The Daily Office Podcast Saturday Evening // September 13, 2025
Sep 13, 2025
Listeners are invited to engage in Evening Prayer, reflecting on the significance of confession and grace. The themes of grief and divine justice emerge through poignant scripture readings, emphasizing the struggle between hope and despair. Contrasting reactions to John the Baptist's messages highlight the challenges of disbelief, even amidst miracles. The podcast culminates in a structured liturgical service filled with prayers, canticles, and personal petitions, encouraging a spirit of service and thanksgiving.
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A Simple, Liturgy-Focused Invitation
- Andrew Russell frames the podcast as a straightforward resource for ACNA 2019 Book of Common Prayer Evening Prayer.
- He invites listeners into a quiet, devotional space rooted in liturgy and Scripture.
Contrition And Trust In Psalm 38
- Psalm 38 emphasizes deep contrition and physical anguish as expressions of sin's burden.
- The psalm turns trust to God as the remedy amid enemies and personal affliction.
Divine Justice Poses Hard Questions
- Habakkuk highlights paradox: God uses a brutal nation to execute judgment and yet remains perfectly holy.
- The prophet struggles with divine justice when the wicked seem empowered and justice perverted.
