Featured Image: “The Angel Appearing to Zacharias” (1799–1800), by William Blake (source) December 9, 2020Second Week of Advent Today’s readings: Malachi 2:10-3:1; Luke 1:5-17; Essay: “Who was John the Baptist?” The Invitatory Lord, open our lips. And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. [1] Let Thy merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us. As we do putContinue reading “December 9 Devotional (2020)”
Category Archives: Luke
June 22, 2022 Devotional
June 22, 2022Ordinary Time Morning Devotional: Ezekiel 32:1-10, Evil like a dragon will be destroyed Lesson: God’s judgment would reduce Pharaoh Midday Devotional: Luke 9:37-43a, Jesus heals a boy with a demon Lesson: We, too, exhibit weakness of faith. Evening Devotional: Psalm 59, Deliver me from my enemies Reflection: Psalm 59 Commentary from the EarlyContinue reading “June 22, 2022 Devotional”
June 15, 2022 Devotional
Image: The Visitation in the Book of Hours of the Duc de Berry; the Magnificat in Latin June 15, 2022 Morning Devotional: Morning Prayers Daniel 1:1-21, Daniel’s wisdom Lesson: Daniel’s faithfulness in Babylon Midday Devotional: Midday Prayers Luke 1:46b-55, Mary sings of God Lesson: “All generations will call me blessed” Evening Devotional: Evening Prayers Essay: What is Wisdom?Continue reading “June 15, 2022 Devotional”
June 11, 2022 Devotional
June 11, 2022 Morning Devotional: Morning Prayers Essay: Christ as Wisdom and the Council of Nicaea Midday Devotional: Midday Prayers Proverbs 4:1-9, Choose God’s wisdom Lesson: Seek wisdom Evening Devotional: Evening Prayers Luke 2:41-52, Jesus increases in wisdom Lesson: Prefigurations in the boy Christ in the temple Invitatory The Spirit of the Lord filleth theContinue reading “June 11, 2022 Devotional”
June 8, 2022 Devotional
June 8, 2022 Today’s Readings: Morningtide: Numbers 24:1-14, Balaam speaks with God’s spirit Lesson: Balaam spoke the truth Noontide: Luke 1:26-38, God’s Spirit comes on Mary Lesson: Full of grace Eventide: Meditation: Novena To The Holy Spirit Invitatory The Spirit of the Lord filleth the world: * O come, let us worship Him. Alleluia! MorningContinue reading “June 8, 2022 Devotional”
The Ascension of our Lord
Image: Source Image: Traveler1116 / Getty May 26, 2022 Today’s Readings: Acts 1:1-11, Jesus sends the apostles Psalm 47, God has gone up with a shout Ephesians 1:15-23, Seeing the risen and ascended Christ Luke 24:44-53, Christ present in all times and places Collect O Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascendedContinue reading “The Ascension of our Lord”
May 25, 2022 Devotional Bible Study
May 25, 2022Eastertide Today’s Readings: Morningtide: 2 Chronicles 34:20-33, Josiah consults the prophet Huldah Lesson: Huldah delivered His word Noontide: Luke 2:25-38, The spirit of God on Simeon and Anna Lesson: Nunc dimittus Eventide: Meditation: “Even during the night” Invocation The Lord is risen from the tomb who for our sakes hung upon the tree.Continue reading “May 25, 2022 Devotional Bible Study”
May 21, 2022 Devotional Bible Study
May 21, 2022Eastertide Today’s Readings: Morningtide: Excerpt from a Homily by St. John Chrysostom Noontide: Proverbs 2:9-15, Wisdom makes a home in your heart Lesson: Two roads Eventide: Luke 19:1-10, Salvation makes a home with Zacchaeus Lesson: Grace can accomplish the impossible Invocation The Lord is risen from the tomb who for our sakes hungContinue reading “May 21, 2022 Devotional Bible Study”
May 18, 2022 Devotional Bible Study
May 18, 2022Eastertide Today’s Readings: Morningtide: Leviticus 19:9-18, Love your neighbor Lesson: Second Great Commandment Noontide: Luke 10:25-28, Love your neighbor Lesson: The summary of the Law Eventide: “God the Artist” Invocation The Lord is risen from the tomb who for our sakes hung upon the tree. Alleluia. GLORY be to thee, O Lord, gloryContinue reading “May 18, 2022 Devotional Bible Study”
May 4, 2022 Devotional Bible Study
May 4, 2022Eastertide Today’s Readings: Morningtide: Isaiah 6:1-8, Isaiah in the presence of God Lesson: “Here am I. Send me!” Noontide: Luke 5:1-11, Simon’s catch of fish Lesson: Fishers of men Eventide: The Ninth Station Of The Resurrection: Jesus Appears By The Sea Invocation O Lord, open our lips and our mouth shall proclaim yourContinue reading “May 4, 2022 Devotional Bible Study”