The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. #1Corinthians10 #dailyoffice

Still, I worship God who longs to heal us, open our eyes, and make us whole; to give access to care and occasional miracles. Christ, come to find us, like a doctor approaching a loved one in a waiting room to bring good news, so we might believe and see the light of the world. #John9 #lectionary

God is my guide: leading and feeding me, calming my anxiety, nourishing my soul. You are here when death is near, when life is crap and scary. You point out a clear path. Your presence is peace. In the mess, you bless more than I could ever ask. #psalm23 #lectionary #poem

Lord have mercy. Pray for war to cease & for peace 🙏🏼 “Death toll: More than 1,348 civilians in Iran have been killed since the start of the war, Iran’s representative to the UN told the Security Council on Wednesday... In Lebanon, officials said that nearly 800 people had been killed.” @nytimes.com

Lord have mercy up on us for sin upon sin, destruction of innocent lives and cultural treasures. Praying for this war to cease and for our leaders to choose peace. 🙏🏼

Welcome to Deep Lent. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it this post from @gaudynight78.bsky.social and now I feel it too—penitential and preparing for Holy Week to come.

There was a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for 12 years & had endured much. She had heard about Jesus, and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, for she said, “If I but touch his clothes, I will be made well.” Immediately her hemorrhage stopped #Mark5 #dailyoffice

God of peace, which passes our understanding, make war cease, that your mercy may encompass the world and comfort all who grieve. Amen 🙏🏼

She has nothing to lose. He knows all about it, but offers her eternal life. … So much about Jesus is revealed in this 'he said, she said' by the well, but we do not even learn her name. #John4 #lectionary #poem

No to war and christo-nationalism. Jesus taught non-violence and love of our neighbor. Pray for all who have died, are injured, in harms way, and afraid. Pray for peace. Lord, have mercy. 🙏🏼

Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; now and for ever. Amen. #BCP

Loving God, in our faith, we pray: For reconciliation between the violated and the violent, That we may rest in your peace. For generosity between rich and poor people everywhere, That we may share the abundance of your creation. (1/3)

Memories and outcomes blur in my psyche and prayers; the same spaces and hospitals, hoping for different results. New #poem inspired by #John9

I know the ways of learning… I know the ways of honour… I know the ways of pleasure… Yet I love thee. I know all these and have them in my hand; Therefore not seeled but with open eyes I fly to thee #GeorgeHerbert 🕯️

So many gathered around that there was no longer room for them, not even in front of the door. Then some people came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. And when they could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him #Mark2 #dailyoffice

Lord, have mercy

The period from March 10 to March 21 is the only portion of the calendar that's *always* in Lent. I feel like it ought to be recognized as a separate season-within-a-season, called something like "Deep Lent". It's also exactly twelve days, which feels significant.

Poem by Amy Carmichael, saint in today's #LentMadness Hast thou no scar? No hidden scar on foot, or side, or hand? I hear thee sung as mighty in the land, I hear them hail thy bright ascendant star, Hast thou no scar? Hast thou no wound? Yet, I was wounded by the archers, spent. (1 of 2)

a body of liturgical poetry

In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. #Mark1 #dailyoffice

For Blankets 🧣❄️ Our Comforter, you send a blanket of wool to warm, of snow to delight, of manna to feed us as we need in each season; wrap us with your presence, reassure us in the silence, then unwind us with arms outstretched to welcome those in need of a loving embrace. Amen

when the woman saw that the tree was a delight to the eyes, and to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate; and she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate. Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked #Genesis3 #lectionary #lent

We’ll be chanting the Great Litany tomorrow on the first Sunday of Lent, along with churches around the country and world. #anglican #BCP 📕

God, who uses baskets to rescue babies sent down rivers and apostles lowered from windows, weave our faith to believe you can work miracles through the work of our hands. Amen #collect #poem #prayers

The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. #Philippians4 #dailyoffice

Days of Ash, new EP from U2 on #AshWednesday2026 #soulsongs

Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.” Pilate asked him, “What is truth?” #John18 #dailyoffice #endofEpiphany

from the cloud a voice said, "This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!" When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Get up and do not be afraid." #Matthew17 #lectionary #Transfiguration

Set us free, heavenly Father, from every bond of prejudice and fear; that, honoring the steadfast courage of your servant Absalom Jones, we may show forth in our lives the reconciling love and true freedom of the children of God, which you have given us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; Amen. 🕯️

I have borne your terrors with a troubled mind. They surround me all day long like a flood; they encompass me on every side. My friend and my neighbor you have put away from me, and darkness is my only companion. #Psalm88 #saddestpsalm #dailyoffice

“If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” #John8 #dailyoffice #poem 👇🏻

Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Extend hospitality to strangers. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 1/2

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God #Romans12 #dailyoffice

When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, "Let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." And once again he bent down and wrote on the ground. When they heard it, they went away, one by one, beginning with the elders #John7 #dailyoffice

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured. #Hebrews13 #dailyoffice

Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble #Hebrews12 #dailyoffice

“This poem is a long, insistent, concrete advocacy address to a community in deep conflict. The poet urges a strong vision of the future of the community that is ethically demanding, that requires policies and actions of a neighborly kind" -Walter Brueggemann on #Isaiah58 #Epiphany5A #lectionary

Jesus did not pursue fame, fortune, or social media sensation. He didn’t go to the capitol to show the world all he could do. He almost didn’t go at all. Secretly, he slipped in— one wanted if identified. #John7 #dailyoffice #poem👇🏻

Many of his disciples turned back and no longer went about with him. So Jesus asked the twelve, "Do you also wish to go away?" Simon Peter answered, "Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God." #John6 #dailyoffice

Communion poem by Rob Hardy from MN h/t @cebm.bsky.social

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You were fed, ate your fill for free, but chase after that full feeling, seeking out Jesus, asking, "What must we do to satisfy this endless hunger that consumes and controls our lives?" Jesus says, "I AM the bread of LIFE so come, eat, feast for eternity." #John6 #dailyoffice #poem👇🏻

“Do not let me look on the death of the child.” And as she sat opposite him, she lifted up her voice and wept. And God heard the voice of the boy; and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, and said to her, “What troubles you, Hagar? 1 / 2

When the parents brought in the child Jesus, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light” #Luke2 #candlemas

"Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. #Matthew5 #lectionary #beatitudes

Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, “Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.” #John6 #dailyoffice #poem👇🏻

"Lone Anglican church in Moscow suspends worship services," By Michael Gryboski, The Christian Post www.christianpost.com/news/lone-an...

“You search the scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that testify on my behalf. Yet you refuse to come to me to have life.” #John5 #dailyoffice #poem👇🏻

The “ICE out of churches” bit here would be big — there are already at least four separate lawsuits on that issue filed by religious plaintiffs that include dozens of denominations, religious organizations, and individual houses of worship. religionnews.com/2025/07/28/f...

We are awakening to this new time in a country we love, each figuring out what to do. Rest, dear ones. Reach for awe and compassion in your soul. God is greater than this moment. Creativity is necessary for the solutions we seek. Make time to become refreshed. Perseverance is a long road.