Lectio the Liturgy

Episode 150: Overcoming earthly undertakings

“Earthly undertakings” aren’t just what we do, they are what happens to us. They also block and distract us from what God has for us, and what He wants to give us is Himself.

Episode 149: Collect 1st Sunday of Advent

2 things in this week’s prayer: This week’s Collect is filled with wonderful imagery: running to meet Christ, righteous deeds, gathered at his right hand, and possessing the heavenly kingdom. Two things to consider this week — 1. Our faith is both now AND not yet 2. What does it take to be among the faithful

Episode 148: King of the Universe

What is God’s will for you? To set you free from slavery. Just beware of the sneaky ways the evil one wants to distract you from what that really means.

Episode 147: The meanings of "building"

When we pray that we God has chosen living stones, know that we are BOTH - the building and the builder.

Episode 146: Faith deepened = Hope strengthened

The Collect for the Feast of the Commemoration of All the Faithful departed (All Souls) is beautiful. It is about life. Living today and living for eternity. It is about faith and hope. When faith is deepened, hope is strengthened.