The Daily Office Podcast Thursday Evening // November 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2025
Andrew Russell leads an engaging Evening Prayer, beginning with heartfelt confessions. Psalm 38 gives voice to lament and trust in divine help. Isaiah 26 inspires hope, proclaiming resurrection for the faithful. The beauty of Mary's Magnificat echoes as she celebrates God's mercies and promises. Listeners reflect on the Annunciation and the significance of faith in accepting God's will. Closing prayers foster community and invite personal intercessions, culminating in a blessing that reaffirms God’s everlasting presence.
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Evening Prayer's Penitential Shape
- Andrew Russell frames Evening Prayer with the opening versicles and Psalm 38 to set a penitential tone.
- The liturgy emphasizes confession and trust in God's mercy as the foundation for evening worship.
Trust Rooted In Divine Justice
- Isaiah 26 is read to remind listeners that trust in God is rooted in His justice and deliverance.
- The passage links God's judgment with hope for resurrection and national restoration.
Magnificat's Theme Of Reversal
- Luke 1:46–56 (The Magnificat) highlights God's reversal of worldly expectations.
- Mary’s song connects personal humility with God’s mercy toward Israel and the poor.
