The Daily Office Podcast Thursday Morning // November 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2025
Morning Prayer opens with silence and confessions. Psalms 32 and 36 emphasize themes of repentance and God's unwavering mercy. Judith 4 narrates a powerful moment of prayer and preparation in Judea. Acts 15 highlights the thrilling debates over Gentile inclusion and the pivotal decisions made by the apostles. Canticles celebrate Christ's kingship and promise of salvation. With heartfelt intercessions and a call for unity, the session closes with blessings and encouragement for faithful living.
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Prayer Flow Prepares The Heart
- Morning Prayer frames confession and praise as paired actions leading into worship.
- Andrew Russell leads the congregation from silence into spoken confession and doxology to prepare hearts for scripture.
Psalms Move From Repentance To Refuge
- The appointed Psalms (32 and 36) move from personal repentance to trust in God's mercy and righteousness.
- The readings connect individual contrition with hope under God's protective care and sustaining light.
Judith: Fasting And Fortification
- The reading from Judith describes post-exilic preparations: seizing hilltops, fortifying villages, and fasting in sackcloth.
- Joachim the high priest organized defenses while the people humbled themselves and sought God's protection.
