer (Sunday in 19 Trinity)
First Lesson: Job 24:1-17
How mankind sins, but why?
Second Lesson: Titus 2
How mankind ought to act.
How mankind sins, but why?
Second Lesson: Titus 2
How mankind ought to act.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Today's Headlines for Evening Prayer (Saturday in 18 Trinity)
First Lesson: Job 25:2-6, 26:6-14
Bildad speaks again. Man's - a worm! - uncleanness. God's omnipotence and indifference.
Second Lesson: Matthew 16:1-12
Jesus speaks to the Pharisees and Sadducees, and then to His disciples... "the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees."
Bildad speaks again. Man's - a worm! - uncleanness. God's omnipotence and indifference.
Second Lesson: Matthew 16:1-12
Jesus speaks to the Pharisees and Sadducees, and then to His disciples... "the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees."
Correction to the Kindle edition of Daily Office Readings: Volume Two
Oops! If you are using the Kindle edition of Daily Office Readings: Volume Two, tonight's lesson from Matthew 16 has a publication mistake.
The whole of verse 12 - the last verse in the reading - is this: "Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees."
The whole of verse 12 - the last verse in the reading - is this: "Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees."
Today's Headlines for Morning Prayer (Saturday in 18 Trinity)
First Lesson: 1 Kings 21:1-10
Ahab and Naboth, and manipulative Jezebel's darkness.
Second Lesson: James 4:1-12
Why wars happen. The way to wholeness, happiness.
Ahab and Naboth, and manipulative Jezebel's darkness.
Second Lesson: James 4:1-12
Why wars happen. The way to wholeness, happiness.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Today's Headlines for Evening Prayer (Friday in 18 Trinity)
First Lesson: Job 24:1-4, 12-20
The foolishness of man's actions and the omniscience of God.
Second Lesson: Matthew 15:21-39
"The dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table." The feeding of the 4,000+ with 7 loaves and a "few little fishes."
The foolishness of man's actions and the omniscience of God.
Second Lesson: Matthew 15:21-39
"The dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table." The feeding of the 4,000+ with 7 loaves and a "few little fishes."
Today's Headlines for Morning Prayer (Friday in 18 Trinity)
First Lesson: 1 Kings 19:9-21
Elijah speaks with God. "A still small voice" heard on the mountain. Elijah finds Elisha.
Second Lesson: James 3
The tongue - good and bad.. unruly and poison.
Elijah speaks with God. "A still small voice" heard on the mountain. Elijah finds Elisha.
Second Lesson: James 3
The tongue - good and bad.. unruly and poison.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Today's Headlines for Morning Prayer (Wednesday in 18 Trinity)
First Lesson: 1 Kings 18:25-30, 36-46
God responds, Baal cannot.
Second Lesson: James 2:1-13
Rich man, poor man. God shows no partiality - we mustn't, either.
God responds, Baal cannot.
Second Lesson: James 2:1-13
Rich man, poor man. God shows no partiality - we mustn't, either.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Today's Headlines for Evening Prayer (Tuesday in 18 Trinity)
First Lesson: Job 14: 1-14
A grand and poetic statement on the human condition.
Second Lesson: Matthew 14:13-21
The compassion of Christ feeds five thousand plus people.
A grand and poetic statement on the human condition.
Second Lesson: Matthew 14:13-21
The compassion of Christ feeds five thousand plus people.
Today's Headlines for Morning Prayer (Tuesday in 18 Trinity)
First Lesson: 1 Kings 18:16-24
Elijah confronts the prophets of Baal, and gives them a challenge.
Second Lesson: James 1:22-27
Is it enough just to hear the word of God? Possessing true religion and being undefiled before God shows itself in certain actions...
Elijah confronts the prophets of Baal, and gives them a challenge.
Second Lesson: James 1:22-27
Is it enough just to hear the word of God? Possessing true religion and being undefiled before God shows itself in certain actions...
Monday, October 24, 2011
Today's Headlines for Evening Prayer (Monday in 18 Trinity)
First Lesson: Job 12:13-22
The ultimate authority and omnipotence of God.
Second Lesson: Matthew 13:53-14:12
"A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house."
The ultimate authority and omnipotence of God.
Second Lesson: Matthew 13:53-14:12
"A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house."
Today's Headlines for Morning Prayer (Monday in 18 Trinity)
First Lesson: 1 Kings 18:1-15
Elijah meets Obadiah, who tries to weasel out of Elijah's request.
Second Lesson: James 1:12-21
A lesson regarding goodness and temptation, filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness.
Elijah meets Obadiah, who tries to weasel out of Elijah's request.
Second Lesson: James 1:12-21
A lesson regarding goodness and temptation, filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Today's Headlines for Evening Prayer (Sunday in 18 Trinity)
First Lesson: Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28, 32
How to be loyal to the commandments of the LORD your God. A blessing and a curse.
Second Lesson: Galatians 1:1-12
There is one gospel. If you hear another, beware!
How to be loyal to the commandments of the LORD your God. A blessing and a curse.
Second Lesson: Galatians 1:1-12
There is one gospel. If you hear another, beware!
Today's Headlines for Morning Prayer (Sunday in 18 Trinity)
First Lesson: Proverbs 2:1-9
How to understand the fear of the Lord, the knowledge of God, righteousness, judgment, equity and every good path.
Second Lesson: Timothy 3:14-4:16
Things to do and not do - how to be a good minister of Jesus Christ.
How to understand the fear of the Lord, the knowledge of God, righteousness, judgment, equity and every good path.
Second Lesson: Timothy 3:14-4:16
Things to do and not do - how to be a good minister of Jesus Christ.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Today's Headlines for Evening Prayer (Saturday in 17 Trinity)
Slow down and find the eternal - God - in life today, or... life may be wasted, rather than fully embraced...
First Lesson: Job 12:1-10
Job responds to Zophar. The irony of life, the complexity of truth in the midst of the beauty/simplicity of nature.
Second Lesson: Matthew 13:31-35, 44-52
More signs of the presence of God in life... always! Getting to understand the kingdom of heaven through five parables - of the (1) mustard seed, (2) leaven, (3) Hidden treasure, (4) pearl, (5) net, and (6) householder.
First Lesson: Job 12:1-10
Job responds to Zophar. The irony of life, the complexity of truth in the midst of the beauty/simplicity of nature.
Second Lesson: Matthew 13:31-35, 44-52
More signs of the presence of God in life... always! Getting to understand the kingdom of heaven through five parables - of the (1) mustard seed, (2) leaven, (3) Hidden treasure, (4) pearl, (5) net, and (6) householder.
Today's Headlines for Morning Prayer (Saturday in 17 Trinity)
First Lesson: 1 Kings 17:17-24
The widow's son dies. Elijah prays to the LORD and the son lives again.
Second Lesson: James 1:1-12
The trying of your faith works patience. Pray God for wisdom faithfully, with no wavering. Doublemindedness makes for instability in all things. Being rich, in the temporal sense, is a fleeting thing.
The widow's son dies. Elijah prays to the LORD and the son lives again.
Second Lesson: James 1:1-12
The trying of your faith works patience. Pray God for wisdom faithfully, with no wavering. Doublemindedness makes for instability in all things. Being rich, in the temporal sense, is a fleeting thing.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Today's Headlines for Evening Prayer (Friday in 17 Trinity)
First Lesson: Job 11:7-20
Zophar speaks for the first time. God sees vanity and wickedness, so clean yourself up, and THEN approach Him. There is hope, but the wicked has no escape.
Second Lesson: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
The parable of the Tares. In the end, the good seed and the tares will be separated, and put in their place. Another example of knowing the truth, but ignoring it? "Who hath ears to hear, let him hear."
Zophar speaks for the first time. God sees vanity and wickedness, so clean yourself up, and THEN approach Him. There is hope, but the wicked has no escape.
Second Lesson: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
The parable of the Tares. In the end, the good seed and the tares will be separated, and put in their place. Another example of knowing the truth, but ignoring it? "Who hath ears to hear, let him hear."
Verde Independent Press on Soulscapes, Inner Journeys
Then, think about who you'll bring to the concert, and email them the link to the article.
It promises to be a great day, both at the 11am Mass and the 3pm Concert, so don't let it go by without attending. You WILL be glad you did!
Today's Headlines for Morning Prayer (Friday in 17 Trinity)
First Lesson: 1 Kings 17:1-16
The LORD takes care of His prophets/people in "hard times." Do what you are called to do, and God will do the rest. Elijah the Tishbite - the brook Cherith, the ravens, the widow, the barrel of meal, the oil.
Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18
You become your friends. "Busybodies" isn't just a cute description of some folk, but a negative way of life. Have no company with such: rather, admonish as a brother.
The LORD takes care of His prophets/people in "hard times." Do what you are called to do, and God will do the rest. Elijah the Tishbite - the brook Cherith, the ravens, the widow, the barrel of meal, the oil.
Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18
You become your friends. "Busybodies" isn't just a cute description of some folk, but a negative way of life. Have no company with such: rather, admonish as a brother.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Today's Headlines for Evening Prayer
First Lesson: Job 10:1-9, 12-18.
Job's prayer... everyman's prayer... to God.
Second Lesson: Matthew 13:1-23
Jesus, teaching from a boat, speaks of the parable of the sower, and the "why" that some simply don't understand His teachings.
Job's prayer... everyman's prayer... to God.
Second Lesson: Matthew 13:1-23
Jesus, teaching from a boat, speaks of the parable of the sower, and the "why" that some simply don't understand His teachings.
Soulscapes, Inner Journeys "press" article in Kudos
Today's Headlines for Morning Prayer
First Lesson: 1 Kings 16:29-34.
Ahab takes Jerobaom's place, and continues the evil, walking in the sins of Jeroboam, marrying the infamous Jezebel and provoking to anger the Lord God of Israel with his heinous life.
Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5.
God gives salvation through "sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth." So, stand fast, hold the traditions, comfort your hearts, and pray for us, remembering that "the Lord is faithful... [and will] stablish ... and keep you from evil."
Ahab takes Jerobaom's place, and continues the evil, walking in the sins of Jeroboam, marrying the infamous Jezebel and provoking to anger the Lord God of Israel with his heinous life.
Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5.
God gives salvation through "sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth." So, stand fast, hold the traditions, comfort your hearts, and pray for us, remembering that "the Lord is faithful... [and will] stablish ... and keep you from evil."
Daily Office Readings: Volume Two
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Today's Headlines for Evening Prayer
First Reading: Job 5:8-18.
Elephaz speaks for the first time, not only suggesting that Job take his cause to God, but that the LORD will make things right, and that "happy is the man whom God correcteth..."
2nd Reading: Matthew 12:31-50.
All manner of sin shall be forgiven, save "blasphemy against the Holy Ghost." The evil speak and do evil out of the heart, the good speak and do good things out of the heart. Words both justify and condemn. As there was hope for the Ninevites when Jonah visited them, so, too, is repentance available via the Word of God.
Elephaz speaks for the first time, not only suggesting that Job take his cause to God, but that the LORD will make things right, and that "happy is the man whom God correcteth..."
2nd Reading: Matthew 12:31-50.
All manner of sin shall be forgiven, save "blasphemy against the Holy Ghost." The evil speak and do evil out of the heart, the good speak and do good things out of the heart. Words both justify and condemn. As there was hope for the Ninevites when Jonah visited them, so, too, is repentance available via the Word of God.
Today's Headlines for Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer headlines...
1st reading: 1 Kings 12:25-33.
Jeroboam (1st King of the Northern Israelite kingdom of Israel after Solomon's death & the split of the united kingdom) made 2 golden calves as symbols of God, & encouraged his people to worship them instead of traveling to Jerusalem and Solomon's temple. They fell for it, perhaps because of the convenient proximity to their home? Who wants to go on a long trip, when a short one is available?
2nd reading: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12.
Paul speaks of being deceived by others, who place themselves above God, and draw folk away from the truth and goodness. To be expected, "because they received not the love of the truth."
1st reading: 1 Kings 12:25-33.
Jeroboam (1st King of the Northern Israelite kingdom of Israel after Solomon's death & the split of the united kingdom) made 2 golden calves as symbols of God, & encouraged his people to worship them instead of traveling to Jerusalem and Solomon's temple. They fell for it, perhaps because of the convenient proximity to their home? Who wants to go on a long trip, when a short one is available?
2nd reading: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12.
Paul speaks of being deceived by others, who place themselves above God, and draw folk away from the truth and goodness. To be expected, "because they received not the love of the truth."
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