This blog provides a meditation on the Episcopal daily readings along with a headline from world news WAR AND PEACE IN MALI Ephesians 2:1-10 From Death to Life 2You were dead through the trespasses and sins2in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, […]
This blog provides a meditation on the Episcopal daily readings along with a headline from world news: The fruit of war: French soldier killed by Somali terrorists Ephesians 1:15-23 Paul’s Prayer 15 I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love* towards all the saints, and for this reason16I do not […]
This blog begins the week with a reflection on the Episcopal daily readings, along with a headline from world news Kichwa Indians of Ecuador defend land against petrochemical giants Ephesians 1:1-14 THE LETTER OF PAUL TO THE Ephesians Salutation 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are […]
Day by day this blog follows the daily bible readings of the Episcopal Church, usually adding a headline from world news: Justin Welby, New Archbihop of Canterbury, hails local jobs scheme for young people Isaiah 66:1-2, 66Thus says the Lord: Heaven is my throne and the earth is my footstool; what is the house […]
Today’s blog turned into a kind of rant about how to use scrpiture. Maybe this seems irrelevant? Maybe, but in a world menaced by fundamentalists of several religions, it might save lives. Isaiah 65:13-16 13 Therefore thus says the Lord God:My servants shall eat, but you shall be hungry;my servants shall drink, but […]
This blog provides a meditation on the Episcopal daily readings along with a headline from world news: China softens censorship of the press after protests Isaiah 65:1-9 The Righteousness of God’s Judgement I was ready to be sought out by those who did not ask, to be found by those who did not seek me.I said, […]
This blog provides a meditation on the Episcopal daily readings along with aheadline from world news: China and Japan step up drone race Isaiah 63:1-5 Vengeance on Edom 63‘Who is this that comes from Edom, from Bozrah in garments stained crimson? Who is this so splendidly robed, marching in his great might?’ ‘It […]
I’m at my desk inDundee, Scotland, trying to make sense of the Episcopal reading for today, while reminding myself of world news from which I choose a headline: Followers of Jesus (Protestant and Catholic) fight over flag Isaiah 59:15-21 15 Truth is lacking, and whoever turns from evil is despoiled. The Lord saw it, and […]
This blog gives a meditation on the Episcopal daily readings along with a headline from world news: FAT FRENCHMAN SALUTES PUTIN AS DEMOCRAT Isaiah 52:3-6 3 For thus says the Lord: You were sold for nothing, and you shall be redeemed without money.4For thus says the Lord God: Long ago, my people went down into […]
This is a blog which reflects on the Episcopal daily readings along with a headline from world news: Priest who helped kill Bishop Juan Gerardi released early Joshua 1:1-9 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying,2‘My servant Moses is dead. Now proceed […]
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