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Monday - Epiphany 1

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Jesus along the water ibid. Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer | last century publication Monday after the first Sunday after Epiphany I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6b  BCP p. 76 Pray this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Today | Monday | 9 January 2017 a.d./c.e. Psalm 1 | Happy are they that follow the path of God; They will prosper; The wicked will be blown away; The Lord watches over the righteous Ephesians 1 | Background We have redemption through Christ; God has set out a plan through Jesus; You believed and received the Holy Spirit Mark 1 | Background Probably written just prior to the destruction of the Temple (uprising in 68 a.d.) in 70 a.d. Mark goes to explain John the Baptist as the fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah. (there is no birth of Jesus told here), Jesus is baptized, the heavenly de...

The Epiphany

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Gerard David ,  Adoration of the Kings ,  National Gallery, London , 1515–1523 Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer | last century publication The Epiphany | See notes on the Feast I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6b  BCP p. 76 Pray this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Today | Friday | 6 January 2017 a.d./c.e. Psalm 46 God is our strength during times of trouble; God is with us during those times; God has spoken and is with us; Come and see the works of God; God creates peace and will be exalted above all else. Revelation 21 God is the temple of the shining city with light from the glory of God; Only the good will be there. Matthew 12 Pharisees made plans against Jesus; Jesus leaves from the danger; Fulfillment of prophecy to bring justice to all. S: Book of Common Prayer; Mission St Clare; New Oxfor...

Monday - Pentecost 7- Proper 9

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The Light NASA Highlights and Reflections Daily Office Reading from the Book of Common Prayer Week after the Sixth Sunday of Pentecost - Proper 8 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  Philippians 1:2 Daily Office &  Pray  -  Click here Today |  Monday | July 4, 2016 | Independance Day (USA) Ps. 33; Ecclesiasticus 10:1–8  12–18; James 5:7–10; Ps. 107:1–32; Revelation 21:1–7 Psalm 33 Rejoice in the Lord! Praise the Lord! The word of the Lord is right! All creation is God's making. Happy is the nation who calls God God. The eye of the Lord is upon them. Ecclesiasticus 10  The wise ruler is good for the people. God will rise up the right leader for the right time. The undisciplined ruler is bad for the people. The beginning of human pride is the abandoning of God. James 1 Be patient. Strengthen yourselves in service to God. Tomorrow  | Tuesday | July 5, 2016 | Ps. 5  6; Ps....

Thursday after the First Sunday after Christmas

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Opening Sentence Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.  - Luke 2:10, 11 Read | Thursday,  31 December 2015 - Eve of Holy Name Ps. 90; Isaiah 65:15b–25; Revelation 21:1–6 Reflection | Psalm 90  -  Literary type | Community Lament |  click here God is eternal while humans are dust; We pass away at God's wrath and anger of our sin. Isaiah 65 - God is to create a new heaven and earth; I will rejoice; the wolf and sheep will lie down together; peace reigns with God. Revelation 21 -  God says see I make all things new; rule of God; new Jerusalem; no temple for God is the temple. Source |  Morning Office in Audio |   Click here Biblegateway.com |  Click here Next | Friday, 1 January 2015 - Holy Name Ps. 103; Ps. 148; Isa. 62:1–5 10–12; Rev. 19:11–16; Matt. 1:18–25 ...

Wednesday after Advent 3 - BIT 2016

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Opening Sentence | In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah 40:3 Read | Ps. 119:49–72; Ps. 49 [53]; Zech. 3:1–10; Rev. 4:1–8; Matt. 24:45–51 O Come, O Come Emmanuel, for ransom captive <fill in your town or region> May our kings and rulers see you as king. Reflection | Psalm 119 - I take comfort in your statues; I remember the commandments at night; I promise to keep your words and commandment; I do not forget your law; I walk with those that believe. Zechariah 3 - 4th Vision - Satan denounced; Joshua is cleaned up and forgiven in the presence of God; you will keep the word of the Lord. Revelation 4 -  Door opens in heaven; the thrown room of heaven; the creatures sings to the Lord the eternal nature of God. Matthew 24 - Jesus tells stories of the steward doing good or bad work. Watch that you do good work. Source |  Morning Office in Audio |   Click here Biblegateway.com |...