The Daily Office Podcast Thursday Morning // December 4, 2025
Dec 4, 2025
Start your day with Morning Prayer led by Andrew Russell, featuring reflective silence and heartfelt confessions. Dive into the emotional depth of Psalm 86, calling for mercy amid trials, and rejoice in the celebration of Zion in Psalm 87. Explore wisdom and folly through the teachings of Sirach 21, then listen to Paul's compelling defense to King Agrippa in Acts 26. Seasonal collects and prayers for guidance enrich the service, culminating in a call for personal intercessions and a warm closing blessing.
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Advent Worship Focuses On Christ's Nearness
- The liturgy centers attention on Christ's coming and our worshipful response in Advent.
- Scriptures and psalms repeatedly call the community to praise, repentance, and hope in God's deliverance.
Psalm 86: Prayer From Poverty And Trust
- Psalm 86 frames prayer as humble dependence on God's mercy amid persecution and need.
- The psalmist affirms God's uniqueness and calls all nations to worship him.
Sirach Paints Wisdom As Practical Restraint
- Sirach contrasts folly and wisdom with concrete images showing moral consequences.
- The passage links discipline, humility, and restraint to practical wisdom and social respect.
