At Home with the Lectionary

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the second Sunday of Christmas: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84; Ephesians 1:3-14; Matthew 2:1-12.They discuss God's invitation to contrition and nearness and how the nearness of God is good, Paul's language of riches and inheritance to describe our state in Christ, and the visit of the magi.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People for Christmas  2019 Book of Common PrayerChristmas Day LiturgyChristmas, The Season of Life and Light, by: Dr. Emily Hunter McGowinReclaiming Quiet, Cultivating a Life of Holy Attention by: Sarah ClarksonThe Bible Project--Bible Project's reflection on the magi and Herod--Bible Project's video on Ephesians3:45 Collect4:16 Jeremiah 31:7-1419:37  Psalm 8440:50 Ephesians 1:3-1456:18  Matthew 2:1-12 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the first Sunday of Christmas: Isaiah 61:10-62:5; Psalm 147:12-20; Galatians 3:23-4:7; John 1:1-18.They discuss the imagery of royal wedding and God's provision of a secure land, Paul's discussion of slavery, sonship, and inheritance, and the prologue to John's gospel.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People for Christmas  2019 Book of Common PrayerChristmas Day LiturgyChristmas, The Season of Life and Light, by: Dr. Emily Hunter McGowinReclaiming Quiet, Cultivating a Life of Holy Attention by: Sarah ClarksonThe Bible Project--Bible Project's video on John 1--Bible Project's video on Galatians3:43 Collect 4:18 Isaiah 61:10-62:514:29 Psalm 147:12-2022:36 Galatians 3:23-4:733:40 John 1:1-18 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 4, Year C in the Lectionary cycle: Micah 5:2-5a; Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:1-10; Luke 1:39-56.They discuss the promise of a future Shepherd, the callbacks and cross references throughout the biblical narrative, and Elisabeth's and Mary's prophetic words.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Advent 4, Year C2019 Book of Common PrayerFleming Rutledge's book: Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus ChristAndrew Rillera's book: Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrificial Understandings of Jesus' Death Ari Lamm's latest thread on JosephThe Bible Project--Bible Project's Advent video series--Bible Project's video on John the Baptizer1:32 Collect2:03  Micah 5:2-5a17:01 Psalm 80:1-7 21:24 Hebrews 10:1-1035:29 Luke 1:39-56 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 3, Year C in the Lectionary cycle: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Psalm 85; Philippians 4:4-9; Luke 3:7-20.They discuss the Gaudete Sunday, the reality of the Lord's forgiveness paired with expectant waiting for restoration, Paul's instructions to gentleness & unity, and John the Baptizer's message of good news.Notes:Apologies! Aaron's mic dropped off for the last few minutes, so you will notice a volume change in the last segment. --Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Advent 1, Year C2019 Book of Common PrayerFleming Rutledge's book: Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus ChristThe Bible Project--Bible Project's Advent video series--Bible Project's video on John the Baptizer9:50 Collect10:37  Zephaniah 3:14-2018:55Psalm 8528:25 Philippians 4:4-938:33 Luke 3:7-20 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 2, Year C in the Lectionary cycle: Malachi 3:1-5; Psalm 126; 1 Corinthians 4:(1-7)8-21; Luke 3:1-6.They discuss the themes of the season of Advent, the imagery of refiner's fire, launderer's soap, and sowing with tears, Paul's invitation to humility for puffed up leaders, and God's Word coming to John in the wilderness.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Advent 1, Year C2019 Book of Common PrayerFleming Rutledge's book: Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus ChristThe Bible Project--Bible Project's Advent video series5:17 Collect5:59  Malachi 3:1-519:40 Psalm 12627:35 1 Corinthians 4:(1-7)8-2139:05 Luke 3:1-6 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 1, Year C in the Lectionary cycle: Zechariah 14:1-9; Psalm 50; 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:25-33.They discuss the themes of the season of Advent, the mutual affection & radical dependence on the Holy Spirit among the early believers, & what it means to look for "our redemption drawing near." Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Advent 1, Year CFleming Rutledge's book: Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus ChristAri Lamm's thread on Cain and AbelThe Bible Project--Bible Project's video on Advent1:46 Collect2:25 Beginning of discussion7:24 Psalm 132:1-13 (14-19)11:36 2 Samuel 23:1-725:55 John 18:33-3744:10 Revelation 1:4b-8 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Last Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 29: Christ the King, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 & Psalm 132:1-13 (14-19) or Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 & Psalm 93; Revelation 1:4b-8, and John 18:33-37.This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 29, Christ the KingThe Bible Project--Bible Project's video on Jesus the Royal Priest1:46 Collect2:25 Beginning of discussion7:24 Psalm 132:1-13 (14-19)11:36 2 Samuel 23:1-725:55 John 18:33-3744:10 Revelation 1:4b-8  Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textWelcome to Season 2 of the podcast! Season 1 included the three-year cycle of the assigned lectionary readings using the Revised Common Lectionary. Season 2 will begin with Year C, The First Sunday of Advent, and we plan to discuss the readings according to the 2019 ACNA BCP lectionary. Thank you so much for joining us, and we look forward to conversation At Home With the Lectionary.  Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 28, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 & 1 Samuel 2:1-10 or Daniel 12:1-3 & Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-25, and Mark 13:1-8.This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 28The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of 1 Samuel--Bible Project's video overview of Hebrews--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark1:47 Collect2:23 Beginning of discussion5:08 1 Samuel 1:4-2029:28  1 Samuel 2:1-1040:51  Hebrews 10:11-2554:35 Mark 13:1-8 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 27, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 & Psalm 127 or 1 Kings 17:8-16 & Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28, and Mark 12:38-44.This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 27The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Ruth--Bible Project's video overview of Hebrews--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark1:46 Collect2:26 Beginning of discussion6:21 Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 34:21 Psalm 12741:34  Hebrews 9:24-2851:57 Mark 12:38-44 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 26, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Ruth 1:1-18 & Psalm 146 or Deuteronomy 6:1-9 & Psalm 119:1-8; Hebrews 9:11-14, and Mark 12:28-34.This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 26The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Ruth--Bible Project's video overview of Hebrews--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark2:46 Collect3:23 beginning of discussion7:10 Ruth 1:1-18 25:38 Psalm 14633:55  Hebrews 9:11-1446:34 Mark 12:28-34 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 25, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Job 42:1-6, 10-17  & Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22) or Jeremiah 31:7-9 & Psalm 126; Hebrews 7:23-28, and Mark 10:46-52.This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 25The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Job--Bible Project's video overview of Hebrews--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark1:57 Collect2:28 Beginning of Discussion5:55 Job 42:1-6, 10-1724:21 Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22)36:42 Hebrews 7:23-2846:10 Mark 10:46-52 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 24, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Job 38:1-7, (34-41) & Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b or Isaiah 53:4-12 & Psalm 91:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10, and Mark 10:35-45.This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 24The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Job--Bible Project's video overview of Hebrews--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark1:50 Collect2:22 Beginning of Discussion 6:59 Job 38:1-7, (34-41)32:07 Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b34:17  Hebrews 5:1-1047:29 Mark 10:35-45 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 23, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Job 23:1-9, 16-17 & Psalm 22:1-15 or Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 & Psalm 90:12-17; Hebrews 4:12-16, and Mark 10:17-31.This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 23The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Job--Bible Project's video overview of Hebrews--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark2:42 Collect3:10 Job 23:1-9, 16-175:01 Psalm 22:1-156:47  Hebrews 4:12-167:51 Mark 10:17-3110:10 Beginning of remixed episode14:30 Mark discussion30:05 Hebrews discussion46:50 Psalm discussion56:26 Job discussion Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 22, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Job 1:1; 2:1-10 & Psalm 26 or Genesis 2:18-24 & Psalm 8; Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12, and Mark 10:2-16.This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 22The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Job--Bible Project's video overview of Hebrews--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark2:51 Collect3:37 Job 1:1; 2:1-105:24 Psalm 266:29  Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-128:32 Mark 10:2-1610:03 Beginning of remixed episode21:30 Job discussion37:16 Psalm discussion58:52 Mark discussion1:21:47 Hebrews discussion Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 21, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 & Psalm 124 or Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 & Psalm 19:7-14; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50.They discuss the book of Esther, David's metaphors, James' exhortation to prayer, and Jesus' warnings. Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 21The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Esther--Bible Project's video overview of James--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark1:17 Collect1:59 Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-2218:03 Psalm 12426:02  James 5:13-2039:19 Mark 9:38-50 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 20, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Proverbs 31:10-31; Psalm 1; James 3:13-4:8a; Mark 9:30-37.They discuss Proverbs 31's Woman of Valor, Psalm 1's walking in the company of scoffers, James' words about wisdom & humility, and Jesus' teaching on servant-leadership and welcoming children.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 20Bible Project's video on Solomon's wisdomThe Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Proverbs--Bible Project's video overview of James--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark--Bible Project's video on reading biblical poetry0:58 Collect1:26 Proverbs 31:10-3128:14 Psalm 137:29  James 3:13-4:8a47:16 Mark 9:30-37 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 19, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Proverbs 1:20-33 & Psalm 19 or Isaiah 50:4-9a & Psalm 116:1-8; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38.They discuss Lady Wisdom's rebuke of folly, the life-giving Law of the Lord, James' practical and vivid observations about the tongue, and Jesus' way of the cross.Notes:The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, by: John Mark Comer--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 19Bible Project's video on Solomon's wisdomThe Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Proverbs--Bible Project's video overview of James--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark--Bible Project's video on reading biblical poetry5:12 Collect5:48 Proverbs 1:20-33 22:34 Psalm 1936:40  James 3:1-1251:09 Mark 8:27-38 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 18, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 & Psalm 125; Isaiah 35:4-7a & Psalm 146; James 2:1-17; Mark 7:24-37. They consider the biblical theme of rich and poor as found in the Proverbs and James' instruction to the early church as well as Jesus' healing of the Syrophoenician woman's daughter and of the the man who could not hear or speak. Notes:--Beth Moore's Bible Study: James - Mercy Triumphs--Beth Moore's Bible Study: Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent--The Locust Effect, by: Gary Haugen--The Anti-Greed Gospel, by: Malcolm Foley--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 18Bible Project's video on Solomon's wisdomThe Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Proverbs--Bible Project's video overview of James--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark--Bible Project's video on reading biblical poetry0:33 Collect1:35 Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-2316:00 Psalm 12522:24  James 2:1-1738:20 Mark 7:24-37 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 17, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Song of Solomon 2:8-13 & Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10 or Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 & Psalm 15; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23.They discuss approaches to interpreting Song of Solomon & Psalm 45, James' metaphor of a mirror & exhortation regarding "true religion" and Jesus' words regarding external purification and inner defilement.Notes:--Beth Moore's Bible Study: James - Mercy Triumphs--Dr. Laura Robinson's Substack--Hinds Feet on High Places, by: Hannah Hurnard--Come Away My Beloved, by: Frances J. Roberts--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 17Bible Project's video on Solomon's wisdomThe Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Song of Songs--Bible Project's video overview of James--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark--Bible Project's video on reading biblical poetry1:20 Collect1:59 Song of Solomon 2:8-13 17:59 Psalm 45:1-2, 7-1024:39  James 1:17-2744:23 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.