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Highlights from the Daily Office Lectionary Readings of the Book of Common Prayer Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come! Revelation 4:8   Daily Office & Pray -  Click here Today | Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Ps. 119:49–72; Ps. 49  [53]; Eccles. 3:1–15; Gal. 2:11–21; Matt. 14:1–12   Psalm 119  (Before I moved, I used to meet in a prayer group with some men of faith in Traverse City, and we would always joke at doing Ps 119 every Wednesday; They still meet at Grace Episcopal on Wednesday mornings if you want to join a great group; I miss the fellowship and the rhythm of meeting weekly with them.) Remember me Lord as I am persecuted for the faith; I keep your words; the wicked will not get me for I trust in you; your words to me are more valuable than all the money in the world. Ecclesiastes 3 (All children of the 60s in American remember this song based on this passage - Click here ) There is a ...

Holy Trinity icon - there is a space for you to sit Highlights from the Daily Office Lectionary Readings of the Book of Common Prayer Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come! Revelation 4:8   Daily Office & Pray -  Click here Today |  Tuesday, May 31, 2016 | the Visitation Ps. 72; 1 Samuel 1:1–20; Hebrews 3:1–6; Ps. 146  147; John 3:25–30 Psalm 72 A prayer that the king will prosper and extend God's rule to all of the lands; a royal psalm; May he rule with God's justice; be with the poor; live long; may all the kings fall down before him; for he delivers to the needy; may his name endure forever 1 Samuel 1 First and Second Samuel were originally one work; probably written right after the Babylonian Exile as part of the Deuteronomist history; falls into three parts = Samuel is prophet, priest, and judge; Saul is the first king; David is the main hero; very literary written; Hannah weeps to the high priest Eli for ...

Next Week's Readings  Posted this week on 30 May 2016 Click on scripture reference to go to readings in Biblegateway.com . Listings from Daily Office Reading Plan on Biblegateway.com - Click here . Sunday, May 29, 2016 - Second Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 4 Ps. 63:1–8 (9–11)  Ps. 98; Ps. 103; Eccles. 1:1–11; Acts 8:26–40; Luke 11:1–13 Monday, May 30, 2016 Ps. 132; Isaiah 11:1–10; Hebrews 2:11–18 Tuesday, May 31, 2016 - the Visitation Ps. 72; 1 Samuel 1:1–20; Hebrews 3:1–6; Ps. 146  147; John 3:25–30 Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Ps. 119:49–72; Ps. 49  [53]; Eccles. 3:1–15; Gal. 2:11–21; Matt. 14:1–12   Thursday, June 2, 2016 Ps. 50; Ps. [59  60] or 8  84; Eccles. 3:16—4:3; Gal. 3:1–14; Matt. 14:13–21 Friday, June 3, 2016 Ps. 40  54; Ps. 51; Eccles. 5:1–7; Gal. 3:15–22; Matt. 14:22–36 Saturday, June 4, 2016 Ps. 55; Ps. 138  139:1–17 (18–23); Eccles. 5:8–20; Gal. 3:23—4:11; Matt. 15:1–20   ...

Jesus giving  Peter  "the  keys of the kingdom of heaven ", ( Matthew 16:18 ), [16]  depicted by  Perugino , 1492. Highlights from the Daily Office Lectionary Readings of the Book of Common Prayer Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come! Revelation 4:8   Daily Office & Pray -  Click here Today Psalm 41;  Ecclesiastes 2:1-15;  Galatians 1:1-17;  Matthew 13:44-52 Psalm 41 The poor is protected to the Lord; I have an illness; be merciful to me Lord; blessed be God. Galatians 1 Paul writing this coming from God and Jesus; Grace and peace; I am astonished the you are leaving the faith; God set me apart and revealed Jesus to me; I went out away from Jerusalem to proclaim. Matthew 13 Jesus describes images of the Kingdom of heaven; what is new and what is old Tomorrow Psalm 72:1-19;  1 Samuel 1:1-20;  Hebrews 3:1-6;  John 3:25-30 For  All Sorts and Co...

Jesus in Prayer By Conniemod (Own work) [ CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Highlights from the Daily Office Lectionary Readings of the Book of Common Prayer Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come! Revelation 4:8   Daily Office & Pray -  Click here Today Ps. 63:1–8 (9–11)  Ps. 98; Ps. 103; Eccles. 1:1–11; Acts 8:26–40; Luke 11:1–13   Psalm 63 You are my God; I behold your power and glory; I think of you always; I will rejoice; your protect me. Baptism of Eunuch Rembrandt [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Acts 8 Philip encounter an Ethiopian coming back to his home reading the prophet Isaiah; Philip shares the Good News of Jesus to him and baptizes him; The Spirit grabs Philip in Azotus he proclaimed the Good News until he came to Caesarea.  Luke 11 Jesus was praying and his disciples asked them to teach them to pray; teaches them ...

Highlights from the Daily Office Lectionary Readings of the Book of Common Prayer Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come! Revelation 4:8   Daily Office & Pray -  Click here Today Ps. 31; Ps. 35; Prov. 23:19–21  29—24:2; 1 Tim. 5:17–22 (23–25); Matt. 13:31–35   Psalm 31 Make haste to deliver me; Into your hands I commend my spirit; have mercy on me; I am avoided by my friends; fear rules; But I trust you to rescue me; save me;  your shelter your people; you have shown the wonders of your love; be strong for those that wait in the Lord. 1 Timothy 5 The laborer deserves to be paid; have witnesses when someone accuses a brother in the faith; keep yourself pure. Matthew 13 Jesus tells parables like the mustard seed and yeast in talking about the Kingdom of heaven. This fulfills the words spoken by the prophets. Collect of the Day: Proper 3 Grant, O Lord, that the course of this world may be peac...

Holy Trinty By Fridolin Leiber (1853–1912) (allposters.com, Watermark removed) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Highlights from the Daily Office Lectionary Readings of the Book of Common Prayer Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come! Revelation 4:8   Daily Office & Pray -  Click here Today Ps. 37:1–18; Ps. 37:19–42; Prov. 21:30—22:6; 1 Tim. 4:1–16; Matt. 13:24–30 Psalm 37 Don't worry about evil doers; do good and delight in the Lord; be still before the Lord; the lowly shall possess the land; the Lord laughs at the wicked;  1 Timothy 4 Don't worry; train yourself in godliness; we set or hope in the living God; be with the believers in love; do acts of teaching to save yourself and hearers. Matthew 13 Jesus said a parable about weeds and good plants - let both grow together - at the harvest separate them - place the good in the barn. Tomorrow Ps. 31; Ps. 35; Prov. 23:19–21  29—24:2; 1 Tim. 5:17...

http://thoughtfulcatholic.com/?page_id=24655 Highlights from the Daily Office Lectionary Readings of the Book of Common Prayer Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come! Revelation 4:8   Daily Office & Pray -  Click here Today Psalm 32 I have sinned and am ill; I am crushed; Lord, you know my sighing; do not let others gloat; I will confess my sin; Don't forsake me. 1 Timothy 3 Qualifications of a bishop including his/her lifestyle; must be mature, well thought of; deacons the same after testing; I hope to come to you soon; know how to behave in the church and the body of Christ. Matthew 12 Jesus talks of unclean spirits and their journies; Who are my mother and brothers? His Disciples; Tomorrow Ps. 37:1–18; Ps. 37:19–42; Prov. 21:30—22:6; 1 Tim. 4:1–16; Matt. 13:24–30  "Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38 give, and it will ...

By Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA (Road to Karpata) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Highlights from the Daily Office Lectionary Readings of the Book of Common Prayer Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come! Revelation 4:8   Daily Office & Pray -  Click here Today Ps. 26  28; Ps. 36  39; Prov. 15:16–33; 1 Tim. 1:18—2:8; Matt. 12:33–42   Psalm 26 I hate evildoers; I will sing and recount all your wonderful deeds in your holy Temple; I will live in integrity; forgive give me. 1 Timothy 1 Fight the good fight; pray for all even kings in high positions; God desires everyone to be saved; lift up holy hands to do God's work Matthew 12 Jesus said to them to seek the good tree for it bears good fruit; words will be judged; signs? Look at Jonah and repent and look and see what is greater than Solomon is here before you. Pray Collect of the Day: Proper...

Fresco of Trinity By Mažutytė My Work A. Mažutytė (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Highlights from the Daily Office Lectionary Readings of the Book of Common Prayer Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come! Revelation 4:8   Daily Office & Pray -  Click here Today Ps. 25; Ps. 9  15; Prov. 10:1–12; 1 Tim. 1:1–17; Matt. 12:22–32 Psalm 25 I am a sinner; Forgive my sin for it is great; those who are forgiven are blessed; God saves me for God has brought me out of my trouble; Deliver Israel and all its troubles. 1 Timothy Personal letter from Paul and Timothy; ignore genealogy; watch for false teachers and all other types of sinful; though a sinner God was merciful and appointed me with a great calling in the proclamation of the Gospel; to God be the glory in all things. Matthew 12 Jesus says do not blaspheme the Holy Spirit. Tomorrow Ps. 26  28; Ps. 36  39; Prov. 15:16–33; 1 Tim. ...

Highlights from the Daily Office Lectionary Readings of the Book of Common Prayer You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8  Daily Office & Pray -  Click here Today Psalm 20, 21, Proverbs 8:22: 36, 3 John 1 - 15, Matthew 12: 15 - 21 Psalm 21 The King rejoices in every thing that you have given him, O Lord; He will be joyful of God's presence in all. 3 John Letter celebrating the love of the Church to one another; we ought to hear the good word; do not imitate what is evil but what is good; I long to be with you and greet each of them for me by name. Matthew 12 Jesus departed and healed those who followed him; quote and fulfillment of the prophet Isaiah; all will have hope in Christ. Tomorrow Ps. 146  147; Ps. 111  112  113; Job 38:1–11  42:1–5; Rev. 19:4–16; John 1:29–34 Collect for the...

Jesus in a field Josef Untersberger [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Highlights from the Daily Office Lectionary Readings of the Book of Common Prayer You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8  Daily Office & Pray -  Click here Today Ps. 16  17; Ps. 22; Prov. 8:1–21; 2 John 1–13; Matt. 12:1–14   Psalm 17 Protect me O God; I will be with the believers; God is near me; I rest in hope; Lord, you will share me the path of life; 2 John 1 To those that know the truth; love one another; confess Jesus Christ; abide in the teaching of Christ; I hope to come to you face to face and meet and greet you. Matthew 12 Jesus talks about the Sabbath; something is greater is happening here; he heals; it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath; Pharisees began to conspire against him. Tomorrow Ps. 104; Ecclus. 42:15–...

Morning Peace - Dave Eitland Grand Traverse Bay - Lake Michigan Highlights from the Daily Office Lectionary Readings of the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office & Pray -  Click here Today Ps. 18:1–20; Ps. 18:21–50; Prov. 7:1–27; 1 John 5:13–21; Matt. 11:25–30 Psalm 18 | Royal thanksgiving for victory by David I love the Lord with all my strength; although I was distressed the Lord saved me; God came to me and shook the earth; who is more perfect than God? Proverbs 7 Watch out for adultery for her chambers are death. 1 John 5 I write these things in the name of God; we are born of God so do not sin; keep yourself from idols Matthew 11 Jesus thanks God for his disciples and what God has revealed to them; Come if you are bone tired and Jesus will give you peace and rest; Jesus is with you in all things carrying all things with you.  Tomorrow Ps. 16  17; Ps. 22; Prov. 8:1–21; 2 John 1–13; Matt. 12:1–14   Heavenly Father, in you ...