Worship Library Essays & Blog
Explore over three hundred curated essays on the Christian year, ancient-future worship, sacramental practice, and sacred music.
The Daily Office for January 18, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 38 Genesis 9:18-29 Hebrews 6:1-12 John 3:22-36 Reading (Psalm 38) Psalm 38 Reflection The superscription over Psalm 38 reads, A psalm of David, to bring to re…
The Daily Office for January 17, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 26 Genesis 9:1-17 Hebrews 5:7-14 John 3:16-21 Reading (John 3:16-21) John 3:16-21 Reflection The entire message of the Gospel can be found in the 16th verse o…
The Daily Office for January 16, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 25 Genesis 8:6-22 Hebrews 4:14-5:6 John 2:23-3:15 Reading (John 2:23-3:15) John 2:23-3:15 Reflection Jesus remained in Jerusalem for the Passover and many bel…
The Daily Office for January 15, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 148 Genesis 7:1-10, 17-23 Ephesians 4:1-16 Mark 3:7-19 Reading (Genesis 7:1-10, 17-23) Genesis 7:1-10, 17-23 Reflection In this passage we read the first invi…
The Daily Office for January 14, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 20 Genesis 6:9-22 Hebrews 4:1-13 John 2:13-22 Reading (John 2:13-22) John 2:13-22 Reflection The Law required every male Jew twelve years old and above to att…
The Daily Office for January 13, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 16 Genesis 6:1-8 Hebrews 3:12-19 John 2:1-12 Reading (Psalm 16) Psalm 16 Reflection This psalm is known as a Michtam of David. Similar Psalms include 56, 58, …
The Daily Office for January 12, 2011
Scriptures Psalm 18:1-20 Genesis 4:17-26 Hebrews 3:1-11 John 1:43-51 Reading (John 1:43-51) John 1:43-51 Reflection Jesus sees Nathanael coming and addresses him as an Israeli…
The Daily Office for January 11, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 19:1-24 Genesis 4:1-16 Hebrews 2:11-18 John 1:29-42 Reading (Hebrews 2:11-18) Hebrews 2:11-18 Reflection Christ’s absolute identity with humanity is stressed …