Category: meditations

  • Say who now?

    Say who now?

    To whom does the Lord give the “instruction” (Torah)? (See Psalm 118/119:176)

  • IYKYK

    IYKYK

    Meditating on the 1st Psalm of the 3rd Hour. Waking up to God’s Glory is all we need.

  • Fight the New Drug

    Fight the New Drug

    How do we purge all the sinners from the Lord’s City?

  • Just like a Spider

    Just like a Spider

    Are you spinning out your life like a spider or are you leaning relying on the only thing that is real?

  • The Help of Heaven

    The Help of Heaven

    Psalm 5Give ear to my words, O Lord, understand my cry. Attend to the voice of my supplication, my King and my God; for to you I shall pray, O Lord. In the morning you will hear my voice. In the morning I shall stand before you, and you will watch over me; because you…

  • Sunrise

    Sunrise

    Psalm 142 / 143 Lord, hear my prayer; in your truth give ear to my supplication, and in your justice hear me. Do not enter into judgement with your servant, for in your sight no one living can be justified. For the enemy pursued my soul; humbled my life to the ground; made me dwell…

  • Liturgy Begins

    Liturgy Begins

    The content is a recitation of Psalm 102/103, praising the Lord for His mercy, compassion, and forgiveness. It emphasizes the infinite mercy and justice of the Lord, encouraging all to bless Him. The Psalm reflects on the frailty of humanity but emphasizes the enduring nature of God’s mercy for those who fear Him.

  • Here in the Dark

    Here in the Dark

    The Psalm 87/88 laments the suffering and abandonment experienced by the speaker, expressing a deep sense of despair and isolation. The speaker pleads to God for mercy and questions the purpose of suffering and whether it allows for praise. The psalm raises profound existential questions in the face of adversity.

  • First Things First

    First Things First

    The video presents Psalm 62 / 63 in Hebrew or Greek, expressing longing for God’s mercy and rejoicing in His presence. The psalmist finds refuge in God, contrasting the fate of those who seek to harm them.

  • Bully for you.

    Bully for you.

    The Psalm 37/38 expresses deep despair and suffering, seeking God’s mercy and help in times of trouble. It describes physical and emotional pain, betrayal by friends, and persecution by enemies. The psalmist pleads for God’s intervention and expresses hope in divine salvation, despite overwhelming adversity.

  • Rest in Peace

    Rest in Peace

    The content features a YouTube video and a Psalm 103 (104 MT) excerpt, emphasizing the magnificence of the Lord in nature. It also includes a prayer from the Optina Elders, seeking guidance and peace in all circumstances. The resources mentioned delve into the numbering of Psalms and dragon imagery in the Bible.

  • In Wisdom All Things

    In Wisdom All Things

    The content features a YouTube video and a Psalm 103 (104 MT) excerpt, emphasizing the magnificence of the Lord in nature. It also includes a prayer from the Optina Elders, seeking guidance and peace in all circumstances. The resources mentioned delve into the numbering of Psalms and dragon imagery in the Bible.

  • There is no Random

    There is no Random

    You are in a desert. All around is silence, wind, sand. Dawn. As you grow accustomed to your location you realize all is not silent: there is the wind. And more: near the very edge of silence is the tinkling of the grains of sand. Look at your feet. For a few centimeters above the…

  • Psalms as Liturgy

    Psalms as Liturgy

    The Daily Office – that is the daily recitation of the 150 biblical poems known as The Psalms of David – has been an important part of my devotion life since I joined the Episcopal Church in 1980 or ’81. The parish priest at Grace Church, Father (now the Rev’d Canon) John Osgood, was an…

  • The Ordinary

    The Ordinary

    A series of Lenten Meditation is planned.