The Daily Office Podcast Thursday Evening // December 25, 2025
Dec 25, 2025
The podcast opens with a call to silence, setting a reflective tone. Andrew chants Psalm 85, fervently seeking God's mercy and restoration. A highlight is Psalm 110, celebrating the Lord's royal priesthood. The intimate love imagery in Song of Songs 2 contrasts beautifully with the joyous proclamation of Jesus' nativity from Luke 2. Closing prayers include collects for Christmas and Saint Stephen, offering a rich spiritual experience. The blessing at the end brings a soothing conclusion, encouraging listeners to carry peace into their lives.
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Confession Frames Evening Prayer
- The liturgy centers confession and God's merciful pardon as the foundation for prayer.
- Andrew Russell frames repentance as the pathway to living a godly, righteous, and sober life.
Mercy, Truth, Righteousness, Peace
- Psalm 85 pairs God's forgiveness with a plea for restoration and renewed joy for the people.
- The psalm connects mercy, truth, righteousness, and peace as signs of God's returning favor.
Messiah's Eternal Priesthood
- Psalm 110 portrays the Messiah enthroned and priestly, ruling by divine authority.
- The psalm emphasizes eternal priesthood and victory over enemies as central to Christ's reign.