The Daily Office Podcast Thursday Morning // November 20, 2025
Nov 20, 2025
Morning Prayer begins with thoughtful reflection and confession. The Psalms invite listeners to contrast the wicked's arrogance with trust in divine mercy. Judith's courageous victory over Holofernes is celebrated, showcasing triumph and conversion. Acts highlights Apollos instructing in Ephesus and the arrival of believers receiving the Spirit. Uplifting canticles express gratitude for salvation, culminating in prayers for guidance, mercy, and collective intercession. The session closes with a blessing and warm farewell to the community.
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Confession As Communal Reset
- Morning Prayer structures confession and absolution as a communal reset before worship.
- Andrew Russell frames repentance as the foundation for approaching God with a quiet mind.
Psalms Contrast Deceit And Mercy
- The appointed Psalms (52–54) contrast human deceit and divine faithfulness.
- The readings underline trusting God's mercy instead of riches or lies.
Judith's Bold Deliverance
- The Judith reading narrates Judith beheading Holofernes and the ensuing panic in the enemy camp.
- Achior converts after witnessing God's deliverance, illustrating faith formed by God's acts.
