The Daily Office Podcast Sunday Evening // August 17, 2025
Aug 17, 2025
Experience an immersive Evening Prayer service that begins with silence and a heartfelt confession. Delve into Psalms 116 and 117, celebrating God's mercy and the universal call to praise. Reflect on the struggles of desolation through the eyes of the prophet Joel, while embracing divine love and communal prayers. Engage in a thoughtful prayer seeking divine assistance, underscoring the essence of community and shared faith as listeners are invited to support this meaningful journey.
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Purpose And Structure Of The Service
- Evening Prayer follows a structured pattern of confession, absolution, and opening versicles to center worshipers.
- Andrew Russell frames the service as a no-fuss, no-frills practice rooted in the ACNA 2019 BCP.
Psalms Emphasize Thanks And Trust
- The appointed Psalms (116–117) emphasize thanksgiving and God's enduring faithfulness.
- The psalms move listeners from personal distress to communal praise and trust in God's mercy.
Joel Calls For Communal Lament
- Joel 1 depicts devastation calling for communal lament and urgent repentance.
- The passage invites public fasting and assembly as responses to disaster and divine warning.
