Bible and Prayer Book

October 12, 2018

Fools think their own way is right,  but the wise listen to advice. 
Fools show their…

What is Power?

Proper 5, Saturday

Ps. 23; 2 Cor. 13:1–14; Luke 20:1–8

Light in the darkness

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows…

1662 Book of Common Prayer

Evil, the wicked, and other happy subjects

In today’s readings, I’m noticing the theme of evil and wickedness raising its ugly…

Sons

Reading from the Daily Offfice selections from the 1979 BCP today: 1 Sam. 20:24–42, Acts 13:1–12, and Mark 2:23–3:6. This is kind of a weird detail, but it just kind of stuck out in my reading: Each reading has the word “son” (or “Son”) in it, all in slightly different contexts. For example, in the 1 Sam. reading…

Respecting the authorities: a hard task

Daily Office Readings, Week of 5 Easter (Wednesday)

Palm Sunday is almost here!

Almighty and everliving God, who, of thy tender love towards mankind…