To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year

Day 148. What grace does God give in marriage? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 28 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 148 and we are studying The Sacrament of Marriage.

148. What grace does God give in marriage?

In Christian marriage, God unites husband and wife and blesses their common life, that they may grow together in love, wisdom, and godliness, patterned on the sacrificial love of Christ. A Christian marriage embodies this grace in the world, especially through hospitality and care for those who are lonely or in need. (Genesis 2:18–25; Psalm 128; Proverbs 18:22; Matthew 1:18–25; 1 Corinthians 13:1–13; “Holy Matrimony,” Book of Common Prayer 2019)

We will conclude today with Prayer 69 For a Marriage or Anniversary on page 667 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 147. What is signified in marriage? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 27 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 147 and we are studying The Sacrament of Marriage.

147. What is signified in marriage?

The union of husband and wife in one flesh signifies the communion between Christ, the heavenly bridegroom, and the Church, his holy bride. Not all are called or able to marry, but all Christians are joined to Christ as members of his Body. (Song of Solomon 8:6–7; Isaiah 54:4–8; 1 Corinthians 7:6–11; Ephesians 5:22–33; Revelation 19:6–10; 21:1–4)

We will conclude today with Prayer 109. For Watchfulness on page 678 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 146. What is Christian marriage? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 26 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 146 and we are studying The Sacrament of Marriage.

146. What is Christian marriage?

Christian marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman, uniting them in self-giving love, joy, and faithfulness. It is ordained by God for the procreation and spiritual nurture of children, the sanctification of husband and wife, the mutual support of their common life, and the flourishing of family, church, and society. Husband and wife enter into this covenant by exchanging vows before God and in the presence of witnesses. (Genesis 2:18–25; Song of Solomon 4:7–10; Matthew 19:3–9; John 2:1–11; Romans 7:2–3; Hebrews 13:4; see questions 322–23)

We will conclude today with the Address to the Congregation during Holy Matrimony on pages 201-202 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 145. What is the work of deacons? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 25 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 145 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

144. What is the work of deacons?

Serving Christ under their bishops, deacons care for those in need, assist in public worship, and instruct both young and old in the catechism. (Deuteronomy 15:7–11; Psalm 119:1–8; Luke 12:35–40; Acts 6:1–7; 1 Timothy 3:8–13)

We will conclude today with the Prayer for the Ordination of a Deacons on page 475 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 144. What is the work of priests? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 24 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 144 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

144. What is the work of priests?

Serving Christ with their bishops, priests (or presbyters) nurture God’s people through the ministry of Word and Sacrament and pronounce absolution and blessing in God’s Name. (Genesis 14:17–20; Psalm 132:8–18; Luke 10:1–9; John 10:1–16; Ephesians 4:7–13)

We will conclude today with the Prayer for the Ordination of a Priest on page 486 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 143. What is the work of bishops? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 23 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 143 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

143. What is the work of bishops?

Bishops represent and serve Christ and the Church as chief pastors, catechists, and missionaries in the tradition of the apostles. They are to confirm and ordain, and to guard the faith, unity, and discipline of the Church. (Isaiah 61:1–11; John 20:19–23; 21:15–19; Acts 20:17–35; 1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:7–9; 1 Peter 5:1–5; Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to Polycarp 1.2–2.2)

We will conclude today with the Prayer for the Ordination of a Bishop on page 500 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 142. What are the three ordained ministries in the Anglican Church? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 22 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 142 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

142. What are the three ordained ministries in the Anglican Church?

The three orders are bishops, priests, and deacons, which we have received from Scripture and the historic Church. (Acts 6:1–7; 1 Timothy 3:1; 5:17–22; 2 Timothy 4:5; Titus 1:5; Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to the Trallians 2.1–3; 3.1–2

We will conclude today with Prayer 13. For Vocations to Ordained Ministry on page 650 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 141. What grace does God give in ordination? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 21 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 141 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

141. What grace does God give in ordination?

In ordination, God conveys the gift of the Holy Spirit for the office and work of the order being conferred. (Numbers 27:12–23; Ephesians 4:7–16; 2 Timothy 1:6–7)

We will conclude today with the Second Ember Day Prayer on page 634 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 140. What is ordination? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 140 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

140. What is ordination?

Ordination is the laying on of the bishop’s hands with prayer, which confirms the gifts and calling of the candidates, consecrates them, and grants them authority to serve Christ and his Church in the office to which they have been called. (Isaiah 6:1–8; Luke 9:1; Acts 6:1–7; 13:1–3; 1 Timothy 3:1–13; 4:14; 5:22; Titus 1:5–9)

We will conclude today with the First Ember Day Prayer on page 634 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 139. What is the work of all Christians? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 19 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 139 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.

139. What is the work of all Christians?

All Christians are to bear witness to Christ in their lives; to care for the poor, strangers, widows, and orphans; and, according to their gifts, to serve Christ in the world and in the Church. (Zechariah 7:9–10; Psalms 1; 15; Micah 6:6–8; Colossians 3:1–17; James 1:27; 1 Peter 4:8–11)

We will conclude today with the Concluding Prayer after the Laying on of Hands on page 180 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 138. What grace does God give you in confirmation? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 18 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 138 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.

138. What grace does God give you in confirmation?

In confirmation, I am further empowered and gifted by the Holy Spirit for daily growth in wisdom, courage, and humility before God in every aspect of my life and work. (Psalms 37:3–31; 71:17–18;

Isaiah 11:2–5; Acts 19:6; Jude 3, 17–25; “Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation,” Book of Common Prayer 2019)

We will conclude today with the Bishop's Prayer for Laying on of Hands on page 178 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 137. What is confirmation? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 17 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 137 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.

137. What is confirmation?

Confirmation is the laying on of the bishop’s hands with prayer for strengthening by the Holy Spirit, following a period of catechetical formation. In confirmation, I make a mature confession of faith, publicly renewing the vows and promises made at my Baptism. (Deuteronomy 6:4–25; Psalm 119:33–40; Acts 8:14–17; 2 Timothy 1:6–7)

We will conclude today with The Bishop's Exhortation before Confirmation on page 176 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 136. What is expected of you after partaking in Holy Communion? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 16 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 136 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

136. What is expected of you after partaking in Holy Communion?

I should continue to grow in holiness, avoiding sin, showing love and forgiveness to all, and serving others in gratitude. (Leviticus 20:26; 1 Corinthians 10:14–32; 1 Peter 4:1–11)

We will conclude today with Prayer 105. After Receiving Communion on page 676 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 135. What is required of you when you come to receive Holy Communion? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 135 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

135. What is required of you when you come to receive Holy Communion?

I am to examine myself: Do I truly repent of my sins and intend to lead a new life in Christ? Do I have a living faith in God’s mercy through Christ and remember his atoning death with a thankful heart? And have I shown love and forgiveness to all people? (Leviticus 10:1–5; Psalm 50; 1 Corinthians 11:27–32)

We will conclude today by praying the Exhortation on page 147 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 134. What benefits do you receive through partaking of this sacrament? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 134 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

134. What benefits do you receive through partaking of this sacrament?

As my body is nourished by the bread and wine, my soul is strengthened by the Body and Blood of Christ. I receive God’s forgiveness, and I am renewed in the love and unity of the Body of Christ, the Church. (1662 Catechism; Psalms 28:6–9; 104:14–15; Jeremiah 31:31–34; John 6:52–56; 17:22–24; Revelation 19:6–9)

We will conclude today with Prayer 107. After Communion found on page 677 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 133. What is the inward gift signified? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 13 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 133 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

133. What is the inward gift signified?

The inward gift signified is the Body and Blood of Christ, which are truly taken and received in the Lord’s Supper by faith. (Deuteronomy 8:1–20; Psalm 78:17–29; John 6:52–56; 1 Corinthians 10:1–4, 16–18)

We will conclude today with Prayer 104. Before Receiving Communion found on page 676 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 132. What is the outward and visible sign in Holy Communion? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 12 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 132 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

132. What is the outward and visible sign in Holy Communion?

The visible sign is bread and wine, which Christ commands us to receive. (1 Corinthians 11:23–26)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Maundy Thursday found on page 561 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 131. Why did Christ institute the sacrament of Holy Communion? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 11 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 131 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

131. Why did Christ institute the sacrament of Holy Communion?

He instituted it for the continual remembrance of the sacrifice of his atoning death, and to convey the benefits of that sacrifice to us. (Exodus 24:1–10; Psalm 23:5–6; Luke 22:17–20; John 6:25–51; 1 Corinthians 10:16–17)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Maundy Thursday found on page 561 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 130. What signs of the Holy Spirit’s work should you hope and pray to see as a result of your Baptism? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 10 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 130 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

130. What signs of the Holy Spirit’s work should you hope and pray to see as a result of your Baptism?

I should hope and pray that the Holy Spirit, who indwells me, will help me to be an active member of my Christian community, participate in worship, continually repent and return to God, proclaim the faith, love and serve God and my neighbor, and seek justice and peace. (Matthew 22:35–40; Hebrews 10:19–28; 12:14; 1 Peter 3:15; 1 John 1:9; 2:1)

We will conclude today with The Final Prayer in Holy Baptism found on page 169 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 129. Why is it appropriate to baptize infants? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 09 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 129 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

129. Why is it appropriate to baptize infants?

Because it is a sign of God’s promise that they are embraced in the covenant community of Christ’s Church. Those who in faith and repentance present infants to be baptized vow to raise them in the knowledge and fear of the Lord, with the expectation that they will one day profess full Christian faith as their own. (Deuteronomy 6:6–9; Proverbs 22:6; Mark 2:3–5; Acts 2:39; 16:25–34)

We will conclude today with A Family Prayer for Children found on page 76 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 128. What is required of you when you come to be baptized? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 08 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 128 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

128. What is required of you when you come to be baptized?

Two things are required: repentance, in which I turn away from sin; and faith, in which I turn to Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord and trust the promises that God makes to me in this sacrament. (Psalm 51:3–6, 13–17; Mark 1:14–15; Acts 2:37–38)

We will conclude today with The Confession of Sins in Compline found on page 57 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 127. What is the inward and spiritual grace given in Baptism? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 07 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 127 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

127. What is the inward and spiritual grace given in Baptism?

The inward and spiritual grace is death to sin and new birth to righteousness, through union with Christ in his death and resurrection. I am born a sinner by nature, separated from God. But in Baptism, through faith in Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit, I am made a member of Christ’s Body and adopted as God’s child and heir. (Psalm 51:1–2, 7–10; Ezekiel 36:25–26; John 3:3–5; Romans 6:1–11; Colossians 2:9–14)

We will conclude today with Paragraph Two of the Baptismal Prayer found on page 168 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 126. What is the outward and visible sign in Baptism? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 06 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 126 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

126. What is the outward and visible sign in Baptism?

The outward and visible sign is water, in which candidates are baptized “in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” (Book of Common Prayer 2019; see also Genesis 9:8–17; Matthew 28:19–20; 1 Peter 3:18–22)

We will conclude today with Paragraph One of the Baptismal Prayer found on page 168 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 125. How do these differ from the sacraments of the Gospel? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 05 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 125 and we are studying The Sacraments.

125. How do these differ from the sacraments of the Gospel?

They were not ordained by Christ as necessary to salvation, but arose from the practices of the apostles and the Early Church, or were blessed by God in Scripture. God clearly uses them as means of grace. (Articles of Religion, 25)

We will conclude today with Third Prayer for Mission in Evening Prayer found on page 76 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 124. Are there other sacraments? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 04 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 124 and we are studying The Sacraments.

124. Are there other sacraments?

Other rites and institutions commonly called sacraments include confirmation (2 Timothy 1:6–7; Hebrews 6:1–2), ordination (Numbers 8:9–14; 27:18–23; 1 Timothy 4:14), marriage (Genesis 2:18–24; Matthew 19:4–6; John 2:1–11), absolution (John 20:21–23; Acts 2:37–41), and the anointing of the sick (James 5:14). These are sometimes called “sacraments of the Church.”

We will conclude today with First Prayer for Mission in Morning Prayer found on page 24 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 123. What sacraments were ordained by Christ? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 03 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 123 and we are studying The Sacraments.

123. What sacraments were ordained by Christ?

The two sacraments ordained by Christ that are “generally necessary to salvation” (1662 Catechism)are Baptism and Holy Communion (also called the Lord’s Supper or the Holy Eucharist).

These are sometimes called “sacraments of the Gospel.” (Articles of Religion, 25; see also Matthew 28:19–20; Luke 22:14–20; John 6:52–58; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; 2 Corinthians 1:21–22)

We will conclude today with Prayer following the Litany of Ordinations for a Bishop found on page 500 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 122. How should you receive the sacraments? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 02 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 122 and we are studying The Sacraments.

122. How should you receive the sacraments?

I should receive the sacraments by faith in Christ, with repentance and thanksgiving. Faith in Christ is necessary to receive the grace of the sacraments, and obedience to Christ is necessary for the benefits of the sacraments to bear fruit in my life. (Mark 16:16; John 6:52–58; Acts 2:38–47; 1 Corinthians 11:27–32; 1662 Catechism; Articles of Religion, 28)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Saint Thomas found on page 623 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 121. What is a sacrament? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 01 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 121 and we are studying The Sacraments.

121. What is a sacrament?

A sacrament is an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace. God gives us the sign as a means by which we receive that grace and as a tangible assurance that we do in fact receive it. (Genesis 17:1–21; John 6:53–58; Romans 2:25–29; 1 Corinthians 10:16; 1662 Catechism)

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 120. How should you live in light of this promise of unending life? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 120 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the eighteenth line: “And the Life Everlasting”.

120. How should you live in light of this promise of unending life?

I should live in joyful expectation of the fullness of my transformation, soul and body, into the likeness of Christ. In the midst of suffering or in the face of hostility and persecution, I am sustained by the hope of a new heaven and earth, freed from Satan, evil, suffering, and death. (Psalm 21:1–7; John 14:1–7; Romans 13:11–14; 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:11; Philippians 3:7–21; 1 Peter 1:3–9; 5:6–11)

We will conclude today with The Collect for The First Sunday of Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 119. What do you know about the unending resurrected life of believers? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 119 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the eighteenth line: “And the Life Everlasting”.

119. What do you know about the unending resurrected life of believers?

I know that it will be an eternal life of joyful fellowship with our triune God, together with all his saints and angels, singing his

praises and serving him in the renewed creation. ( John 17:20–24; Revelation 7:9–17; 21:1–4; 21:22–22:5)

We will conclude today with The Flood Collect from the Great Vigil of Easter found on page 587 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 118. How should you live as you await the resurrection of your body? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 118 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

118. How should you live as you await the resurrection of your body?

Because I put my hope in God’s resurrection of my body, I should honor and care for it. I should refrain from any violence, disrespect, or sin that would harm, demean, or violate either my body or the bodies of others. (Psalm 35:9–10; Matthew 25:35–45; Romans 6:5–14; 1 Corinthians 6:9–20; 1 John 3:1–3)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 117. What do you know about the resurrected bodies of believers? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 117 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

117. What do you know about the resurrected bodies of believers?

They will be fully renewed and glorified in the image of Christ, perfected after the manner of his own resurrected and ascended body.

(Job 19:25–27; John 11:23–27; 1 Corinthians 15:35–58; Philippians 3:20–21)

We will conclude today with the Prayer following the Prayers of the People in the Burial of the Dead found on page 255 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 116. What is the resurrection of the body? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 116 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

116. What is the resurrection of the body?

When the risen Lord Jesus returns to judge the earth, he will raise all the dead to bodily life. The wicked will then receive eternal condemnation, and the righteous eternal life in the glory of God. (Psalm 16; Ezekiel 37:1–14; Daniel 12:1–3; Matthew 25:31–34, 41, 46; John 5:25–29; 1 Thessalonians 4:13–17; Revelation 20:11–15)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Resurrection Hope found on page 49 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 115. Why will you die? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 115 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

115. Why will you die?

Because sin and death now corrupt this world, my body will degenerate and die. But, by the will of God, my soul will be with the Lord, and I will rise bodily from death when Jesus Christ returns to judge the living and the dead. (Genesis 2:15–17; 3:22–24; Psalm 82:7; Ecclesiastes 2:16; John 6:35–40; Romans 5:12–14; 1 Corinthians 15:13–28)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Resurrection Hope found on page 49 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 114. What does Holy Scripture tell you about your body? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 114 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

114. What does Holy Scripture tell you about your body?

Holy Scripture tells me that my body, though tainted by sin, was created good, bearing the image of God and endowed with great dignity. Therefore, from the moment of conception to natural death, every human body and every human life should be cared for, protected, and loved. (Genesis 1:26–28; Psalm 139:7–18; Matthew 11:2–5; 1 Corinthians 6:19–20; James 3:8–10)

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second Sunday in Lent found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 113. Does God give grace only to Christians? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 113 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

113. Does God give grace only to Christians?

No. God’s common grace can be seen in his provision for all

people. “He makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5:45). However, he shows his saving grace by granting salvation to those who place their faith in Christ. (Psalms 65:5–13; 145:8–9; Acts 14:15–17; Romans 5:1–11)

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second to Last Sunday of Epiphany found on page 604 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 112. Is God’s grace only for your religious or spiritual life? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 112 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

112. Is God’s grace only for your religious or spiritual life?

No. God wants to redeem every aspect of my life, and his grace in Christ is at work in all of it. (Psalm 40; Isaiah 1:13–20; Matthew 6:25–33; Titus 2:11–14)

We will conclude today with Prayer 76. For Guidance found on page 495 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 111. Can you earn God’s grace? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 111 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

111. Can you earn God’s grace?

No. God gives his grace freely and enables me to receive it. Everything I do for God should be in response to his love and grace made known in Christ, for “while we were still sinners, Christ died for us,” and “we love because he first loved us.” (Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:19; see also Exodus 34:5–10; Psalm 23; John 10:7–18; Ephesians 2:1–10; 2 Timothy 1:8–10)

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 110. For what purpose does God give you grace? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 110 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

110. For what purpose does God give you grace?

God gives me grace in Christ for the forgiveness of my sins, redemption from sin’s power, healing of sin’s effects, and growth in holiness, to my final transformation into the likeness of Christ. (Psalms 25:6–12; 119:29–32; Jonah 3; Matthew 9:1–8; Romans 6:1–11; 2 Corinthians 3:16–18; Titus 3:4–7)

We will conclude today with Proper 27 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 109. What is grace? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 109 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

109. What is grace?

Grace is God’s undeserved gift of his love, mercy, and help, which he freely offers to us who, because of our sin, deserve only condemnation. (Genesis 50:15–21; Psalm 106; Joel 2:12–13; Luke 7:36–50; Romans 5:15–21; Ephesians 2:4–9; Hebrews 4:14–16)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Grace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 108. How should you respond to God’s forgiveness? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 108 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

108. How should you respond to God’s forgiveness?

Trusting in God’s continual forgiveness, I should live in continual thanks, praise, and obedience to him; and as I have been loved and forgiven by God, so I should love and forgive those who sin against me. (Psalm 51:7–17; Isaiah 44:21–23; Matthew 6:12; 18:21–35; Ephesians 4:32)

We will conclude today by praying The Venite found on page 14 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 107. How does God forgive your sins? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 107 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

107. How does God forgive your sins?

By virtue of Christ’s atoning sacrifice, in which I put my trust, God sets aside my sins, accepts me, and adopts me as his child and heir in Jesus Christ. Loving me as his child, he forgives my sins whenever I turn to him in repentance and faith. (Leviticus 26:40–45; Psalm 78:35–39; Matthew 26:27–28; Luke 15:11–32; 2 Corinthians 5:16–21; Galatians 4:1–7)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Endurance in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 106. How does God respond to human sin? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 106 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

106. How does God respond to human sin?

All sin is opposed to the righteousness of God and is therefore

subject to God’s holy condemnation; yet God in his mercy offers me forgiveness and salvation from sin through his Son, Jesus Christ, the only Savior. (Psalm 130; Isaiah 1:2–4; Micah 7:18–19; John 3:17–21; Romans 1:18–2:4; 3:24–26; 5:6–10)

We will conclude today with Proper 21 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 105. What are sins? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 105 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

105. What are sins?

Sins are intentions, acts, or failures to act that arise out of my corrupted human nature and fall short of conformity to God’s revealed will. (Psalm 53; Isaiah 59:1–15; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:23; James 4:17; 1 John 3:4–10)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Grace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 104. How are the Church on earth and the Church in heaven joined in worship? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 104 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

104. How are the Church on earth and the Church in heaven joined in worship?

Through union with Christ, as celebrated in the sacrament of Holy Communion, the Church on earth participates with the Church in heaven in the eternal worship of God. (Exodus 24:9–11; Psalm 148; 1 Corinthians 10:16–17; Hebrews 12:18–29; Revelation 19:1–9)

We will conclude today with Prayer 106. For Spiritual Communion found on page 677 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 103. How do you participate in the communion of the saints? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 103 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

103. How do you participate in the communion of the saints?

I live as a member of the communion of saints through faith in Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit by gathering to worship God with my fellow Christians, by praying for and encouraging one another, and by coming to one another’s aid in times of trouble, sickness, or grief. (Psalm 133; Acts 2:42–47; Colossians 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:11–18; Hebrews 10:24–25; James 5:13–20)

We will conclude today with A Prayer of St. John Chrysostom found on page 26 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 102. What is the “communion of the saints”? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 102 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

102. What is the “communion of the saints”?

The communion of the saints is the fellowship of all those, in heaven and on earth, who are united in Christ as one Body, through one Spirit, in Holy Baptism. (Psalm 149; Ephesians 2:13–22; Hebrews 12:1–3)

We will conclude today with Prayer 113. The Communion of Saints found on page 679 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 101. What does the word “communion” mean? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 101 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

101. What does the word “communion” mean?

“Communion” means being “one with” someone in union and unity. For Christians, it refers to the unity of the three Persons within the one Being of God, to our union with God through our union with Christ, and to our unity with one another in Christ. (Psalm 85; Ezekiel 37:24–28; John 17:20–26; 2 Corinthians 13:11–14; 1 John 1:1–3)

We will conclude today with Prayer 112. The Communion of Saints found on page 678 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 100. Who are the saints? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 100 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

100. Who are the saints?

The saints are all those in heaven and on earth who place their faith in Jesus Christ, who are set apart, holy to God in Christ, and transformed by his grace. (Leviticus 19:1–2; Deuteronomy 7:6; Psalm 16:1–3; 1 Peter 2:4–10; Revelation 7:9–17)

We will conclude today with the Collect for All Saints' Day found on page 633 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 99. Why is the Church called “apostolic”? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 99 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

99. Why is the Church called “apostolic”?

An apostle is one who is sent. The Church is called “apostolic” because it holds the faith of the first apostles sent by Christ. In continuity with them, the Church is likewise sent by Christ to proclaim the Gospel and to make disciples throughout the whole world. (Matthew 10:1–4, 40–42; 28:18–20; Acts 2:42; 13:1–4; Ephesians 2:19–21)

We will conclude today with the Concluding Prayer of the Renewal of Baptismal Vows liturgy found on page 196 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 98. Why is the Church called “catholic”? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 98 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

98. Why is the Church called “catholic”?

The Church is called “catholic” (“according to the whole”)because it keeps the whole faith it has received from the Lord, in continuity with the whole Church, in all times and places. (Micah 4:1–4; Acts 2:1–11; 1 Corinthians 15:1–8; 2 Timothy 1:13–14; Jude 3; Revelation 5:9–10)

We will conclude today with Prayer 1. For the Universal Church found on page 646 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 97. Why is the Church called “holy”? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 97 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

97. Why is the Church called “holy”?

The Church is holy because the Holy Spirit dwells in it and sanctifies its members, setting them apart to God in Christ and calling them to moral and spiritual holiness of life. (Exodus 19:3–6; Leviticus 19:1–2; 20:22–26; Psalm 15; John 17:17–19; Acts 26:16–18; 1 Corinthians 3:16–17; Colossians 3:12–15)

We will conclude today with Prayer 11. For the Local Congregation found on page 649 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 96. In what sense is the Church “one”? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 96 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

96. In what sense is the Church “one”?

The Church is one because all its members form the one Body of Christ, having “one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all” (Ephesians 4:5–6). The Church is called to embody this unity in all relationships between believers. (Psalm 133; John 17:11, 20–23; Ephesians 2:11–22; 4:2–6)

We will conclude today with Prayer 4. For the Unity of All Christian People found on page 646 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 95. What are the “marks” or characteristics of the Church? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 95 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

95. What are the “marks” or characteristics of the Church?

The Nicene Creed expands upon the Apostles’ Creed to list four characteristics of the Church: it is “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.” (see Articles of Religion, 8, see also Articles of Religion, 19 and 20, and the Chicago-Lambeth Quadrilateral)

We will conclude today with Prayer 2. For the Universal Church found on page 646 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 94. Why is the Church called the Body of Christ? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 94 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

94. Why is the Church called the Body of Christ?

The Church is called the Body of Christ because all who belong to the Church are united to Christ as their Head and source of life, and are united to one another in Christ for mutual love and service to him. (Romans 12:4–5; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27; Ephesians 1:22–23; 5:25–30)

We will conclude today by praying the Offertory Sentence in the Eucharist Liturgy found on page 131 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 93. How does Holy Scripture teach you to view the Church? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 93 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

93. How does Holy Scripture teach you to view the Church?

Holy Scripture teaches me to view the Church as God’s family, as the Body and bride of Christ, and as the temple where God in Christ dwells by his Spirit. (Isaiah 54:5–8; Hosea 2:16–20; Matthew 12:46–50; 1 Corinthians 3:16–17; 2 Corinthians 6:14–7:1; Revelation 5:9–10; 19:6–10)

We will conclude today with Prayer 1. For the Universal Church found on page 646 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 92. What is the Church? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 92 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

92. What is the Church?

The Church is the whole community of faithful Christians in heaven and on earth, called and formed by God into one people. The Church on earth gathers to worship God in Word and Sacrament, to serve God and neighbor, and to proclaim the Gospel to the ends of the earth. (Exodus 19:4–6; Psalm 22:22–23; Matthew 28:19–20; Ephesians 2:11–22; 1 Peter 2:4–10; Articles of Religion, 19)

We will conclude today with a Historic Prayer for the Church found on page 532 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 91. Why does the Holy Spirit give such gifts? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 91 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

91. Why does the Holy Spirit give such gifts?

The Holy Spirit equips and empowers believers with gifts for service in the worship of Jesus Christ, for the building up of his Church, and for witness and mission to the world. (Exodus 31:1–11; Luke 9:1–6; 1 Corinthians 12:12–26; Ephesians 4:12–16)

We will conclude today by praying the Second Collect for Pentecost found on page 614 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 90. What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 90 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

90. What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

Among the many gifts of the Holy Spirit named in the New Testament are faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment of spirits, other languages (“tongues”), the interpretation of other languages, and words of wisdom and knowledge. The Spirit distributes gifts to individuals as he wills for the sake of the Body of Christ. Other gifts in the New Testament include administration, service, encouragement, evangelism, teaching, giving, leadership, and mercy. Jesus promises that the Father will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask. (Luke 11:13; Romans 12:3–8; 1 Corinthians 12:7–31; Ephesians 4:7–11; 1 Peter 4:10–11)

We will conclude today by praying the First Collect for Pentecost found on page 614 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 89. What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 89 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

89. What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit?

The fruit of the Holy Spirit is the very character of Jesus developing in us through the work of the Holy Spirit: “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” (Galatians 5:22–25; see also Matthew 7:15–20; 12:33–35)

We will conclude today with Proper 7 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 88. How do you receive the Holy Spirit? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Today is day 88 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

88. How do you receive the Holy Spirit?

The Scriptures teach that, by repenting and being baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ, I am forgiven my sins and I receive the Holy Spirit, who gives me new birth in Christ and frees me from the power of sin. (Luke 11:11–13; John 3:1–7; Acts 2:38; 8:14–17; 19:1–6; 1 Corinthians 6:9–11; 12:13; 2 Timothy 1:6–7)

We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 87. How does the Holy Spirit strengthen you for life in Christ? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 87 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

87. How does the Holy Spirit strengthen you for life in Christ?

The Holy Spirit bears witness that I am a child of God, stirs my heart continually to worship and to pray, and inspires me to holiness and good works in Christ. ( Job 27:2–4; Matthew 10:19–20; John 14:12; 16:12–15; Acts 6:10; 13:2; Romans 8:15–17, 26–27)

We will conclude today with Proper 19 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 86. What are the particular ministries of the Holy Spirit? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 86 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

86. What are the particular ministries of the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit imparts life to every living thing in creation, reveals God’s Word to his people, and calls sinners to a new life of faith in the saving and life-giving work of Jesus. The Holy Spirit unites Christians to Jesus, indwelling them, convicting them of sin, giving them spiritual gifts, and bearing spiritual fruit in their lives. (1 Samuel 16:13; Psalm 143:7–12; Isaiah 11:2; Joel 2:28–29; John 15:26; 16:7–11; Acts 4:5–31)

We will conclude today with Prayer 91. For Submission to God's Will found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 85. What principal names does the New Testament give to the Holy Spirit? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 85 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

85. What principal names does the New Testament give to the Holy Spirit?

Jesus names the Holy Spirit “Paraclete” (“the one alongside”), which signifies Comforter, Guide, Counselor, Advocate, and Helper. Other descriptions for the Holy Spirit are “Spirit of God,” “Spirit of your Father,” “Spirit of Christ,” and “Spirit of truth.” (Matthew 10:20; John 14:16–17, 26; Acts 16:7; Romans 8:9)

We will conclude today by praying the Second Collect for Pentecost found on page 614 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 84. Who is the Holy Spirit? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 84 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

84. Who is the Holy Spirit?

God the Holy Spirit is the third Person in the one Being of the Holy Trinity, coequal and coeternal with God the Father and God the Son, and equally worthy of our honor and worship. (Genesis 1:2; Psalm 104:30; Matthew 3:16–17; 28:19; John 15:26; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

We will conclude today by praying the Veni, Creator Spiritus found on page 505 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 83. How does the Church exercise its authority to judge? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 83 and we are concluding the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the twelfth line: “He will come again to judge the living and the dead”.

83. How does the Church exercise its authority to judge?

The authority Christ gave to his Church to judge is most often exercised by declaring God’s forgiveness in absolution. However, a priest, acting under the authority of the bishop, may suspend a person from receiving Communion because of scandalous and unrepented sin, in order to draw them to repentance and restoration. (Psalm 32; Matthew 16:19; 18:15–17; John 20:21–23; 1 Corinthians 5:1–13)

We will conclude today with Prayer 80. For Trustfulness in Times of Worry and Anxiety found on page 670 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 82 BONUS: The Sermon on the Mount (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

In this bonus podcast for day 82, we are reading Matthew 5-7 - the Sermon on the Mount. The entire sermon is prescribed for Question 82 but is too long for a normal daily episode.

Day 82. How do you rightly live in the fear of God? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 82 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the twelfth line: “He will come again to judge the living and the dead”.

82. How do you rightly live in the fear of God?

With the help of the Holy Spirit, I examine my conscience according to the Word of God. Particularly useful are the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount, as well as the godly counsel of fellow Christians and the moral teaching of the Church. (Exodus 20:1–17; Psalm 139:23–24; excerpts from Matthew 5–7; 1 Corinthians 4:1–5)

We will conclude today with Prayer 80. For Trustfulness in Times of Worry and Anxiety found on page 670 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 81. What does Scripture mean when it tells you to fear God? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 81 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the twelfth line: “He will come again to judge the living and the dead”.

81. What does Scripture mean when it tells you to fear God?

It means that I should live mindful of his presence, walking in humility as his creature, resisting sin, obeying his commandments, and reverencing him for his holiness, majesty, and power. (Exodus 20:18–20; Psalm 25:12–14; Proverbs 9:10; Acts 5:1–11; 1 Peter 1:13–21; Revelation 14:6–7)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Endurance in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 80. Should you be afraid of God’s judgment? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 80 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the twelfth line: “He will come again to judge the living and the dead”.

80. Should you be afraid of God’s judgment?

The unrepentant should fear God’s judgment, for “the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness” (Romans 1:18). But if I am in Christ, I need not fear God’s judgment, for my Judge is my Savior, Jesus Christ, who loves me, died for my sins, and intercedes for me. (Psalm 130; Proverbs 28:13–14; John 5:24–30; Romans 8:1, 31–34)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Peace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 79. How should you understand Jesus’ future judgment? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 79 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the twelfth line: “He will come again to judge the living and the dead”.

79. How should you understand Jesus’ future judgment?

All people, whether living or dead, will be judged by Jesus Christ. Those apart from Christ will receive eternal rejection and punishment in hell, while those who are in Christ will receive eternal blessing and welcome into the fullness of life with God. (Psalm 50:1–6; Matthew 25:31–46; Romans 2:16; 2 Corinthians 5:10)

We will conclude today by praying the Ninth Canticle found on page 86 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 78. How should you live in anticipation of Jesus’ return? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 78 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the twelfth line: “He will come again to judge the living and the dead”.

78. How should you live in anticipation of Jesus’ return?

I should anticipate with joy the return of Jesus my Savior and be ready to stand before him. His promise to return encourages me to be filled with the Holy Spirit, to live a holy life, and to share the hope of new life in Christ with others. (Deuteronomy 30:1–10; Matthew 25:13–30; 1 Thessalonians 5:4–11; Titus 2:11–14)

We will conclude today with Prayer 109. For Watchfulness found on page 678 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 77. Can we know when Jesus will return? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 77 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the twelfth line: “He will come again to judge the living and the dead” and studying question 77.

77. Can we know when Jesus will return?

No. We cannot know when Jesus will return. Jesus patiently waits for many to repent and trust in him for new life; then he will return unexpectedly, which could be at any moment. (Matthew 24:36–44; 1 Thessalonians 5:1–3)

We will conclude today with the Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 76. What does the Creed mean when it says, “He will come again”? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 76 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the twelfth line: “He will come again to judge the living and the dead” and studying question 76.

76. What does the Creed mean when it says, “He will come again”?

Jesus promised that he would return (Luke 21:27–28). His coming in victory with great glory and power will be seen by all people and will bring this age to an end. The present world order will pass away, and God will usher in a fully renewed creation to stand forever. All the saints will be together with God at that time. (Proverbs 30:4; Daniel 7:13–14; Luke 21:27–28; Acts 1:10–11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18; 2 Peter 3:3–13; Revelation 21:1–4)

We will conclude today with the Collect for the First Sunday of Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 75. What does Jesus’ heavenly ministry mean for your life today? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 75 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the eleventh line: “and is seated at the right hand of the Father” and studying question 75.

75. What does Jesus’ heavenly ministry mean for your life today?

I can rely on Jesus always to be present with me by the Holy Spirit as he promised, and I should always look to him for help as I seek to serve him. ( Joshua 1:9; Psalm 3; Matthew 28:20; John 14:15–20)

We will conclude today with Prayer 104. Before Receiving Communion found on page 676 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 74. What does Jesus do for you as he sits at the Father’s right hand? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 74 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the eleventh line: “and is seated at the right hand of the Father” and studying question 74.

74. What does Jesus do for you as he sits at the Father’s right hand?

Because Jesus intercedes for us as our great high priest, I may now boldly approach the Father and offer my confessions, praises, thanksgivings, and requests to him. (Exodus 33:7–17; Psalm 80; Hebrews 4:14–16; 7:24–8:2)

We will conclude today with the Collect for Saint Stephen found on page 624 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 73. What does it mean for Jesus to sit at God the Father’s right hand? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 73 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the eleventh line: “and is seated at the right hand of the Father” and studying question 73.

73. What does it mean for Jesus to sit at God the Father’s right hand?

The throne on the king’s right hand was traditionally the seat of one appointed to exercise the king’s own authority. Ruling with his Father in heaven, Jesus is Lord over the Church and all creation, with authority to equip his Church, advance his kingdom, bring sinners into saving fellowship with God the Father, and finally establish justice and peace upon the earth. (Psalm 2; Isaiah 9:6–7; Acts 2:33–36; Ephesians 1:20–23; Hebrews 1:3–14)

We will conclude today with the Collect for Christ the King Sunday found on page 623 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 72. What resulted from the ascension? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 72 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the tenth line: “He ascended into Heaven” and studying question 72.

72. What resulted from the ascension?

Jesus ascended into heaven so that, through him, his Father might send us the gift of the Holy Spirit. Through the Holy Spirit, Christians together are united to Christ, the living Head of his Body, the Church. (John 14:15–17, 25–26; 16:7–15; Acts 2:33–36; Ephesians 4:7–16)

We will conclude today with the Collect for the Sunday after the Ascension found on page 613 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 71. How should you understand Jesus’ ascension into heaven? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 71 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the tenth line: “He ascended into Heaven” and studying question 71.

71. How should you understand Jesus’ ascension into heaven?

Jesus was taken up out of human sight and returned in his humanity to the glory he had shared with the Father before his incarnation. There he intercedes for, and receives into heavenly life, all who come to him in faith. Though absent in body, Jesus is always with me by his Spirit and hears me when I pray. ( John 17:5; Acts 1:9–11; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:23–25)

We will conclude today with the Collect for Ascension Day found on page 613 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 70. What kind of earthly life did Jesus have after he rose from the dead? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 70 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the ninth line: “On the third day He rose again” and studying question 70.

70. What kind of earthly life did Jesus have after he rose from the dead?

Following his resurrection, Jesus spent forty days visiting and teaching his followers. He appeared to his disciples, spoke to them, invited them to touch him and see his scars, and ate with them. (Luke 24:13–49; John 20:19–29; Acts 1:1–8)

We will conclude today with the Collect for Wednesday of Easter Week found on page 610 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 69. What does the Creed mean when it affirms that Jesus rose again from the dead? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 69 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the ninth line: “On the third day He rose again” and studying question 69.

69. What does the Creed mean when it affirms that Jesus rose again from the dead?

It means that Jesus was not simply resuscitated; God restored him physically from death to life in his resurrected body, never to die again. His tomb was empty; Jesus had risen bodily from the dead. The risen Jesus was seen by his apostles and hundreds of other witnesses. (Psalm 30:1–5; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–18; Acts 1:3; 1 Corinthians 15:3–8)

We will conclude today with the First Collect of Easter Day found on page 609 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 68. What does the Creed mean by saying that Jesus descended to the dead? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 68 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the eighth line: “was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead” and studying question 68.

68. What does the Creed mean by saying that Jesus descended to the dead?

That Jesus descended to the dead means that he truly died and entered the place of the departed. (Psalm 16:9–10; Acts 2:25–32; Ephesians 4:9–10; 1 Peter 3:18–19)

We will conclude today with the Second Collect for Holy Saturday found on page 578 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 67. Why does the Creed emphasize Jesus’ death in this way? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 67 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the eighth line: “was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead” and studying question 67.

67. Why does the Creed emphasize Jesus’ death in this way?

The Creed emphasizes Jesus’ death to counter suspicions that Jesus did not truly die on the Cross, to celebrate the fact that he died there to secure our salvation, and to prepare our minds to grasp the glory of his bodily resurrection. ( John 19:31–34; 1 John 5:6–8)

We will conclude today with Prayer 71. For Christ to be Formed in Us found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 66. Why does the Creed make a point of saying that Jesus died? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 66 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the eighth line: “was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead” and studying question 66.

66. Why does the Creed make a point of saying that Jesus died?

The Creed makes the point to emphasize that Jesus died a real, bodily death such as all people face because of our sins. (Psalm 22:14–15; Isaiah 53:8–9; Matthew 27:45–50; John 19:30–35)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Second Additional Prayer for Burial of the Dead found on page 263 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 65. What does Jesus’ death mean for you? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 65 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the eighth line: “was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead” and studying question 65.

65. What does Jesus’ death mean for you?

Jesus bore my sins and died the death that I deserve, so that I could be saved from sin and eternal condemnation and reconciled to God. (Psalm 32:1–2; Isaiah 53:10–12; Matthew 20:28; Romans 5:8–10; 2 Corinthians 5:17–21)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Friday in Easter Week found on page 611 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 64. What did Jesus accomplish on the Cross? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 64 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the eighth line: “was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead” and studying question 64.

64. What did Jesus accomplish on the Cross?

Jesus fulfilled the Scriptures by dying on the Cross as a sacrifice for sin in obedience to his Father. He thereby showed the depth of the love of God for his fallen creation, satisfying the justice of God on our behalf and breaking the power of sin, Satan, and death. (Leviticus 23:18–21; Psalm 34:15–22; Colossians 2:13–15; Hebrews 10:11–14)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 63. What happened at Jesus’ crucifixion? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 63 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the eighth line: “was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead” and studying question 63.

63. What happened at Jesus’ crucifixion?

Jesus was executed as a common criminal. He was scourged, mocked, and nailed to a Cross outside the walls of Jerusalem. Though humanly a miscarriage of justice, his execution fulfilled God’s plan of salvation. (Psalm 22:1–21; Isaiah 53:8; Matthew 27:22–26)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Holy Cross Day found on page 631 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 62. Why does the Creed say that Jesus suffered under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 62 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the seventh line: “He suffered under Pontius Pilate” and studying question 62.

62. Why does the Creed say that Jesus suffered under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate?

The Creed thus makes clear that Jesus’ life and death were real events that occurred at a particular time and place in Judea in the first century AD. (Psalm 2:1–6; Luke 3:1–2; 23; Acts 4:24–28).

We will conclude today with The Collect for Monday of Holy Week found on page 607 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 61. How do Jesus’ sufferings help you? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 61 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the seventh line: “He suffered under Pontius Pilate” and studying question 61.

61. How do Jesus’ sufferings help you?

Jesus has experienced our sufferings, understands our sorrows, and is able to sympathize with our weakness. Therefore, I should bear my sufferings with perseverance and hope, for my Savior is with me in them, and through them I will come to know him more fully. (Job 9:32–35; Psalm 22:22–26; Isaiah 53:4–7; Luke 4:1–13; Hebrews 4:14–5:10)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Good Friday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 60. In what ways did Jesus suffer? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 60 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the seventh line: “He suffered under Pontius Pilate” and studying question 60.

60. In what ways did Jesus suffer?

On earth, the incarnate Son shared physically, emotionally, and spiritually in the temptations and sufferings common to all people, yet without sin. In his agony and desolation on the Cross, he uniquely suffered in my place for my sins and, in so doing, revealed God’s love and compassion for fallen and suffering humanity. (Psalm 22:1–24; Matthew 4:1–10; 27:26–50; Hebrews 4:14–16)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Tuesday of Holy Week found on page 607 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 59. Why did Jesus suffer? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 59 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the seventh line: “He suffered under Pontius Pilate” and studying question 59.

59. Why did Jesus suffer?

Jesus suffered as a sacrifice for our sins so that we could have peace with God, as prophesied in the Old Testament: “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 52:13–53:12, see 53:5; John 1:29; Romans 6:23; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Monday of Holy Week found on page 607 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 58. What does the union of Jesus’ two natures teach you about his ministry? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 58 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the sixth line: “He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of The Virgin Mary” and studying question 58.

58. What does the union of Jesus’ two natures teach you about his ministry?

All Jesus does as a human being he also does as God. His human words and deeds are saving because they are the words and deeds of God the Son. (John 5:19–29; Romans 8:1–4; Colossians 1:19–23; Hebrews 4:14–16)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Palm Sunday found on page 607 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 57. What is the relationship between Jesus’ divine and human natures? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 57 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the sixth line: “He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of The Virgin Mary” and studying question 57.

57. What is the relationship between Jesus’ divine and human natures?

At the moment of Jesus’ conception, the divine nature of the one eternal Person of the Son was united to our human nature. Therefore, Jesus Christ is fully and truly both divine and human, but without sin. His two natures are united without division, separation, mixture, or change. (Luke 1:26–38; John 1:14; Philippians 2:6–8; Hebrews 2:10–16; 1 John 4:2–3; Definition of Chalcedon)

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Presentation of Christ in the Temple found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 56. Was Mary the only biological parent of Jesus? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 56 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the sixth line: “He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of The Virgin Mary” and studying question 56.

56. Was Mary the only biological parent of Jesus?

Yes. While still a virgin, Mary submitted to the will of God and bore the Son of God. Therefore, she is held in high honor. However, in obedience to God, Joseph took Mary as his wife and raised Jesus as his son. (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18–25; 13:55)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Saint Mary the Virgin found on page 631 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 55. Why is it important to say that Jesus was born? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 55 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the sixth line: “He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of The Virgin Mary” and studying question 55.

55. Why is it important to say that Jesus was born?

It is important to affirm that he is one of us: truly human, born to a human mother, and raised in a human family. (Luke 2:41–52; Hebrews 2:17–18)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Christmas Day found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 54. What happened at Jesus’ conception in Mary’s womb? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 54 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the sixth line: “He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of The Virgin Mary” and studying question 54.

54. What happened at Jesus’ conception in Mary’s womb?

The eternal Son, whom God named Jesus, assumed a fully human nature from his mother, the Virgin Mary, at the moment of conception in her womb. (John 1:1–3, 14; 8:56–58; Philippians 2:6–8; Colossians 2:9)

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Annunciation found on page 627 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 53. What does it mean that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 53 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the sixth line: “He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of The Virgin Mary” and studying question 53.

53. What does it mean that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit?

Jesus was conceived not through a human father but by the Holy Spirit coming upon the Virgin Mary in power. (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18–20; Luke 1:26–38)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Saint Mary the Virgin found on page 631 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 52. What do you mean when you call Jesus Christ “Lord”? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 52 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the fifth line: “His only Son, our Lord” and studying question 52.

52. What do you mean when you call Jesus Christ “Lord”?

I acknowledge Jesus’ divine authority over the Church and all creation, over all societies and their leaders, and over every aspect of my life, both public and private. I surrender my entire life to him and seek to live in a way that pleases him. (Daniel 7:13–14; Matthew 7:21–23; Luke 9:23–26; Ephesians 1:15–23; Colossians 1:16–18)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Christ the King Sunday found on page 623 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 51. Why is Jesus called the Father’s “only Son”? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 51 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the fifth line: “His only Son, our Lord” and studying question 51.

51. Why is Jesus called the Father’s “only Son”?

Jesus alone is God the Son, coequal and coeternal with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit. He alone is the image of the invisible Father, the one who makes the Father known. He is now and forever will be incarnate as a human, bearing his God-given human Name. The Father created and now rules all things in heaven and earth through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Psalm 2:7–12; John 1:14–18; Colossians 1:13–15; Hebrews 1:1–5; see also Athanasian Creed)

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 50. What does “Christ” mean? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 50 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the fourth line: “I believe in Jesus Christ” and studying question 50.

50. What does “Christ” mean?

Christos is the Greek term for the Hebrew title Messiah, meaning “Anointed One.” Old Testament kings, priests, and prophets were anointed with oil. Jesus the Christ was anointed by the Holy Spirit to perfectly fulfill these roles, and he rules now as Prophet, Priest, and King over his Church and all creation. (Exodus 40:12–16; 1 Samuel 16:11–13; 1 Kings 19:15–16; Psalm 89:19–29; Luke 3:21–22; 4:14–21; Acts 10:38; Hebrews 4:14–5:10)

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Confession of Saint Peter found on page 626 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 49. What does “Jesus” mean? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 49 and we are in the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the fourth line: “I believe in Jesus Christ” and studying question 49.

49. What does “Jesus” mean?

“Jesus” means “God saves” and is taken from the Hebrew name Yeshua or Joshua. In Jesus, God has come to save us from the power of sin and death. ( Joshua 1:1–9; Psalm 20; Matthew 1:18–25; Romans 8:1–2)

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Circumcision and Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 48. Who is Jesus Christ? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 48 and we are beginning the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the fourth line: “I believe in Jesus Christ” and studying question 48.

48. Who is Jesus Christ?

Jesus Christ is the eternal Word and Son of God, the second Person of the Holy Trinity. He took on human nature to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world, the only Mediator between God and fallen humanity. (Psalm 2; Malachi 3:1; John 1:1–18; Philippians 2:5–11; 1 Timothy 2:5–6)

We will conclude today with Prayer 96. For Union with Christ found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 47. What are the consequences of sin? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 47 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the third line: “Creator of Heaven and Earth” and studying question 47.

47. What are the consequences of sin?

Because of sin, those apart from Christ are spiritually dead, separated from God, under his righteous condemnation, and without hope. (Genesis 3:16–19; Psalm 90:3–12; Isaiah 53:6; John 3:36; Romans 6:20–23; Galatians 5:19–21; Ephesians 2:1–3)

We will conclude today with Proper 14 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 46. If God created the world good, why do we sin? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 46 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the third line: “Creator of Heaven and Earth” and studying question 46.

46. If God created the world good, why do we sin?

Adam and Eve rebelled against God, thus bringing upon all humanity pain, toil, alienation from God and each other, and death. I have inherited this fallen and corrupted human nature; consequently, I too sin and fall short of God’s glory. (Genesis 3:16–4:26; Psalm 51:3–5; Romans 3:23; 5:12; 7:14–25)

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 45. Was the world that God created good? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 45 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the third line: “Creator of Heaven and Earth” and studying question 45.

45. Was the world that God created good?

Yes. God created all things and called them “very good” (Genesis 1:31). However, through sin, evil and death have come into the world and corrupted it. (Genesis 3:1–8; Psalm 14:1–3; Matthew 15:18–20a; Romans 1:18–32; 1 Timothy 4:4–5)

We will conclude today with Prayer 21. For Joy in God's Creation found on page 652 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 44. What does it mean that God created both heaven and earth? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 44 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the third line: “Creator of Heaven and Earth” and studying question 44.

44. What does it mean that God created both heaven and earth?

It means that all things, whether visible or invisible, physical or spiritual, were brought into being out of nothing by the Word of the eternal God. (Genesis 1:1–8; Psalm 33:6–8; John 1:3; Colossians 1:16)

We will conclude today with Prayer 120. For the Beauty of the Earth found on page 682 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 43. How does recognizing God as Creator inform your understanding of his creation? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 43 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the third line: “Creator of Heaven and Earth” and studying question 43.

43. How does recognizing God as Creator inform your understanding of his creation?

I acknowledge that God created for his own glory everything that exists. He created human beings, male and female, in his image and appointed us stewards of creation. God’s creation is thus a gift to enjoy as we work and care for it. (Genesis 1:27–28; 2:15; Psalm 8:5–8; Luke 19:11–27; 1 Corinthians 4:1–2)We will conclude today with Prayer 22. For Stewardship of God's Creation found on page 652 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 42. Why do you call God the Father “Creator”? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 42 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the third line: “Creator of Heaven and Earth” and studying question 42.

42. Why do you call God the Father “Creator”?

I call God the Father “Creator” because he made all things. He creates and sustains all things through his Word, and gives life to all creatures through his Spirit. (Genesis 1:1–2:3, 7; Psalm 104:24–30; John 1:1–3; Acts 17:24–28; Colossians 1:16–18)

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second Sunday of Christmas found on page 601 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 41. Why do you call God the Father “Almighty”? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 41 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 41.

41. Why do you call God the Father “Almighty”?

I call the Father “Almighty” because he has power over everything and accomplishes everything he wills. Together with his Son and Holy Spirit, the Father is all-knowing and ever present in every place. (Psalm 139:1–16; Isaiah 40:12–26; Daniel 4:34b–37; Luke 1:34–37; Revelation 4:8b–11)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Annunciation Sunday found on page 599 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 40. What do you mean when you call God “Father”? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 40 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 40.

40. What do you mean when you call God “Father”?

When I call God “Father,” I declare that I was created for relationship with him, that I trust in God as my Protector and Provider, and that I put my hope in God as his child and heir in Christ. (Genesis 1:26–27; Psalms 68:4–6; 103:13–14; Matthew 6:25–34; Romans 8:17–21)

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 39. Why do you call the first of the three divine Persons “Father”? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 39 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 39.

39. Why do you call the first of the three divine Persons “Father”?

Our Lord Jesus Christ is the only divine Son of the Father. He called God “Father” and taught his disciples to do the same. God gives believers his Holy Spirit and adopts us as his children, enabling us to call him “Father.” (Deuteronomy 32:4–9; Psalm 2; Matthew 6:6–9; John 5:17–23; Galatians 4:1–7)

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Sixth Sunday of Easter found on page 613 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 38. Who is God the Father? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 38 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 38.

38. Who is God the Father?

God the Father is the first Person of the Holy Trinity, from whom the Son is eternally begotten and the Holy Spirit eternally proceeds. (Psalm 104; John 1:1, 14; 15:26; 1 Corinthians 2:10–16; 1 Peter 1:10–12; Nicene Creed)

We will conclude today with A Prayer for God's Love found on page 27 of the To Be a Christian.

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Day 37. What does Holy Scripture tell us about the character of God? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 37 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the first line: “I Believe in God” and studying question 37.

37. What does Holy Scripture tell us about the character of God?

God is both loving and holy. God mercifully redeems fallen creation, while righteously opposing all sin and evil. The Lord Jesus Christ is the fullest revelation of God’s holy love. (Exodus 34:6–7; Psalm 145; John 1:14–18; 14:9–10; Romans 5:6–11; Hebrews 1:1–3)

We will conclude today with Prayer 79. For Mercy found on page 669 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 36. Who is God? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 36 and we are beginning the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the first line: “I Believe in God” and studying question 36.

36. Who is God?

God is one divine Being eternally existing in three divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This is the Holy Trinity. (Deuteronomy 6:4–7; Psalm 86:8–10; Isaiah 44:6–8; Matthew 3:16–17; 28:19; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

Today we will pray the first four Antiphons of The Great Litany found on page 91 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 35. What is the Apocrypha? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 25 and we are concluding the section Concerning Holy Scripture with question 35.

35. What is the Apocrypha?

The fourteen books of the Apocrypha, historically acknowledged by this church, are pre-Christian Jewish writings that provide background for the New Testament and are included in many editions of the Bible. They may be read as examples of faithful living but “not to establish any doctrine.” (Articles of Religion, 6)

Today we will pray the First Additional Prayer for the Burial of the Dead which is on page 263 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 34. How does the Holy Spirit use Holy Scripture in your life? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 34 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 34.

34. How does the Holy Spirit use Holy Scripture in your life?

Through Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit will teach, rebuke, correct, and train me in the righteousness that God desires. The prayerful study of Scripture forms me for life in Christ and the service of God and my neighbor. (Psalm 119:105; John 14:26; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Hebrews 4:12–13; see questions 227–32)

Today we will pray the Sixth Proper Collect which is on page 616 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 33. How should Holy Scripture be understood? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 33 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 33.

33. How should Holy Scripture be understood?

Because Holy Scripture was given by God to the Church, it should always be understood in ways that are faithful to its own plain meaning, to its entire teaching, and to the Church’s historic interpretation. It should be translated, read, taught, and obeyed accordingly. (Nehemiah 8:1–8; Psalm 94:8–15; Acts 8:26–35; 18:24–28; Jerusalem Declaration, Article 2; Articles of Religion, 20)

Today we will pray the Nun Stanza of Psalm 119 (verses 105-112) which is on page 435 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 32. Why is Jesus Christ called the Word of God? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 32 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 32.

32. Why is Jesus Christ called the Word of God?

The fullness of God’s revelation is found in Jesus Christ, who not only fulfills the Scriptures, but is himself God’s Word, the living expression of God’s mind. The Scriptures testify about him, “In the beginning was the Word,” and “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:1, 14). Therefore, “ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.” (Jerome, Commentary on Isaiah, prologue; see also Genesis 1:26–27; Psalm 33:1–12; Colossians 1:15–19)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the First Sunday of Christmas found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 31. What does it mean that Holy Scripture is the Word of God? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 31 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 31.

31. What does it mean that Holy Scripture is the Word of God?

The Old and New Testaments are inspired by the Holy Spirit and are therefore the Word of God written. God is revealed in his mighty works and in the incarnation of our Lord, which are made known through the inspired writings of the biblical authors. God “has spoken through the prophets” (Nicene Creed)and continues to speak through Scripture today. (Psalm 33:4–9; Jeremiah 1:9; Ezekiel 2:1–3:4; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 3:15–16; Hebrews 1:1–2)

Our prayer today is Prayer 70. For Inner Renewal Through the Word found on page 667 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 30. What does it mean that Holy Scripture is inspired? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 30 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 30.

30. What does it mean that Holy Scripture is inspired?

Holy Scripture is “God-breathed,” for the biblical authors wrote under the guidance of God’s Holy Spirit to record God’s Word. (Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:19–21)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Second Sunday in Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 29. How are the Old and New Testaments related to each other? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 29 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 29.

29. How are the Old and New Testaments related to each other?

The Old Testament is to be read in the light of Christ, and the New Testament is to be read in light of God’s revelation to Israel. Thus the two form one Holy Scripture, which reveals the Person of Jesus Christ and his mighty works. As Saint Augustine says, “The New is in the Old concealed, the Old is in the New revealed.” (Augustine of Hippo, Questions in the Heptateuch 2.73; see also Matthew 5:17–18; Luke 24:25–27)

Our prayer today is the Eleventh Proper Collect found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 28. What is the New Testament? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 28 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 28.

28. What is the New Testament?

The New Testament proclaims Jesus Christ’s birth, life, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension; the Church’s early ministry; the teaching of the apostles; the revelation of Christ’s eternal kingdom; and the promise of his return. (Luke 24:45–49; Acts 1:1–11; Philippians 2:5–11)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Second Sunday of Easter found on page 612 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 27. What is the Old Testament? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 27 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 27.

27. What is the Old Testament?

The Old Testament proclaims God’s creation of all things; mankind’s original disobedience; God’s calling of Israel to be his people; his Law, wisdom, and saving deeds; and the teaching of his prophets. The Old Testament bears witness to Christ, revealing God’s intention to redeem and reconcile the world through Christ. (Luke 24:44; 1 Corinthians 10:1–4; Hebrews 11)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Third Sunday in Advent found on page 599 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 26. What books are contained in Holy Scripture? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 26 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 26.

26. What books are contained in Holy Scripture?

The thirty-nine books of the Old Testament and the twenty-seven books of the New Testament together form the whole of Holy Scripture. (Articles of Religion, 6)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Second Sunday in Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 25. What is Holy Scripture? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 25 and we are beginning the section Concerning Holy Scripture with question 25.

25. What is Holy Scripture?

Holy Scripture is “God’s Word written” (Articles of Religion, 20), given by the Holy Spirit through prophets and apostles as the revelation of God and his acts in human history, and is therefore the Church’s final authority in all matters of faith and practice. (Psalm 19:7–11; Jeremiah 36:1–8; 2 Timothy 3:14–17; Revelation 1:1–11)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Second Sunday in Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 24. What is the Apostles' Creed? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 24 and we are concluding the section Concerning the Creeds with question 24.

24. What is the Apostles' Creed?

The Apostles’ Creed says:

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the Holy Spirit

and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Our concluding prayer is the Seventh Proper Collect found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 23. Why should you know these creeds? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 23 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 23.

23. Why should you know these creeds?

I should know these creeds because they state the essential beliefs of the Christian faith. (Deuteronomy 11:18–19; 1 Timothy 6:20–21; 2 Timothy 1:13–14)

Our prayer today is the Seventh Proper Collect found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 22. Why do you receive and believe these creeds? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 22 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 22.

22. Why do you receive and believe these creeds?

I receive and believe these creeds with the Church because they are grounded in Holy Scripture and are faithful expressions of its teaching. (Proverbs 13:14; 1 Corinthians 15:3–11; Philippians 2:5–11)

Our prayer today is the Seventh Proper Collect found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 21. Which creeds has this church received? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 21 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 21. Since today's question does not include scripture references, we will be reading two of the three creeds received by the ACNA - the Nicene Creed and Athanasian Creed. The third, The Apostles' Creed, will be read on day 24.

21. Which creeds has this church received?

This church believes the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed. (Articles of Religion, 8)Our prayer today is The Collect for Trinity Sunday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 20. What does belief in the creeds signify? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 20 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 20.

20. What does belief in the creeds signify?

Belief in the creeds signifies acceptance of God’s revealed truth and the intention to live by it. To reject any element of the creeds signifies a departure from the Christian faith. (Matthew 16:13–20; 2 Timothy 3:14–15; 4:1–5; James 2:10–26)Our prayer today is The Collect for Trinity Sunday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 19. What is the purpose of the creeds? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 19 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 19.

19. What is the purpose of the creeds?

The purpose of the creeds is to declare and safeguard for all generations essential truths about God, the Church, and the world, as revealed in Holy Scripture. (Deuteronomy 7:9–11; Psalm 145:4–13; John 20:30–31; 2 Timothy 1:13–14; Hebrews 2:1–4)

Our prayer today is The Collect for Trinity Sunday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 18 BONUS: Part 2 - Believing in Christ (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

In this special bonus podcast, we are reading Part 2: Believing in Christ found on page 29 of To Be a Christian.

Day 18. What is a creed? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 18 and we are beginning the section Concerning the Creeds with question 18.

18. What is a creed?

A creed is a statement of faith. The word “creed” comes from the Latin credo, which means “I believe.” (Deuteronomy 11:18–23; 26:1–11; John 20:24–29; 1 John 5:9–12)

Our prayer today is The Collect for the Fifth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 17. By what means will God transform you into the image of Jesus Christ? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 17 and we are concluding the section on Salvation with question 17.

17. By what means will God transform you into the image of Jesus Christ?

The first Christians “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers” (Acts 2:42). Following this pattern, I will be transformed within the life of the Church through reading Scripture and receiving the sacraments, through worship and prayer, and through fellowship with God’s people and loving witness to the world. (Deuteronomy 6:1–9; 2 Chronicles 7:1–3; Psalm 1; Acts 2:42–47; Hebrews 10:23–25)

Our prayer today is Prayer 71. For Christ to be Formed in Us found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 16. What does God desire to accomplish in your life in Christ? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 16 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 16.

16. What does God desire to accomplish in your life in Christ?

God desires to free me from captivity to sin and transform me into the image of Jesus Christ, by the power of his Holy Spirit. (Exodus 33:18–23; 34:29–35; Psalm 27:4, 7–14; Matthew 17:1–9; Romans 6:5–11; 2 Corinthians 3:12–18)

Our prayer today is the Second Collect of Easter found on page 610 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 15. What does God grant in your new life in Christ? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 15 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 15.

15. What does God grant in your new life in Christ?

God grants me reconciliation with him (2 Corinthians 5:17–19), forgiveness of my sins (Colossians 1:13–14), union with him in Christ (Romans 6:3–5), adoption into his family (Galatians 4:4–7), citizenship in his kingdom (Ephesians 2:19–21; Philippians 3:20), new life in the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:4–5), and the promise of eternal life (John 3:16; 1 John 5:12).

Our prayer today is Prayer 96. For Union with Christ found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 14. What should you do as the sign of your repentance and faith? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 14 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 14.

14. What should you do as the sign of your repentance and faith?

After receiving instruction in the faith, I should be baptized into the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, thus joining his Body, the Church. If I have already been baptized, I should confess my sins, seek the guidance of a minister, affirm the promises made at my Baptism, and take my place as a member of the Church. (Psalm 51:5–7; Ezekiel 36:25–27; Matthew 28:19–20; 1 Corinthians 12:13; 1 Peter 3:18–22)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Fifth Sunday of Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 13. How can you repent and put your faith in Jesus Christ? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 13 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 13.

13. How can you repent and put your faith in Jesus Christ?

With God’s help, I can acknowledge and turn from my sins, receive the gift of God’s grace in Jesus Christ, and embrace the new life he freely gives me. [One way to do this is by sincerely praying in the way described in the “Turning to Christ” section on page 20.] (Psalm 86:1–7; Joel 2:32; Acts 16:30–34; Romans 10:11–13; Hebrews 12:1–2)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Second Sunday of Lent found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 12. What does it mean for you to have faith? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 12 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 12.

12. What does it mean for you to have faith?

To have faith means that I believe the Gospel is the truth: that Jesus died for my sins, rose from the dead, and rules over my life. Therefore, I entrust myself to him as my Savior, and I obey him as my Lord. (Psalm 40:1–10; Proverbs 3:5–8; John 1:9–13; Romans 10:9–10; Hebrews 11:1,6)

Our prayer today is the Collect for Faith in Evening Prayer found on page 50 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 11. What does it mean for you to repent? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 11 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 11.

11. What does it mean for you to repent?

To repent means that I have a change of heart, turning from sin- fully serving myself to serving God as I follow Jesus Christ. I need God’s help to make this change. (Psalm 51:16–17; Isaiah 57:15–19; Acts 3:19–21; 1 John 2:1–2)

Our prayer today is the Collect for Ash Wednesday found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 10. How should you respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 10 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 10.

10. How should you respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

As soon as I receive and believe the Gospel, I should repent of my sins, put faith in Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord, and prepare to be baptized. “Now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2; see also Psalm 32; Isaiah 55:6–7; Acts 2:37–39)

Our prayer today is the Prayer 72. For Knowing and Loving God found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 9. Is there any other way of salvation? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 9 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 9.

9. Is there any other way of salvation?

No. The apostle Peter said of Jesus, “There is salvation in no one else” (Acts 4:12). Jesus is the only one who can save me and reconcile me to God. (Psalm 2; Isaiah 42:1–4; John 14:5–6; 1 Timothy 2:5–6)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Fifth Sunday of Easter found on page 612 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 8. Who is Jesus Christ? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 8 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 8.

8. Who is Jesus Christ?

Jesus is the eternal Son of God, the Savior of the world. Fully divine, he took on our human nature, died on the Cross for our sins, rose from the dead, ascended into heaven, and now rules as Lord and King over all creation. (Numbers 21:4–9; Psalm 110; John 3:13–15; Philippians 2:5–11; Colossians 1:15–20)

Our prayer today is the Collect from the Baptism of Our Lord on the First Sunday of Epiphany found on page 601 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 7. Why does God save you? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 7 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 7.

7. Why does God save you?

Because he loves me, God saves me from sin and judgment, so that I may love and serve him for his glory. (Psalm 98; Isaiah 42:5–9; John 3:17; Romans 5:8–10; 2 Corinthians 5:18–21; Ephesians 1:3–14)

Our prayer today is the Collect from the Second Sunday of Christmas found on page 601 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 6. How does God save you? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 6 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 6.

6. How does God save you?

God forgives my sins and reconciles me to himself through his Son, Jesus Christ, whom he has given to the world as an undeserved gift of love. “God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16; see also Psalm 34; Zechariah 12:10–13:2; Romans 3:23–26)

Our daily prayer is Prayer 79. For Mercy found on page 669 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 5. Can you save yourself from the way of sin and death? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 5 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 5.

4. Can you save yourself from the way of sin and death?

No. I have no power to save myself, for sin has corrupted my conscience, confused my mind, and captured my will. Only God can save me. (Psalm 33:13–19; Isaiah 43:8–13; John 3:1–8; Ephesians 2:1–9)

Our daily collect comes from the Seventh Sunday of Epiphany found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 4. What is the way of death? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 4 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 4.

4. What is the way of death?

The way of death is a life without God’s love and Holy Spirit, a life controlled by things that cannot bring me eternal joy, leading only to darkness, misery, and eternal condemnation. (Genesis 2:16–17; Deuteronomy 28:15–19; Proverbs 14:12; John 8:34; Romans 1:24–25)

Our daily collect comes from the Saturday of Easter Week found on page 611 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 3. How does sin affect you? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 3. We are continuing through the section on Salvation with question 3.

3. How does sin affect you?

Sin alienates me from God, my neighbor, God’s good creation, and myself. Apart from Christ, I am hopeless, guilty, lost, helpless, and walking in the way of death. (Genesis 3:14–19; Psalm 38; Isaiah 53:6; 59:1–2; Romans 6:20–23)Our daily collect comes from Proper 14 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 2. What is the Gospel? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 2 and we are continuing the section on Salvation.

2. What is the Gospel?

The Gospel is the good news that God loves the world and offers salvation from sin through his Son, Jesus Christ. (Psalm 103:1–13; Isaiah 53:4–5; John 3:16–17; 1 Corinthians 15:1–5)

Our daily prayer comes from the introduction to the Solemn Collects in the Good Friday liturgy on page 566 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 1. What is the human condition? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 1 and we are beginning the section on Salvation.

1. What is the human condition?

Though created good and made for fellowship with our Creator, humanity has been cut off from God by self-centered rebellion against him, leading to lawless living, guilt, shame, death, and the fear of judgment. This is the state of sin. (Genesis 3:1–13; Psalm 14:1–3; Matthew 15:10–20; Romans 1:18–23; 3:9–23)

Our daily collect is the Ash Wednesday Collect on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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BONUS: Concerning Scripture Readings (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

In today's bonus podcast we are reading about the reasons the appointed scripture readings are chosen.

Day 1 BONUS: Part 1 - Beginning with Christ (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

Today is day 1 of To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year. This is a special bonus and we are reading Part 1: Beginning with Christ.

BONUS: Introduction to To Be a Christian (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

In today's bonus podcast, we are reading J.I. Packer's introduction to the catechism.

BONUS: Why an Anglican Catechism? (2026)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0100

In this bonus episode of To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year, we are reading the preface which explores the sources of Anglican doctrine and the need for catechesis in our lives today.

Day 365. Question 368. What marks a life of sanctification? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 365 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

368. What marks a life of sanctification?

God calls me to a life marked by gratitude and joy. In gratitude for God’s grace in Jesus, I die daily to the desires of my fallen nature. In the joy of knowing that I will become like Jesus, I live each day in service to him. (Luke 9:23–26; Romans 5:1–5; 2 Corinthians 4:5–18; 1 Thessalonians 1:6–10; Titus 2:11–14)

We will conclude today by praying The Collect for Transfiguration Sunday found on page 604 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019) and a Prayer for the Increase in the Love of God found on page 114 of To Be a Christian.

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Day 364. Question 367. For what does sanctification prepare you? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 364 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

367. For what does sanctification prepare you?

Sanctification enables me to serve and bear witness to Christ in this life, and prepares me for the glory of God in the world to come. There I will be completely freed from sin and conformed to the likeness of my Lord, whom I will see face-to-face. (Matthew 5:16; 1 Corinthians 13:9–13; 2 Corinthians 3:17–18; 1 John 3:1–3)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 72.For Knowing and Loving God found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 363. Questions 365 and 366 (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 363 and we are studying the Section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

365. How does the Church assist in your sanctification?

The Church’s joyful worship, faithful teaching, grace-filled sacraments, Gospel-shaped calendar, compassionate ministry, loving discipline, and caring fellowship all assist my growth in Christ and are channels of God’s abundant care for my soul. (Ephesians 4:1–16; Philippians 3:12–21)

366. How does the Lord’s Supper assist in your sanctification?

In the Lord’s Supper or Holy Eucharist, I hear the Law read, receive God’s good news of forgiveness, recall my baptismal promises, have my faith renewed, and receive the grace of the Body and Blood of Christ to continue following him in love and obedience. (John 6:53–58; 1 Corinthians 10:15–16)

Our prayers today are Proper 15 found on page 619 and The Collect for Purity on page 106 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 362. Question 364. What is this healing called? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 362 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

364. What is this healing called?

This healing is called “sanctification,” which means to be made whole and holy. By the work of the Holy Spirit, my mind, will, and desires are increasingly transformed and conformed to the character of Jesus Christ. (Proverbs 2; John 17:15–17; Romans 12:1–2; 1 Corinthians 6:9–11; Ephesians 2:1–10; 3:14–21)

We will conclude today by praying The Collect for Saint Mary Magdalene found on page 630 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 361. Question 363. How does Jesus heal you? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 361 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

363. How does Jesus heal you?

Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, as I continue in repentance and faith, Jesus mends my disordered soul from the effects of sin in my mind, will, and desires. (2 Chronicles 7:12–14; Psalms 25:4–11; 41:4; 103:1–5; 2 Corinthians 3:17–18)

We will conclude today by praying A Prayer for Health of Body and Soul found on page 233 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 360. Question 362. Are you still affected by your sin, despite God’s forgiveness? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 360 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

362. Are you still affected by your sin, despite God’s forgiveness?

Yes. My sinful actions can harm my relationship with God, do lasting damage to others, and leave me conflicted within myself. I live in constant need of Christ’s healing grace. (2 Samuel 12:1–23; Psalm 32:1–5; Matthew 15:18–20; Romans 7:15–25; 1 Corinthians 10:1–13; 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 95. In Times of Suffering or Weakness found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 359. Question 361. Does God’s forgiveness excuse you from personal obedience? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 359 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

361. Does God’s forgiveness excuse you from personal obedience?

No. God has reconciled me to himself and freed me from bondage to sin in order to conform me to the image of his Son. As I live each day in gratitude for God’s forgiveness, I seek to turn from sin and follow Christ in loving obedience. (John 14:15–24; Romans 6:1–14; 2 Corinthians 5:14–15; 1 John 3:4–10)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 24 found on page 621 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 358. Questions 359 and 360 (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 358 and we are studying the Section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

359. What do you receive through Christ’s sacrifice?

I receive the unmerited gift of God’s grace. If I confess my sins, God grants me forgiveness and pardon through Christ’s blood shed for me. (Psalm 32:1–2; Isaiah 53:10–11; John 3:16–18; 2 Corinthians 5:19–21; Hebrews 9:11–15; 1 John 1:8–9; 2:1–2)

360. How does God enable you to live in his forgiveness?

Through faith, repentance, and Baptism, I am made a member of Christ, a child of God, and an heir of the kingdom of heaven. Washed of sin and united to Christ, I am “justified,” being declared righteous by God, and I am given the grace to live continually in repentance and faith. (Psalm 130:4; John 15:26–16:1; Acts 22:16; Romans 5:12–21; Titus 3:3–8)

Our prayers today are the Collect for Friday of Easter Week found on page 611 and Proper 21 on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 357. Questions 357 and 358 (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 357 and we are studying the Section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

357. Is it possible for you to keep these commandments?

No. I fail to keep them perfectly, however hard I try. They show me my inability to obey God’s Law and my need for God’s grace in Christ Jesus. (1 Kings 8:46; Psalms 53:2–3; 130:3; Proverbs 20:9; Ecclesiastes 7:20; Romans 3:9–20; 1 John 1:8, 10)

358. Since you cannot perfectly keep God’s Law, what has Jesus done on your behalf?

As the perfect human and unblemished Lamb of God, Jesus lived a wholly obedient and sinless life. He suffered death for my redemption upon the Cross, offering himself once for all as a “full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction for the sins of the whole world.” (“Holy Communion, Anglican Standard Text,” Book of Common Prayer 2019; see also Isaiah 53:4–6; Mark 10:45; John 1:29; Romans 8:3–4; Colossians 2:13–15; Hebrews 10:10–14)

Our prayers today are Proper 17 found on page 619 and The Pascha Nostrum on page 16 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 356. How can you keep this commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 356 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment.

356. How can you keep this commandment?

I can keep this commandment by learning contentment: seeking first the kingdom of God, meditating on God’s provision in creation and in my life, cultivating gratitude for what I have and simplicity in what I want, and practicing joyful generosity toward others. (Exodus 35:20–29; 36:2–5; Psalms 104; 145:15–21; Ecclesiastes 5:10; 2 Corinthians 9:6–15; 1 Timothy 6:6–10; Hebrews 13:5)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 116.A Litany of Thanksgivings found on page 680 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 355. What did Jesus teach about this commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 355 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment.

355. What did Jesus teach about this commandment?

Jesus taught us not to seek anxiously after possessions, but to put our trust in God; and he showed us how to live by taking the form of a servant, and loving and trusting his Father in all things. (Matthew 6:19–34; Acts 8:9–24; Philippians 2:3–11)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 26 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 354. How can covetousness lead to other sins? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 354 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment.

354. How can covetousness lead to other sins?

Covetousness begins with discontent and, as it grows in the heart, can lead to sins such as idolatry, adultery, and theft. (2 Samuel 11; 1 Kings 21:1–19; Proverbs 1:8–19; James 1:14–15)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 353. Why do you covet? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 353 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment.

353. Why do you covet?

I covet because I do not trust God to provide what I need, and I do not remain content with what I have; rather, I persist in envy and desire. (Proverbs 14:30; 23:17–18; Luke 12:13–21; Galatians 5:17–21)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Seventh Sunday of Epiphany found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 352. Why does God forbid coveting? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 352 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment.

352. Why does God forbid coveting?

God forbids coveting because it breeds enmity with my neighbor, makes me captive to ungodly desire, and leads me into further sins. (Deuteronomy 7:25; Proverbs 12:12; Ephesians 5:5; James 4:2)

We will conclude today by praying the Taw Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 169-176 found on page 439 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 351. What does the tenth commandment forbid you to covet? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 351 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment.

351. What does the tenth commandment forbid you to covet?

It forbids me to covet my neighbor’s property, possessions, relationships, or status, or anything else that is my neighbor’s. (Exodus 20:17; Deuteronomy 5:21; Job 31:7–12, 24–28)

We will conclude today by praying the He Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 33-40 found on page 429 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 350. What does it mean to covet? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 350 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment.

350. What does it mean to covet?

Coveting is the disordered desire for what belongs to another or what I am unable to have by law, by gift, or by right. (Joshua 7:1, 10–26)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Saint Matthew found on page 632 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 349. What is the tenth commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 349 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment.

349. What is the tenth commandment?

The tenth commandment is “You shall not covet . . . anything that is your neighbor’s.” (Exodus 20:17; Deuteronomy 5:21)

We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 348. How does keeping this commandment help you to become like Christ? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 348 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

348. How does keeping this commandment help you to become like Christ?

By practicing love and truthfulness in speech, I grow in self-restraint, kindness, and honesty, so that I may know God with a mind free of deception, praise him with an undefiled tongue, and more truly love my neighbor. (Proverbs 8:1–17; Matthew 15:10–20; Ephesians 5:1–4; James 3:1–12)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 27 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 347. Must you always speak the whole truth? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

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Day 346. When is it right to speak of your neighbor’s sins? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 346 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

346. When is it right to speak of your neighbor’s sins?

I am forbidden to gossip or slander, but I must speak the truth in love, reporting crime, speaking against injustice, and advocating for the helpless. (Leviticus 19:17–18; Proverbs 28:23; 31:8–9; Matthew 18:15–17; Ephesians 4:15–16; James 5:19–20)

We will conclude today by praying The Shin Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 161-168 found on page 439 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 345. What sort of speech should you practice instead? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 345 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

345. What sort of speech should you practice instead?

I should speak at all times with love, wisdom, and truth, so that my words may honor God, and comfort and encourage my neighbor. (Psalm 32:2; Proverbs 12:17–20; 14:25; 15:1–4; Zechariah 8:16–17; Matthew 5:33–37; Ephesians 4:25)

We will conclude today by praying The Invititory in the Daily Office found on page 13 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 344. What other acts are forbidden by this commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 344 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

344. What other acts are forbidden by this commandment?

This commandment forbids all lying, slander, or gossip; all manipulative, deceitful, or insulting speech; and testifying falsely about myself for personal gain. (Leviticus 19:15–17; Psalm 12:2–3; Proverbs 10:18; 11:12; 16:28; Matthew 5:21–22; Romans 16:17–18; 1 Peter 2:1)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 94.For a Virtuous Heart found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 343. How is false witness given in respect to the teaching of the Church? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 343 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

343. How is false witness given in respect to the teaching of the Church?

All false or misleading teaching concerning the Christian faith bears false witness against the truth of God’s Word and abuses the authority given by Christ to his Body. (Deuteronomy 13; Matthew 24:3–14; 2 Peter 2:1–3; 1 John 2:18–27))

We will conclude today by praying the Resh Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 153-160 found on page 438 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 342. How is false witness given in public life? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 342 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

342. How is false witness given in public life?

Any willful misrepresentation of the truth in legal, civic, or business affairs bears false witness, rebels against God’s will, and subverts God’s justice. (Exodus 23:1–3; Leviticus 6:1–7; Proverbs 11:1; 24:23–26, 28–29; Acts 6:8–15)

We will conclude today by praying The Collect for the Renewal of Life in Morning Prayer found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 341. Why does God forbid such false witness? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 341 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

341. Why does God forbid such false witness?

Because it defames and wounds my neighbor, erodes my love of truth, disobeys my Lord Jesus, and aligns me with Satan, the father of lies. (Psalm 52:1–5; Proverbs 25:18; Jeremiah 9:3–9; John 8:42–47)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 87.For Participation in the Peace of God found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 340. What is bearing false witness against your neighbor? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 340 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

340. What is bearing false witness against your neighbor?

It is to willfully communicate a falsehood about my neighbor, either in legal or in other matters, in order to misrepresent them. (Deuteronomy 19:16–19; Psalm 109; Proverbs 12:17; Matthew 26:57–61)

We will conclude today by praying The Qoph Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 145-152 found on page 438 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 339. What is the ninth commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 339 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

339. What is the ninth commandment?

The ninth commandment is “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” (Exodus 20:16; Deuteronomy 5:20)

We will conclude today by praying The Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 338. What is an appropriate standard of giving for you as a Christian? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 338 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

338. What is an appropriate standard of giving for you as a Christian?

A “tithe,” which is 10 percent of my income, is the minimum standard of giving for the work of God’s Church and the spread of his kingdom; yet I should generously give of all that God has entrusted to me. (Genesis 14:17–20; Leviticus 27:30–33; Deuteronomy 14:22–29; Malachi 3:6–12; Matthew 23:23; Luke 21:1–4; 2 Corinthians 9:6–7)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 20 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 337. As God’s steward, how are you commanded to use your possessions? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 337 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

337. As God’s steward, how are you commanded to use your possessions?

As I am able, I should earn my own living, care for my dependents, and give to the poor. I should use all my possessions to the glory of God and the good of creation. (Deuteronomy 15:11; Psalm 41:1; Proverbs 30:8–9; Isaiah 58:6–7; Matthew 25:14–30; Luke 14:13; Ephesians 4:28; 2 Thessalonians 3:6–12; 1 Timothy 6:17–19)

We will conclude today by praying The Sadhe Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 137-144 found on page 437 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 336. How does this commandment teach you to view your possessions? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

(Genesis 1:28–31; Leviticus 25; Psalm 37:16; Proverbs 16:8; Luke 12:32–34; 1 Timothy 6:6–10; Hebrews 13:5; Articles of Religion, 38)We will conclude today by praying Proper 7 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 335. What did Jesus teach about this commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 335 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

335. What did Jesus teach about this commandment?

Jesus taught that I cannot serve God and be a slave to greed. I should seek first his will and rule, and trust that he will provide for my needs. (Matthew 6:19–24; Luke 12:13–34)

We will conclude today by praying The Pe Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 129-136 found on page 436 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 334. What things besides property can you steal? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 334 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

334. What things besides property can you steal?

I can steal or defraud others of wages, identity, credit, or intellectual property; cheat in school or on my taxes; or fail to pay my debts. I must repay and, to the best of my ability, restore what I have stolen. (Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 24:10–15, 17–22; Proverbs 20:23; Jeremiah 22:13; Micah 6:11; James 5:4)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 29 found on page 623 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 333. How did God teach Israel to respect the property of others? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 333 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

333. How did God teach Israel to respect the property of others?

God required restitution when property was stolen or destroyed; and he forbade unjust loans and oppression of the poor. (Exodus 21:33–22:15; Leviticus 25:35–37; Psalm 37:21–22)

We will conclude today by praying The Ayin Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 121-128 found on page 436 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 332. Why does God forbid stealing? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 332 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

332. Why does God forbid stealing?

God is Creator and Lord of this world, and all things come from him. Therefore, I must never take what God has not entrusted to me. (Exodus 23:19a; Leviticus 19:10–11a, 23–25; 1 Chronicles 29:14; Psalms 24:1–2; 50:7–12; Romans 13:9; Ephesians 4:28)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 9 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 331. What is stealing? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 331 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

331. What is stealing?

Stealing is the unauthorized and willful taking of what rightly belongs to another. (Joshua 7:10–26; Proverbs 1:10–19; Luke 19:1–10; Acts 5:1–11)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 26 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 330. What is the eighth commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 330 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

330. What is the eighth commandment?

The eighth commandment is “You shall not steal.” (Exodus 20:15; Deuteronomy 5:19)

We will conclude today by praying The Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 329. How else is the seventh commandment broken? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 329 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

329. How else is the seventh commandment broken?

Violations of this law include sexual harassment and abuse, rape, incest, pedophilia, bestiality, same-sex sexual acts, prostitution, pornography, and any other form of lust in thought, word, or deed. (Leviticus 18:6–30; Matthew 5:27–28; Romans 1:24–28)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 18 found on page 619 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 328. Are some called to lifelong celibacy? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 328 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

328. Are some called to lifelong celibacy?

Yes. God calls some to an unmarried life of faithfulness and chastity. This calling enables them to devote their lives to God’s service without the responsibilities of marriage and family. (Matthew 19:10–12; 1 Corinthians 7:32–35)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 52.For Those We Love and Prayer 15. For Monastic Orders and Vocations found on page 662 and 650 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 327. How should a single person keep the seventh commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 327 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

327. How should a single person keep the seventh commandment?

Those who are single should honor as holy their own bodies and those of others by refraining from sexual acts, lewd speech, or lustful thoughts. They should nurture chaste and loyal friendships, and uphold the common life of their families, fellowships, and churches. (1 Corinthians 6:12–20; 7:6–9)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 94.For a Virtuous Heart found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 326. Is divorce ever permitted? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 326 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

326. Is divorce ever permitted?

The New Testament permits divorce in some cases; however, out of love for his people, God hates divorce because it severs what he has joined, causes immeasurable pain, and destroys family life. (Matthew 5:31–32; 19:7–9; 1 Corinthians 7:10–16)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 42.For the Human Family found on page 659 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 325. What else did Jesus teach concerning this commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 325 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

325. What else did Jesus teach concerning this commandment?

Jesus also taught that divorce violates God’s intention for marriage. (Matthew 19:1–9; Mark 10:1–12)

We will conclude today by praying the Samekh Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 113-120 found on page 435 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 324. Why does God forbid adultery? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 324 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

324. Why does God forbid adultery?

Adultery is a sin against one’s spouse or spouse-to-be; against the sexual partners with whom it is committed; against their children, family, and friends; against human society by undermining the institution of marriage; and against God, in whose Name marriage vows are made. (2 Samuel 11:2–12:14; Proverbs 5; Malachi 2:13–16)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 6 found on page 616 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 323. Why did God ordain marriage? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 323 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

322. What is marriage?

God ordained marriage for the procreation of children to be brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; for a remedy against sin and to avoid sexual immorality; for mutual friendship, help, and comfort, both in prosperity and in adversity; and for the benefit of family, church, and society. (Genesis 1:28; 2:18; Deuteronomy 6:4–9; 24:5; Psalm 127:3–5; Proverbs 31:10–12; 1 Corinthians 7:2–5; “Holy Matrimony,” Book of Common Prayer 2019)

We will conclude today by praying a Prayer Adapted from Holy Matrimony found on page 201 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 322. What is marriage? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 322 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

322. What is marriage?

Marriage is the exclusive, lifelong, covenantal union of love between one man and one woman, and a reflection of the faithful love that unites God and his people. Marriage is therefore holy and should “be held in honor among all.” (Hebrews 13:4; see also Genesis 2:18–24; Matthew 19:4–6; Ephesians 5:21–33; see questions 146–48)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 69.For a Marriage or Anniversary found on page 667 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 321. How do you benefit from chastity? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 321 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

321. How do you benefit from chastity?

Chastity establishes wise and godly boundaries that enable me to give freely of myself in friendship, avoid difficulty in marriage, and experience the freedom of integrity before God. (Genesis 39:19–23; Proverbs 11:5–6; Matthew 5:8; 1 Corinthians 7:25–40)

We will conclude today by praying the Nun Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 105-112 found on page 435 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 320. What does it mean for you to be chaste? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 320 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

320. What does it mean for you to be chaste?

Whether I am married or single, it means I will love and honor others as image bearers of God, not as objects of lust and sexual gratification, and I will refrain from all sexual acts outside of marriage. (Genesis 39:6b–12; Proverbs 6:25–28; Matthew 5:29–30; Philippians 4:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:3–7)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Sixth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 319. What did Jesus teach about adultery? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 319 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

319. What did Jesus teach about adultery?

Jesus taught that even to look at another person with lust violates this commandment. Adultery begins with a lustful heart, but the Lord calls us to be chaste. (Matthew 5:27–28)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 1 found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 318. What is adultery? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 318 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

318. What is adultery?

Adultery is any sexual intimacy between persons not married to each other, at least one of whom is married to another. (Leviticus 20:10; Romans 7:2–3)

We will conclude today by praying the Mem stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 97-104 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 317. What is the seventh commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 317 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

317. What is the seventh commandment?

The seventh commandment is “You shall not commit adultery.” (Exodus 20:14; Deuteronomy 5:18; see also Proverbs 6:32; Hebrews 13:4)

We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 316. How else can you obey this commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 316 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

316. How else can you obey this commandment?

As a witness to the Gospel and a follower of Christ, I can also keep this commandment by forgiving those who wrong me, patiently refraining from ungodly anger and hateful words; defending the unborn, vulnerable, and oppressed; rescuing those who harm themselves; and seeking the well-being of all. (Psalm 37:5–11;

Zechariah 7:8–14; Matthew 5:38–48; Ephesians 4:25–5:2; James 1:27)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 14 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 315. How did Christ cause life to flourish? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 315 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

315. How did Christ cause life to flourish?

Jesus sought the well-being of all who came to him: he healed the sick, fed the hungry, cast out demons, raised the dead, preached good news, forgave his enemies, and offered his life to redeem ours. (Isaiah 53:4–5; Matthew 4:13–17; Luke 4:17–21; 7:20–22; 23:32–34; Acts 10:34–42)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 24 found on page 621 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 314. How should Christians understand the value of life? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 314 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

314. How should Christians understand the value of life?

There are circumstances in which justice, the protection of the weak and defenseless, and the preservation of life may require acts of violence. It is the particular task of government to uphold these principles in society. However, our Lord calls us to show mercy and to return evil with good. (Numbers 35:9–34; Matthew 5:43–45; Romans 12:17–21; 13:1–4; Articles of Religion 37)

We will conclude today by praying the Lamedh Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 89-96 found on page 433 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 313. Is it always wrong to harm or kill another? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 313 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

313. Is it always wrong to harm or kill another?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 27.For the Peace of the Whole World found on page 654 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 312. Is anger always sinful? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 312 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

312. Is anger always sinful?

While godly anger is a just response to wickedness and injustice, we are more often led into ungodly anger by fear, pride, and revenge. We should therefore be slow to anger and quick to forgive. (Psalm 103:8–9; Proverbs 15:18; 16:32; 19:11; Micah 7:18; John 2:13–17; Ephesians 4:26–27, 31–32; James 1:19–20)

We will conclude today by praying the Kaph Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 81-88 found on page 433 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 311. How did Jesus extend the law against murder? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 311 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

311. How did Jesus extend the law against murder?

Jesus taught that this commandment also forbids the vice of ungodly anger. A murderous heart can lead to hatred, threatening words, violent acts, and murder itself, and is counter to God’s life-affirming love. (Leviticus 19:17–18; Matthew 5:21–22, 43–45; 15:18–20; 1 John 3:15)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 20 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 310. What other actions are considered murder? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 310 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

310. What other actions are considered murder?

Genocide, infanticide, abortion, suicide, and euthanasia are all forms of murder. Sins of murderous intent include physical and emotional abuse, abandonment, willful negligence, and wanton recklessness. (Exodus 1:15–22; 21:28–30; 2 Kings 17:16–18; Psalm 139:13–16; Amos 1:13–15; Acts 9:1–2; Didache 2.2)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 44.In Times of Social Conflict or Distress found on page 659 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 309. Why does God prohibit murder? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 309 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

309. Why does God prohibit murder?

Because every human being is made in God’s image, all human life is sacred, from conception to natural death. Therefore, I may not take the life of others unjustly. (Genesis 9:6; Deuteronomy 19:4–13; Psalm 94:1–7; Isaiah 46:3–4; Romans 12:19–21)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 43.For Social Justice found on page 659 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 308. What is murder? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 308 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

308. What is murder?

Murder is the willful and unjust taking of human life. (Genesis 4:1–10; Deuteronomy 19:4–13; Acts 7:54–8:3)

We will conclude today by praying Yodh stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 73-80 found on page 432 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 307. What is the sixth commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 307 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

307. What is the sixth commandment?

The sixth commandment is “You shall not murder.” (Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17)

We will conclude today by praying The Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 306. Does earthly authority have limits? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 306 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

306. Does earthly authority have limits?

Yes. All authority comes from God, the King of kings, who expects me to love, honor, and obey him above all earthly authorities whenever they command me to sin. (Exodus 1:15–21; Daniel 3:4–6,16–18; Matthew 23:1–4; Acts 5:27–29; Revelation 18:1–4)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 37.For the President and All in Civil Authority found on page 657 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 305. What blessings result from obeying the fifth commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 305 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

305. What blessings result from obeying the fifth commandment?

Submission to God’s appointed earthly authorities helps me to resist pride and grow in humility, and promotes the justice and peace (shalom)of society in which human life flourishes. (Exodus 20:12; 1 Chronicles 29:23; Proverbs 10:17; Romans 13:1–4; Hebrews 13:17)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 91.For Submission to God's Will found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 304. How else do you love God in light of the fifth commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 304 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

304. How else do you love God in light of the fifth commandment?

I also keep the fifth commandment by showing respect for teachers and elders; by obeying, as far as is lawful, those who hold authority in the Church, my employment, and civil government; and by conducting myself in all things with reverent humility before God and my neighbor. (Exodus 22:28; Matthew 22:15–22; Romans 13:1–7; 1 Timothy 2:1–2; 5:1–4; Hebrews 13:7; 1 Peter 2:13–15; Articles of Religion, 37)

We will conclude today by praying the Teth Stanza of Psalm 119 (verses 65-72) found on page 432 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 303. How did Jesus keep the fifth commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 303 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

303. How did Jesus keep the fifth commandment?

authorities; and in all things he sought to do his Father’s will. (Luke 2:39–52; John 10:22–39; 19:25–27

)We will conclude today by praying Proper 1 found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 302. How should parents treat their children? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 302 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

302. How should parents treat their children?

Earthly fathers and mothers should represent to their children the loving care of our heavenly Father by nurturing and protecting them, teaching and modeling to them the Christian faith and life, guiding and assisting them in education, and encouraging them in their lives and vocations. (Genesis 48:8–16; Deuteronomy 6:4–7; Proverbs 19:18; 22:6; Matthew 3:13–17; Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21; 1 Timothy 5:8)

We will conclude today by praying a prayer For Children found on page 77 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 301. What does it mean to honor your father and mother? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 301 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

301. What does it mean to honor your father and mother?

I should love, serve, respect, and care for my parents all their lives, and should obey them in all things that are reasonable and conform to God’s Law. (Genesis 45:7–13; Proverbs 6:20–22; 20:20; 23:22; Ephesians 6:1–3; Colossians 3:20)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 65.For Families found on page 666 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 300. What is the Fifth commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 300 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

300. What is the Fifth commandment?

The fifth commandment is “Honor your father and your mother.” (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16)

We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 10 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 299. How does keeping the Sabbath help you to grow in Christ? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:30:00 -0100

Today is day 299 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

299. How does keeping the Sabbath help you to grow in Christ?

As I keep a weekly day of rest and worship, my faith in God my Creator is strengthened, my hope in God my Provider is renewed, and my love for God my Redeemer is deepened. (Exodus 16:1–30; Psalm 127:1–2; Hebrews 10:19–25)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 88.For Daily Growth found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 298. What does the Sabbath teach you about time? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 298 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

298. What does the Sabbath teach you about time?

Through an ordered life of weekly worship and rest throughout the Christian year, and by a regular pattern of daily prayer, I learn that time belongs to God and is ordered by him. (Genesis 1:14–15; Leviticus 23; Psalms 92:1–4; 119:164; Acts 3:1; Hebrews 10:25)

We will conclude today by praying Part III and Doxology of Canticle 10 found on page 88 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 297. Why does the Church worship on the first day of the week rather than the seventh? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 297 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

297. Why does the Church worship on the first day of the week rather than the seventh?

The earliest Christians came to observe Sunday as “the Lord’s Day” (Revelation 1:10)for their primary day of worship in remembrance of Jesus’ resurrection on the first day of the week. (Luke 24:1–7; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:2; Didache 14.1; Ignatius of Antioch,

Letter to the Magnesians 9)

We will conclude today by praying a Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 296. What does this commandment teach you about work? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 296 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

296. What does this commandment teach you about work?

My work is a gift of God that can grant me provision and satisfaction, and serve the common good, but it neither defines my life nor rules over it. I am thereby freed from resentment and sloth to work diligently and with joy for God’s glory. (Genesis 2:15; Exodus 20:9–11; Psalm 128; Proverbs 6:6–11; 12:11–14; 16:3; Ephesians 4:28; Colossians 3:23–24)

We will conclude today by praying Part II of Canticle 10 found on page 87 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 295. How do you keep the Sabbath? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 295 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

295. How do you keep the Sabbath?

I cease from all unnecessary work; rest physically, mentally, and spiritually; and join with my family and church in worship, fellowship, and works of love. (Psalm 92; Isaiah 58:13–14; Matthew 12:12; Colossians 2:16–23)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 294. How does the Sabbath serve as a promise for the future of God’s people? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 294 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

294. How does the Sabbath serve as a promise for the future of God’s people?

When the Church is perfected in Christ, all believers will dwell in God’s new creation, free from sin and its curse, and eternally united to God in love, adoration, and joy. This will be our unending Sabbath rest. (Psalm 132; Isaiah 66:22–23; Colossians 2:16–19; Hebrews 4:1–13)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Holy Saturday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 293. How did Jesus teach us to keep the Sabbath? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 293 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

293. How did Jesus teach us to keep the Sabbath?

As Lord of the Sabbath, Jesus taught us to keep it not merely as a duty, but as a gift of God to be received with joy and extended to others through acts of love and hospitality. (Mark 2:23–3:6; Luke 13:10–16)

We will conclude today by praying the Invocation and Part I of Canticle 10 found on page 87 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 292. Why was Israel to rest on the Sabbath? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 292 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

292. Why was Israel to rest on the Sabbath?

Israel was called to rest in remembrance that God had freed them from slavery and that God rested from his work of creation, bringing joyful balance and rhythm to life, work, and worship. (Genesis 2:1–2; Exodus 20:11; 23:12; Deuteronomy 5:12–15)

We will conclude today by praying the Heth Stanza of Psalm 119 (verses 57-64) found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 291. What does it mean to keep the Sabbath day holy? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 291 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

291. What does it mean to keep the Sabbath day holy?

“Sabbath” is from the Hebrew shabbath, which means “rest.” “Holy” means “set apart” for God’s purposes. God commanded Israel to set apart each seventh day, following six days of work, for rest and worship. (Genesis 2:2; Exodus 31:12–17; Psalm 23:1–3; Mark 1:21–22)

We will conclude today by praying a Collect for Sabbath Rest found on page 24 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 290. What is the fourth commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 290 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

290. What is the fourth commandment?

The fourth commandment is “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” (Exodus 20:8–10; see also Deuteronomy 5:12–14)

We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 289. How can you honor and love God’s Name? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 289 and we are studying The Third Commandment.

289. How can you honor and love God’s Name?

I honor and love God’s Name, in which I was baptized, by keeping my vows and promises, by worshiping him in truth and holiness, and by invoking his Name reverently and responsibly. (Numbers 30:2; Deuteronomy 10:20–22; Psalm 105:1–5; Matthew 15:10–20; James 5:12)

We will conclude today by praying The Initial Address for the Renewal of Baptismal Vows found on page 194 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 288. How might you use God’s Name carelessly? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 288 and we are studying The Third Commandment.

288. How might you use God’s Name carelessly?

Cursing, magic, broken vows, false piety, manipulation of others, and hypocrisy all cheapen God’s Name. These treat God’s Name as empty of the reality for which it stands. (Leviticus 5:4–6; 19:26b,31; Psalm 10:2–7; Malachi 1:6–14; Matthew 5:33–37; James 3:5–12; Articles of Religion, 39)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 2 found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 287. How might you use God’s Name profanely? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 287 and we are studying The Third Commandment.

287. How might you use God’s Name profanely?

By the unholy use of God’s holy Name, especially through perjury, blasphemy, and attributing to God any falsehood, heresy, or evil deed, as if he had authorized or approved them. (Deuteronomy 18:20–22; Proverbs 30:7–9; Jeremiah 34:15–16; Ezekiel 36:16–23; Amos 2:6–7; Jude 5–13)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 7 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 286. How can you avoid taking God’s Name in vain? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 286 and we are studying The Third Commandment.

286. How can you avoid taking God’s Name in vain?

Because I love him, I should use God’s Name with reverence, not carelessly or profanely. (Deuteronomy 28:58–59; Psalms 86:11–12; 99:1–5; Revelation 15:2–4)

We will conclude today with the Zayin Stanza of Psalm 119 found on page 430 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 285. What does it mean to take God’s Name “in vain”? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 285 and we are studying The Third Commandment.

285. What does it mean to take God’s Name “in vain”?

“Vain” means empty, meaningless, and of no account. To take God’s Name in vain is to treat it as such. (Leviticus 24:10–16; Romans 2:23–24)

We will conclude today with the Waw Stanza of Psalm 119 found on page 430 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 284. Why is God’s Name sacred? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 284 and we are studying The Third Commandment.

284. Why is God’s Name sacred?

God’s Name reveals who he is—his nature, his character, his power, and his purposes. All forms of God’s Name are holy. (Exodus 3:1–15; 34:5–7; Psalms 8; 54:1; 79:9; Isaiah 57:15; Luke 1:46–49)

We will conclude today a Prayer for the Ministry to the Sick found on page 226 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 283. What is the third commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 283 and we are studying The Third Commandment.

283. What is the third commandment?

The third commandment is “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.” (Exodus 20:7; Deuteronomy 5:11; see also Leviticus 22:32; see questions 172–77)

We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 282. How will idolatry affect you? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 282 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

282. How will idolatry affect you?

If I worship and serve idols, I will become like them, empty and alienated from God, who alone can make me whole. (Psalm 115:4–8; Jeremiah 2:11–19; Jonah 2:7–9; Romans 1:18–25)

We will conclude today by praying the Prayer 96.For Union with Christ found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 281. How was Jesus tempted to break the first two commandments? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 281 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

281. How was Jesus tempted to break the first two commandments?

Satan tempted Jesus to bow down and worship him, promising him an earthly kingdom without the pain of the Cross. Instead, Jesus served and worshiped God faithfully and perfectly all his life, and calls us to do the same. (Matthew 4:1–11; 16:24; Luke 22:41–44; Philippians 2:8)

We will conclude today by praying The Collect for the First Sunday in Lent found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 280. What does the second commandment teach you about hope? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 280 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

280. What does the second commandment teach you about hope?

It teaches me that my ultimate hope is in God alone, for he alone is God and he made me. I must not look for salvation and fulfillment in myself, another person, my wealth or occupation or status, or any created thing. Only in God will I find perfect love and fulfillment. (Psalm 62; Isaiah 45:20–25; Matthew 6:19–24; 1 Thessalonians 1:9–10)

We will conclude today by praying The Collect for the Fifth Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 279. Are idols always images? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 279 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

279. Are idols always images?

No. Anything can become an idol if I look to it for salvation from my sin or comfort amid my circumstances. If I place my ultimate hope in anything but God, it is an idol. (1 Samuel 15:23; Ezekiel 14:3–5; Ephesians 5:5; Colossians 3:5)

We will conclude today by praying the Proper 13 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 278. Are all images wrong? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 278 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

278. Are all images wrong?

No. God forbade the making of idols and the worship of images, yet commanded carvings and pictures for the tabernacle depicting creation. Christians are free to make images—including images of Jesus and the saints—as long as they do not worship them or use them superstitiously. (Exodus 37:1–9; Numbers 21:4–9; 1 Kings 6:23–35; 7:23–26; John 3:9–15)

We will conclude today by praying The Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 277. Why did the nations make such images? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 277 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

277. Why did the nations make such images?

Israel’s neighbors worshiped and served false gods by means of idols, believing they could manipulate these counterfeit gods for their own benefit. (Psalm 115:2–8; Isaiah 44:9–20; Jeremiah 10:2–15; Habakkuk 2:18–19; Revelation 2:18–29)

We will conclude today by praying the He Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 33-40 found on page 429 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 276. How did Israel break the first two commandments? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 276 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

276. How did Israel break the first two commandments?

Israel neglected God’s Law, worshiped the gods of the nations around them, and brought images of these gods (idols) into God’s temple, thus corrupting his worship. (Exodus 32; Judges 10:6; 1 Kings 12:28–33; 2 Kings 21:1–9; Psalm 106:19–43; Hosea 13:2; 1 Corinthians 10:1–14)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 19 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 275. What does the second commandment mean? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 275 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

275. What does the second commandment mean?

God’s people are neither to worship man-made images of God or of other gods nor to make such images for the purpose of worshiping them. (Exodus 20:23; 34:17; Leviticus 26:1; Deuteronomy 4:15–20; 27:15; Psalm 97:6–9; Acts 17:22–29; 2 Corinthians 6:16–18)

We will conclude today by praying the Daleth Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 25-32 found on page 429 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 274. What is the second commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Today is day 274 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

274. What is the second commandment?

The second commandment is “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them.” (Exodus 20:4–6; 34:17; Deuteronomy 5:8–10)

We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 273. Can you worship and serve God perfectly? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:42:46 +0000

Today is day 273 and we are studying The First Commandment.

273. Can you worship and serve God perfectly?

No. Only our Lord Jesus Christ worshiped and served God perfectly; but I can seek to imitate Christ, knowing that my worship and service are acceptable to God through him. (1 Kings 15:9–14; Psalm 53:1–3; Luke 4:1–13; Ephesians 5:1–2; Hebrews 7:23–28)

We will conclude today by praying First Prayer for Mission found on page 51 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 272. How are you tempted to worship other gods? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 272 and we are studying The First Commandment.

272. How are you tempted to worship other gods?

I am tempted to trust in myself, my pleasures, my possessions, my relationships, and my success, wrongly believing that they will bring me happiness, security, and meaning. I am also tempted to believe superstitions and false religious claims, and to reject God’s call to worship him alone. (1 Kings 11:1–8; Psalm 73:1–17; Matthew 26:14–16; 27:1–5; Romans 1:18–32)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 93. A Covenant Prayer found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 271. Why are you tempted to worship other things instead of God? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 271 and we are studying The First Commandment.

271. Why are you tempted to worship other things instead of God?

I am tempted because my sinful heart seeks my own desires above all else and pursues those things which falsely promise to fulfill them. (Deuteronomy 29:16–19; Psalm 10:2–7; Acts 19:23–27; James 4:1–10)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 94.For a Virtuous Heart found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 270. What does it mean to have no other gods? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 270 and we are studying The First Commandment.

270. What does it mean to have no other gods?

It means that there should be nothing in my life more important than God and obeying his will. I should worship him only and love, revere, and trust him above all else. (Psalm 95; Jeremiah 10:6–10; Luke 16:10–15; 1 John 2:15–17)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 92.For Satisfaction in Christ found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 269. What does it mean that the Lord is your God? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 269 and we are studying The First Commandment.

269. What does it mean that the Lord is your God?

It means that I have faith that the God of the Bible is the only true God and that I entrust myself to him wholly. (Exodus 3:1–15; Deuteronomy 6:4–5; Psalm 86:8–13; Mark 12:29–34; Revelation 15:3–4)

We will conclude today by praying the Gimel Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 17-24 found on page 429 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 268. What is the first commandment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 268 and we are studying The First Commandment.

268. What is the first commandment?

The first commandment is “I am the Lord your God. . . . You shall have no other gods before me.” (Exodus 20:2–3; Deuteronomy 5:6–7; see also Psalm 97; Luke 4:5–8; 1 Corinthians 8:1–6)

We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 267. How should you keep the Ten Commandments? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 267 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

267. How should you keep the Ten Commandments?

Because they both contain God’s prohibitions against evil and direct me toward his good will, I should both repent when I disobey them and seek by his grace to live according to them. (Psalm 25:11–18; Romans 6; Colossians 3:5–17)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Nativity of St John the Baptist found on page 629 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 266. How do the Ten Commandments help you to grow in likeness to Christ? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 266 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

266. How do the Ten Commandments help you to grow in likeness to Christ?

They reveal my sin in the light of God’s righteousness, guide me to Christ, and teach me what is pleasing to God. (Deuteronomy 4:32–40; Psalms 19; 119:127–35, 169–76; Galatians 3:19–26; James 1:21–25; 2:8–13)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Faith found on page 50 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 265. How do the Ten Commandments help you to resist evil? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 265 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

265. How do the Ten Commandments help you to resist evil?

They teach me that God judges the corrupt affections of this fallen world, the cruel strategies of the devil, and the sinful desires of my own heart; and they teach me to renounce them. (Deuteronomy 8; Psalm 19:7–14; John 16:7–15; Romans 2:1–16)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 264. How should you understand the Ten Commandments? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 264 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

264. How should you understand the Ten Commandments?

I should understand them as God’s righteous rules for life in his kingdom: basic standards for loving God and my neighbor. In upholding them, I bear witness with the Church to God’s righteousness and his will for a just society. (Deuteronomy 4:1–8; Psalm 119:137–44, 160; Matthew 5:17–48; Romans 7:7–12; 13:8–10)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for All Saints' Day found on page 633 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 263. Why are you not able to do this perfectly? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 263 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

263. Why are you not able to do this perfectly?

Sin has corrupted human nature, inclining me to resist God, to ignore his will, and to care more for myself than for my neighbors. However, God has begun and will continue his transforming work in me, and will fully conform me to Christ at the end of the age. (Psalm 14; Jeremiah 17:1–13; Romans 3:9–23; 7:21–25; Philippians 1:3–11)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 91.For Submission to God's Will found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 262. How can you obey God’s Law? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 262 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

262. How can you obey God’s Law?

As I trust in Jesus’ fulfillment of the Law for me and live in the power of the Holy Spirit, God grants me grace to love and obey his Law. (2 Kings 18:1–8; Proverbs 3:1–12; John 15:3–11; Romans 6:15–23; 1 John 5:2–5)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Peace found on page 49 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 261. How did Jesus fulfill God’s Law? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 261 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

261. How did Jesus fulfill God’s Law?

For our sake, Jesus fulfilled God’s Law by teaching it perfectly, submitting to it wholly, and dying as an atoning sacrifice for our disobedience. (Psalm 119:49–72; Isaiah 53:4–12; Matthew 5:17–20; Romans 8:1–4; Hebrews 10:1–18)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Circumcision and Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 260. How did Jesus summarize God’s Law? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 260 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

260. How did Jesus summarize God’s Law?

Jesus summarized God’s Law by saying: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 22:37–40; see also Deuteronomy 6:1–9; Leviticus 19:9–18; Psalm 31:23–24; John 15:7–17; 1 John 4:16–5:3)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Fifth Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 259. When did God give his Law? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 259 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

259. When did God give his Law?

After delivering his people Israel from slavery in Egypt, God established a covenant with them by giving them his Law

through Moses. (Exodus 19:1–6; Deuteronomy 5:1–5; Nehemiah 9:13–14; Acts 7:35–38)

We will conclude today by praying the Beth Stanza of Psalm 119 found on page 428 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 258. What is God’s Law? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 258 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

258. What is God’s Law?

God’s Law (Hebrew, torah: “instruction”)is God’s direct pronouncement of his will, both for our good and for his glory. (Deuteronomy 30; Psalms 19:7–11; 119:89–104; Galatians 3:15–24)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Renewal of Life found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 257. What are the Ten Commandments? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 257 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

257. What are the Ten Commandments?

The Ten Commandments are a summary and outline of God’s Law. (Exodus 20:18–21; Deuteronomy 5:28–33; Psalm 78:5–8)

We will conclude today by praying the Aleph Stanza of Psalm 119 found on page 427 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 256. Recite the Ten Commandments. (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 256 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

256. Recite the Ten Commandments.

1. I am the Lord your God. You shall have no other gods but me.

2. You shall not make for yourself any idol.

3. You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain.

4. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.

5. Honor your father and your mother.

6. You shall not murder.

7. You shall not commit adultery.

8. You shall not steal.

9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

10. You shall not covet.

(Book of Common Prayer 2019 version from Exodus 20:1–17; Deuteronomy 5:6–21)

We will conclude today with The Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 256 BONUS: Part 4 - Becoming Like Christ (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 01:30:00 +0000

In this special bonus podcast, we are reading Part 4: Becoming Like Christ found on page 89 of To Be a Christian.

Day 255. Why is prayer an essential part of a rule of life? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 255 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Toward a Rule of Life

255.Why is prayer an essential part of a rule of life?

Through prayer, I rely upon God for strength, wisdom, and humility to sustain and guide me in my rule of life. Without the love of God and the power of his Spirit, I will not attain to the fullness of Christ. (Job 28:12–28; Psalm 143; Romans 8:26–30)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Guidance in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 254. What is included in a rule of life? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 254 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Toward a Rule of Life

254.What is included in a rule of life?

In addition to Scripture, prayer, and worship, a rule of life includes witness, service, self-denial, and faithful stewardship of my time, money, and possessions. (Deuteronomy 5:28–33; Psalm 141; Matthew 5:13–16; 6:19–24; Mark 8:27–38; 1 Peter 4:10–11)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Grace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 253. Why do you need a rule of life? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 253 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Toward a Rule of Life

253.Why do you need a rule of life?

I need a rule of life because my fallen nature is disordered, distracted, and self-centered. A rule of life helps me to resist sin and establish godly habits, through which the Holy Spirit will increasingly conform me to the image of Christ. (Psalms 73; 86:11–13; Proverbs 3; 1 Corinthians 9:23–27; Colossians 3:1–4; 1 Peter 1:13–19)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Peace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 252. What is a rule of life? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 252 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Toward a Rule of Life

252.What is a rule of life?

A rule of life is a discipline by which I order my worship, work, and leisure as a pleasing sacrifice to God. (Deuteronomy 6:1–9; Psalm 103; John 15:1–15; Romans 12:1–2; Colossians 3:12–17)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Renewal of Life in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 251. Why do we pray the Daily Office? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 251 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.

251. Why do we pray the Daily Office?

We pray the Daily Office because, by it, we learn the Scriptures, join with the Church in prayer, mark our days with praise to God, and sanctify our time. (Joshua 1:6–9; Psalms 92; 119:97; Acts 10:1–8; 1 Timothy 2:1–7)

We will conclude today with The Officiant's Address to the People in Morning Prayer found on page 11 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 250. How is the Daily Office observed? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 250 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.

250. How is the Daily Office observed?

The Daily Office is primarily designed for corporate prayer. It may also be used by individuals or families, in public or in private, in whole or in part. (Psalm 22:22–27; Acts 10:9–16; Hebrews 10:24–25; Revelation 7:9–12)

We will conclude today with A Prayer of St. John Chrysostom found on page 26 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 249. What is the Daily Office? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 249 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.

249. What is the Daily Office?

The Daily Office includes the services of Morning and Evening Prayer. In them we confess our sins and receive absolution, hear God’s Word and praise him with psalms, and offer the Church’s thanksgivings and prayers. (Psalms 5; 63; Daniel 6:10; Mark 1:35)

We will conclude today with Proper 15 found on page 619 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 248. How does the Book of Common Prayer organize corporate worship? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 248 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.

248. How does the Book of Common Prayer organize corporate worship?

The Prayer Book orders our daily, weekly, and seasonal prayer

and worship. It also provides liturgies for significant events of life. (Leviticus 23:1–24:9; Psalm 90; John 2:1–12; 1 Corinthians 15:1–11)

We will conclude today with Proper 13 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 247. What is the role of Scripture in the Prayer Book? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 247 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.

247. What is the role of Scripture in the Prayer Book?

The Book of Common Prayer is saturated with the Scriptures, organizing and orchestrating them for worship. It helps us to pray together in words God himself has given us, with order, beauty, joy, deep devotion, and great dignity. (Exodus 34:5–8; 1 Chronicles 29:10–13; Psalms 96:9; 118; Matthew 21:1–11; Revelation 7:9–12)

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Second Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 246. Does structured liturgy inhibit sincere and vibrant worship? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 246 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.

246. Does structured liturgy inhibit sincere and vibrant worship?

No. A structured liturgy provides sincere worshipers biblical language and forms that train our hearts for worship. Liturgy enables us to worship God joyfully and with one voice. (2 Samuel 6:1–4; 2 Chronicles 29; Psalm 68:24–33; 1 Corinthians 14:26–33, 39–40; Revelation 7:9–8:5)

We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 245. Why do Anglicans worship with a structured liturgy? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 245 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.

245. Why do Anglicans worship with a structured liturgy?

Anglicans worship with a structured liturgy because it embodies biblical patterns of worship, fosters reverence and love for God, deepens faith in Jesus Christ, and is in continuity with the practices of Israel and the Early Church. (Numbers 6:22–27; Deuteronomy 12:8–14; Psalm 96; Acts 2:42–47; Revelation 15; Didache 8–10)

We will conclude today with the First Prayer of the People in the Anglican Standard Text found on page 110 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 244. What is liturgy? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 244 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.

244. What is liturgy? Liturgy is an established pattern or form for the worship of God by God’s people. The liturgy leads us in the remembrance of God’s mighty acts and unites us in grateful response. (Exodus 15:1–21; Psalm 118; Luke 22:14–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26)

We will conclude today with Proper 13 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 243. How should you pray in times of suffering? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 243 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

243. How should you pray in times of suffering?

I should pray trusting in the sufficiency of God’s grace and in joyful assurance that “suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame.” (Romans 5:3–5; see also Job 23; Psalm 22; John 12:23–26; 2 Corinthians 1:3–5; 1 Peter 4:12–19)

We will conclude today with the Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 242. What should you remember when prayers seem to go unanswered? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 242 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

242. What should you remember when prayers seem to go unanswered?

I should be certain that God always hears my prayers and answers

them by his wisdom, in his own time and manner, for my good, and for his glory. (Psalm 37:3–9; Isaiah 55; Habakkuk 3:17–19; Luke 18:1–8; James 4:2–3; 1 John 5:14–15)

We will conclude today with Prayer 100. For the Answering of Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 241. What prayers should you learn as a part of your rule of prayer? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 241 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

241. What prayers should you learn as a part of your rule of prayer?

After learning the Lord’s Prayer, I should next aim to learn certain psalms (such as Psalms 23, 51, 95, 100, 150)and prayers from the Daily Office. These prayers will ground me in the Christian tradition of prayer and teach me how to pray in my own words.

We will conclude today with Prayer 90. For Grace to Seek God in Every Way found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 240. With what attitude should you pray? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 240 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

240. With what attitude should you pray?

I should pray with humility, love, and a ready openness to hear and do God’s will. (2 Chronicles 7:13–15; Psalms 31; 46:10–11; Luke 18:9–14; Philippians 4:4–7)

We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 239. What types of prayer are not included in the Lord’s Prayer? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 239 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

239. What types of prayer are not included in the Lord’s Prayer?

Other types of prayer are thanksgiving, by which I give thanks to

God for his providential goodness and answers to my prayers; and oblation, by which I offer to him all that I am and all that I do. (2 Samuel 22; Psalm 63; Luke 1:38; 22:39–44; Romans 12:1; Hebrews 10:1–25; 13:15–16)

We will conclude today with Prayer 117. A Thanksgiving Prayer and Prayer 73. A Prayer for Self Dedication found on pages 681 and 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 238. What is confession? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 238 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

238. What is confession?

In confession, I acknowledge my sins in repentance before God and receive his forgiveness. (Nehemiah 1:4–11; Psalm 51; Jeremiah 36:1–3; Luke 23:39–43; Acts 2:14–41; 2 Corinthians 7:2–12; 1 John 1:9)

We will conclude today with The Confession of the Daily Office found on page 12 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 237. What is intercession? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 237 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

237. What is intercession?

In intercession, I make requests to God on behalf of others, the Church, and the world. (Exodus 32:1–14; Psalm 20; John 17:6–26; Ephesians 3:14–21; 6:18–20)

We will conclude today with Prayer 40. For All Sorts and Conditions of Men found on page 658 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 236. What is petition? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 236 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

236. What is petition?

In petition, I make requests to God on my own behalf for his provision and protection. (1 Samuel 1; 2 Kings 20:1–7; Psalm 86; John 17:1–5; 2 Corinthians 12:1–10; Philippians 4:6–7)

We will conclude today with Prayer 98. For the Acceptance of Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 235. What is praise? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 235 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

235. What is praise?

In praise, I glorify and adore God for his holiness, his sovereign rule over all, and his salvation given in Jesus Christ. (Exodus 15:1–21; Psalm 111; Luke 1:39–56; Ephesians 1:3–14)

We will conclude today with Psalm 150 found on page 467 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 234. What types of prayer are in the Lord’s Prayer? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 234 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

234. What types of prayer are in the Lord’s Prayer?

The Lord’s Prayer includes praise, petition, intercession, and confession to God. (Matthew 6:9–13; Luke 11:2–4)

We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 233. Are there different ways to pray? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 233 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

233. Are there different ways to pray?

Yes. Prayer can be private or public, liturgical or extemporaneous, spoken or silent. (1 Samuel 1:1–20; 1 Kings 8:22–61; Psalm 142; Matthew 11:25–28; Mark 1:35–39; Luke 6:12–16; Hebrews 5:7–10)

We will conclude today with Prayer 89. For Seeking God found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 232. How should you “inwardly digest” Scripture? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 232 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture.

232. How should you “inwardly digest” Scripture?

I should meditate on Scripture and let it shape my thoughts and prayers. As I absorb Scripture, it deepens my knowledge of God, becomes the lens through which I understand my life and the world around me, and guides my attitudes and actions. (Joshua 1:1–9; Psalms 1:2; 119:1–8, 113–28; John 15:1–11; Colossians 3:16–17)

We will conclude today with Prayer 74. For Desiring God found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 231. How should you “learn” the Bible? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 231 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture.

231. How should you “learn” the Bible?

I should seek to know the whole sweep of Scripture and to memorize key passages for my own spiritual growth and for sharing with others. (Psalm 119:9–16; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:10–17)

We will conclude today with Prayer 75. For Holy Thought found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 230. How should you “mark” passages of Scripture? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 230 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture.

230. How should you “mark” passages of Scripture?

I should study the Bible attentively, noting key verses and themes, as well as connections between passages in the Old and New Testaments. I should study on my own and with other Christians, using trustworthy commentaries and other resources to grasp the full meaning of God’s Word. (Psalm 119:129–44; Luke 24:44–49; Acts 17:1–15)

We will conclude today with Prayer 70. For Inner Renewal through the Word found on page 670 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 229. How should you “read” the Bible? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 229 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture.

229. How should you “read” the Bible?

I should read the Bible daily, following the Church’s set readings (lectionaries)or following a pattern of my own choosing. (Deuteronomy 17:18–20; Psalm 119:97–112; Acts 8:26–40)

We will conclude today with Prayer 88. For Daily Growth found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 228. How should you “hear” the Bible? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 228 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture.

228. How should you “hear” the Bible?

I should hear the Bible through regular participation in the Church’s worship, in which I join in reciting Scripture, hear it read and prayed, and listen to its truth proclaimed. (Nehemiah 8:1–8, 18; Psalm 81; Luke 4:16–30; 1 Timothy 4:6–16; Revelation 1:1–3)

We will conclude today with The Bishop's Blessing of the Lectern found on page 529 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 227. How should the Holy Scriptures shape your daily life? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 227 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture.

227. How should the Holy Scriptures shape your daily life?

I should “hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them” that by the sustaining power of God’s Word, I may grow in grace and hold fast to the hope given to me in Jesus Christ. (Collect for the Second Sunday of Advent, Book of Common Prayer 2019; see also Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Psalm 119:1–48; Luke 2:39–52; James 1:18–27; 2 Peter 3:18)

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Second Sunday of Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 226. What nurtures a fruitful life of prayer? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 226 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture, Prayer, and Worship.

226. What nurtures a fruitful life of prayer?

My life of prayer is fed by the regular reading of Scripture, practice of personal prayer, and corporate worship of God. The ancient threefold rule of the Church encourages weekly Communion, the Daily Office, and private devotions to shape this way of life. (Psalm 1; John 15:1–17; Ephesians 5:15–20; Philippians 4:8–9; Hebrews 10:19–25)

We will conclude today with Proper 13 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 225. What can hinder your regular prayers? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 225 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture, Prayer, and Worship.

225. What can hinder your regular prayers?

My prayers may be hindered by many things, such as lethargy or loss, selfishness or sin, distractions or difficulties, or seasons of spiritual dryness. With God’s help, a rule of prayer strengthens me to overcome all these. (1 Kings 19:1–18; Psalm 116; Matthew 26:36–46; Luke 20:45–47; Romans 8:22–27)

We will conclude today with the Collect for The Fourth Sunday in Advent found on page 599 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 224. What is a “rule” of prayer? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 224 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture, Prayer, and Worship.

224. What is a “rule” of prayer?

A rule of prayer is a regular discipline by which I cultivate a life of prayer and grow to love and glorify God more fully. (Psalms 5:1–3; 119:164; Daniel 6:6–13; Mark 1:35–39; Luke 5:12–16; Ephesians 6:10–20)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Purity found on page 106 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 223. Why do you end the Lord’s Prayer by saying “Amen”? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 223 and we are on the section of the Doxology and the Amen.

223. Why do you end the Lord’s Prayer by saying “Amen”?

By saying “Amen,” which means “so be it,” I declare my agreement with the prayer. I unite with the faithful, and together we pray as Jesus commanded, believing that our petitions please the Father, and trusting that he will hear and answer us. (Nehemiah 8:1–3, 5–6; Psalms 72:18–19; 106:48; 2 Corinthians 1:19–20; Revelation 19:1–4)

We will conclude today with Prayer 93. A Covenant Prayer found on page 673 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 222. What does “kingdom, power, and glory” mean? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 222 and we are on the section of the Doxology and the Amen.

222. What does “kingdom, power, and glory” mean?

Mirroring the first half of the Lord’s Prayer, the Church rejoices that God is already reigning over all creation, working out his holy will, and hallowing his Name in earth and heaven. (1 Chronicles 29:11–13; Revelation 5:11–14)

We will conclude today with the Doxology of Canticle 10 found on page 88 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 221. What is the doxology of the Lord’s Prayer? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 221 and we are on the section of the Doxology and the Amen.

221. What is the doxology of the Lord’s Prayer?

The doxology often added to the Lord’s Prayer is “For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen” (Matthew 6:13). A doxology is a short phrase or hymn giving glory to God. (Ephesians 3:20–21; 1 Timothy 1:17)

We will conclude today with the Lord's Prayer.

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Day 220. How does God deliver you from evil? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 220 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

220. How does God deliver you from evil?

Jesus has conquered the dominion of darkness and now grants me

victory over sin and evil through the Holy Spirit. He transforms my mind and heart to see and oppose evil, and gives me the power to overcome it. He gives me strength to endure my trials gracefully and may even remove them from me. (Psalm 23; Ezekiel 36:24–27; Matthew 10:16–20; John 17:11–17; 2 Corinthians 12:7–10; James 4:7–8; 1 Peter 5:8–9)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 219. From what evil do you seek to be delivered? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 219 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

219. From what evil do you seek to be delivered?

I seek to be delivered from my own fallen inclination toward evil. I also seek God’s deliverance from the devil; from the dangers of the day and night; from sorrow, sickness, and horror; from injustice and oppression; and from everlasting damnation. (Psalm 91; Luke 18:1–8; 22:31–32; Romans 7:15–25; 2 Corinthians 1:8–11; 2 Thessalonians 3:1–2; 1 Peter 5:8–9; “The Great Litany,” Book of Common Prayer 1662)

We will conclude today with The Second Collect for Easter Day found on page 610 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 219 BONUS: The Great Litany (2025)

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Day 218. How does God redeem evil? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 218 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

218. How does God redeem evil?

Though disaster, disease, death, and the evil deeds of his creatures may cause great harm and suffering, the almighty and all wise God can use them to bring about his good purposes, both in the world and in my life. (Genesis 50:20; Romans 5:3–5; 8:28; Hebrews 12:3–11)

We will conclude today with Canticle 1 found on page 79 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 217. How does God overcome evil in this world? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 217 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

217. How does God overcome evil in this world?

God has triumphed over all the powers of evil through the death, resurrection, and ascension of his Son, Jesus Christ. God will finally destroy all evil, including death, at the end of the age. (Psalms 46; 110:1; Isaiah 52:7–10; Daniel 7:9–14; Luke 21:25–28; 1 Corinthians 15:24–28; Colossians 2:13–15; Hebrews 2:7–9, 14–15; Revelation 21:1–8)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Resurrection Hope in Evening Prayer found on page 49 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 216. What are angels? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 216 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

216. What are angels?

Angels are rational, spiritual beings created by God. God’s holy angels joyfully serve him in heavenly worship, and God appoints them to act as messengers, bringing words of guidance and assurance to the faithful, and assisting and protecting them. (Numbers 22:21–31; Psalm 148:1–6; Isaiah 6:2–3; Luke 1:19, 26–33; Acts 12:7–11; Hebrews 1:7–14; 13:2)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Holy Michael and All Angels found on page 632 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 215. How did Satan and his angels turn to evil? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 215 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

215. How did Satan and his angels turn to evil?

Satan and his angels were overcome by envy and pride and rebelled against God. (Isaiah 14:12–15; Ezekiel 28:12–19; 1 Timothy 3:6; Jude 6; Revelation 12:7–12)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Thursday in Easter Week found on page 611 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 214. What are Satan and his demons? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 214 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

214. What are Satan and his demons?

Demons, of whom Satan is chief, are fallen angels. Satan rebelled against God and led other angels to follow him. They now cause spiritual and sometimes physical harm to mortals, and they sow lies that lead to confusion, despair, sin, and death. (Job 1–2; Daniel 10:20–21; Luke 8:26–29; 9:37–43; 11:14–26; Acts 16:16–18; 2 Thessalonians 2:9–10)

We will conclude today with The Collect for the First Sunday in Lent found on page 605 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 213. Did evil exist before the human race embraced it? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 213 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

213. Did evil exist before the human race embraced it?

Yes. Satan had already opposed God and chosen evil when he tempted Adam and Eve. (Genesis 3: 1–5; John 8:44)

We will conclude today with The First Collect of Compline found on page 63 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 212. Is God responsible for evil? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 212 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

212. Is God responsible for evil?No. The sinful choices of his creatures do not implicate God in evil in any way. (Deuteronomy 30:15–19; Romans 7:7–25; James 1:13–15)

We will conclude today with Proper 6 found on page 616 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 211. If God is good, why does he permit evil? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 211 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

211. If God is good, why does he permit evil?

God created rational creatures free to love, obey, and worship him, but we have used our freedom to reject his love, rebel against him, and choose evil. Yet no evil can thwart God’s purposes, and he is able to use evil to bring about even greater good. (Genesis 6:5; Judges 2:19–23; Psalm 10; Ecclesiastes 7:29; Romans 8:18–28; Hebrews 2:8–18; Revelation 2:18–29)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Peace found on page 23 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 210. What is evil? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 210 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

210. What is evil?

Evil is the willful perversion of God’s will. Evil defies God’s holiness, violates his Law, enslaves us to sin, and mars his good creation. (Genesis 3:1–19; 4:1–8; 6:5; Proverbs 1:10–19; Isaiah 59:4–13; Mark 7:20–23; 1 John 3:4)

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Second Sunday in Lent found on page 605 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 209. What is the seventh petition? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 209 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

209. What is the seventh petition?

The seventh petition is “But deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:13)

We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer.

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Day 208. How can the Church help you to resist temptation? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 208 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".

208. How can the Church help you to resist temptation?

In the fellowship of Christ’s Body, I can find companionship when I am lonely or vulnerable, support to resist ungodly influence, wisdom to guard me from folly, exhortation to grow in holiness, and discipline to correct me when I fall into error. (Matthew 18:15–20; Galatians 6:1–5; 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14–16; James 5:16)

We will conclude today with Proper 15 found on page 619 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 207. What are ways to guard against temptation? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 207 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".

207. What are ways to guard against temptation?

As I abide in Christ, I can guard against temptation by praying for protection and strength, confessing my sins, recalling God’s Word, avoiding tempting situations, and seeking the support of fellow Christians. (Genesis 39:7–12; Psalm 119:9–11; Matthew 4:1–11; Mark 14:38; Romans 13:11–14; Ephesians 6:13–18; 1 Peter 4:1–2, 7)

We will conclude today with Proper 2 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 206. Does God lead you into temptation? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 206 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".

206. Does God lead you into temptation?

No. God never tempts anyone, nor is he the cause of any sin; but he does allow me to be tested so that I may grow in faith and obedience. (Genesis 22:1–18; Job 1:6–12; Psalm 11:4–5; Proverbs 17:3; Matthew 4:1; James 1:12–15)

We will conclude today with Prayer 58. For a Person in Trouble or Bereavement found on page 663 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 205. What help do you seek from God in the face of temptation? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 205 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".

205. What help do you seek from God in the face of temptation?

I ask God to increase my faith to trust him, enliven my conscience to fear him, soften my heart to love him, and strengthen my will to obey him, that I may resist evil and stand in the face of temptation. (Proverbs 2; Matthew 4:11; Luke 22:31–32; 1 Corinthians 10:12–14; James 4:5–10)

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Fourth Sunday in Lent found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 204. What are the sources of temptation? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 204 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".

204. What are the sources of temptation?

I am tempted by the false promises of the world, the selfish desires of my flesh, and the lies of the devil, all of which war against God and my spiritual well-being. (Genesis 3:1–8; Proverbs 30:7–9; Mark 7:15; James 1:13; 1 John 2:15–17)

We will conclude today with The First Collect for Compline found on page 63 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 203. What is temptation? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 203 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".

203. What is temptation?

Temptation is any enticement to turn from faith in God and to violate his commandments. (Proverbs 1:8–19; James 1:14–15)

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 202. What is the sixth petition? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 202 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".

202. What is the sixth petition?

The sixth petition is “And lead us not into temptation.” (Matthew

6:13; Luke 11:4)

We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer.

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Day 201. Will your forgiveness of others always result in reconciliation? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 201 and we are on the section on second part of the Fifth Petition: "As we forgive those who trespass against us".

201. Will your forgiveness of others always result in reconciliation?

No. Though my decision and desire to forgive may not result in my neighbor’s repentance or our reconciliation, I am still called to forgive. (Matthew 18:15–35; Romans 12:17–21)

We will conclude today with Prayer 33. For Our Enemies found on page 655 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 200. How do you forgive others? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 200 and we are on the section on second part of the Fifth Petition: "As we forgive those who trespass against us".

200. How do you forgive others?

Forgiveness is a decision of my will and an attitude of my heart that seeks the good of my neighbor, and chooses not to hold against them the damage they have inflicted. I forgive whether they have asked for forgiveness or not. (Exodus 23:4; Leviticus 19:17–18; Matthew 5:38–48; Luke 17:3–4; 23:34; Acts 7:60; Romans 12:14, 17–21; James 5:9; 1 Peter 3:9)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Saint Stephen found on page 624 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 199. Why should you forgive others (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 199 and we are on the section on second part of the Fifth Petition: "As we forgive those who trespass against us".

199. Why should you forgive others?

I should forgive others because, while I was still a sinner, God forgave me through Jesus Christ. Failing to forgive impedes God’s work in my life and gives opportunity to the evil one. (Genesis 50:15–21; Psalm 133; Matthew 18:21–35; Luke 23:34; Ephesians 4:30–32; Colossians 3:12–13)

We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer.

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Day 198. Does God forgive your sins? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 198 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses".

198. Does God forgive your sins?

Yes. In Christ, God freely forgives the sins of all, including me,

who sincerely repent and in true faith turn to him. (Leviticus 16:29–34; Psalm 103:8–14; Isaiah 55:6–9; Jeremiah 31:31–34; Matthew 6:14–15; Hebrews 10:11–18; 1 John 1:9–10)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Ash Wednesday found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 197. On what basis do you ask forgiveness? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 197 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses".

197. On what basis do you ask forgiveness?

I ask God our loving Father to forgive me through his Son, Jesus Christ, who bore my sins upon the Cross, so that through faith and Baptism I can receive his righteousness. (Isaiah 53:4–12; Daniel 9:16–19; Luke 18:9–14; Acts 2:38; 13:38–39; Romans 5:17; Hebrews 9:11–26)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Friday in Easter Week found on page 611 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 196. What is God’s forgiveness? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 196 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses".

196. What is God’s forgiveness?

God’s forgiveness is his merciful pardon of sin and removal

of the guilt that results from our disobedience. (Psalms 32:1–2; 51:1–17; Isaiah 1:18; 55:6–9; Jeremiah 33:7–9; Matthew 18:23–27; Colossians 2:13–14)

We will conclude today with Proper 21 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 195. Do you sin against God’s Law? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 195 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses".

195. Do you sin against God’s Law?

Yes. I, together with all humankind, sin daily against God’s Law,

in thought, word, and deed, both by what I do and by what I fail to do. (Psalm 14:2–3; Proverbs 20:9; Ecclesiastes 7:20; Romans 3:9–18,23; 1 John 1:8–10)

We will conclude today with The Confession of Sin in Compline found on page 57 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 194. What are trespasses? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 194 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses".

194. What are trespasses?

A “trespass” is a sin—a thought, word, or deed which offends God’s holy character and violates his Law, missing the mark of his will and expectations. (Isaiah 53:6; 1 John 3:4)

We will conclude today with The Confession of Sin in Morning Prayer found on page 12 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 193. What is the fifth petition? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 193 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses".

193. What is the fifth petition?

The fifth petition is “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those

who trespass against us.” (Matthew 6:12; see also Luke 11:4)

We will conclude today with the Lord's Prayer.

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Day 192. Why does God give you daily bread? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 192 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread".

192. Why does God give you daily bread?

God gives me daily bread because he is a good and loving Father,

who gives good things to all his children, sustains us in life, and desires that we grow daily in his grace. (Psalms 103:13–14; 104:27–30; Isaiah 40:11, 29–31; Matthew 7:9–11)

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Sixth Sunday of Easter found on page 613 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 191. Why should you pray for daily bread? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 191 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread".

191. Why should you pray for daily bread?

God calls me to trust him for the needs of each day, to be concerned for the needs of others, to be content with what I have, and to grow in gratitude for his provision. (Exodus 16; Psalm 78:15–20; Matthew 6:25–34; James 4:2–3)

We will conclude today with Prayer 25. In Time of Scarcity or Famine found on page 653 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 190. What does “our daily bread” mean? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 190 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread".

190. What does “our daily bread” mean?

Daily bread includes all that we need each day for our bodily provision and spiritual nourishment. (Exodus 16:4; Psalm 105:39–42; Proverbs 30:7–9; John 6:1–14, 41–51; Philippians 4:19)

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Fourth Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 189. Having prayed first for God’s glory, kingdom, and will, what do you now pray? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 189 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread".

189. Having prayed first for God’s glory, kingdom, and will, what do you now pray?

I pray for my needs and those of my brothers and sisters: for daily provision, pardon for sins, and protection from evil.

(Psalms 25:16–18; 34:8–10; 71; Lamentations 2:19; Matthew 7:7–11; Philippians 4:6)

We will conclude today with Prayer 40. For All Sorts and Conditions of Men found on page 658 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 188. What is the fourth petition? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 188 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread".

188. What is the fourth petition?

The fourth petition is “Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11; see also Luke 11:3)

We will conclude today with the Lord's Payer.

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Day 187. Why do you pray, “on earth as it is in heaven”? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 187 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven".

187. Why do you pray, “on earth as it is in heaven”?

In heaven, God’s Name is perfectly hallowed, and his will is perfectly obeyed and fulfilled. I pray for his kingdom to be established fully and his will to be accomplished on earth, that his Name may be perfectly hallowed in all creation. (Psalm 103:19–22; Isaiah 11:1–9; Daniel 4:34–35; Ephesians 1:15–23; Revelation 4:8–11)

We will conclude today with the Ninth Canticle found on page 86 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 186. How can you do God’s will? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 186 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven".

186. How can you do God’s will?

I can walk in God’s will by loving him and my neighbor, and by taking my part in the Church’s mission to extend his kingdom in the world. (Deuteronomy 30:11–16; Psalm 15; Micah 6:8; Matthew 28:19–20; Mark 12:28–34; 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8; 1 John 2:15–17)

We will conclude today with the Fourth Collect in Midday Prayer found on page 38 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 185. What do you pray for as you seek God’s will? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 185 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven".

185. What do you pray for as you seek God’s will?

I pray for God to break the dominion of the world, the flesh, and the devil; to establish justice and thwart the plans of the wicked; to strengthen and direct his Church; and to extend the kingdom of his grace. (Psalm 10:17–18; Matthew 16:17–18; Luke 18:7–8; Ephesians 6:10–20; 2 Thessalonians 3:1–2; 1 Timothy 2:1–4)

We will conclude today with Prayer 91. For Submission to God's Will found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 184. What is God’s will? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 184 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven".

184. What is God’s will?

God’s will is to reconcile all things to himself in Jesus Christ

and to establish his kingdom on the earth. His will is revealed in the whole of Scripture and especially in Jesus Christ, whom I am called to serve and imitate with my whole life. (Deuteronomy 6:4–5; Psalm 119:1–16, 104–5; Proverbs 4:1–9; Matthew 22:36–40; John 6:39–40; Romans 8:28–30; 12:1–2; 2 Corinthians 5:18–19)

We will conclude today with Proper 9 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 183. What is the third petition? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 183 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven".

183. What is the third petition? The third petition is “Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10)

We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer.

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Day 182. How do you live in God’s kingdom? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 182 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come".

182. How do you live in God’s kingdom?

As a citizen of God’s kingdom, I am called to live in obedience to God’s Word and will, in loving witness and service to others, and in joyful hope of Christ’s return. (Psalm 15; Ezekiel 37:20–28; Mark 4:1–25; Romans 14:17; Philippians 3:17–21; 1 Peter 2:9–12)

We will conclude today with The Third Prayer for Mission in Evening Prayer found on page 51 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 181. How does God’s kingdom come? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 181 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come".

181. How does God’s kingdom come?

God’s kingdom is announced to the people of Israel, arrives in Jesus

Christ, and advances through the Church’s mission. It will appear in its fullness once Christ returns in glory. (Psalm 102:12–22; Daniel 2:31–45; Matthew 10:5–8; Mark 4:26–32; Acts 1:1–11; 1 Corinthians 15:19–28)

We will conclude today with The First Prayer for Mission in Evening Prayer found on page 51 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 180. When you pray for God’s kingdom to come, what are you asking? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 180 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come".

180. When you pray for God’s kingdom to come, what are you asking?

I pray that the whole creation may be renewed and restored under its rightful Lord, now in part and fully in the age to come. (Psalm 72; Daniel 7:27; Mark 14:25; Romans 8:19–25; Philippians 2:9–11; Revelation 11:15–18; 21:5)

We will conclude today with Proper 28 in Morning Prayer found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 179. What is God’s kingdom? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 179 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come".

179. What is God’s kingdom?

The kingdom of God is the just and peaceful reign of Jesus Christ over all the world, especially in the lives of his faithful people, through the powerful work of the Holy Spirit. (Psalms 103:19; 145:11–13; Isaiah 11:1–9; Daniel 4:28–37; Mark 1:14–15; Luke 17:20–21; Ephesians 1:3–14; Colossians 1:9–14)

We will conclude today with The Second Prayer for Mission in Morning Prayer found on page 24 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 178. What is the second petition? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 178 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come".

178. What is the second petition? The second petition is “Thy kingdom come.” (Matthew 6:10)

We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer.

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Day 177. How can you hallow God’s Name? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 177 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name".

177. How can you hallow God’s Name?

I can honor God’s Name as holy by worshiping him, serving others, and living in loving obedience as his child and a citizen of his kingdom. (Deuteronomy 4:6–8; Psalm 105:1–6; Ezekiel 36:16–32; Matthew 5:16; Hebrews 13:15–16)

We will conclude today with A Prayer For the Spirit of Prayer found on page 75 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 176. How does God hallow his Name? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 176 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name".

176. How does God hallow his Name? God’s Name is holy in itself, and God glorifies his Name by saving fallen humanity, by building his Church, and by establishing his kingdom in this world and in the age to come. (Nehemiah 9:9–10; Psalm 111:9; Ezekiel 36:22–32; Luke 1:49; John 12:23–28; Acts 4:24–31; Ephesians 5:25–27; 1 Peter 2:4–9)

We will conclude today with Prayer 76. For Guidance found on page 669 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 175. What does “hallowed” mean? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 175 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name".

175. What does “hallowed” mean?

“Hallowed” means to be treated as holy—set apart, sacred, and glorified. (Exodus 13:1–12; Leviticus 22:31–33; Deuteronomy 6:7–8; Psalm 11:4–7; Isaiah 6:1–8; Luke 2:22–35; 2 Timothy 2:19–22)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Purity found on page 89 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 174. What are some other names for God given in Scripture? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 174 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name".

174. What are some other names for God given in Scripture?

Throughout the Scriptures, God is known as “Lord.” Through the Person and ministry of Jesus Christ, God is also revealed to be one God in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:24)

We will conclude today with Proper 7 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 173. What is God’s Name? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 173 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name".

173. What is God’s Name?

God’s Name reveals who he is — his nature, his character, his power, and his purposes. The Name God reveals to Moses is “I AM WHO I AM” or simply “I AM” (Exodus 3:6, 14). This Name means that he alone is truly God, he is the source of his own Being, he is holy and just, and he cannot be defined by his creatures. (Exodus 3:6,14; 15:11; Psalm 99; Isaiah 5:16; 42:8; 47:4; John 8:58; Revelation 1:8)

We will conclude today with Proper 2 found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 172. What is the first petition? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 172 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name".

172. What is the first petition?

The first petition is “Hallowed be thy Name.” (Matthew 6:9; see also Psalms 99:3; 105:1–3; John 12:27–28; see questions 283–89)

We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer

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Day 171. How does your Father in heaven help you here on earth? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 171 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

171. How does your Father in heaven help you here on earth?

Because God is in all places and knows all things, he hears and answers my prayers, directs my paths, and strengthens me in times of trouble. (2 Samuel 22; Psalms 23; 46; Matthew 6:6–8, 25–34; 7:9–11; James 1:5)

We will conclude today with Proper 8 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 170. What is heaven? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 170 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

170. What is heaven?

Heaven is the realm of God’s presence, power, and glory, which exists invisibly alongside this visible realm, and from which God hears the prayers of his children. (1 Kings 8:27–30; Psalm 11:4; Isaiah 66:1; Matthew 18:10; John 3:31; Ephesians 4:10; Hebrews 9:24; Revelation 21:1–2)

We will conclude today with the First Prayer for Mission in Evening Prayer found on page 51 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 169. How is God unlike earthly fathers? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 169 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

169. How is God unlike earthly fathers?

Unlike our natural fathers, our heavenly Father loves us perfectly, is almighty in his care, makes no errors in judgment, and disciplines us only for our good. (1 Samuel 2:12–17, 22–36; Psalm 145:8–21; Luke 11:11–13; 15:11–32; Hebrews 12:9–11)

We will conclude today with Prayer 72. For Knowing and Loving God found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 168. How is God like earthly fathers? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 168 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

168. How is God like earthly fathers?Like all loving and sincere earthly fathers, God loves us in our weakness, provides for our needs, teaches us in our ignorance, and corrects us when we go astray. (Psalm 103:12–14; Luke 11:11–13; Hebrews 12:5–10)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Guidance in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 167. Why does Jesus teach us to pray “our” Father? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 167 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

167. Why does Jesus teach us to pray “our” Father?

Jesus teaches us always to understand ourselves not only as individuals but as members of God’s family of believers, and to pray accordingly. (Psalm 147; Romans 8:14–19; 1 Peter 1:17)

We will conclude today with Proper 22 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 166. Who are God’s children? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 166 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

166. Who are God’s children?

All who come to God through faith and Baptism in Christ are adopted as children of God the Father. (Deuteronomy 32:1–6; Isaiah 30:1; John 1:12–13; Romans 8:14–16; 1 John 3:1–3)

We will conclude today with Proper 27 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 165. Why do we call God “Father”? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 165 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

165. Why do we call God “Father”?

We call God “Father” because Jesus teaches his disciples that we

are God’s children and should call God “our Father.” (Exodus 4:22; Psalm 73:15; Isaiah 43:6; Matthew 23:8–9; 2 Corinthians 6:18; see questions 39–40)

We will conclude today with the Lord's Prayer.

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Day 164. What are the parts of the Lord’s Prayer? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 164 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

164. What are the parts of the Lord’s Prayer?

The traditional form of the Lord’s Prayer begins by addressing God the Father, makes seven petitions, adds a doxology, and concludes with “Amen.”

We will conclude today with the Lord's Prayer.

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Day 163. How is the Lord’s Prayer a pattern for prayer? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 163 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

163. How is the Lord’s Prayer a pattern for prayer?

The Lord’s Prayer models the primary types of prayer: praise of God, intercession for his rule, petition for his provision and protection, and confession of sins. I should pray regularly in all these ways. (Psalm 150; Isaiah 63:7–64:12; Acts 9:36–43; 3 John 2)

We will conclude today with Proper 12 on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 162. Why should you practice the Lord’s Prayer? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 162 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

162. Why should you practice the Lord’s Prayer?

I should pray the Lord’s Prayer regularly because it teaches me to pray as Jesus commanded and to desire what his Father wills. (Psalm 34; Matthew 12:46–50; 26:36–44; 1 John 5:14–15)

We will conclude today with Prayer 91. For Submission to God's Will on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 161. Why should you learn the Lord’s Prayer? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 161 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

161. Why should you learn the Lord’s Prayer?

I should learn the Lord’s Prayer because Jesus taught it to his disciples as both a practice and a pattern for prayer to God the Father. (Matthew 6:5–8; Luke 11:1, 5–13)

We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 160. What is the prayer our Lord Jesus taught his disciples to pray? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 160 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

160. What is the prayer our Lord Jesus taught his disciples to pray?

The traditional version of the Lord’s Prayer is this:

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy Name,

thy kingdom come,

thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those

who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

and the power, and the glory,

for ever and ever. Amen.

(Matthew 6:9–13; see also Luke 11:2–4)

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Day 159. When should you pray? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 159 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

159. When should you pray?

I should pray at regular times throughout each day, with fellow Christians for prayer and worship, and whenever I am aware of a need for God’s grace. And I should learn to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)as I grow in the knowledge of God’s presence. (Nehemiah 2:4; Psalm 55:17; Daniel 6:10; Jonah 2; Matthew 15:21–28; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18; Hebrews 4:16; 5:7)

We will conclude today with Prayer 83. In the Morning on page 670 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 158. What should you pray? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 158 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

158. What should you pray?

I should pray the Lord’s Prayer, the Psalms, the collected prayers of the Church, and my own prayers as the Spirit leads me. (1 Samuel 2:1–10; Psalms 2; 62:8; Luke 1:46–55; 2:25–35; Acts 4:24–30; Romans 8:26–27; Revelation 4:8–11)

We will conclude today with Prayer 90. For Grace to Seek God in Every Way on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 157. Why should you pray? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 157 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

157. Why should you pray?

I should pray because God calls me to do so, because I was made for fellowship with him, because I need the help of his Holy Spirit, and because he has promised to answer the prayers of his

people. (Exodus 33:7–11; Psalm 50:14–15; Matthew 7:7–11; Luke 18:1–8; Romans 8:26; 1 Timothy 2:1)

We will conclude today with Prayer 100. For the Answering of Prayer on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 156. How can you have fellowship with God? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 156 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

156. How can you have fellowship with God?

Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, and union with him by the Holy Spirit, I have fellowship with God as his adopted child. I experience this in prayer, worship, God’s Word, the sacraments, and Christian community, as I daily follow him by faith. (Nehemiah 9:1–8; Psalm 65:1–4; John 15:9–17; Acts 2:42–47; Romans 8:14–17; 1 John 1:3–7)

We will conclude today with Prayer 72. For Knowing and Loving God on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 155. What should you seek in prayer? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 155 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

155. What should you seek in prayer?

In prayer, I should seek not only God’s provision for my needs, but

fellowship with God, who made me for fellowship with himself. (Exodus 33:7–11; Psalms 27:4, 8; 42:1–2; John 14:18–23; 1 John 1:3)

We will conclude today with Proper 10 on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 154. What is prayer? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 154 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

154. What is prayer?

Prayer is turning my heart toward God, to listen and to speak with him. (Psalms 84; 123; Matthew 7:7–11; John 17:1–9)

We will conclude today with Prayer 97 Preparation for Personal Prayer on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 154 BONUS: Part 3 - Belonging to Christ (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 01:30:00 +0000

In this special bonus podcast, we are reading Part 3: Belonging to Christ found on page 65 of To Be a Christian.

Day 153. What grace does God give in the anointing of the sick? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 153 and we are studying The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.

153. What grace does God give in the anointing of the sick?

God gives healing, strength, and peace, either for recovery from

injury or illness, or for perseverance in adversity, especially in preparation for death. (Psalms 103:2–5; 119:49–56; Isaiah 49:13; Matthew 8:5–13; 2 Corinthians 1:3–7; 12:7–10)

We will conclude today with The Concluding Prayer for Anointing of the Sick on page 226 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 152. What is the anointing of the sick? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 152 and we are studying The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.

152. What is the anointing of the sick?

Through prayer and anointing with oil, the minister invokes God’s blessing upon those suffering in body, mind, or spirit. (1 Kings 17:17–24; Psalm 107:17–22; Matthew 8:14–17; 10:5–8; Acts 28:8; James 5:15–16)

We will conclude today with The Concluding Prayer for Anointing of the Sick on page 226 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 151. What is necessary to receive the grace of absolution? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 31 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 151 and we are studying The Sacrament of Absolution.

151. What is necessary to receive the grace of absolution?

Repentance, in which I intend to resist further sin, accept responsibility for my actions, and endeavor to repair damage I have caused; and faith, by which I thankfully receive God’s forgiveness. (1 Kings 8:46–53; Psalm 51; Daniel 9:1–23; Matthew 3:1–12; Romans 2:1–11; 2 Corinthians 7:5–13)

We will conclude today with The Concluding Prayer in Reconciliation of Penitents on page 224 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 150. What grace does God give to you in absolution? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 30 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 150 and we are studying The Sacrament of Absolution.

150. What grace does God give to you in absolution?

In absolution, God conveys his pardon through the Cross, removes and cancels my sin, declares me reconciled and at peace with him, and grants me the assurance of his grace and salvation. (Psalm 32; Matthew 18:18; Acts 5:30–32; 1 John 1:8–10)

We will conclude today with The Concluding Prayer in Reconciliation of Penitents on page 224 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 149. What is absolution? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 29 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 149 and we are studying The Sacrament of Absolution.

149. What is absolution?

In absolution, a priest, acting under God’s authority, pronounces God’s forgiveness in response to repentance and confession of sin. (2 Samuel 12:1–13; Proverbs 28:13; John 20:22–23; James 5:15–16)

We will conclude today with the First Prayer for Absolution in Morning Prayer on page 12 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 148. What grace does God give in marriage? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 28 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 148 and we are studying The Sacrament of Marriage.

148. What grace does God give in marriage?

We will conclude today with Prayer 69 For a Marriage or Anniversary on page 667 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 147. What is signified in marriage? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 27 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 147 and we are studying The Sacrament of Marriage.

147. What is signified in marriage?

We will conclude today with Prayer 109. For Watchfulness on page 678 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 146. What is Christian marriage? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 26 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 146 and we are studying The Sacrament of Marriage.

146. What is Christian marriage?

We will conclude today with the Address to the Congregation during Holy Matrimony on pages 201-202 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 145. What is the work of deacons? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 25 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 145 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

144. What is the work of deacons?

We will conclude today with the Prayer for the Ordination of a Deacons on page 475 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 144. What is the work of priests? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 24 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 144 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

144. What is the work of priests?

We will conclude today with the Prayer for the Ordination of a Priest on page 486 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 143. What is the work of bishops? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 23 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 143 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

143. What is the work of bishops?

We will conclude today with the Prayer for the Ordination of a Bishop on page 500 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 142. What are the three ordained ministries in the Anglican Church? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 22 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 142 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

142. What are the three ordained ministries in the Anglican Church?

We will conclude today with Prayer 13. For Vocations to Ordained Ministry on page 650 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 141. What grace does God give in ordination? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 21 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 141 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

141. What grace does God give in ordination?

In ordination, God conveys the gift of the Holy Spirit for the office and work of the order being conferred. (Numbers 27:12–23; Ephesians 4:7–16; 2 Timothy 1:6–7)

We will conclude today with the Second Ember Day Prayer on page 634 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 140. What is ordination? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 20 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 140 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

140. What is ordination?

We will conclude today with the First Ember Day Prayer on page 634 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 139. What is the work of all Christians? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 19 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 139 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.

139. What is the work of all Christians?

We will conclude today with the Concluding Prayer after the Laying on of Hands on page 180 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 138. What grace does God give you in confirmation? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 18 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 138 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.

138. What grace does God give you in confirmation?

In confirmation, I am further empowered and gifted by the Holy Spirit for daily growth in wisdom, courage, and humility before God in every aspect of my life and work. (Psalms 37:3–31; 71:17–18;

Isaiah 11:2–5; Acts 19:6; Jude 3, 17–25; “Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation,” Book of Common Prayer 2019)

We will conclude today with the Bishop's Prayer for Laying on of Hands on page 178 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 137. What is confirmation? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 17 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 137 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.

137. What is confirmation?

We will conclude today with The Bishop's Exhortation before Confirmation on page 176 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 136. What is expected of you after partaking in Holy Communion? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 16 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 136 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

136. What is expected of you after partaking in Holy Communion?

I should continue to grow in holiness, avoiding sin, showing love and forgiveness to all, and serving others in gratitude. (Leviticus 20:26; 1 Corinthians 10:14–32; 1 Peter 4:1–11)

We will conclude today with Prayer 105. After Receiving Communion on page 676 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 135. What is required of you when you come to receive Holy Communion? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 15 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 135 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

135. What is required of you when you come to receive Holy Communion?

We will conclude today by praying the Exhortation on page 147 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 134. What benefits do you receive through partaking of this sacrament? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 14 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 134 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

134. What benefits do you receive through partaking of this sacrament?

We will conclude today with Prayer 107. After Communion found on page 677 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 133. What is the inward gift signified? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 13 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 133 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

133. What is the inward gift signified?

We will conclude today with Prayer 104. Before Receiving Communion found on page 676 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 132. What is the outward and visible sign in Holy Communion? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 12 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 132 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

132. What is the outward and visible sign in Holy Communion?

The visible sign is bread and wine, which Christ commands us to receive. (1 Corinthians 11:23–26)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Maundy Thursday found on page 561 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 131. Why did Christ institute the sacrament of Holy Communion? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 11 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 131 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

131. Why did Christ institute the sacrament of Holy Communion?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Maundy Thursday found on page 561 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 130. What signs of the Holy Spirit’s work should you hope and pray to see as a result of your Baptism? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 10 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 130 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

130. What signs of the Holy Spirit’s work should you hope and pray to see as a result of your Baptism?

We will conclude today with The Final Prayer in Holy Baptism found on page 169 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 129. Why is it appropriate to baptize infants? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 09 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 129 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

129. Why is it appropriate to baptize infants?

We will conclude today with A Family Prayer for Children found on page 76 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 128. What is required of you when you come to be baptized? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 08 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 128 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

128. What is required of you when you come to be baptized?

We will conclude today with The Confession of Sins in Compline found on page 57 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 127. What is the inward and spiritual grace given in Baptism? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 07 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 127 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

127. What is the inward and spiritual grace given in Baptism?

We will conclude today with Paragraph Two of the Baptismal Prayer found on page 168 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 126. What is the outward and visible sign in Baptism? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 06 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 126 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

126. What is the outward and visible sign in Baptism?

We will conclude today with Paragraph One of the Baptismal Prayer found on page 168 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 125. How do these differ from the sacraments of the Gospel? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 05 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 125 and we are studying The Sacraments.

125. How do these differ from the sacraments of the Gospel?

We will conclude today with Third Prayer for Mission in Evening Prayer found on page 76 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 124. Are there other sacraments? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 04 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 124 and we are studying The Sacraments.

124. Are there other sacraments?

We will conclude today with First Prayer for Mission in Morning Prayer found on page 24 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 123. What sacraments were ordained by Christ? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 03 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 123 and we are studying The Sacraments.

123. What sacraments were ordained by Christ?

The two sacraments ordained by Christ that are “generally necessary to salvation” (1662 Catechism)are Baptism and Holy Communion (also called the Lord’s Supper or the Holy Eucharist).

These are sometimes called “sacraments of the Gospel.” (Articles of Religion, 25; see also Matthew 28:19–20; Luke 22:14–20; John 6:52–58; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; 2 Corinthians 1:21–22)

We will conclude today with Prayer following the Litany of Ordinations for a Bishop found on page 500 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 122. How should you receive the sacraments? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 02 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 122 and we are studying The Sacraments.

122. How should you receive the sacraments?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Saint Thomas found on page 623 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 121. What is a sacrament? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 01 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 121 and we are studying The Sacraments.

121. What is a sacrament?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 120. How should you live in light of this promise of unending life? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 120 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the eighteenth line: “And the Life Everlasting”.

120. How should you live in light of this promise of unending life?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The First Sunday of Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 119. What do you know about the unending resurrected life of believers? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 119 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the eighteenth line: “And the Life Everlasting”.

119. What do you know about the unending resurrected life of believers?

I know that it will be an eternal life of joyful fellowship with our triune God, together with all his saints and angels, singing his

praises and serving him in the renewed creation. ( John 17:20–24; Revelation 7:9–17; 21:1–4; 21:22–22:5)

We will conclude today with The Flood Collect from the Great Vigil of Easter found on page 587 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 118. How should you live as you await the resurrection of your body? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 118 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

118. How should you live as you await the resurrection of your body?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 117. What do you know about the resurrected bodies of believers? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 117 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

117. What do you know about the resurrected bodies of believers?

They will be fully renewed and glorified in the image of Christ, perfected after the manner of his own resurrected and ascended body.

(Job 19:25–27; John 11:23–27; 1 Corinthians 15:35–58; Philippians 3:20–21)

We will conclude today with the Prayer following the Prayers of the People in the Burial of the Dead found on page 255 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 116. What is the resurrection of the body? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 116 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

116. What is the resurrection of the body?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Resurrection Hope found on page 49 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 115. Why will you die? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 115 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

115. Why will you die?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Resurrection Hope found on page 49 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 114. What does Holy Scripture tell you about your body? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 114 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

114. What does Holy Scripture tell you about your body?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second Sunday in Lent found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 113. Does God give grace only to Christians? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 113 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

113. Does God give grace only to Christians?

No. God’s common grace can be seen in his provision for all

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second to Last Sunday of Epiphany found on page 604 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 112. Is God’s grace only for your religious or spiritual life? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 112 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

112. Is God’s grace only for your religious or spiritual life?

No. God wants to redeem every aspect of my life, and his grace in Christ is at work in all of it. (Psalm 40; Isaiah 1:13–20; Matthew 6:25–33; Titus 2:11–14)

We will conclude today with Prayer 76. For Guidance found on page 495 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 111. Can you earn God’s grace? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 111 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

111. Can you earn God’s grace?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 110. For what purpose does God give you grace? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 110 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

110. For what purpose does God give you grace?

We will conclude today with Proper 27 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 109. What is grace? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 109 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

109. What is grace?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Grace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 108. How should you respond to God’s forgiveness? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 108 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

108. How should you respond to God’s forgiveness?

We will conclude today by praying The Venite found on page 14 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 107. How does God forgive your sins? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 107 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

107. How does God forgive your sins?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Endurance in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 106. How does God respond to human sin? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 106 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

106. How does God respond to human sin?

All sin is opposed to the righteousness of God and is therefore

We will conclude today with Proper 21 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 105. What are sins? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 105 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

105. What are sins?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Grace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 104. How are the Church on earth and the Church in heaven joined in worship? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 104 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

104. How are the Church on earth and the Church in heaven joined in worship?

We will conclude today with Prayer 106. For Spiritual Communion found on page 677 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 103. How do you participate in the communion of the saints? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 103 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

103. How do you participate in the communion of the saints?

We will conclude today with A Prayer of St. John Chrysostom found on page 26 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 102. What is the “communion of the saints”? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 102 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

102. What is the “communion of the saints”?

We will conclude today with Prayer 113. The Communion of Saints found on page 679 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 101. What does the word “communion” mean? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 101 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

101. What does the word “communion” mean?

We will conclude today with Prayer 112. The Communion of Saints found on page 678 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 100. Who are the saints? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 100 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

100. Who are the saints?

We will conclude today with the Collect for All Saints' Day found on page 633 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 99. Why is the Church called “apostolic”? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 99 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

99. Why is the Church called “apostolic”?

We will conclude today with the Concluding Prayer of the Renewal of Baptismal Vows liturgy found on page 196 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 98. Why is the Church called “catholic”? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 98 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

98. Why is the Church called “catholic”?

We will conclude today with Prayer 1. For the Universal Church found on page 646 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 97. Why is the Church called “holy”? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 97 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

97. Why is the Church called “holy”?

We will conclude today with Prayer 11. For the Local Congregation found on page 649 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 96. In what sense is the Church “one”? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 96 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

96. In what sense is the Church “one”?

We will conclude today with Prayer 4. For the Unity of All Christian People found on page 646 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 95. What are the “marks” or characteristics of the Church? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 95 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

95. What are the “marks” or characteristics of the Church?

We will conclude today with Prayer 2. For the Universal Church found on page 646 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 94. Why is the Church called the Body of Christ? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 94 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

94. Why is the Church called the Body of Christ?

We will conclude today by praying the Offertory Sentence in the Eucharist Liturgy found on page 131 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 93. How does Holy Scripture teach you to view the Church? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 93 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

93. How does Holy Scripture teach you to view the Church?

We will conclude today with Prayer 1. For the Universal Church found on page 646 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 92. What is the Church? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 92 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

92. What is the Church?

We will conclude today with a Historic Prayer for the Church found on page 532 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 91. Why does the Holy Spirit give such gifts? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 91 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

91. Why does the Holy Spirit give such gifts?

We will conclude today by praying the Second Collect for Pentecost found on page 614 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 90. What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 90 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

90. What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today by praying the First Collect for Pentecost found on page 614 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 89. What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Today is day 89 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

89. What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today with Proper 7 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 88. How do you receive the Holy Spirit? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

Today is day 88 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

88. How do you receive the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 87. How does the Holy Spirit strengthen you for life in Christ? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

Today is day 87 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

87. How does the Holy Spirit strengthen you for life in Christ?

We will conclude today with Proper 19 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 86. What are the particular ministries of the Holy Spirit? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

Today is day 86 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

86. What are the particular ministries of the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today with Prayer 91. For Submission to God's Will found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 85. What principal names does the New Testament give to the Holy Spirit? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

Today is day 85 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

85. What principal names does the New Testament give to the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today by praying the Second Collect for Pentecost found on page 614 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 84. Who is the Holy Spirit? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

Today is day 84 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

84. Who is the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today by praying the Veni, Creator Spiritus found on page 505 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 83. How does the Church exercise its authority to judge? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

83. How does the Church exercise its authority to judge?

We will conclude today with Prayer 80. For Trustfulness in Times of Worry and Anxiety found on page 670 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 82. How do you rightly live in the fear of God? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

82. How do you rightly live in the fear of God?

We will conclude today with Prayer 80. For Trustfulness in Times of Worry and Anxiety found on page 670 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 82 BONUS: The Sermon on the Mount (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 01:30:00 -0100

In this bonus podcast for day 82, we are reading Matthew 5-7 - the Sermon on the Mount. The entire sermon is prescribed for Question 82 but is too long for a normal daily episode.

Day 81. What does Scripture mean when it tells you to fear God? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

81. What does Scripture mean when it tells you to fear God?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Endurance in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 80. Should you be afraid of God’s judgment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

80. Should you be afraid of God’s judgment?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Peace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 79. How should you understand Jesus’ future judgment? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

79. How should you understand Jesus’ future judgment?

We will conclude today by praying the Ninth Canticle found on page 86 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 78. How should you live in anticipation of Jesus’ return? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

78. How should you live in anticipation of Jesus’ return?

We will conclude today with Prayer 109. For Watchfulness found on page 678 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 77. Can we know when Jesus will return? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

77. Can we know when Jesus will return?

We will conclude today with the Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 76. What does the Creed mean when it says, “He will come again”? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

76. What does the Creed mean when it says, “He will come again”?

We will conclude today with the Collect for the First Sunday of Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 75. What does Jesus’ heavenly ministry mean for your life today? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

75. What does Jesus’ heavenly ministry mean for your life today?

We will conclude today with Prayer 104. Before Receiving Communion found on page 676 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 74. What does Jesus do for you as he sits at the Father’s right hand? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

74. What does Jesus do for you as he sits at the Father’s right hand?

We will conclude today with the Collect for Saint Stephen found on page 624 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 73. What does it mean for Jesus to sit at God the Father’s right hand? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

73. What does it mean for Jesus to sit at God the Father’s right hand?

We will conclude today with the Collect for Christ the King Sunday found on page 623 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 72. What resulted from the ascension? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

72. What resulted from the ascension?

We will conclude today with the Collect for the Sunday after the Ascension found on page 613 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 71. How should you understand Jesus’ ascension into heaven? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

71. How should you understand Jesus’ ascension into heaven?

We will conclude today with the Collect for Ascension Day found on page 613 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 70. What kind of earthly life did Jesus have after he rose from the dead? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

70. What kind of earthly life did Jesus have after he rose from the dead?

We will conclude today with the Collect for Wednesday of Easter Week found on page 610 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 69. What does the Creed mean when it affirms that Jesus rose again from the dead? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

69. What does the Creed mean when it affirms that Jesus rose again from the dead?

We will conclude today with the First Collect of Easter Day found on page 609 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 68. What does the Creed mean by saying that Jesus descended to the dead? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0100

68. What does the Creed mean by saying that Jesus descended to the dead?

That Jesus descended to the dead means that he truly died and entered the place of the departed. (Psalm 16:9–10; Acts 2:25–32; Ephesians 4:9–10; 1 Peter 3:18–19)

We will conclude today with the Second Collect for Holy Saturday found on page 578 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 67. Why does the Creed emphasize Jesus’ death in this way? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0100

67. Why does the Creed emphasize Jesus’ death in this way?

We will conclude today with Prayer 71. For Christ to be Formed in Us found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 66. Why does the Creed make a point of saying that Jesus died? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0100

66. Why does the Creed make a point of saying that Jesus died?

The Creed makes the point to emphasize that Jesus died a real, bodily death such as all people face because of our sins. (Psalm 22:14–15; Isaiah 53:8–9; Matthew 27:45–50; John 19:30–35)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Second Additional Prayer for Burial of the Dead found on page 263 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 65. What does Jesus’ death mean for you? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0100

65. What does Jesus’ death mean for you?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Friday in Easter Week found on page 611 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 64. What did Jesus accomplish on the Cross? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0100

64. What did Jesus accomplish on the Cross?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 63. What happened at Jesus’ crucifixion? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0100

63. What happened at Jesus’ crucifixion?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Holy Cross Day found on page 631 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 62. Why does the Creed say that Jesus suffered under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0100

62. Why does the Creed say that Jesus suffered under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Monday of Holy Week found on page 607 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 61. How do Jesus’ sufferings help you? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0100

61. How do Jesus’ sufferings help you?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Good Friday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 60. In what ways did Jesus suffer? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0100

60. In what ways did Jesus suffer?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Tuesday of Holy Week found on page 607 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 59. Why did Jesus suffer? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

59. Why did Jesus suffer?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Monday of Holy Week found on page 607 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 58. What does the union of Jesus’ two natures teach you about his ministry? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

58. What does the union of Jesus’ two natures teach you about his ministry?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Palm Sunday found on page 607 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 57. What is the relationship between Jesus’ divine and human natures? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

57. What is the relationship between Jesus’ divine and human natures?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Presentation of Christ in the Temple found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 56. Was Mary the only biological parent of Jesus? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

56. Was Mary the only biological parent of Jesus?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Saint Mary the Virgin found on page 631 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 55. Why is it important to say that Jesus was born? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

55. Why is it important to say that Jesus was born?

It is important to affirm that he is one of us: truly human, born to a human mother, and raised in a human family. (Luke 2:41–52; Hebrews 2:17–18)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Christmas Day found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 54. What happened at Jesus’ conception in Mary’s womb? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

54. What happened at Jesus’ conception in Mary’s womb?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Annunciation found on page 627 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 53. What does it mean that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

53. What does it mean that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit?

Jesus was conceived not through a human father but by the Holy Spirit coming upon the Virgin Mary in power. (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18–20; Luke 1:26–38)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Saint Mary the Virgin found on page 631 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 52. What do you mean when you call Jesus Christ “Lord”? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

52. What do you mean when you call Jesus Christ “Lord”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Christ the King Sunday found on page 623 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 51. Why is Jesus called the Father’s “only Son”? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

51. Why is Jesus called the Father’s “only Son”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 50. What does “Christ” mean? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

50. What does “Christ” mean?

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Confession of Saint Peter found on page 626 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 49. What does “Jesus” mean? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

49. What does “Jesus” mean?

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Circumcision and Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 48. Who is Jesus Christ? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

48. Who is Jesus Christ?

We will conclude today with Prayer 96. For Union with Christ found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 47. What are the consequences of sin? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

47. What are the consequences of sin?

We will conclude today with Proper 14 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 46. If God created the world good, why do we sin? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

46. If God created the world good, why do we sin?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 45. Was the world that God created good? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

45. Was the world that God created good?

We will conclude today with Prayer 21. For Joy in God's Creation found on page 652 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 44. What does it mean that God created both heaven and earth? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

44. What does it mean that God created both heaven and earth?

We will conclude today with Prayer 120. For the Beauty of the Earth found on page 682 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 43. How does recognizing God as Creator inform your understanding of his creation? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

43. How does recognizing God as Creator inform your understanding of his creation?

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Day 42. Why do you call God the Father “Creator”? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

42. Why do you call God the Father “Creator”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second Sunday of Christmas found on page 601 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 41. Why do you call God the Father “Almighty”? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 41 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 41.

41. Why do you call God the Father “Almighty”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Annunciation Sunday found on page 599 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 40. What do you mean when you call God “Father”? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 40 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 40.

40. What do you mean when you call God “Father”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 39. Why do you call the first of the three divine Persons “Father”? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 39 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 39.

39. Why do you call the first of the three divine Persons “Father”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Sixth Sunday of Easter found on page 613 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 38. Who is God the Father? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 38 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 38.

38. Who is God the Father?

We will conclude today with A Prayer for God's Love found on page 27 of the To Be a Christian.

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Day 37. What does Holy Scripture tell us about the character of God? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 37 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the first line: “I Believe in God” and studying question 37.

37. What does Holy Scripture tell us about the character of God?

We will conclude today with Prayer 79. For Mercy found on page 669 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 36. Who is God? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

36. Who is God?

Today we will pray the first four Antiphons of The Great Litany found on page 91 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 35. What is the Apocrypha? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 25 and we are concluding the section Concerning Holy Scripture with question 35.

35. What is the Apocrypha?

Today we will pray the First Additional Prayer for the Burial of the Dead which is on page 263 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 34. How does the Holy Spirit use Holy Scripture in your life? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 34 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 34.

34. How does the Holy Spirit use Holy Scripture in your life?

Today we will pray the Sixth Proper Collect which is on page 616 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 33. How should Holy Scripture be understood? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 33 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 33.

33. How should Holy Scripture be understood?

Today we will pray the Nun Stanza of Psalm 119 (verses 105-112) which is on page 435 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 32. Why is Jesus Christ called the Word of God? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 32 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 32.

32. Why is Jesus Christ called the Word of God?

Our prayer today is the Collect for the First Sunday of Christmas found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 31. What does it mean that Holy Scripture is the Word of God? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 31 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 31.

31. What does it mean that Holy Scripture is the Word of God?

Our prayer today is Prayer 70. For Inner Renewal Through the Word found on page 667 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 30. What does it mean that Holy Scripture is inspired? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 30 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 30.

30. What does it mean that Holy Scripture is inspired?

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Second Sunday in Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 29. How are the Old and New Testaments related to each other? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 29 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 29.

29. How are the Old and New Testaments related to each other?

Our prayer today is the Eleventh Proper Collect found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 28. What is the New Testament? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 28 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 28.

28. What is the New Testament?

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Second Sunday of Easter found on page 612 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 27. What is the Old Testament? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 27 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 27.

27. What is the Old Testament?

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Third Sunday in Advent found on page 599 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 26. What books are contained in Holy Scripture? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 26 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 26.

26. What books are contained in Holy Scripture?

The thirty-nine books of the Old Testament and the twenty-seven books of the New Testament together form the whole of Holy Scripture. (Articles of Religion, 6)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Second Sunday in Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 25. What is Holy Scripture? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 25 and we are beginning the section Concerning Holy Scripture with question 25.

25. What is Holy Scripture?

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Second Sunday in Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 24. What is the Apostles' Creed? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 24 and we are concluding the section Concerning the Creeds with question 24.

24. What is the Apostles' Creed?

The Apostles’ Creed says:

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the Holy Spirit

and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Our concluding prayer is the Seventh Proper Collect found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 23. Why should you know these creeds? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 23 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 23.

23. Why should you know these creeds?

I should know these creeds because they state the essential beliefs of the Christian faith. (Deuteronomy 11:18–19; 1 Timothy 6:20–21; 2 Timothy 1:13–14)

Our prayer today is the Seventh Proper Collect found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 22. Why do you receive and believe these creeds? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 22 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 22.

22. Why do you receive and believe these creeds?

Our prayer today is the Seventh Proper Collect found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 21. Which creeds has this church received? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

21. Which creeds has this church received?

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Day 20. What does belief in the creeds signify? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 20 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 20.

20. What does belief in the creeds signify?

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Day 19. What is the purpose of the creeds? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 19 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 19.

19. What is the purpose of the creeds?

Our prayer today is The Collect for Trinity Sunday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 18. What is a creed? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 18 and we are beginning the section Concerning the Creeds with question 18.

18. What is a creed?

A creed is a statement of faith. The word “creed” comes from the Latin credo, which means “I believe.” (Deuteronomy 11:18–23; 26:1–11; John 20:24–29; 1 John 5:9–12)

Our prayer today is The Collect for the Fifth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 18 BONUS: Part 2 - Believing in Christ (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:30:00 -0100

In this special bonus podcast, we are reading Part 2: Believing in Christ found on page 29 of To Be a Christian.

Day 17. By what means will God transform you into the image of Jesus Christ? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 17 and we are concluding the section on Salvation with question 17.

17. By what means will God transform you into the image of Jesus Christ?

Our prayer today is Prayer 71. For Christ to be Formed in Us found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 16. What does God desire to accomplish in your life in Christ? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 16 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 16.

16. What does God desire to accomplish in your life in Christ?

Our prayer today is the Second Collect of Easter found on page 610 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 15. What does God grant in your new life in Christ? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 15 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 15.

15. What does God grant in your new life in Christ?

Our prayer today is Prayer 96. For Union with Christ found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 14. What should you do as the sign of your repentance and faith? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 14 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 14.

14. What should you do as the sign of your repentance and faith?

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Fifth Sunday of Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 13. How can you repent and put your faith in Jesus Christ? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 13 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 13.

13. How can you repent and put your faith in Jesus Christ?

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Second Sunday of Lent found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 12. What does it mean for you to have faith? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 12 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 12.

12. What does it mean for you to have faith?

Our prayer today is the Collect for Faith in Evening Prayer found on page 50 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 11. What does it mean for you to repent? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 11 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 11.

11. What does it mean for you to repent?

Our prayer today is the Collect for Ash Wednesday found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 10. How should you respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 10 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 10.

10. How should you respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

Our prayer today is the Prayer 72. For Knowing and Loving God found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 9. Is there any other way of salvation? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 9 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 9.

9. Is there any other way of salvation?

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Fifth Sunday of Easter found on page 612 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 8. Who is Jesus Christ? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 8 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 8.

8. Who is Jesus Christ?

Our prayer today is the Collect from the Baptism of Our Lord on the First Sunday of Epiphany found on page 601 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 7. Why does God save you? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 7 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 7.

7. Why does God save you?

Our prayer today is the Collect from the Second Sunday of Christmas found on page 601 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 6. How does God save you? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 6 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 6.

6. How does God save you?

Our daily prayer is Prayer 79. For Mercy found on page 669 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 5. Can you save yourself from the way of sin and death? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 5 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 5.

4. Can you save yourself from the way of sin and death?

Our daily collect comes from the Seventh Sunday of Epiphany found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 4. What is the way of death? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 4 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 4.

4. What is the way of death?

Our daily collect comes from the Saturday of Easter Week found on page 611 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 3. How does sin affect you? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 3. We are continuing through the section on Salvation with question 3.

3. How does sin affect you?

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Day 2. What is the Gospel? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 2 and we are continuing the section on Salvation.

2. What is the Gospel?

The Gospel is the good news that God loves the world and offers salvation from sin through his Son, Jesus Christ. (Psalm 103:1–13; Isaiah 53:4–5; John 3:16–17; 1 Corinthians 15:1–5)

Our daily prayer comes from the introduction to the Solemn Collects in the Good Friday liturgy on page 566 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 1. What is the human condition? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0100

Today is day 1 and we are beginning the section on Salvation.

1. What is the human condition?

Our daily collect is the Ash Wednesday Collect on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

BONUS: Concerning Scripture Readings (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 01:30:00 -0100

In today's bonus podcast we are reading about the reasons the appointed scripture readings are chosen.

BONUS: Why an Anglican Catechism? (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 01:30:00 -0100

Day 1 BONUS: Part 1 - Beginning with Christ (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 01:30:00 -0100

Today is day 1 of To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year. This is a special bonus and we are reading Part 1: Beginning with Christ.

BONUS: Introduction to To Be a Christian (2025)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 01:30:00 -0100

In today's bonus podcast, we are reading J.I. Packer's introduction to the catechism.

Day 365. Question 368. What marks a life of sanctification? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0100

Today is day 365 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing. 368. What marks a life of sanctification? God calls me to a life marked by gratitude and joy. In gratitude for God’s grace in Jesus, I die daily to the desires of my fallen nature. In the joy of knowing that I will become like Jesus, I live each day in service to him. (Luke 9:23–26; Romans 5:1–5; 2 Corinthians 4:5–18; 1 Thessalonians 1:6–10; Titus 2:11–14) We will conclude today by praying The Collect for Transfiguration Sunday found on page 604 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019) and a Prayer for the Increase in the Love of God found on page 114 of To Be a Christian. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 364. Question 367. For what does sanctification prepare you? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0100

Today is day 364 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing. 367. For what does sanctification prepare you? Sanctification enables me to serve and bear witness to Christ in this life, and prepares me for the glory of God in the world to come. There I will be completely freed from sin and conformed to the likeness of my Lord, whom I will see face-to-face. (Matthew 5:16; 1 Corinthians 13:9–13; 2 Corinthians 3:17–18; 1 John 3:1–3) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 72. For Knowing and Loving God found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 363. Questions 365 and 366 (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0100

Today is day 363 and we are studying the Section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing. 365. How does the Church assist in your sanctification? The Church’s joyful worship, faithful teaching, grace-filled sacraments, Gospel-shaped calendar, compassionate ministry, loving discipline, and caring fellowship all assist my growth in Christ and are channels of God’s abundant care for my soul. (Ephesians 4:1–16; Philippians 3:12–21) 366. How does the Lord’s Supper assist in your sanctification? In the Lord’s Supper or Holy Eucharist, I hear the Law read, receive God’s good news of forgiveness, recall my baptismal promises, have my faith renewed, and receive the grace of the Body and Blood of Christ to continue following him in love and obedience. (John 6:53–58; 1 Corinthians 10:15–16) Our prayers today are Proper 15 found on page 619 and The Collect for Purity on page 106 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 362. Question 364. What is this healing called? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 362 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing. 364. What is this healing called? This healing is called “sanctification,” which means to be made whole and holy. By the work of the Holy Spirit, my mind, will, and desires are increasingly transformed and conformed to the character of Jesus Christ. (Proverbs 2; John 17:15–17; Romans 12:1–2; 1 Corinthians 6:9–11; Ephesians 2:1–10; 3:14–21) We will conclude today by praying The Collect for Saint Mary Magdalene found on page 630 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 361. Question 363. How does Jesus heal you? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 361 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing. 363. How does Jesus heal you? Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, as I continue in repentance and faith, Jesus mends my disordered soul from the effects of sin in my mind, will, and desires. (2 Chronicles 7:12–14; Psalms 25:4–11; 41:4; 103:1–5; 2 Corinthians 3:17–18) We will conclude today by praying A Prayer for Health of Body and Soul found on page 233 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 360. Question 362. Are you still affected by your sin, despite God’s forgiveness? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 360 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing. 362. Are you still affected by your sin, despite God’s forgiveness? Yes. My sinful actions can harm my relationship with God, do lasting damage to others, and leave me conflicted within myself. I live in constant need of Christ’s healing grace. (2 Samuel 12:1–23; Psalm 32:1–5; Matthew 15:18–20; Romans 7:15–25; 1 Corinthians 10:1–13; 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 95. In Times of Suffering or Weakness found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 359. Question 361. Does God’s forgiveness excuse you from personal obedience? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0100

Today is day 359 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing. 361. Does God’s forgiveness excuse you from personal obedience? No. God has reconciled me to himself and freed me from bondage to sin in order to conform me to the image of his Son. As I live each day in gratitude for God’s forgiveness, I seek to turn from sin and follow Christ in loving obedience. (John 14:15–24; Romans 6:1–14; 2 Corinthians 5:14–15; 1 John 3:4–10) We will conclude today by praying Proper 24 found on page 621 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 358. Questions 359 and 360 (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 358 and we are studying the Section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing. 359. What do you receive through Christ’s sacrifice? I receive the unmerited gift of God’s grace. If I confess my sins, God grants me forgiveness and pardon through Christ’s blood shed for me. (Psalm 32:1–2; Isaiah 53:10–11; John 3:16–18; 2 Corinthians 5:19–21; Hebrews 9:11–15; 1 John 1:8–9; 2:1–2) 360. How does God enable you to live in his forgiveness? Through faith, repentance, and Baptism, I am made a member of Christ, a child of God, and an heir of the kingdom of heaven. Washed of sin and united to Christ, I am “justified,” being declared righteous by God, and I am given the grace to live continually in repentance and faith. (Psalm 130:4; John 15:26–16:1; Acts 22:16; Romans 5:12–21; Titus 3:3–8) Our prayers today are the Collect for Friday of Easter Week found on page 611 and Proper 21 on page 620of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 357. Questions 357 and 358 (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0100

Today is day 357 and we are studying the Section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing. 357. Is it possible for you to keep these commandments? No. I fail to keep them perfectly, however hard I try. They show me my inability to obey God’s Law and my need for God’s grace in Christ Jesus. (1 Kings 8:46; Psalms 53:2–3; 130:3; Proverbs 20:9; Ecclesiastes 7:20; Romans 3:9–20; 1 John 1:8, 10) 358. Since you cannot perfectly keep God’s Law, what has Jesus done on your behalf ? As the perfect human and unblemished Lamb of God, Jesus lived a wholly obedient and sinless life. He suffered death for my redemption upon the Cross, offering himself once for all as a “full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction for the sins of the whole world.” (“Holy Communion, Anglican Standard Text,” Book of Common Prayer 2019; see also Isaiah 53:4–6; Mark 10:45; John 1:29; Romans 8:3–4; Colossians 2:13–15; Hebrews 10:10–14) Our prayers today are Proper 17 found on page 619 and The Pascha Nostrum on page 16 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 356. How can you keep this commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0100

Today is day 356 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment. 356. How can you keep this commandment? I can keep this commandment by learning contentment: seeking first the kingdom of God, meditating on God’s provision in creation and in my life, cultivating gratitude for what I have and simplicity in what I want, and practicing joyful generosity toward others. (Exodus 35:20–29; 36:2–5; Psalms 104; 145:15–21; Ecclesiastes 5:10; 2 Corinthians 9:6–15; 1 Timothy 6:6–10; Hebrews 13:5) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 116. A Litany of Thanksgivings found on page 680 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 355. What did Jesus teach about this commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0100

Today is day 355 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment. 355. What did Jesus teach about this commandment? Jesus taught us not to seek anxiously after possessions, but to put our trust in God; and he showed us how to live by taking the form of a servant, and loving and trusting his Father in all things. (Matthew 6:19–34; Acts 8:9–24; Philippians 2:3–11) We will conclude today by praying Proper 26 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 354. How can covetousness lead to other sins? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0100

Today is day 354 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment. 354. How can covetousness lead to other sins? Covetousness begins with discontent and, as it grows in the heart, can lead to sins such as idolatry, adultery, and theft. (2 Samuel 11; 1 Kings 21:1–19; Proverbs 1:8–19; James 1:14–15) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 352. Why does God forbid coveting? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0100

Today is day 352 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment. 352. Why does God forbid coveting? God forbids coveting because it breeds enmity with my neighbor, makes me captive to ungodly desire, and leads me into further sins. (Deuteronomy 7:25; Proverbs 12:12; Ephesians 5:5; James 4:2) We will conclude today by praying the Taw Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 169-176 found on page 439 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 353. Why do you covet? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0100

Today is day 353 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment. 353. Why do you covet? I covet because I do not trust God to provide what I need, and I do not remain content with what I have; rather, I persist in envy and desire. (Proverbs 14:30; 23:17–18; Luke 12:13–21; Galatians 5:17–21) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Seventh Sunday of Epiphany found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 351. What does the tenth commandment forbid you to covet? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0100

Today is day 351 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment. 351. What does the tenth commandment forbid you to covet? It forbids me to covet my neighbor’s property, possessions, relationships, or status, or anything else that is my neighbor’s. (Exodus 20:17; Deuteronomy 5:21; Job 31:7–12, 24–28) We will conclude today by praying the He Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 33-40 found on page 429 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 350. What does it mean to covet? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0100

Today is day 350 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment. 350. What does it mean to covet? Coveting is the disordered desire for what belongs to another or what I am unable to have by law, by gift, or by right. ( Joshua 7:1, 10–26) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Saint Matthew found on page 632 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 349. What is the tenth commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0100

Today is day 349 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment. 349. What is the tenth commandment? The tenth commandment is “You shall not covet . . . anything that is your neighbor’s.” (Exodus 20:17; Deuteronomy 5:21) We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 348. How does keeping this commandment help you to become like Christ? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0100

Today is day 348 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment. 348. How does keeping this commandment help you to become like Christ? By practicing love and truthfulness in speech, I grow in self-restraint, kindness, and honesty, so that I may know God with a mind free of deception, praise him with an undefiled tongue, and more truly love my neighbor. (Proverbs 8:1–17; Matthew 15:10–20; Ephesians 5:1–4; James 3:1–12) We will conclude today by praying Proper 27 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 347. Must you always speak the whole truth? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 347 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment. 347. Must you always speak the whole truth? To keep a confidence or to protect the innocent, I may at times need to withhold the whole truth; and I should always exercise discretion, that my candor may not needlessly cause harm. (Exodus 1:15–21; Joshua 2:1–14; Proverbs 11:13) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Saint Matthias found on page 627 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 346. When is it right to speak of your neighbor’s sins? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 346 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment. 346. When is it right to speak of your neighbor’s sins? I am forbidden to gossip or slander, but I must speak the truth in love, reporting crime, speaking against injustice, and advocating for the helpless. (Leviticus 19:17–18; Proverbs 28:23; 31:8–9; Matthew 18:15–17; Ephesians 4:15–16; James 5:19–20) We will conclude today by praying The Shin Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 161-168 found on page 439 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 345. What sort of speech should you practice instead? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0100

Today is day 345 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment. 345. What sort of speech should you practice instead? I should speak at all times with love, wisdom, and truth, so that my words may honor God, and comfort and encourage my neighbor. (Psalm 32:2; Proverbs 12:17–20; 14:25; 15:1–4; Zechariah 8:16–17; Matthew 5:33–37; Ephesians 4:25 We will conclude today by praying The Invititory in the Daily Office found on page 13 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 344. What other acts are forbidden by this commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0100

Today is day 344 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment. 344. What other acts are forbidden by this commandment? This commandment forbids all lying, slander, or gossip; all manipulative, deceitful, or insulting speech; and testifying falsely about myself for personal gain. (Leviticus 19:15–17; Psalm 12:2–3; Proverbs 10:18; 11:12; 16:28; Matthew 5:21–22; Romans 16:17–18; 1 Peter 2:1) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 94. For a Virtuous Heart found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 343. How is false witness given in respect to the teaching of the Church? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0100

Today is day 343 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment. 343. How is false witness given in respect to the teaching of the Church? All false or misleading teaching concerning the Christian faith bears false witness against the truth of God’s Word and abuses the authority given by Christ to his Body. (Deuteronomy 13; Matthew 24:3–14; 2 Peter 2:1–3; 1 John 2:18–27)) We will conclude today by praying the Resh Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 153-160 found on page 438 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 342. How is false witness given in public life? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0100

Today is day 342 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment. 342. How is false witness given in public life? Any willful misrepresentation of the truth in legal, civic, or business affairs bears false witness, rebels against God’s will, and subverts God’s justice. (Exodus 23:1–3; Leviticus 6:1–7; Proverbs 11:1; 24:23–26, 28–29; Acts 6:8–15) We will conclude today by praying The Collect for the Renewal of Life in Morning Prayer found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 341. Why does God forbid such false witness? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0100

Today is day 341 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment. 341. Why does God forbid such false witness? Because it defames and wounds my neighbor, erodes my love of truth, disobeys my Lord Jesus, and aligns me with Satan, the father of lies. (Psalm 52:1–5; Proverbs 25:18; Jeremiah 9:3–9; John 8:42–47) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 87. For Participation in the Peace of God found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 340. What is bearing false witness against your neighbor? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 340 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment. 340. What is bearing false witness against your neighbor? It is to willfully communicate a falsehood about my neighbor, either in legal or in other matters, in order to misrepresent them. (Deuteronomy 19:16–19; Psalm 109; Proverbs 12:17; Matthew 26:57–61) We will conclude today by praying The Qoph Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 145-152 found on page 438 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 339. What is the ninth commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0100

Today is day 339 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment. 339. What is the ninth commandment? The ninth commandment is “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” (Exodus 20:16; Deuteronomy 5:20) We will conclude today by praying The Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 338. What is an appropriate standard of giving for you as a Christian? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0100

Today is day 338 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment. 338. What is an appropriate standard of giving for you as a Christian? A “tithe,” which is 10 percent of my income, is the minimum standard of giving for the work of God’s Church and the spread of his kingdom; yet I should generously give of all that God has entrusted to me. (Genesis 14:17–20; Leviticus 27:30–33; Deuteronomy 14:22–29; Malachi 3:6–12; Matthew 23:23; Luke 21:1–4; 2 Corinthians 9:6–7) We will conclude today by praying Proper 20 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 337. As God’s steward, how are you commanded to use your possessions? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0100

Today is day 337 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment. 337. As God’s steward, how are you commanded to use your possessions? As I am able, I should earn my own living, care for my dependents, and give to the poor. I should use all my possessions to the glory of God and the good of creation. (Deuteronomy 15:11; Psalm 41:1; Proverbs 30:8–9; Isaiah 58:6–7; Matthew 25:14–30; Luke 14:13; Ephesians 4:28; 2 Thessalonians 3:6–12; 1 Timothy 6:17–19) We will conclude today by praying The Sadhe Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 137-144 found on page 437 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 336. How does this commandment teach you to view your possessions? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0100

Today is day 336 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment. 336. How does this commandment teach you to view your possessions? God desires that I be content, responsible, and generous with what he has given me. Everything I own I hold in trust as God’s steward, to cultivate and use for his glory and my neighbor’s good. (Genesis 1:28–31; Leviticus 25; Psalm 37:16; Proverbs 16:8; Luke 12:32–34; 1 Timothy 6:6–10; Hebrews 13:5; Articles of Religion, 38) We will conclude today by praying Proper 7 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 335. What did Jesus teach about this commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0100

Today is day 335 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment. 335. What did Jesus teach about this commandment? Jesus taught that I cannot serve God and be a slave to greed. I should seek first his will and rule, and trust that he will provide for my needs. (Matthew 6:19–24; Luke 12:13–34) We will conclude today by praying The Pe Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 129-136 found on page 436 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 334. What things besides property can you steal? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0100

Today is day 334 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment. 334. What things besides property can you steal? I can steal or defraud others of wages, identity, credit, or intellectual property; cheat in school or on my taxes; or fail to pay my debts. I must repay and, to the best of my ability, restore what I have stolen. (Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 24:10–15, 17–22; Proverbs 20:23; Jeremiah 22:13; Micah 6:11; James 5:4) We will conclude today by praying Proper 29 found on page 623 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 333. How did God teach Israel to respect the property of others? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0100

Today is day 333 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment. 333. How did God teach Israel to respect the property of others? God required restitution when property was stolen or destroyed; and he forbade unjust loans and oppression of the poor. (Exodus 21:33–22:15; Leviticus 25:35–37; Psalm 37:21–22) We will conclude today by praying The Ayin Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 121-128 found on page 436 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 332. Why does God forbid stealing? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0100

Today is day 332 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment. 332. Why does God forbid stealing? God is Creator and Lord of this world, and all things come from him. Therefore, I must never take what God has not entrusted to me. (Exodus 23:19a; Leviticus 19:10–11a, 23–25; 1 Chronicles 29:14; Psalms 24:1–2; 50:7–12; Romans 13:9; Ephesians 4:28) We will conclude today by praying Proper 9 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 331. What is stealing? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0100

Today is day 331 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment. 331. What is stealing? Stealing is the unauthorized and willful taking of what rightly belongs to another. (Joshua 7:10–26; Proverbs 1:10–19; Luke 19:1–10; Acts 5:1–11) We will conclude today by praying Proper 26 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 330. What is the eighth commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0100

Today is day 330 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment. 330. What is the eighth commandment? The eighth commandment is “You shall not steal.” (Exodus 20:15; Deuteronomy 5:19) We will conclude today by praying The Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 329. How else is the seventh commandment broken? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0100

Today is day 329 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment. 329. How else is the seventh commandment broken? Violations of this law include sexual harassment and abuse, rape, incest, pedophilia, bestiality, same-sex sexual acts, prostitution, pornography, and any other form of lust in thought, word, or deed. (Leviticus 18:6–30; Matthew 5:27–28; Romans 1:24–28) We will conclude today by praying Proper 18 found on page 619 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 328. Are some called to lifelong celibacy? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0100

Today is day 328 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment. 328. Are some called to lifelong celibacy? Yes. God calls some to an unmarried life of faithfulness and chastity. This calling enables them to devote their lives to God’s service without the responsibilities of marriage and family. (Matthew 19:10–12; 1 Corinthians 7:32–35) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 52. For Those We Love and Prayer 15. For Monastic Orders and Vocations found on page 662 and 650 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 327. How should a single person keep the seventh commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 327 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment. 327. How should a single person keep the seventh commandment? Those who are single should honor as holy their own bodies and those of others by refraining from sexual acts, lewd speech, or lustful thoughts. They should nurture chaste and loyal friendships, and uphold the common life of their families, fellowships, and churches. (1 Corinthians 6:12–20; 7:6–9) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 94. For a Virtuous Heart found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 326. Is divorce ever permitted? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 326 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

326. Is divorce ever permitted?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 42. For the Human Family found on page 659 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 325. What else did Jesus teach concerning this commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 325 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment. 325. What else did Jesus teach concerning this commandment? Jesus also taught that divorce violates God’s intention for marriage. (Matthew 19:1–9; Mark 10:1–12) We will conclude today by praying the Samekh Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 113-120 found on page 435 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 324. Why does God forbid adultery? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 324 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment. 324. Why does God forbid adultery? Adultery is a sin against one’s spouse or spouse-to-be; against the sexual partners with whom it is committed; against their children, family, and friends; against human society by undermining the institution of marriage; and against God, in whose Name marriage vows are made. (2 Samuel 11:2–12:14; Proverbs 5; Malachi 2:13–16) We will conclude today by praying Proper 6 found on page 616 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 323. Why did God ordain marriage? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 323 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment. 322. What is marriage? God ordained marriage for the procreation of children to be brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; for a remedy against sin and to avoid sexual immorality; for mutual friendship, help, and comfort, both in prosperity and in adversity; and for the benefit of family, church, and society. (Genesis 1:28; 2:18; Deuteronomy 6:4–9; 24:5; Psalm 127:3–5; Proverbs 31:10–12; 1 Corinthians 7:2–5; “Holy Matrimony,” Book of Common Prayer 2019) We will conclude today by praying a Prayer Adapted from Holy Matrimony found on page 201 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 322. What is marriage? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 322 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment. 322. What is marriage? Marriage is the exclusive, lifelong, covenantal union of love between one man and one woman, and a reflection of the faithful love that unites God and his people. Marriage is therefore holy and should “be held in honor among all.” (Hebrews 13:4; see also Genesis 2:18–24; Matthew 19:4–6; Ephesians 5:21–33; see questions 146–48) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 69. For a Marriage or Anniversary found on page 667 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 321. How do you benefit from chastity? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 321 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment. 321. How do you benefit from chastity? Chastity establishes wise and godly boundaries that enable me to give freely of myself in friendship, avoid difficulty in marriage, and experience the freedom of integrity before God. (Genesis 39:19–23; Proverbs 11:5–6; Matthew 5:8; 1 Corinthians 7:25–40) We will conclude today by praying the Nun Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 105-112 found on page 435 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 320. What does it mean for you to be chaste? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 320 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment. 320. What does it mean for you to be chaste? Whether I am married or single, it means I will love and honor others as image bearers of God, not as objects of lust and sexual gratification, and I will refrain from all sexual acts outside of marriage. (Genesis 39:6b–12; Proverbs 6:25–28; Matthew 5:29–30; Philippians 4:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:3–7) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Sixth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 319. What did Jesus teach about adultery? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 319 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment. 319. What did Jesus teach about adultery? Jesus taught that even to look at another person with lust violates this commandment. Adultery begins with a lustful heart, but the Lord calls us to be chaste. (Matthew 5:27–28) We will conclude today by praying Proper 1 found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 318. What is adultery? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 318 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment. 318. What is adultery? Adultery is any sexual intimacy between persons not married to each other, at least one of whom is married to another. (Leviticus 20:10; Romans 7:2–3) We will conclude today by praying the Mem stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 97-104 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 317. What is the seventh commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 317 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment. 317. What is the seventh commandment? The seventh commandment is “You shall not commit adultery.” (Exodus 20:14; Deuteronomy 5:18; see also Proverbs 6:32; Hebrews 13:4) We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 316. How else can you obey this commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 316 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment. 316. How else can you obey this commandment? As a witness to the Gospel and a follower of Christ, I can also keep this commandment by forgiving those who wrong me, patiently refraining from ungodly anger and hateful words; defending the unborn, vulnerable, and oppressed; rescuing those who harm themselves; and seeking the well-being of all. (Psalm 37:5–11; Zechariah 7:8–14; Matthew 5:38–48; Ephesians 4:25–5:2; James 1:27) We will conclude today by praying Proper 14 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 315. How did Christ cause life to flourish? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 315 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment. 315. How did Christ cause life to flourish? Jesus sought the well-being of all who came to him: he healed the sick, fed the hungry, cast out demons, raised the dead, preached good news, forgave his enemies, and offered his life to redeem ours. (Isaiah 53:4–5; Matthew 4:13–17; Luke 4:17–21; 7:20–22; 23:32– 34; Acts 10:34–42) We will conclude today by praying Proper 24 found on page 621 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 314. How should Christians understand the value of life? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 314 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment. 314. How should Christians understand the value of life? There are circumstances in which justice, the protection of the weak and defenseless, and the preservation of life may require acts of violence. It is the particular task of government to uphold these principles in society. However, our Lord calls us to show mercy and to return evil with good. (Numbers 35:9–34; Matthew 5:43–45; Romans 12:17–21; 13:1–4; Articles of Religion 37) We will conclude today by praying the Lamedh Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 89-96 found on page 433 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 313. Is it always wrong to harm or kill another? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 313 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment. 313. Is it always wrong to harm or kill another? There are circumstances in which justice, the protection of the weak and defenseless, and the preservation of life may require acts of violence. It is the particular task of government to uphold these principles in society. However, our Lord calls us to show mercy and to return evil with good. (Numbers 35:9–34; Matthew 5:43–45; Romans 12:17–21; 13:1–4; Articles of Religion 37) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 27. For the Peace of the Whole World found on page 654 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 312. Is anger always sinful? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 312 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment. 312. Is anger always sinful? While godly anger is a just response to wickedness and injustice, we are more often led into ungodly anger by fear, pride, and revenge. We should therefore be slow to anger and quick to forgive. (Psalm 103:8–9; Proverbs 15:18; 16:32; 19:11; Micah 7:18; John 2:13–17; Ephesians 4:26–27, 31–32; James 1:19–20) We will conclude today by praying the Kaph Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 81-88 found on page 433 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 311. How did Jesus extend the law against murder? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 311 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment. 311. How did Jesus extend the law against murder? Jesus taught that this commandment also forbids the vice of ungodly anger. A murderous heart can lead to hatred, threatening words, violent acts, and murder itself, and is counter to God’s life-affirming love. (Leviticus 19:17–18; Matthew 5:21–22, 43–45; 15:18–20; 1 John 3:15) We will conclude today by praying Proper 20 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 310. What other actions are considered murder? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 310 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment. 310. What other actions are considered murder? Genocide, infanticide, abortion, suicide, and euthanasia are all forms of murder. Sins of murderous intent include physical and emotional abuse, abandonment, willful negligence, and wanton recklessness. (Exodus 1:15–22; 21:28–30; 2 Kings 17:16–18; Psalm 139:13–16; Amos 1:13–15; Acts 9:1–2; Didache 2.2) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 44. In Times of Social Conflict or Distress found on page 659 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 309. Why does God prohibit murder? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0100

Today is day 309 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment. 309. Why does God prohibit murder? Because every human being is made in God’s image, all human life is sacred, from conception to natural death. Therefore, I may not take the life of others unjustly. (Genesis 9:6; Deuteronomy 19:4–13; Psalm 94:1–7; Isaiah 46:3–4; Romans 12:19–21) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 43. For Social Justice found on page 659 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 308. What is murder? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0100

Today is day 308 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment. 308. What is murder? Murder is the willful and unjust taking of human life. (Genesis 4:1–10; Deuteronomy 19:4–13; Acts 7:54–8:3) We will conclude today by praying Yodh stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 73-80 found on page 432 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 307. What is the sixth commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0100

Today is day 307 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment. 307. What is the sixth commandment? The sixth commandment is “You shall not murder.” (Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17) We will conclude today by praying The Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 306. Does earthly authority have limits? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0100

Today is day 306 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment. 306. Does earthly authority have limits? Yes. All authority comes from God, the King of kings, who expects me to love, honor, and obey him above all earthly authorities whenever they command me to sin. (Exodus 1:15–21; Daniel 3:4–6, 16–18; Matthew 23:1–4; Acts 5:27–29; Revelation 18:1–4) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 37. For the President and All in Civil Authority found on page 657 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 305. What blessings result from obeying the fifth commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0100

Today is day 305 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment. 305. What blessings result from obeying the fifth commandment? Submission to God’s appointed earthly authorities helps me to resist pride and grow in humility, and promotes the justice and peace (shalom) of society in which human life flourishes. (Exodus 20:12; 1 Chronicles 29:23; Proverbs 10:17; Romans 13:1–4; Hebrews 13:17) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 91. For Submission to God's Will found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 304. How else do you love God in light of the fifth commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0100

Today is day 304 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment. 304. How else do you love God in light of the fifth commandment? I also keep the fifth commandment by showing respect for teachers and elders; by obeying, as far as is lawful, those who hold authority in the Church, my employment, and civil government; and by conducting myself in all things with reverent humility before God and my neighbor. (Exodus 22:28; Matthew 22:15–22; Romans 13:1–7; 1 Timothy 2:1–2; 5:1–4; Hebrews 13:7; 1 Peter 2:13–15; Articles of Religion, 37) We will conclude today by praying the Teth Stanza of Psalm 119 (verses 65-72) found on page 432 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 303. How did Jesus keep the fifth commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0100

Today is day 303 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment. 303. How did Jesus keep the fifth commandment? As a child, Jesus obeyed Joseph and Mary; on the Cross, he provided for his mother by entrusting her to his disciple’s care; in his life, he obeyed the lawful requirements of the civil and religious authorities; and in all things he sought to do his Father’s will. (Luke 2:39–52; John 10:22–39; 19:25–27) We will conclude today by praying Proper 1 found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 302. How should parents treat their children? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0100

Today is day 302 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment. 302. How should parents treat their children? Earthly fathers and mothers should represent to their children the loving care of our heavenly Father by nurturing and protecting them, teaching and modeling to them the Christian faith and life, guiding and assisting them in education, and encouraging them in their lives and vocations. (Genesis 48:8–16; Deuteronomy 6:4–7; Proverbs 19:18; 22:6; Matthew 3:13–17; Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21; 1 Timothy 5:8) We will conclude today by praying a prayer For Children found on page 77 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 301. What does it mean to honor your father and mother? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0100

Today is day 301 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment. 301. What does it mean to honor your father and mother? I should love, serve, respect, and care for my parents all their lives, and should obey them in all things that are reasonable and conform to God’s Law. (Genesis 45:7–13; Proverbs 6:20–22; 20:20; 23:22; Ephesians 6:1–3; Colossians 3:20) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 65. For Families found on page 666 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 300. What is the Fifth commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 300 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment. 300. What is the Fifth commandment? The fifth commandment is “Honor your father and your mother.” (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16) We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 10 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 299. How does keeping the Sabbath help you to grow in Christ? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 299 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment. 299. How does keeping the Sabbath help you to grow in Christ? As I keep a weekly day of rest and worship, my faith in God my Creator is strengthened, my hope in God my Provider is renewed, and my love for God my Redeemer is deepened. (Exodus 16:1–30; Psalm 127:1–2; Hebrews 10:19–25) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 88. For Daily Growth found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 298. What does the Sabbath teach you about time? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 298 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment. 298. What does the Sabbath teach you about time? Through an ordered life of weekly worship and rest throughout the Christian year, and by a regular pattern of daily prayer, I learn that time belongs to God and is ordered by him. (Genesis 1:14–15; Leviticus 23; Psalms 92:1–4; 119:164; Acts 3:1; Hebrews 10:25) We will conclude today by praying Part III and Doxology of Canticle 10 found on page 88 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 297. Why does the Church worship on the first day of the week rather than the seventh? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 297 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment. 297. Why does the Church worship on the first day of the week rather than the seventh? The earliest Christians came to observe Sunday as “the Lord’s Day” (Revelation 1:10) for their primary day of worship in remembrance of Jesus’ resurrection on the first day of the week. (Luke 24:1–7; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:2; Didache 14.1; Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to the Magnesians 9) We will conclude today by praying a Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 296. What does this commandment teach you about work? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 296 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment. 296. What does this commandment teach you about work? My work is a gift of God that can grant me provision and satisfaction, and serve the common good, but it neither defines my life nor rules over it. I am thereby freed from resentment and sloth to work diligently and with joy for God’s glory. (Genesis 2:15; Exodus 20:9–11; Psalm 128; Proverbs 6:6–11; 12:11–14; 16:3; Ephesians 4:28; Colossians 3:23–24) We will conclude today by praying Part II of Canticle 10 found on page 87 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 295. How do you keep the Sabbath? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 295 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment. 295. How do you keep the Sabbath? I cease from all unnecessary work; rest physically, mentally, and spiritually; and join with my family and church in worship, fellowship, and works of love. (Psalm 92; Isaiah 58:13–14; Matthew 12:12; Colossians 2:16–23) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 294. How does the Sabbath serve as a promise for the future of God’s people? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 294 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment. 294. How does the Sabbath serve as a promise for the future of God’s people? When the Church is perfected in Christ, all believers will dwell in God’s new creation, free from sin and its curse, and eternally united to God in love, adoration, and joy. This will be our unending Sabbath rest. (Psalm 132; Isaiah 66:22–23; Colossians 2:16–19; Hebrews 4:1–13) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Holy Saturday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 293. How did Jesus teach us to keep the Sabbath? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 293 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment. 293. How did Jesus teach us to keep the Sabbath? As Lord of the Sabbath, Jesus taught us to keep it not merely as a duty, but as a gift of God to be received with joy and extended to others through acts of love and hospitality. (Mark 2:23–3:6; Luke 13:10–16) We will conclude today by praying the Invocation and Part I of Canticle 10 found on page 87 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 292. Why was Israel to rest on the Sabbath? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 292 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment. 292. Why was Israel to rest on the Sabbath? Israel was called to rest in remembrance that God had freed them from slavery and that God rested from his work of creation, bringing joyful balance and rhythm to life, work, and worship. (Genesis 2:1–2; Exodus 20:11; 23:12; Deuteronomy 5:12–15) We will conclude today by praying the Heth Stanza of Psalm 119 (verses 57-64) found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 291. What does it mean to keep the Sabbath day holy? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 291 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment. 291. What does it mean to keep the Sabbath day holy? “Sabbath” is from the Hebrew shabbath, which means “rest.” “Holy” means “set apart” for God’s purposes. God commanded Israel to set apart each seventh day, following six days of work, for rest and worship. (Genesis 2:2; Exodus 31:12–17; Psalm 23:1–3; Mark 1:21–22) We will conclude today by praying a Collect for Sabbath Rest found on page 24 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 290. What is the fourth commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 290 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment. 290. What is the fourth commandment? The fourth commandment is “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” (Exodus 20:8–10; see also Deuteronomy 5:12–14) We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 289. How can you honor and love God’s Name? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 289 and we are studying The Third Commandment. 289. How can you honor and love God’s Name? I honor and love God’s Name, in which I was baptized, by keeping my vows and promises, by worshiping him in truth and holiness, and by invoking his Name reverently and responsibly. (Numbers 30:2; Deuteronomy 10:20–22; Psalm 105:1–5; Matthew 15:10–20; James 5:12) We will conclude today by praying The Initial Address for the Renewal of Baptismal Vows found on page 194 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 288. How might you use God’s Name carelessly? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 288 and we are studying The Third Commandment. 288. How might you use God’s Name carelessly? Cursing, magic, broken vows, false piety, manipulation of others, and hypocrisy all cheapen God’s Name. These treat God’s Name as empty of the reality for which it stands. (Leviticus 5:4–6; 19:26b, 31; Psalm 10:2–7; Malachi 1:6–14; Matthew 5:33–37; James 3:5–12; Articles of Religion, 39) We will conclude today by praying Proper 2 found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 287. How might you use God’s Name profanely? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 287 and we are studying The Third Commandment. 287. How might you use God’s Name profanely? By the unholy use of God’s holy Name, especially through perjury, blasphemy, and attributing to God any falsehood, heresy, or evil deed, as if he had authorized or approved them. (Deuteronomy 18:20–22; Proverbs 30:7–9; Jeremiah 34:15–16; Ezekiel 36:16–23; Amos 2:6–7; Jude 5–13) We will conclude today by praying Proper 7 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 286. How can you avoid taking God’s Name in vain? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 286 and we are studying The Third Commandment. 286. How can you avoid taking God’s Name in vain? Because I love him, I should use God’s Name with reverence, not carelessly or profanely. (Deuteronomy 28:58–59; Psalms 86:11–12; 99:1–5; Revelation 15:2–4) We will conclude today with the Zayin Stanza of Psalm 119 found on page 430 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 285. What does it mean to take God’s Name “in vain”? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 285 and we are studying The Third Commandment. 285. What does it mean to take God’s Name “in vain”? “Vain” means empty, meaningless, and of no account. To take God’s Name in vain is to treat it as such. (Leviticus 24:10–16; Romans 2:23–24) We will conclude today with the Waw Stanza of Psalm 119 found on page 430 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 284. Why is God’s Name sacred? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 284 and we are studying The Third Commandment. 284. Why is God’s Name sacred? God’s Name reveals who he is—his nature, his character, his power, and his purposes. All forms of God’s Name are holy. (Exodus 3:1–15; 34:5–7; Psalms 8; 54:1; 79:9; Isaiah 57:15; Luke 1:46–49) We will conclude today a Prayer for the Ministry to the Sick found on page 226 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 283. What is the third commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 283 and we are studying The Third Commandment. 283. What is the third commandment? The third commandment is “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.” (Exodus 20:7; Deuteronomy 5:11; see also Leviticus 22:32; see questions 172–77) We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 282. How will idolatry affect you? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 282 and we are studying The Second Commandment. 282. How will idolatry affect you? If I worship and serve idols, I will become like them, empty and alienated from God, who alone can make me whole. (Psalm 115:4– 8; Jeremiah 2:11–19; Jonah 2:7–9; Romans 1:18–25) We will conclude today by praying the Prayer 96. For Union with Christ found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 281. How was Jesus tempted to break the first two commandments? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 281 and we are studying The Second Commandment. 281. How was Jesus tempted to break the first two commandments? Satan tempted Jesus to bow down and worship him, promising him an earthly kingdom without the pain of the Cross. Instead, Jesus served and worshiped God faithfully and perfectly all his life, and calls us to do the same. (Matthew 4:1–11; 16:24; Luke 22:41–44; Philippians 2:8) We will conclude today by praying the The Collect for the First Sunday in Lent found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 280. What does the second commandment teach you about hope? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 280 and we are studying The Second Commandment. 280. What does the second commandment teach you about hope? It teaches me that my ultimate hope is in God alone, for he alone is God and he made me. I must not look for salvation and fulfillment in myself, another person, my wealth or occupation or status, or any created thing. Only in God will I find perfect love and fulfillment. (Psalm 62; Isaiah 45:20–25; Matthew 6:19–24; 1 Thessalonians 1:9–10) We will conclude today by praying the The Collect for the Fifth Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 279. Are idols always images? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 279 and we are studying The Second Commandment. 279. Are idols always images? No. Anything can become an idol if I look to it for salvation from my sin or comfort amid my circumstances. If I place my ultimate hope in anything but God, it is an idol. (1 Samuel 15:23; Ezekiel 14:3–5; Ephesians 5:5; Colossians 3:5) We will conclude today by praying the Proper 13 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 278. Are all images wrong? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 278 and we are studying The Second Commandment. 278. Are all images wrong? No. God forbade the making of idols and the worship of images, yet commanded carvings and pictures for the tabernacle depicting creation. Christians are free to make images—including images of Jesus and the saints—as long as they do not worship them or use them superstitiously. (Exodus 37:1–9; Numbers 21:4–9; 1 Kings 6:23–35; 7:23–26; John 3:9–15) We will conclude today by praying the The Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 277. Why did the nations make such images? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:06:01 +0000

Today is day 277 and we are studying The Second Commandment. 277. Why did the nations make such images? Israel’s neighbors worshiped and served false gods by means of idols, believing they could manipulate these counterfeit gods for their own benefit. (Psalm 115:2–8; Isaiah 44:9–20; Jeremiah 10:2–15; Habakkuk 2:18–19; Revelation 2:18–29) We will conclude today by praying the He Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 33-40 found on page 429 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 276. How did Israel break the first two commandments? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 276 and we are studying The Second Commandment. 276. How did Israel break the first two commandments? Israel neglected God’s Law, worshiped the gods of the nations around them, and brought images of these gods (idols) into God’s temple, thus corrupting his worship. (Exodus 32; Judges 10:6; 1 Kings 12:28–33; 2 Kings 21:1–9; Psalm 106:19–43; Hosea 13:2; 1 Corinthians 10:1–14) We will conclude today by praying Proper 19 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 275. What does the second commandment mean? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 275 and we are studying The Second Commandment. 275. What does the second commandment mean? God’s people are neither to worship man-made images of God or of other gods nor to make such images for the purpose of worshiping them. (Exodus 20:23; 34:17; Leviticus 26:1; Deuteronomy 4:15–20; 27:15; Psalm 97:6–9; Acts 17:22–29; 2 Corinthians 6:16–18) We will conclude today by praying the Daleth Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 25-32 found on page 429 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 274. What is the second commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 274 and we are studying The Second Commandment. 274. What is the second commandment? The second commandment is “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them.” (Exodus 20:4–6; 34:17; Deuteronomy 5:8–10) We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 273. Can you worship and serve God perfectly? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 20:21:00 +0000

Today is day 273 and we are studying The First Commandment. 273. Can you worship and serve God perfectly? No. Only our Lord Jesus Christ worshiped and served God perfectly; but I can seek to imitate Christ, knowing that my worship and service are acceptable to God through him. (1 Kings 15:9–14; Psalm 53:1–3; Luke 4:1–13; Ephesians 5:1–2; Hebrews 7:23–28) We will conclude today by praying First Prayer for Mission found on page 51 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 272. How are you tempted to worship other gods? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 272 and we are studying The First Commandment. 272. How are you tempted to worship other gods? I am tempted to trust in myself, my pleasures, my possessions, my relationships, and my success, wrongly believing that they will bring me happiness, security, and meaning. I am also tempted to believe superstitions and false religious claims, and to reject God’s call to worship him alone. (1 Kings 11:1–8; Psalm 73:1–17; Matthew 26:14–16; 27:1–5; Romans 1:18–32) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 93. A Covenant Prayer found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 271. Why are you tempted to worship other things instead of God? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 271 and we are studying The First Commandment. 271. Why are you tempted to worship other things instead of God? I am tempted because my sinful heart seeks my own desires above all else and pursues those things which falsely promise to fulfill them. (Deuteronomy 29:16–19; Psalm 10:2–7; Acts 19:23–27; James 4:1–10) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 94. For a Virtuous Heart found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 270. What does it mean to have no other gods? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 270 and we are studying The First Commandment. 270. What does it mean to have no other gods? It means that there should be nothing in my life more important than God and obeying his will. I should worship him only and love, revere, and trust him above all else. (Psalm 95; Jeremiah 10:6–10; Luke 16:10–15; 1 John 2:15–17) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 92. For Satisfaction in Christ found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 269. What does it mean that the Lord is your God? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 269 and we are studying The First Commandment. 269. What does it mean that the Lord is your God? It means that I have faith that the God of the Bible is the only true God and that I entrust myself to him wholly. (Exodus 3:1–15; Deuteronomy 6:4–5; Psalm 86:8–13; Mark 12:29–34; Revelation 15:3–4) We will conclude today by praying the Gimel Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 17-24 found on page 429 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 268. What is the first commandment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 268 and we are studying The First Commandment. 268. What is the first commandment? The first commandment is “I am the Lord your God. . . . You shall have no other gods before me.” (Exodus 20:2–3; Deuteronomy 5:6–7; see also Psalm 97; Luke 4:5–8; 1 Corinthians 8:1–6) We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 267. How should you keep the Ten Commandments? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 267 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 267. How should you keep the Ten Commandments? Because they both contain God’s prohibitions against evil and direct me toward his good will, I should both repent when I disobey them and seek by his grace to live according to them. (Psalm 25:11–18; Romans 6; Colossians 3:5–17) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Nativity of St John the Baptist found on page 629 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 266. How do the Ten Commandments help you to grow in likeness to Christ? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 266 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 266. How do the Ten Commandments help you to grow in likeness to Christ? They reveal my sin in the light of God’s righteousness, guide me to Christ, and teach me what is pleasing to God. (Deuteronomy 4:32–40; Psalms 19; 119:127–35, 169–76; Galatians 3:19–26; James 1:21–25; 2:8–13) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Faith found on page 50 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 265. How do the Ten Commandments help you to resist evil? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 265 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 265. How do the Ten Commandments help you to resist evil? They teach me that God judges the corrupt affections of this fallen world, the cruel strategies of the devil, and the sinful desires of my own heart; and they teach me to renounce them. (Deuteronomy 8; Psalm 19:7–14; John 16:7–15; Romans 2:1–16) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 264. How should you understand the Ten Commandments? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 264 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 264. How should you understand the Ten Commandments? I should understand them as God’s righteous rules for life in his kingdom: basic standards for loving God and my neighbor. In upholding them, I bear witness with the Church to God’s righteousness and his will for a just society. (Deuteronomy 4:1–8; Psalm 119:137–44, 160; Matthew 5:17–48; Romans 7:7–12; 13:8–10) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for All Saints' Day found on page 633 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 263. Why are you not able to do this perfectly? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 263 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 263. Why are you not able to do this perfectly? Sin has corrupted human nature, inclining me to resist God, to ignore his will, and to care more for myself than for my neighbors. However, God has begun and will continue his transforming work in me, and will fully conform me to Christ at the end of the age. (Psalm 14; Jeremiah 17:1–13; Romans 3:9–23; 7:21–25; Philippians 1:3–11) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 91. For Submission to God's Will found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 262. How can you obey God’s Law? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 262 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 262. How can you obey God’s Law? As I trust in Jesus’ fulfillment of the Law for me and live in the power of the Holy Spirit, God grants me grace to love and obey his Law. (2 Kings 18:1–8; Proverbs 3:1–12; John 15:3–11; Romans 6:15–23; 1 John 5:2–5) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Peace found on page 49 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 261. How did Jesus fulfill God’s Law? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 261 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 261. How did Jesus fulfill God’s Law? For our sake, Jesus fulfilled God’s Law by teaching it perfectly, submitting to it wholly, and dying as an atoning sacrifice for our disobedience. (Psalm 119:49–72; Isaiah 53:4–12; Matthew 5:17–20; Romans 8:1–4; Hebrews 10:1–18) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Circumcision and Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 260. How did Jesus summarize God’s Law? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 260 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 260. How did Jesus summarize God’s Law? Jesus summarized God’s Law by saying: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 22:37–40; see also Deuteronomy 6:1–9; Leviticus 19:9–18; Psalm 31:23–24; John 15:7–17; 1 John 4:16–5:3) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Fifth Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 259. When did God give his Law? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 259 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 259. When did God give his Law? After delivering his people Israel from slavery in Egypt, God established a covenant with them by giving them his Law through Moses. (Exodus 19:1–6; Deuteronomy 5:1–5; Nehemiah 9:13–14; Acts 7:35–38) We will conclude today by praying the Beth Stanza of Psalm 119 found on page 428 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 258. What is God’s Law? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 258 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 258. What is God’s Law? God’s Law (Hebrew, torah: “instruction”) is God’s direct pronouncement of his will, both for our good and for his glory. (Deuteronomy 30; Psalms 19:7–11; 119:89–104; Galatians 3:15–24) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Renewal of Life found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 257. What are the Ten Commandments? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 257 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 257. What are the Ten Commandments? The Ten Commandments are a summary and outline of God’s Law. (Exodus 20:18–21; Deuteronomy 5:28–33; Psalm 78:5–8) We will conclude today by praying the Aleph Stanza of Psalm 119 found on page 427 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 256. Recite the Ten Commandments. (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 256 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 256. Recite the Ten Commandments. 1. I am the Lord your God. You shall have no other gods but me. 2. You shall not make for yourself any idol. 3. You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain. 4. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. 5. Honor your father and your mother. 6. You shall not murder. 7. You shall not commit adultery. 8. You shall not steal. 9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 10. You shall not covet. (Book of Common Prayer 2019 version from Exodus 20:1–17; Deuteronomy 5:6–21) We will conclude today with The Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 256 BONUS: Part 4 - Becoming Like Christ (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this special bonus podcast, we are reading Part 4: Becoming Like Christ found on page 89 of To Be a Christian. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 255. Why is prayer an essential part of a rule of life? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 255 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Toward a Rule of Life 255. Why is prayer an essential part of a rule of life? Through prayer, I rely upon God for strength, wisdom, and humility to sustain and guide me in my rule of life. Without the love of God and the power of his Spirit, I will not attain to the fullness of Christ. ( Job 28:12–28; Psalm 143; Romans 8:26–30) We will conclude today with A Collect for Guidance in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 254. What is included in a rule of life? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 254 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Toward a Rule of Life 254. What is included in a rule of life? In addition to Scripture, prayer, and worship, a rule of life includes witness, service, self-denial, and faithful stewardship of my time, money, and possessions. (Deuteronomy 5:28–33; Psalm 141; Matthew 5:13–16; 6:19–24; Mark 8:27–38; 1 Peter 4:10–11) We will conclude today with A Collect for Grace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 253. Why do you need a rule of life? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 253 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Toward a Rule of Life 253. Why do you need a rule of life? I need a rule of life because my fallen nature is disordered, distracted, and self-centered. A rule of life helps me to resist sin and establish godly habits, through which the Holy Spirit will increasingly conform me to the image of Christ. (Psalms 73; 86:11–13; Proverbs 3; 1 Corinthians 9:23–27; Colossians 3:1–4; 1 Peter 1:13–19) We will conclude today with A Collect for Peace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 252. What is a rule of life? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 252 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Toward a Rule of Life 252. What is a rule of life? A rule of life is a discipline by which I order my worship, work, and leisure as a pleasing sacrifice to God. (Deuteronomy 6:1–9; Psalm 103; John 15:1–15; Romans 12:1–2; Colossians 3:12–17) We will conclude today with A Collect for Renewal of Life in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 251. Why do we pray the Daily Office? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 251 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship. 251. Why do we pray the Daily Office? We pray the Daily Office because, by it, we learn the Scriptures, join with the Church in prayer, mark our days with praise to God, and sanctify our time. ( Joshua 1:6–9; Psalms 92; 119:97; Acts 10:1–8; 1 Timothy 2:1–7) We will conclude today with The Officiant's Address to the People in Morning Prayer found on page 11 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 250. How is the Daily Office observed? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 250 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship. 250. How is the Daily Office observed? The Daily Office is primarily designed for corporate prayer. It may also be used by individuals or families, in public or in private, in whole or in part. (Psalm 22:22–27; Acts 10:9–16; Hebrews 10:24–25; Revelation 7:9–12) We will conclude today with A Prayer of St. John Chrysostom found on page 26 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 249. What is the Daily Office? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 249 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship. 249. What is the Daily Office? The Daily Office includes the services of Morning and Evening Prayer. In them we confess our sins and receive absolution, hear God’s Word and praise him with psalms, and offer the Church’s thanksgivings and prayers. (Psalms 5; 63; Daniel 6:10; Mark 1:35) We will conclude today with Proper 15 found on page 619 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 248. How does the Book of Common Prayer organize corporate worship? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 248 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship. 248. How does the Book of Common Prayer organize corporate worship? The Prayer Book orders our daily, weekly, and seasonal prayer and worship. It also provides liturgies for significant events of life. (Leviticus 23:1–24:9; Psalm 90; John 2:1–12; 1 Corinthians 15:1–11) We will conclude today with Proper 13 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 247. What is the role of Scripture in the Prayer Book? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 247 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship. 247. What is the role of Scripture in the Prayer Book? The Book of Common Prayer is saturated with the Scriptures, organizing and orchestrating them for worship. It helps us to pray together in words God himself has given us, with order, beauty, joy, deep devotion, and great dignity. (Exodus 34:5–8; 1 Chronicles 29:10–13; Psalms 96:9; 118; Matthew 21:1–11; Revelation 7:9–12) We will conclude today with The Collect for the Second Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 246. Does structured liturgy inhibit sincere and vibrant worship? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 246 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship. 246. Does structured liturgy inhibit sincere and vibrant worship? No. A structured liturgy provides sincere worshipers biblical language and forms that train our hearts for worship. Liturgy enables us to worship God joyfully and with one voice. (2 Samuel 6:1–4; 2 Chronicles 29; Psalm 68:24–33; 1 Corinthians 14:26–33, 39–40; Revelation 7:9–8:5) We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 245. Why do Anglicans worship with a structured liturgy? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 245 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship. 245. Why do Anglicans worship with a structured liturgy? Anglicans worship with a structured liturgy because it embodies biblical patterns of worship, fosters reverence and love for God, deepens faith in Jesus Christ, and is in continuity with the practices of Israel and the Early Church. (Numbers 6:22–27; Deuteronomy 12:8–14; Psalm 96; Acts 2:42–47; Revelation 15; Didache 8–10) We will conclude today with the First Prayer of the People in the Anglican Standard Text found on page 110 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 244. What is liturgy? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 244 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship. 244. What is liturgy? Liturgy is an established pattern or form for the worship of God by God’s people. The liturgy leads us in the remembrance of God’s mighty acts and unites us in grateful response. (Exodus 15:1–21; Psalm 118; Luke 22:14–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26) We will conclude today with Proper 13 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 243. How should you pray in times of suffering? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 243 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer. 243. How should you pray in times of suffering? I should pray trusting in the sufficiency of God’s grace and in joyful assurance that “suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame.” (Romans 5:3–5; see also Job 23; Psalm 22; John 12:23–26; 2 Corinthians 1:3–5; 1 Peter 4:12–19) We will conclude today with the Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 242. What should you remember when prayers seem to go unanswered? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 242 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer. 242. What should you remember when prayers seem to go unanswered? I should be certain that God always hears my prayers and answers them by his wisdom, in his own time and manner, for my good, and for his glory. (Psalm 37:3–9; Isaiah 55; Habakkuk 3:17–19; Luke 18:1–8; James 4:2–3; 1 John 5:14–15) We will conclude today with Prayer 100. For the Answering of Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 241. What prayers should you learn as a part of your rule of prayer? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 241 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer. 241. What prayers should you learn as a part of your rule of prayer? After learning the Lord’s Prayer, I should next aim to learn certain psalms (such as Psalms 23, 51, 95, 100, 150) and prayers from the Daily Office. These prayers will ground me in the Christian tradition of prayer and teach me how to pray in my own words. We will conclude today with Prayer 90. For Grace to Seek God in Every Way found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 240. With what attitude should you pray? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 240 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer. 240. With what attitude should you pray? I should pray with humility, love, and a ready openness to hear and do God’s will. (2 Chronicles 7:13–15; Psalms 31; 46:10–11; Luke 18:9–14; Philippians 4:4–7) We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 239. What types of prayer are not included in the Lord’s Prayer? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 239 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer. 239. What types of prayer are not included in the Lord’s Prayer? Other types of prayer are thanksgiving, by which I give thanks to God for his providential goodness and answers to my prayers; and oblation, by which I offer to him all that I am and all that I do. (2 Samuel 22; Psalm 63; Luke 1:38; 22:39–44; Romans 12:1; Hebrews 10:1–25; 13:15–16) We will conclude today with Prayer 117. A Thanksgiving Prayer and Prayer 73. A Prayer for Self Dedication found on pages 681 and 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 238. What is confession? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 238 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer. 238. What is confession? In confession, I acknowledge my sins in repentance before God and receive his forgiveness. (Nehemiah 1:4–11; Psalm 51; Jeremiah 36:1–3; Luke 23:39–43; Acts 2:14–41; 2 Corinthians 7:2–12; 1 John 1:9) We will conclude today with The Confession of the Daily Office found on page 12 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 237. What is intercession? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 237 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer. 237. What is intercession? In intercession, I make requests to God on behalf of others, the Church, and the world. (Exodus 32:1–14; Psalm 20; John 17:6–26; Ephesians 3:14–21; 6:18–20) We will conclude today with Prayer 40. For All Sorts and Conditions of Men found on page 658 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 236. What is petition? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 236 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer. 236. What is petition? In petition, I make requests to God on my own behalf for his provision and protection. (1 Samuel 1; 2 Kings 20:1–7; Psalm 86; John 17:1–5; 2 Corinthians 12:1–10; Philippians 4:6–7) We will conclude today with Prayer 98. For the Acceptance of Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 235. What is praise? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 235 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer. 235. What is praise? In praise, I glorify and adore God for his holiness, his sovereign rule over all, and his salvation given in Jesus Christ. (Exodus 15:1– 21; Psalm 111; Luke 1:39–56; Ephesians 1:3–14) We will conclude today with Psalm 150 found on page 467 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 234. What types of prayer are in the Lord’s Prayer? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 234 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer. 234. What types of prayer are in the Lord’s Prayer? The Lord’s Prayer includes praise, petition, intercession, and confession to God. (Matthew 6:9–13; Luke 11:2–4) We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 233. Are there different ways to pray? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 233 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer. 233. Are there different ways to pray? Yes. Prayer can be private or public, liturgical or extemporaneous, spoken or silent. (1 Samuel 1:1–20; 1 Kings 8:22–61; Psalm 142; Matthew 11:25–28; Mark 1:35–39; Luke 6:12–16; Hebrews 5:7–10) We will conclude today with Prayer 89. For Seeking God found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 232. How should you “inwardly digest” Scripture? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 232 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture. 232. How should you “inwardly digest” Scripture? I should meditate on Scripture and let it shape my thoughts and prayers. As I absorb Scripture, it deepens my knowledge of God, becomes the lens through which I understand my life and the world around me, and guides my attitudes and actions. ( Joshua 1:1–9; Psalms 1:2; 119:1–8, 113–28; John 15:1–11; Colossians 3:16–17) We will conclude today with Prayer 74. For Desiring God found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 231. How should you “learn” the Bible? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 231 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture. 231. How should you “learn” the Bible? I should seek to know the whole sweep of Scripture and to memorize key passages for my own spiritual growth and for sharing with others. (Psalm 119:9–16; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:10–17) We will conclude today with Prayer 75. For Holy Thought found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 230. How should you “mark” passages of Scripture? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 230 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture. 230. How should you “mark” passages of Scripture? I should study the Bible attentively, noting key verses and themes, as well as connections between passages in the Old and New Testaments. I should study on my own and with other Christians, using trustworthy commentaries and other resources to grasp the full meaning of God’s Word. (Psalm 119:129–44; Luke 24:44–49; Acts 17:1–15) We will conclude today with Prayer 70. For Inner Renewal through the Word found on page 670 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 229. How should you “read” the Bible? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 229 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture.

229. How should you “read” the Bible?

I should read the Bible daily, following the Church’s set readings (lectionaries) or following a pattern of my own choosing. (Deuteronomy 17:18–20; Psalm 119:97–112; Acts 8:26–40)

We will conclude today with Prayer 88. For Daily Growth found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 228. How should you “hear” the Bible? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 228 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture. 228. How should you “hear” the Bible? I should hear the Bible through regular participation in the Church’s worship, in which I join in reciting Scripture, hear it read and prayed, and listen to its truth proclaimed. (Nehemiah 8:1–8, 18; Psalm 81; Luke 4:16–30; 1 Timothy 4:6–16; Revelation 1:1–3) We will conclude today with The Bishop's Blessing of the Lectern found on page 529 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 227. How should the Holy Scriptures shape your daily life? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 227 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture. 227. How should the Holy Scriptures shape your daily life? I should “hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them” that by the sustaining power of God’s Word, I may grow in grace and hold fast to the hope given to me in Jesus Christ. (Collect for the Second Sunday of Advent, Book of Common Prayer 2019; see also Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Psalm 119:1–48; Luke 2:39–52; James 1:18–27; 2 Peter 3:18) We will conclude today with The Collect for the Second Sunday of Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 226. What nurtures a fruitful life of prayer? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 226 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture, Prayer, and Worship. 226. What nurtures a fruitful life of prayer? My life of prayer is fed by the regular reading of Scripture, practice of personal prayer, and corporate worship of God. The ancient threefold rule of the Church encourages weekly Communion, the Daily Office, and private devotions to shape this way of life. (Psalm 1; John 15:1–17; Ephesians 5:15–20; Philippians 4:8–9; Hebrews 10:19–25) We will conclude today with Proper 13 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 225. What can hinder your regular prayers? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 225 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture, Prayer, and Worship. 225. What can hinder your regular prayers? My prayers may be hindered by many things, such as lethargy or loss, selfishness or sin, distractions or difficulties, or seasons of spiritual dryness. With God’s help, a rule of prayer strengthens me to overcome all these. (1 Kings 19:1–18; Psalm 116; Matthew 26:36–46; Luke 20:45–47; Romans 8:22–27) We will conclude today with the Collect for The Fourth Sunday in Advent found on page 599 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 224. What is a “rule” of prayer? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 224 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture, Prayer, and Worship. 224. What is a “rule” of prayer? A rule of prayer is a regular discipline by which I cultivate a life of prayer and grow to love and glorify God more fully. (Psalms 5:1–3; 119:164; Daniel 6:6–13; Mark 1:35–39; Luke 5:12–16; Ephesians 6:10–20) We will conclude today with A Collect for Purity found on page 106 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 223. Why do you end the Lord’s Prayer by saying “Amen”? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 223 and we are on the section of the Doxology and the Amen. 223. Why do you end the Lord’s Prayer by saying “Amen”? By saying “Amen,” which means “so be it,” I declare my agreement with the prayer. I unite with the faithful, and together we pray as Jesus commanded, believing that our petitions please the Father, and trusting that he will hear and answer us. (Nehemiah 8:1–3, 5–6; Psalms 72:18–19; 106:48; 2 Corinthians 1:19–20; Revelation 19:1–4) We will conclude today with Prayer 93. A Covenant Prayer found on page 673 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 222. What does “kingdom, power, and glory” mean? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 222 and we are on the section of the Doxology and the Amen. 222. What does “kingdom, power, and glory” mean? Mirroring the first half of the Lord’s Prayer, the Church rejoices that God is already reigning over all creation, working out his holy will, and hallowing his Name in earth and heaven. (1 Chronicles 29:11–13; Revelation 5:11–14) We will conclude today with the Doxology of Canticle 10 found on page 88 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 221. What is the doxology of the Lord’s Prayer? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 221 and we are on the section of the Doxology and the Amen. 221. What is the doxology of the Lord’s Prayer? The doxology often added to the Lord’s Prayer is “For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen” (Matthew 6:13). A doxology is a short phrase or hymn giving glory to God. (Ephesians 3:20–21; 1 Timothy 1:17) We will conclude today with the Lord's Prayer. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 220. How does God deliver you from evil? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 220 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil". 220. How does God deliver you from evil? Jesus has conquered the dominion of darkness and now grants me victory over sin and evil through the Holy Spirit. He transforms my mind and heart to see and oppose evil, and gives me the power to overcome it. He gives me strength to endure my trials gracefully and may even remove them from me. (Psalm 23; Ezekiel 36:24–27; Matthew 10:16–20; John 17:11–17; 2 Corinthians 12:7–10; James 4:7–8; 1 Peter 5:8–9) We will conclude today with A Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 219. From what evil do you seek to be delivered? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 219 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil". 219. From what evil do you seek to be delivered? I seek to be delivered from my own fallen inclination toward evil. I also seek God’s deliverance from the devil; from the dangers of the day and night; from sorrow, sickness, and horror; from injustice and oppression; and from everlasting damnation. (Psalm 91; Luke 18:1–8; 22:31–32; Romans 7:15–25; 2 Corinthians 1:8–11; 2 Thessalonians 3:1–2; 1 Peter 5:8–9; “The Great Litany,” Book of Common Prayer 1662) We will conclude today with The Second Collect for Easter Day found on page 610 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 219 BONUS: The Great Litany (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this bonus podcast for day 219, we are praying the Great Litany found on page 91 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). The prayer is prescribed for Question 219 but is too long for a normal daily episode. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 218. How does God redeem evil? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 218 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil". 218. How does God redeem evil? Though disaster, disease, death, and the evil deeds of his creatures may cause great harm and suffering, the almighty and allwise God can use them to bring about his good purposes, both in the world and in my life. (Genesis 50:20; Romans 5:3–5; 8:28; Hebrews 12:3–11) We will conclude today with Canticle 1 found on page 79 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 217. How does God overcome evil in this world? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 217 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil". 217. How does God overcome evil in this world? God has triumphed over all the powers of evil through the death, resurrection, and ascension of his Son, Jesus Christ. God will finally destroy all evil, including death, at the end of the age. (Psalms 46; 110:1; Isaiah 52:7–10; Daniel 7:9–14; Luke 21:25–28; 1 Co rin thi ans 15:24–28; Colossians 2:13–15; Hebrews 2:7–9, 14–15; Revelation 21:1–8) We will conclude today with A Collect for Resurrection Hope in Evening Prayer found on page 49 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 216. What are angels? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 216 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil". 216. What are angels? Angels are rational, spiritual beings created by God. God’s holy angels joyfully serve him in heavenly worship, and God appoints them to act as messengers, bringing words of guidance and assurance to the faithful, and assisting and protecting them. (Numbers 22:21–31; Psalm 148:1–6; Isaiah 6:2–3; Luke 1:19, 26–33; Acts 12:7–11; Hebrews 1:7–14; 13:2) We will conclude today with The Collect for Holy Michael and All Angels found on page 632 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 215. How did Satan and his angels turn to evil? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 215 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

215. How did Satan and his angels turn to evil?

Satan and his angels were overcome by envy and pride and rebelled against God. (Isaiah 14:12–15; Ezekiel 28:12–19; 1 Timothy 3:6; Jude 6; Revelation 12:7–12)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Thursday in Easter Week found on page 611 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 214. What are Satan and his demons? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 214 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil". 214. What are Satan and his demons? Demons, of whom Satan is chief, are fallen angels. Satan rebelled against God and led other angels to follow him. They now cause spiritual and sometimes physical harm to mortals, and they sow lies that lead to confusion, despair, sin, and death. (Job 1–2; Daniel 10:20–21; Luke 8:26–29; 9:37–43; 11:14–26; Acts 16:16–18; 2 Thessalonians 2:9–10) We will conclude today with The Collect for the First Sunday in Lent found on page 605 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 213. Did evil exist before the human race embraced it? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 213 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil". 213. Did evil exist before the human race embraced it? Yes. Satan had already opposed God and chosen evil when he tempted Adam and Eve. (Genesis 3: 1–5; John 8:44) We will conclude today with The First Collect of Compline found on page 63 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 212. Is God responsible for evil? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 212 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil". 212. Is God responsible for evil? No. The sinful choices of his creatures do not implicate God in evil in any way. (Deuteronomy 30:15–19; Romans 7:7–25; James 1:13–15) We will conclude today with Proper 6 found on page 616 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 211. If God is good, why does he permit evil? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 211 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil". 211. If God is good, why does he permit evil? God created rational creatures free to love, obey, and worship him, but we have used our freedom to reject his love, rebel against him, and choose evil. Yet no evil can thwart God’s purposes, and he is able to use evil to bring about even greater good. (Genesis 6:5; Judges 2:19–23; Psalm 10; Ecclesiastes 7:29; Romans 8:18–28; Hebrews 2:8–18; Revelation 2:18–29) We will conclude today with A Collect for Peace found on page 23 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 210. What is evil? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 210 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil". 210. What is evil? Evil is the willful perversion of God’s will. Evil defies God’s holiness, violates his Law, enslaves us to sin, and mars his good creation. (Genesis 3:1–19; 4:1–8; 6:5; Proverbs 1:10–19; Isaiah 59:4–13; Mark 7:20–23; 1 John 3:4) We will conclude today with The Collect for the Second Sunday in Lent found on page 605 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 209. What is the seventh petition? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 17:49:00 +0000

Today is day 209 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil". 209. What is the seventh petition? The seventh petition is “But deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:13) We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 208. How can the Church help you to resist temptation? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 208 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation". 208. How can the Church help you to resist temptation? In the fellowship of Christ’s Body, I can find companionship when I am lonely or vulnerable, support to resist ungodly influence, wisdom to guard me from folly, exhortation to grow in holiness, and discipline to correct me when I fall into error. (Matthew 18:15–20; Galatians 6:1–5; 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14–16; James 5:16) We will conclude today with Proper 15 found on page 619 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 207. What are ways to guard against temptation? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 207 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation". 207. What are ways to guard against temptation? As I abide in Christ, I can guard against temptation by praying for protection and strength, confessing my sins, recalling God’s Word, avoiding tempting situations, and seeking the support of fellow Christians. (Genesis 39:7–12; Psalm 119:9–11; Matthew 4:1–11; Mark 14:38; Romans 13:11–14; Ephesians 6:13–18; 1 Peter 4:1–2, 7) We will conclude today with Proper 2 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 206. Does God lead you into temptation? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 206 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation". 206. Does God lead you into temptation? No. God never tempts anyone, nor is he the cause of any sin; but he does allow me to be tested so that I may grow in faith and obedience. (Genesis 22:1–18; Job 1:6–12; Psalm 11:4–5; Proverbs 17:3; Matthew 4:1; James 1:12–15) We will conclude today with Prayer 58. For a Person in Trouble or Bereavement found on page 663 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 205. What help do you seek from God in the face of temptation? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 205 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation". 205. What help do you seek from God in the face of temptation? I ask God to increase my faith to trust him, enliven my conscience to fear him, soften my heart to love him, and strengthen my will to obey him, that I may resist evil and stand in the face of temptation. (Proverbs 2; Matthew 4:11; Luke 22:31–32; 1 Corinthians 10:12–14; James 4:5–10) We will conclude today with The Collect for the Fourth Sunday in Lent found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 204. What are the sources of temptation? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 204 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation". 204. What are the sources of temptation? I am tempted by the false promises of the world, the selfish desires of my flesh, and the lies of the devil, all of which war against God and my spiritual well-being. (Genesis 3:1–8; Proverbs 30:7–9; Mark 7:15; James 1:13; 1 John 2:15–17) We will conclude today with The First Collect for Compline found on page 63 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 203. What is temptation? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 203 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation". 203. What is temptation? Temptation is any enticement to turn from faith in God and to violate his commandments. (Proverbs 1:8–19; James 1:14–15) We will conclude today with The Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 202. What is the sixth petition? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 202 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation". 202. What is the sixth petition? The sixth petition is “And lead us not into temptation.” (Matthew 6:13; Luke 11:4) We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 201. Will your forgiveness of others always result in reconciliation? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 201 and we are on the section on second part of the The Fifth Petition: "As we forgive those who trespass against us". 201. Will your forgiveness of others always result in reconciliation? No. Though my decision and desire to forgive may not result in my neighbor’s repentance or our reconciliation, I am still called to forgive. (Matthew 18:15–35; Romans 12:17–21) We will conclude today with Prayer 33. For Our Enemies found on page 655 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 200. How do you forgive others? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 200 and we are on the section on second part of the The Fifth Petition: "As we forgive those who trespass against us". 200. How do you forgive others? Forgiveness is a decision of my will and an attitude of my heart that seeks the good of my neighbor, and chooses not to hold against them the damage they have inflicted. I forgive whether they have asked for forgiveness or not. (Exodus 23:4; Leviticus 19:17–18; Matthew 5:38–48; Luke 17:3–4; 23:34; Acts 7:60; Romans 12:14, 17–21; James 5:9; 1 Peter 3:9) We will conclude today with The Collect for Saint Stephen found on page 624 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 199. Why should you forgive others (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 199 and we are on the section on second part of the The Fifth Petition: "As we forgive those who trespass against us". 199. Why should you forgive others? I should forgive others because, while I was still a sinner, God forgave me through Jesus Christ. Failing to forgive impedes God’s work in my life and gives opportunity to the evil one. (Genesis 50:15–21; Psalm 133; Matthew 18:21–35; Luke 23:34; Ephesians 4:30–32; Colossians 3:12–13) We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 198. Does God forgive your sins? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 198 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses". 198. Does God forgive your sins? Yes. In Christ, God freely forgives the sins of all, including me, who sincerely repent and in true faith turn to him. (Leviticus 16:29–34; Psalm 103:8–14; Isaiah 55:6–9; Jeremiah 31:31–34; Matthew 6:14–15; Hebrews 10:11–18; 1 John 1:9–10) We will conclude today with The Collect for Ash Wednesday found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 197. On what basis do you ask forgiveness? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 197 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses". 197. On what basis do you ask forgiveness? I ask God our loving Father to forgive me through his Son, Jesus Christ, who bore my sins upon the Cross, so that through faith and Baptism I can receive his righteousness. (Isaiah 53:4–12; Daniel 9:16–19; Luke 18:9–14; Acts 2:38; 13:38–39; Romans 5:17; Hebrews 9:11–26) We will conclude today with The Collect for Friday in Easter Week found on page 611 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 196. What is God’s forgiveness? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 196 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses". 196. What is God’s forgiveness? God’s forgiveness is his merciful pardon of sin and removal of the guilt that results from our disobedience. (Psalms 32:1–2; 51:1–17; Isaiah 1:18; 55:6–9; Jeremiah 33:7–9; Matthew 18:23–27; Colossians 2:13–14) We will conclude today with Proper 21 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 195. Do you sin against God’s Law? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 195 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses". 195. Do you sin against God’s Law? Yes. I, together with all humankind, sin daily against God’s Law, in thought, word, and deed, both by what I do and by what I fail to do. (Psalm 14:2–3; Proverbs 20:9; Ecclesiastes 7:20; Romans 3:9–18, 23; 1 John 1:8–10) We will conclude today with The Confession of Sin in Compline found on page 57 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 194. What are trespasses? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 194 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses". 194. What are trespasses? A “trespass” is a sin—a thought, word, or deed which offends God’s holy character and violates his Law, missing the mark of his will and expectations. (Isaiah 53:6; 1 John 3:4) We will conclude today with The Confession of Sin in Morning Prayer found on page 12 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 193. What is the fifth petition? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 193 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses". 193. What is the fifth petition? The fifth petition is “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” (Matthew 6:12; see also Luke 11:4) We will conclude today with the Lord's Prayer. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 192. Why does God give you daily bread? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 192 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread". 192. Why does God give you daily bread? God gives me daily bread because he is a good and loving Father, who gives good things to all his children, sustains us in life, and desires that we grow daily in his grace. (Psalms 103:13–14; 104:27– 30; Isaiah 40:11, 29–31; Matthew 7:9–11) We will conclude today with The Collect for the Sixth Sunday of Easter found on page 613 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 191. Why should you pray for daily bread? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 191 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread". 191. Why should you pray for daily bread? God calls me to trust him for the needs of each day, to be concerned for the needs of others, to be content with what I have, and to grow in gratitude for his provision. (Exodus 16; Psalm 78:15–20; Matthew 6:25–34; James 4:2–3) We will conclude today with Prayer 25. In Time of Scarcity or Famine found on page 653 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 190. What does “our daily bread” mean? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 190 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread". 190. What does “our daily bread” mean? Daily bread includes all that we need each day for our bodily provision and spiritual nourishment. (Exodus 16:4; Psalm 105:39–42; Proverbs 30:7–9; John 6:1–14, 41–51; Philippians 4:19) We will conclude today with The Collect for the Fourth Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 189. Having prayed first for God’s glory, kingdom, and will, what do you now pray? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 189 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread". 189. Having prayed first for God’s glory, kingdom, and will, what do you now pray? I pray for my needs and those of my brothers and sisters: for daily provision, pardon for sins, and protection from evil. (Psalms 25:16–18; 34:8–10; 71; Lamentations 2:19; Matthew 7:7–11; Philippians 4:6) We will conclude today with Prayer 40. For All Sorts and Conditions of Men found on page 658 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 188. What is the fourth petition? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 188 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread". 188. What is the fourth petition? The fourth petition is “Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11; see also Luke 11:3) We will conclude today with the Lord's Payer. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 187. Why do you pray, “on earth as it is in heaven”? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 187 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven". 187. Why do you pray, “on earth as it is in heaven”? In heaven, God’s Name is perfectly hallowed, and his will is perfectly obeyed and fulfilled. I pray for his kingdom to be established fully and his will to be accomplished on earth, that his Name may be perfectly hallowed in all creation. (Psalm 103:19–22; Isaiah 11:1–9; Daniel 4:34–35; Ephesians 1:15–23; Revelation 4:8–11) We will conclude today with the Ninth Canticle found on page 86 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 186. How can you do God’s will? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 186 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven". 186. How can you do God’s will? I can walk in God’s will by loving him and my neighbor, and by taking my part in the Church’s mission to extend his kingdom in the world. (Deuteronomy 30:11–16; Psalm 15; Micah 6:8; Matthew 28:19–20; Mark 12:28–34; 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8; 1 John 2:15–17) We will conclude today with the Fourth Collect in Midday Prayer found on page 38 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 185. What do you pray for as you seek God’s will? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 185 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven". 185. What do you pray for as you seek God’s will? I pray for God to break the dominion of the world, the flesh, and the devil; to establish justice and thwart the plans of the wicked; to strengthen and direct his Church; and to extend the kingdom of his grace. (Psalm 10:17–18; Matthew 16:17–18; Luke 18:7–8; Ephesians 6:10–20; 2 Thessalonians 3:1–2; 1 Timothy 2:1–4) We will conclude today with Prayer 91. For Submission to God's Will found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 184. What is God’s will? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 184 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven". 184. What is God’s will? God’s will is to reconcile all things to himself in Jesus Christ and to establish his kingdom on the earth. His will is revealed in the whole of Scripture and especially in Jesus Christ, whom I am called to serve and imitate with my whole life. (Deuteronomy 6:4–5; Psalm 119:1–16, 104–5; Proverbs 4:1–9; Matthew 22:36–40; John 6:39–40; Romans 8:28–30; 12:1–2; 2 Corinthians 5:18–19) We will conclude today with Proper 9 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 183. What is the third petition? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 183 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven". 183. What is the third petition? The third petition is “Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10) We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 182. How do you live in God’s kingdom? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 182 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come". 182. How do you live in God’s kingdom? As a citizen of God’s kingdom, I am called to live in obedience to God’s Word and will, in loving witness and service to others, and in joyful hope of Christ’s return. (Psalm 15; Ezekiel 37:20–28; Mark 4:1–25; Romans 14:17; Philippians 3:17–21; 1 Peter 2:9–12) We will conclude today with The Third Prayer for Mission in Evening Prayer found on page 51 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 181. How does God’s kingdom come? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 181 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come". 181. How does God’s kingdom come? God’s kingdom is announced to the people of Israel, arrives in Jesus Christ, and advances through the Church’s mission. It will appear in its fullness once Christ returns in glory. (Psalm 102:12–22; Daniel 2:31– 45; Matthew 10:5–8; Mark 4:26–32; Acts 1:1–11; 1 Corinthians 15:19–28) We will conclude today with The First Prayer for Mission in Evening Prayer found on page 51 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 180. When you pray for God’s kingdom to come, what are you asking? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 180 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come". 180. When you pray for God’s kingdom to come, what are you asking? I pray that the whole creation may be renewed and restored under its rightful Lord, now in part and fully in the age to come. (Psalm 72; Daniel 7:27; Mark 14:25; Romans 8:19–25; Philippians 2:9–11; Revelation 11:15–18; 21:5) We will conclude today with Proper 28 in Morning Prayer found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 179. What is God’s kingdom? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 179 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come". 179. What is God’s kingdom? The kingdom of God is the just and peaceful reign of Jesus Christ over all the world, especially in the lives of his faithful people, through the powerful work of the Holy Spirit. (Psalms 103:19; 145:11–13; Isaiah 11:1–9; Daniel 4:28–37; Mark 1:14–15; Luke 17:20–21; Ephesians 1:3–14; Colossians 1:9–14) We will conclude today with The Second Prayer for Mission in Morning Prayer found on page 24 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 178. What is the second petition? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 178 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come". 178. What is the second petition? The second petition is “Thy kingdom come.” (Matthew 6:10) We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 177. How can you hallow God’s Name? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 177 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name". 177. How can you hallow God’s Name? I can honor God’s Name as holy by worshiping him, serving others, and living in loving obedience as his child and a citizen of his kingdom. (Deuteronomy 4:6–8; Psalm 105:1–6; Ezekiel 36:16–32; Matthew 5:16; Hebrews 13:15–16) We will conclude today with A Prayer For the Spirit of Prayer found on page 75 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 176. How does God hallow his Name? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 176 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name". 176. How does God hallow his Name? God’s Name is holy in itself, and God glorifies his Name by saving fallen humanity, by building his Church, and by establishing his kingdom in this world and in the age to come. (Nehemiah 9:9–10; Psalm 111:9; Ezekiel 36:22–32; Luke 1:49; John 12:23–28; Acts 4:24–31; Ephesians 5:25–27; 1 Peter 2:4–9) We will conclude today with Prayer 76. For Guidance found on page 669 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 175. What does “hallowed” mean? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 175 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name". 175. What does “hallowed” mean? “Hallowed” means to be treated as holy—set apart, sacred, and glorified. (Exodus 13:1–12; Leviticus 22:31–33; Deuteronomy 6:7–8; Psalm 11:4–7; Isaiah 6:1–8; Luke 2:22–35; 2 Timothy 2:19–22) We will conclude today with The Collect for Purity found on page 89 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 174. What are some other names for God given in Scripture? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 174 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name". 174. What are some other names for God given in Scripture? Throughout the Scriptures, God is known as “Lord.” Through the Person and ministry of Jesus Christ, God is also revealed to be one God in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:24) We will conclude today with Proper 7 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 173. What is God’s Name? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today is day 173 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name".

173. What is God’s Name?

God’s Name reveals who he is—his nature, his character, his power, and his purposes. The Name God reveals to Moses is “I AM WHO I AM” or simply “I AM” (Exodus 3:6, 14). This Name means that he alone is truly God, he is the source of his own Being, he is holy and just, and he cannot be defined by his creatures. (Exodus 3:6, 14; 15:11; Psalm 99; Isaiah 5:16; 42:8; 47:4; John 8:58; Revelation 1:8)

We will conclude today with Proper 2 found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 172. What is the first petition? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 172 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name".

172. What is the first petition?

The first petition is “Hallowed be thy Name.” (Matthew 6:9; see also Psalms 99:3; 105:1–3; John 12:27–28; see questions 283–89)

We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer

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Day 171. How does your Father in heaven help you here on earth? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 171 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

171. How does your Father in heaven help you here on earth?

We will conclude today with Proper 8 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 170. What is heaven? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 170 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

170. What is heaven?

We will conclude today with the First Prayer for Mission in Evening Prayer found on page 51 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 169. How is God unlike earthly fathers? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 169 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

169. How is God unlike earthly fathers?

We will conclude today with Prayer 72. For Knowing and Loving God found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 168. How is God like earthly fathers? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 168 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

168. How is God like earthly fathers?

Like all loving and sincere earthly fathers, God loves us in our weakness, provides for our needs, teaches us in our ignorance, and corrects us when we go astray. (Psalm 103:12–14; Luke 11:11– 13; Hebrews 12:5–10)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Guidance in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 167. Why does Jesus teach us to pray “our” Father? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 167 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

167. Why does Jesus teach us to pray “our” Father?

Jesus teaches us always to understand ourselves not only as individuals but as members of God’s family of believers, and to pray accordingly. (Psalm 147; Romans 8:14–19; 1 Peter 1:17)

We will conclude today with Proper 22 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 166. Who are God’s children? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 166 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

166. Who are God’s children?

All who come to God through faith and Baptism in Christ are adopted as children of God the Father. (Deuteronomy 32:1–6; Isaiah 30:1; John 1:12–13; Romans 8:14–16; 1 John 3:1–3)

We will conclude today with Proper 27 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 165. Why do we call God “Father”? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 165 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

165. Why do we call God “Father”?

We call God “Father” because Jesus teaches his disciples that we are God’s children and should call God “our Father.” (Exodus 4:22; Psalm 73:15; Isaiah 43:6; Matthew 23:8–9; 2 Corinthians 6:18; see questions 39–40)

We will conclude today with the Lord's Prayer.

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Day 164. What are the parts of the Lord’s Prayer? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 164 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

164. What are the parts of the Lord’s Prayer?

The traditional form of the Lord’s Prayer begins by addressing God the Father, makes seven petitions, adds a doxology, and concludes with “Amen.”

We will conclude today with the Lord's Prayer.

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Day 163. How is the Lord’s Prayer a pattern for prayer? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 163 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

163. How is the Lord’s Prayer a pattern for prayer?

We will conclude today with Proper 12 on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 162. Why should you practice the Lord’s Prayer? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 162 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

162. Why should you practice the Lord’s Prayer?

I should pray the Lord’s Prayer regularly because it teaches me to pray as Jesus commanded and to desire what his Father wills. (Psalm 34; Matthew 12:46–50; 26:36–44; 1 John 5:14–15)

We will conclude today with Prayer 91. For Submission to God's Will on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 161. Why should you learn the Lord’s Prayer? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 161 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

161. Why should you learn the Lord’s Prayer?

I should learn the Lord’s Prayer because Jesus taught it to his disciples as both a practice and a pattern for prayer to God the Father. (Matthew 6:5–8; Luke 11:1, 5–13)

We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 160. What is the prayer our Lord Jesus taught his disciples to pray? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 160 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

160. What is the prayer our Lord Jesus taught his disciples to pray?

The traditional version of the Lord’s Prayer is this:

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy Name,

thy kingdom come,

thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those

who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

and the power, and the glory,

for ever and ever. Amen.

(Matthew 6:9–13; see also Luke 11:2–4)

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Day 159. When should you pray? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 159 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

159. When should you pray?

I should pray at regular times throughout each day, with fellow Christians for prayer and worship, and whenever I am aware of a need for God’s grace. And I should learn to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) as I grow in the knowledge of God’s presence. (Nehemiah 2:4; Psalm 55:17; Daniel 6:10; Jonah 2; Matthew 15:21–28; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18; Hebrews 4:16; 5:7)

We will conclude today with Prayer 83. In the Morning on page 670 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 158. What should you pray? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 158 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

158. What should you pray?

We will conclude today with Prayer 90. For Grace to Seek God in Every Way on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 157. Why should you pray? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 157 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

157. Why should you pray?

I should pray because God calls me to do so, because I was made for fellowship with him, because I need the help of his Holy Spirit, and because he has promised to answer the prayers of his people. (Exodus 33:7–11; Psalm 50:14–15; Matthew 7:7–11; Luke 18:1– 8; Romans 8:26; 1 Timothy 2:1)

We will conclude today with Prayer 100. For the Answering of Prayer on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 156. How can you have fellowship with God? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 156 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

156. How can you have fellowship with God?

We will conclude today with Prayer 72. For Knowing and Loving God on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 155. What should you seek in prayer? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 155 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

155. What should you seek in prayer?

In prayer, I should seek not only God’s provision for my needs, but fellowship with God, who made me for fellowship with himself. (Exodus 33:7–11; Psalms 27:4, 8; 42:1–2; John 14:18–23; 1 John 1:3)

We will conclude today with Proper 10 on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 154. What is prayer? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 154 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

154. What is prayer?

Prayer is turning my heart toward God, to listen and to speak with him. (Psalms 84; 123; Matthew 7:7–11; John 17:1–9)

We will conclude today with Prayer 97 Preparation for Personal Prayer on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 154 BONUS: Part 3 - Belonging to Christ (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

In this special bonus podcast, we are reading Part 3: Belonging to Christ found on page 65 of To Be a Christian.

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Day 153. What grace does God give in the anointing of the sick? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 153 and we are studying The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.

153. What grace does God give in the anointing of the sick?

God gives healing, strength, and peace, either for recovery from injury or illness, or for perseverance in adversity, especially in preparation for death. (Psalms 103:2–5; 119:49–56; Isaiah 49:13; Matthew 8:5–13; 2 Corinthians 1:3–7; 12:7–10)

We will conclude today with The Concluding Prayer for Anointing of the Sick on page 226 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 152. What is the anointing of the sick? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 31 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 152 and we are studying The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.

152. What is the anointing of the sick?

Through prayer and anointing with oil, the minister invokes God’s blessing upon those suffering in body, mind, or spirit. (1 Kings 17:17– 24; Psalm 107:17–22; Matthew 8:14–17; 10:5–8; Acts 28:8; James 5:15–16)

We will conclude today with The Concluding Prayer for Anointing of the Sick on page 226 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 151. What is necessary to receive the grace of absolution? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 30 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 151 and we are studying The Sacrament of Absolution.

151. What is necessary to receive the grace of absolution?

We will conclude today with The Concluding Prayer in Reconciliation of Penitents on page 224 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 150. What grace does God give to you in absolution? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 29 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 150 and we are studying The Sacrament of Absolution.

150. What grace does God give to you in absolution?

We will conclude today with The Concluding Prayer in Reconciliation of Penitents on page 224 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 149. What is absolution? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 28 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 149 and we are studying The Sacrament of Absolution.

149. What is absolution?

We will conclude today with the First Prayer for Absolution in Morning Prayer on page 12 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 148. What grace does God give in marriage? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 27 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 148 and we are studying The Sacrament of Marriage.

148. What grace does God give in marriage?

We will conclude today with Prayer 69 For a Marriage or Anniversary on page 667 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 147. What is signified in marriage? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 26 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 147 and we are studying The Sacrament of Marriage.

147. What is signified in marriage?

The union of husband and wife in one flesh signifies the communion between Christ, the heavenly bridegroom, and the Church, his holy bride. Not all are called or able to marry, but all Christians are joined to Christ as members of his Body. (Song of Solomon 8:6–7; Isaiah 54:4– 8; 1 Corinthians 7:6–11; Ephesians 5:22–33; Revelation 19:6–10; 21:1–4)

We will conclude today with Prayer 109. For Watchfulness on page 678 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 146. What is Christian marriage? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 25 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 146 and we are studying The Sacrament of Marriage.

146. What is Christian marriage?

Christian marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman, uniting them in self-giving love, joy, and faithfulness. It is ordained by God for the procreation and spiritual nurture of children, the sanctification of husband and wife, the mutual support of their common life, and the flourishing of family, church, and society. Husband and wife enter into this cove nant by exchanging vows before God and in the presence of witnesses. (Genesis 2:18–25; Song of Solomon 4:7–10; Matthew 19:3–9; John 2:1–11; Romans 7:2–3; Hebrews 13:4; see questions 322–23)

We will conclude today with the Address to the Congregation during Holy Matrimony on pages 201-202 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 145. What is the work of deacons? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 24 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 145 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

144. What is the work of deacons?

We will conclude today with the Prayer for the Ordination of a Deacons on page 475 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 144. What is the work of priests? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 23 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 144 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

144. What is the work of priests?

Serving Christ with their bishops, priests (or presbyters) nurture God’s people through the ministry of Word and Sacrament and pronounce absolution and blessing in God’s Name. (Genesis 14:17– 20; Psalm 132:8–18; Luke 10:1–9; John 10:1–16; Ephesians 4:7–13)

We will conclude today with the Prayer for the Ordination of a Priest on page 486 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 143. What is the work of bishops? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 22 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 143 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

143. What is the work of bishops?

We will conclude today with the Prayer for the Ordination of a Bishop on page 500 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 142. What are the three ordained ministries in the Anglican Church? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 21 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 142 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

142. What are the three ordained ministries in the Anglican Church?

We will conclude today with Prayer 13. For Vocations to Ordained Ministry on page 650 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 141. What grace does God give in ordination? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 20 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 141 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

141. What grace does God give in ordination?

In ordination, God conveys the gift of the Holy Spirit for the office and work of the order being conferred. (Numbers 27:12–23; Ephesians 4:7–16; 2 Timothy 1:6–7)

We will conclude today with the Second Ember Day Prayer on page 634 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 140. What is ordination? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 19 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 140 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

140. What is ordination?

We will conclude today with the First Ember Day Prayer on page 634 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 139. What is the work of all Christians? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 18 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 139 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.

139. What is the work of all Christians?

We will conclude today with the Concluding Prayer after the Laying on of Hands on page 180 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 138. What grace does God give you in confirmation? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 17 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 138 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.

138. What grace does God give you in confirmation?

In confirmation, I am further empowered and gifted by the Holy Spirit for daily growth in wisdom, courage, and humility before God in every aspect of my life and work. (Psalms 37:3–31; 71:17–18; Isaiah 11:2–5; Acts 19:6; Jude 3, 17–25; “Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation,” Book of Common Prayer 2019)

We will conclude today with the Bishop's Prayer for Laying on of Hands on page 178 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 137. What is confirmation? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 16 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 137 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.

137. What is confirmation?

We will conclude today with The Bishop's Exhortation before Confirmation on page 176 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 136. What is expected of you after partaking in Holy Communion? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 15 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 136 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

136. What is expected of you after partaking in Holy Communion?

I should continue to grow in holiness, avoiding sin, showing love and forgiveness to all, and serving others in gratitude. (Leviticus 20:26; 1 Corinthians 10:14–32; 1 Peter 4:1–11)

We will conclude today with Prayer 105. After Receiving Communion on page 676 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 135. What is required of you when you come to receive Holy Communion? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 14 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 135 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

135. What is required of you when you come to receive Holy Communion?

We will conclude today by praying the Exhortation on page 147 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 134. What benefits do you receive through partaking of this sacrament? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 13 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 134 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

134. What benefits do you receive through partaking of this sacrament?

We will conclude today with Prayer 107. After Communion found on page 677 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 133. What is the inward gift signified? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 12 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 133 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

133. What is the inward gift signified?

We will conclude today with Prayer 104. Before Receiving Communion found on page 676 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 132. What is the outward and visible sign in Holy Communion? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 11 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 132 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

132. What is the outward and visible sign in Holy Communion?

The visible sign is bread and wine, which Christ commands us to receive. (1 Corinthians 11:23–26)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Maundy Thursday found on page 561 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 131. Why did Christ institute the sacrament of Holy Communion? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 10 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 131 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

131. Why did Christ institute the sacrament of Holy Communion?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Maundy Thursday found on page 561 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 130. What signs of the Holy Spirit’s work should you hope and pray to see as a result of your Baptism? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 09 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 130 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

130. What signs of the Holy Spirit’s work should you hope and pray to see as a result of your Baptism?

We will conclude today with The Final Prayer in Holy Baptism found on page 169 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 129. Why is it appropriate to baptize infants? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 08 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 129 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

129. Why is it appropriate to baptize infants?

We will conclude today with A Family Prayer for Children found on page 76 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 128. What is required of you when you come to be baptized? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 07 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 128 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

128. What is required of you when you come to be baptized?

We will conclude today with The Confession of Sins in Compline found on page 57 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 127. What is the inward and spiritual grace given in Baptism? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 06 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 127 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

127. What is the inward and spiritual grace given in Baptism?

We will conclude today with Paragraph Two of the Baptismal Prayer found on page 168 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 126. What is the outward and visible sign in Baptism? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 05 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 126 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

126. What is the outward and visible sign in Baptism?

We will conclude today with Paragraph One of the Baptismal Prayer found on page 168 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 125. How do these differ from the sacraments of the Gospel? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 04 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 125 and we are studying The Sacraments.

125. How do these differ from the sacraments of the Gospel?

We will conclude today with Third Prayer for Mission in Evening Prayer found on page 76 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 124. Are there other sacraments? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 03 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 124 and we are studying The Sacraments.

124. Are there other sacraments?

Other rites and institutions commonly called sacraments include confirmation (2 Timothy 1:6–7; Hebrews 6:1–2), ordination (Numbers 8:9–14; 27:18–23; 1 Timothy 4:14), marriage (Genesis 2:18–24; Matthew 19:4–6; John 2:1–11), absolution ( John 20:21–23; Acts 2:37– 41), and the anointing of the sick ( James 5:14). These are sometimes called “sacraments of the Church.”

We will conclude today with First Prayer for Mission in Morning Prayer found on page 24 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 123. What sacraments were ordained by Christ? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 02 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 123 and we are studying The Sacraments.

123. What sacraments were ordained by Christ?

The two sacraments ordained by Christ that are “generally necessary to salvation” (1662 Catechism) are Baptism and Holy Communion (also called the Lord’s Supper or the Holy Eucharist). These are sometimes called “sacraments of the Gospel.” (Articles of Religion, 25; see also Matthew 28:19–20; Luke 22:14–20; John 6:52–58; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; 2 Corinthians 1:21–22)

We will conclude today with Prayer following the Litany of Ordinations for a Bishop found on page 500 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 122. How should you receive the sacraments? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 01 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 122 and we are studying The Sacraments.

122. How should you receive the sacraments?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Saint Thomas found on page 623 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 121. What is a sacrament? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 121 and we are studying The Sacraments.

121. What is a sacrament?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 120. How should you live in light of this promise of unending life? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 120 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the eighteenth line: “And the Life Everlasting”.

120. How should you live in light of this promise of unending life?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The First Sunday of Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 119. What do you know about the unending resurrected life of believers? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 119 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the eighteenth line: “And the Life Everlasting”.

119. What do you know about the unending resurrected life of believers?

I know that it will be an eternal life of joyful fellowship with our triune God, together with all his saints and angels, singing his praises and serving him in the renewed creation. ( John 17:20–24; Revelation 7:9–17; 21:1–4; 21:22–22:5)

We will conclude today with The Flood Collect from the Great Vigil of Easter found on page 587 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 118. How should you live as you await the resurrection of your body? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 118 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

118. How should you live as you await the resurrection of your body?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 117. What do you know about the resurrected bodies of believers? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 117 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

117. What do you know about the resurrected bodies of believers?

They will be fully renewed and glorified in the image of Christ, perfected after the manner of his own resurrected and ascended body. (Job 19:25–27; John 11:23–27; 1 Corinthians 15:35–58; Philippians 3:20–21)

We will conclude today with the Prayer following the Prayers of the People in the Burial of the Dead found on page 255 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 116. What is the resurrection of the body? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 116 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

116. What is the resurrection of the body?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Resurrection Hope found on page 49 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 115. Why will you die? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 115 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

115. Why will you die?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Resurrection Hope found on page 49 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 114. What does Holy Scripture tell you about your body? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 114 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

114. What does Holy Scripture tell you about your body?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second Sunday in Lent found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 113. Does God give grace only to Christians? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 113 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

113. Does God give grace only to Christians?

No. God’s common grace can be seen in his provision for all people. “He makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5:45). However, he shows his saving grace by granting salvation to those who place their faith in Christ. (Psalms 65:5–13; 145:8–9; Acts 14:15–17; Romans 5:1–11)

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second to Last Sunday of Epiphany found on page 604 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 112. Is God’s grace only for your religious or spiritual life? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 112 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

112. Is God’s grace only for your religious or spiritual life?

No. God wants to redeem every aspect of my life, and his grace in Christ is at work in all of it. (Psalm 40; Isaiah 1:13–20; Matthew 6:25–33; Titus 2:11–14)

We will conclude today with Prayer 76. For Guidance found on page 495 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 111. Can you earn God’s grace? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 111 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

111. Can you earn God’s grace?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 110. For what purpose does God give you grace? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 110 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

110. For what purpose does God give you grace?

We will conclude today with Proper 27 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 109. What is grace? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 109 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

109. What is grace?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Grace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 108. How should you respond to God’s forgiveness? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 108 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

108. How should you respond to God’s forgiveness?

We will conclude today by praying The Venite found on page 14 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 107. How does God forgive your sins? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 107 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

107. How does God forgive your sins?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Endurance in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 106. How does God respond to human sin? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 106 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

106. How does God respond to human sin?

All sin is opposed to the righteousness of God and is therefore subject to God’s holy condemnation; yet God in his mercy offers me forgiveness and salvation from sin through his Son, Jesus Christ, the only Savior. (Psalm 130; Isaiah 1:2–4; Micah 7:18–19; John 3:17–21; Romans 1:18–2:4; 3:24–26; 5:6–10)

We will conclude today with Proper 21 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 105. What are sins? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 105 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

105. What are sins?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Grace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 104. How are the Church on earth and the Church in heaven joined in worship? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 104 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

104. How are the Church on earth and the Church in heaven joined in worship?

We will conclude today with Prayer 106. For Spiritual Communion found on page 677 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 103. How do you participate in the communion of the saints? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 103 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

103. How do you participate in the communion of the saints?

We will conclude today with A Prayer of St. John Chrysostom found on page 26 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 102. What is the “communion of the saints”? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 102 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

102. What is the “communion of the saints”?

We will conclude today with Prayer 113. The Communion of Saints found on page 679 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 101. What does the word “communion” mean? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 101 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

101. What does the word “communion” mean?

We will conclude today with Prayer 112. The Communion of Saints found on page 678 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 100. Who are the saints? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 100 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

100. Who are the saints?

We will conclude today with the Collect for All Saints' Day found on page 633 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 99. Why is the Church called “apostolic”? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 99 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

99. Why is the Church called “apostolic”?

We will conclude today with the Concluding Prayer of the Renewal of Baptismal Vows liturgy found on page 196 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 98. Why is the Church called “catholic”? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 98 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

98. Why is the Church called “catholic”?

The Church is called “catholic” (“according to the whole”) because it keeps the whole faith it has received from the Lord, in continuity with the whole Church, in all times and places. (Micah 4:1–4; Acts 2:1–11; 1 Corinthians 15:1–8; 2 Timothy 1:13–14; Jude 3; Revelation 5:9–10)

We will conclude today with Prayer 1. For the Universal Church found on page 646 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 97. Why is the Church called “holy”? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 97 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

97. Why is the Church called “holy”?

We will conclude today with Prayer 11. For the Local Congregation found on page 649 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 96. In what sense is the Church “one”? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 96 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

96. In what sense is the Church “one”?

We will conclude today with Prayer 4. For the Unity of All Christian People found on page 646 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 95. What are the “marks” or characteristics of the Church? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 95 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

95. What are the “marks” or characteristics of the Church?

We will conclude today with Prayer 2. For the Universal Church found on page 646 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 94. Why is the Church called the Body of Christ? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 94 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

94. Why is the Church called the Body of Christ?

We will conclude today by praying the Offertory Sentence in the Eucharist Liturgy found on page 131 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 93. How does Holy Scripture teach you to view the Church? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 93 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

93. How does Holy Scripture teach you to view the Church?

We will conclude today with Prayer 1. For the Universal Church found on page 646 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 92. What is the Church? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 92 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

92. What is the Church?

We will conclude today with a Historic Prayer for the Church found on page 532 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 91. Why does the Holy Spirit give such gifts? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Today is day 91 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

91. Why does the Holy Spirit give such gifts?

We will conclude today by praying the Second Collect for Pentecost found on page 614 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 90. What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

Today is day 90 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

90. What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today by praying the First Collect for Pentecost found on page 614 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 89. What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

Today is day 89 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

89. What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today with Proper 7 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 88. How do you receive the Holy Spirit? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

Today is day 88 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

88. How do you receive the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 87. How does the Holy Spirit strengthen you for life in Christ? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

Today is day 87 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

87. How does the Holy Spirit strengthen you for life in Christ?

We will conclude today with Proper 19 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 86. What are the particular ministries of the Holy Spirit? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

Today is day 86 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

86. What are the particular ministries of the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today with Prayer 91. For Submission to God's Will found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 85. What principal names does the New Testament give to the Holy Spirit? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

Today is day 85 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

85. What principal names does the New Testament give to the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today by praying the Second Collect for Pentecost found on page 614 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 84. Who is the Holy Spirit? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

Today is day 84 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

84. Who is the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today by praying the Veni, Creator Spiritus found on page 505 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 83. How does the Church exercise its authority to judge? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

83. How does the Church exercise its authority to judge?

We will conclude today with Prayer 80. For Trustfulness in Times of Worry and Anxiety found on page 670 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 82 BONUS: The Sermon on the Mount (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

In this bonus podcast for day 82, we are reading Matthew 5-7 - the Sermon on the Mount. The entire sermon is prescribed for Question 82 but is too long for a normal daily episode.

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Day 82. How do you rightly live in the fear of God? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

82. How do you rightly live in the fear of God?

We will conclude today with Prayer 80. For Trustfulness in Times of Worry and Anxiety found on page 670 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 81. What does Scripture mean when it tells you to fear God? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

81. What does Scripture mean when it tells you to fear God?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Endurance in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 80. Should you be afraid of God’s judgment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

80. Should you be afraid of God’s judgment?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Peace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 79. How should you understand Jesus’ future judgment? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

79. How should you understand Jesus’ future judgment?

We will conclude today by praying the Ninth Canticle found on page 86 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 78. How should you live in anticipation of Jesus’ return? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

78. How should you live in anticipation of Jesus’ return?

We will conclude today with Prayer 109. For Watchfulness found on page 678 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 77. Can we know when Jesus will return? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

77. Can we know when Jesus will return?

We will conclude today with the Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 76. What does the Creed mean when it says, “He will come again”? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

76. What does the Creed mean when it says, “He will come again”?

We will conclude today with the Collect for the First Sunday of Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 75. What does Jesus’ heavenly ministry mean for your life today? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

75. What does Jesus’ heavenly ministry mean for your life today?

We will conclude today with Prayer 104. Before Receiving Communion found on page 676 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 74. What does Jesus do for you as he sits at the Father’s right hand? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

74. What does Jesus do for you as he sits at the Father’s right hand?

We will conclude today with the Collect for Saint Stephen found on page 624 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 73. What does it mean for Jesus to sit at God the Father’s right hand? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

73. What does it mean for Jesus to sit at God the Father’s right hand?

We will conclude today with the Collect for Christ the King Sunday found on page 623 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 72. What resulted from the ascension? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

72. What resulted from the ascension?

Jesus ascended into heaven so that, through him, his Father might send us the gift of the Holy Spirit. Through the Holy Spirit, Christians together are united to Christ, the living Head of his Body, the Church. ( John 14:15–17, 25–26; 16:7–15; Acts 2:33–36; Ephesians 4:7–16)

We will conclude today with the Collect for the Sunday after the Ascension found on page 613 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 71. How should you understand Jesus’ ascension into heaven? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0100

71. How should you understand Jesus’ ascension into heaven?

We will conclude today with the Collect for Ascension Day found on page 613 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 70. What kind of earthly life did Jesus have after he rose from the dead? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0100

70. What kind of earthly life did Jesus have after he rose from the dead?

We will conclude today with the Collect for Wednesday of Easter Week found on page 610 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 69. What does the Creed mean when it affirms that Jesus rose again from the dead? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0100

69. What does the Creed mean when it affirms that Jesus rose again from the dead?

We will conclude today with the First Collect of Easter Day found on page 609 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 68. What does the Creed mean by saying that Jesus descended to the dead? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0100

68. What does the Creed mean by saying that Jesus descended to the dead?

That Jesus descended to the dead means that he truly died and entered the place of the departed. (Psalm 16:9–10; Acts 2:25–32; Ephesians 4:9–10; 1 Peter 3:18–19)

We will conclude today with the Second Collect for Holy Saturday found on page 578 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 67. Why does the Creed emphasize Jesus’ death in this way? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0100

67. Why does the Creed emphasize Jesus’ death in this way?

We will conclude today with Prayer 71. For Christ to be Formed in Us found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 66. Why does the Creed make a point of saying that Jesus died? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0100

66. Why does the Creed make a point of saying that Jesus died?

The Creed makes the point to emphasize that Jesus died a real, bodily death such as all people face because of our sins. (Psalm 22:14–15; Isaiah 53:8–9; Matthew 27:45–50; John 19:30–35)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Second Additional Prayer for Burial of the Dead found on page 263 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 65. What does Jesus’ death mean for you? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0100

65. What does Jesus’ death mean for you?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Friday in Easter Week found on page 611 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 64. What did Jesus accomplish on the Cross? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0100

64. What did Jesus accomplish on the Cross?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 63. What happened at Jesus’ crucifixion? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0100

63. What happened at Jesus’ crucifixion?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Holy Cross Day found on page 631 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 62. Why does the Creed say that Jesus suffered under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0100

62. Why does the Creed say that Jesus suffered under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Monday of Holy Week found on page 607 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 61. How do Jesus’ sufferings help you? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0100

61. How do Jesus’ sufferings help you?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Good Friday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 60. In what ways did Jesus suffer? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

60. In what ways did Jesus suffer?

On earth, the incarnate Son shared physically, emotionally, and spiritually in the temptations and sufferings common to all peo- ple, yet without sin. In his agony and desolation on the Cross, he uniquely suffered in my place for my sins and, in so doing, revealed God’s love and compassion for fallen and suffering humanity. (Psalm 22:1–24; Matthew 4:1–10; 27:26–50; Hebrews 4:14–16)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Tuesday of Holy Week found on page 607 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 59. Why did Jesus suffer? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

59. Why did Jesus suffer?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Monday of Holy Week found on page 607 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 58. What does the union of Jesus’ two natures teach you about his ministry? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

58. What does the union of Jesus’ two natures teach you about his ministry?

All Jesus does as a human being he also does as God. His human words and deeds are saving because they are the words and deeds of God the Son. ( John 5:19–29; Romans 8:1–4; Colossians 1:19–23; Hebrews 4:14–16)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Palm Sunday found on page 607 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 57. What is the relationship between Jesus’ divine and human natures? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

57. What is the relationship between Jesus’ divine and human natures?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Presentation of Christ in the Temple found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 56. Was Mary the only biological parent of Jesus? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

56. Was Mary the only biological parent of Jesus?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Saint Mary the Virgin found on page 631 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 55. Why is it important to say that Jesus was born? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

55. Why is it important to say that Jesus was born?

It is important to affirm that he is one of us: truly human, born to a human mother, and raised in a human family. (Luke 2:41–52; Hebrews 2:17–18)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Christmas Day found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 54. What happened at Jesus’ conception in Mary’s womb? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

54. What happened at Jesus’ conception in Mary’s womb?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Annunciation found on page 627 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 53. What does it mean that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

53. What does it mean that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit?

Jesus was conceived not through a human father but by the Holy Spirit coming upon the Virgin Mary in power. (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18–20; Luke 1:26–38)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Saint Mary the Virgin found on page 631 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 52. What do you mean when you call Jesus Christ “Lord”? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

52. What do you mean when you call Jesus Christ “Lord”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Christ the King Sunday found on page 623 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 51. Why is Jesus called the Father’s “only Son”? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

51. Why is Jesus called the Father’s “only Son”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 50. What does “Christ” mean? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

50. What does “Christ” mean?

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Confession of Saint Peter found on page 626 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 49. What does “Jesus” mean? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

49. What does “Jesus” mean?

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Circumcision and Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 48. Who is Jesus Christ? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

48. Who is Jesus Christ?

We will conclude today with Prayer 96. For Union with Christ found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 47. What are the consequences of sin? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

47. What are the consequences of sin?

We will conclude today with Proper 14 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 46. If God created the world good, why do we sin? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

46. If God created the world good, why do we sin?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 45. Was the world that God created good? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

45. Was the world that God created good?

We will conclude today with Prayer 21. For Joy in God's Creation found on page 652 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 44. What does it mean that God created both heaven and earth? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

44. What does it mean that God created both heaven and earth?

We will conclude today with Prayer 120. For the Beauty of the Earth found on page 682 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 43. How does recognizing God as Creator inform your understanding of his creation? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

43. How does recognizing God as Creator inform your understanding of his creation?

We will conclude today with Prayer 22. For Stewardship of God's Creation found on page 652 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 42. Why do you call God the Father “Creator”? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

42. Why do you call God the Father “Creator”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second Sunday of Christmas found on page 601 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 41. Why do you call God the Father “Almighty”? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 41 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 41.

41. Why do you call God the Father “Almighty”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Annunciation Sunday found on page 599 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 40. What do you mean when you call God “Father”? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 40 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 40.

40. What do you mean when you call God “Father”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 39. Why do you call the first of the three divine Persons “Father”? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 39 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 39.

39. Why do you call the first of the three divine Persons “Father”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Sixth Sunday of Easter found on page 613 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 38. Who is God the Father? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 38 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 38.

38. Who is God the Father?

We will conclude today with A Prayer for God's Love found on page 27 of the To Be a Christian.

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Day 37. What does Holy Scripture tell us about the character of God? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 37 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the first line: “I Believe in God” and studying question 37.

37. What does Holy Scripture tell us about the character of God?

We will conclude today with Prayer 79. For Mercy found on page 669 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 36. Who is God? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

36. Who is God?

Today will will pray the first four Antiphons of The Great Litany found on page 91 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 35. What is the Apocrypha? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 25 and we are concluding the section Concerning Holy Scripture with question 35.

35. What is the Apocrypha?

Today will will pray the First Additional Prayer for the Burial of the Dead which is on page 263 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 34. How does the Holy Spirit use Holy Scripture in your life? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 34 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 34.

34. How does the Holy Spirit use Holy Scripture in your life?

Through Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit will teach, rebuke, correct, and train me in the righteousness that God desires. The prayerful study of Scripture forms me for life in Christ and the service of God and my neighbor. (Psalm 119:105; John 14:26; 2 Tim othy 3:16–17; Hebrews 4:12–13; see questions 227–32)

Today will will pray the Sixth Proper Collect which is on page 616 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 33. How should Holy Scripture be understood? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 33 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 33.

33. How should Holy Scripture be understood?

Because Holy Scripture was given by God to the Church, it should always be understood in ways that are faithful to its own plain meaning, to its entire teaching, and to the Church’s historic interpretation. It should be translated, read, taught, and obeyed accordingly. (Nehemiah 8:1–8; Psalm 94:8–15; Acts 8:26–35; 18:24–28; Jerusalem Declaration, Article 2; Articles of Religion, 20)

Today will will pray the Nun Stanza of Psalm 119 (verses 105-112) which is on page 435 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 32. Why is Jesus Christ called the Word of God? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 32 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 32.

32. Why is Jesus Christ called the Word of God?

The fullness of God’s revelation is found in Jesus Christ, who not only fulfills the Scriptures, but is himself God’s Word, the living expression of God’s mind. The Scriptures testify about him, “In the beginning was the Word,” and “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:1, 14). Therefore, “ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.” (Jerome, Commentary on Isaiah, prologue; see also Genesis 1:26–27; Psalm 33:1–12; Colos sians 1:15–19)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the First Sunday of Christmas found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 31. What does it mean that Holy Scripture is the Word of God? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 31 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 31.

31. What does it mean that Holy Scripture is the Word of God?

The Old and New Testaments are inspired by the Holy Spirit and are therefore the Word of God written. God is revealed in his mighty works and in the incarnation of our Lord, which are made known through the inspired writings of the biblical authors. God “has spoken through the prophets” (Nicene Creed) and continues to speak through Scripture today. (Psalm 33:4–9; Jeremiah 1:9; Ezekiel 2:1–3:4; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 3:15–16; Hebrews 1:1–2)

Our prayer today is Prayer 70. For Inner Renewal Through the Word found on page 667 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 30. What does it mean that Holy Scripture is inspired? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 30 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 30.

30. What does it mean that Holy Scripture is inspired?

Holy Scripture is “God-breathed,” for the biblical authors wrote under the guidance of God’s Holy Spirit to record God’s Word. (Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:19–21)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Second Sunday in Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 29. How are the Old and New Testaments related to each other? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 29 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 29.

29. How are the Old and New Testaments related to each other?

The Old Testament is to be read in the light of Christ, and the New Testament is to be read in light of God’s revelation to Israel. Thus the two form one Holy Scripture, which reveals the Person of Jesus Christ and his mighty works. As Saint Augustine says, “The New is in the Old concealed, the Old is in the New revealed.” (Augustine of Hippo, Questions in the Heptateuch 2.73; see also Matthew 5:17–18; Luke 24:25–27)

Our prayer today is the Eleventh Proper Collect found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 28. What is the New Testament? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 28 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 28.

28. What is the New Testament?

The New Testament proclaims Jesus Christ’s birth, life, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension; the Church’s early ministry; the teaching of the apostles; the revelation of Christ’s eternal kingdom; and the promise of his return. (Luke 24:45–49; Acts 1:1–11; Philippians 2:5–11)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Second Sunday of Easter found on page 612 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 27. What is the Old Testament? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 27 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 27.

27. What is the Old Testament?

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Third Sunday in Advent found on page 599 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 26. What books are contained in Holy Scripture? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 26 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 26.

26. What books are contained in Holy Scripture?

The thirty-nine books of the Old Testament and the twenty-seven books of the New Testament together form the whole of Holy Scripture. (Articles of Religion, 6)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Second Sunday in Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 25. What is Holy Scripture? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 25 and we are beginning the section Concerning Holy Scripture with question 25.

25. What is Holy Scripture?

Holy Scripture is “God’s Word written” (Articles of Religion, 20), given by the Holy Spirit through prophets and apostles as the revelation of God and his acts in human history, and is therefore the Church’s final authority in all matters of faith and practice. (Psalm 19:7–11; Jeremiah 36:1–8; 2 Timothy 3:14–17; Revelation 1:1–11)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Second Sunday in Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 24. What is the Apostles' Creed? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 24 and we are concluding the section Concerning the Creeds with question 24.

24. What is the Apostles' Creed?

The Apostles’ Creed says:

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the Holy Spirit

and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Our concluding prayer is the Seventh Proper Collect found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 23. Why should you know these creeds? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 23 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 23.

23. Why should you know these creeds?

I should know these creeds because they state the essential beliefs of the Christian faith. (Deuteronomy 11:18–19; 1 Timothy 6:20–21; 2 Timothy 1:13–14)

Our prayer today is the Seventh Proper Collect found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 22. Why do you receive and believe these creeds? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 22 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 22.

22. Why do you receive and believe these creeds?

I receive and believe these creeds with the Church because they are grounded in Holy Scripture and are faithful expressions of its teaching. (Proverbs 13:14; 1 Corinthians 15:3–11; Philippians 2:5–11)

Our prayer today is the Seventh Proper Collect found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 21. Which creeds has this church received? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 21 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 21. Since today's question does not include scripture references, we will be reading two of the three creeds received by the ACNA - the Nicene Creed and Athanasian Creed. The third, The Apostles' Creed, will be read on day 24.

21. Which creeds has this church received?

This church believes the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed. (Articles of Religion, 8)

Our prayer today is The Collect for Trinity Sunday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 20. What does belief in the creeds signify? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 20 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 20.

20. What does belief in the creeds signify?

Belief in the creeds signifies acceptance of God’s revealed truth and the intention to live by it. To reject any element of the creeds signifies a departure from the Christian faith. (Matthew 16:13–20; 2 Timothy 3:14–15; 4:1–5; James 2:10–26)

Our prayer today is The Collect for Trinity Sunday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 19. What is the purpose of the creeds? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 19 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 19.

19. What is the purpose of the creeds?

The purpose of the creeds is to declare and safeguard for all generations essential truths about God, the Church, and the world, as revealed in Holy Scripture. (Deuteronomy 7:9–11; Psalm 145:4–13; John 20:30–31; 2 Timothy 1:13–14; Hebrews 2:1–4)

Our prayer today is The Collect for Trinity Sunday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 18 BONUS: Part 2 - Believing in Christ (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

In this special bonus podcast, we are reading Part 2: Believing in Christ found on page 29 of To Be a Christian.

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Day 18. What is a creed? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 18 and we are beginning the section Concerning the Creeds with question 18.

18. What is a creed?

A creed is a statement of faith. The word “creed” comes from the Latin credo, which means “I believe.” (Deuteronomy 11:18–23; 26:1–11; John 20:24–29; 1 John 5:9–12)

Our prayer today is The Collect for the Fifth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 17. By what means will God transform you into the image of Jesus Christ? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 17 and we are concluding the section on Salvation with question 17.

17. By what means will God transform you into the image of Jesus Christ?

Our prayer today is Prayer 71. For Christ to be Formed in Us found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 16. What does God desire to accomplish in your life in Christ? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 16 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 16.

16. What does God desire to accomplish in your life in Christ?

God desires to free me from captivity to sin and transform me into the image of Jesus Christ, by the power of his Holy Spirit. (Exodus 33:18–23; 34:29–35; Psalm 27:4, 7–14; Matthew 17:1–9; Romans 6:5–11; 2 Corinthians 3:12–18)

Our prayer today is the Second Collect of Easter found on page 610 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 15. What does God grant in your new life in Christ? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 15 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 15.

15. What does God grant in your new life in Christ?

God grants me reconciliation with him (2 Corinthians 5:17–19), forgiveness of my sins (Colossians 1:13–14), union with him in Christ (Romans 6:3–5), adoption into his family (Galatians 4:4–7), citizenship in his kingdom (Ephesians 2:19–21; Philippians 3:20), new life in the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:4–5), and the promise of eternal life (John 3:16; 1 John 5:12).

Our prayer today is Prayer 96. For Union with Christ found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 14. What should you do as the sign of your repentance and faith? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 14 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 14.

14. What should you do as the sign of your repentance and faith?

After receiving instruction in the faith, I should be baptized into the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, thus joining his Body, the Church. If I have already been baptized, I should confess my sins, seek the guidance of a minister, affirm the promises made at my Baptism, and take my place as a member of the Church. (Psalm 51:5–7; Ezekiel 36:25–27; Matthew 28:19–20; 1 Corinthians 12:13; 1 Peter 3:18–22)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Fifth Sunday of Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 13. How can you repent and put your faith in Jesus Christ? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 13 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 13.

13. How can you repent and put your faith in Jesus Christ?

With God’s help, I can acknowledge and turn from my sins, receive the gift of God’s grace in Jesus Christ, and embrace the new life he freely gives me. [One way to do this is by sincerely praying in the way described in the “Turning to Christ” section on page 20.] (Psalm 86:1–7; Joel 2:32; Acts 16:30–34; Romans 10:11–13; Hebrews 12:1–2)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Second Sunday of Lent found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 12. What does it mean for you to have faith? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 12 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 12.

12. What does it mean for you to have faith?

To have faith means that I believe the Gospel is the truth: that Jesus died for my sins, rose from the dead, and rules over my life. Therefore, I entrust myself to him as my Savior, and I obey him as my Lord. (Psalm 40:1–10; Proverbs 3:5–8; John 1:9–13; Romans 10:9–10; Hebrews 11:1, 6)

Our prayer today is the Collect for Faith in Evening Prayer found on page 50 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 11. What does it mean for you to repent? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 11 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 11.

11. What does it mean for you to repent?

To repent means that I have a change of heart, turning from sin- fully serving myself to serving God as I follow Jesus Christ. I need God’s help to make this change. (Psalm 51:16–17; Isaiah 57:15–19; Acts 3:19–21; 1 John 2:1–2)

Our prayer today is the Collect for Ash Wednesday found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 10. How should you respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 10 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 10.

10. How should you respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

As soon as I receive and believe the Gospel, I should repent of my sins, put faith in Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord, and prepare to be baptized. “Now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2; see also Psalm 32; Isaiah 55:6–7; Acts 2:37–39)

Our prayer today is the Prayer 72. For Knowing and Loving God found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 9. Is there any other way of salvation? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 9 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 9.

9. Is there any other way of salvation?

No. The apostle Peter said of Jesus, “There is salvation in no one else” (Acts 4:12). Jesus is the only one who can save me and reconcile me to God. (Psalm 2; Isaiah 42:1–4; John 14:5–6; 1 Timothy 2:5–6)

Our prayer today is the Collect for the Fifth Sunday of Easter found on page 612 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 8. Who is Jesus Christ? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 8 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 8.

8. Who is Jesus Christ?

Jesus is the eternal Son of God, the Savior of the world. Fully divine, he took on our human nature, died on the Cross for our sins, rose from the dead, ascended into heaven, and now rules as Lord and King over all creation. (Numbers 21:4–9; Psalm 110; John 3:13–15; Philippians 2:5–11; Colossians 1:15–20)

Our prayer today is the Collect from the Baptism of Our Lord on the First Sunday of Epiphany found on page 601 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 7. Why does God save you? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 7 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 7.

7. Why does God save you?

Because he loves me, God saves me from sin and judgment, so that I may love and serve him for his glory. (Psalm 98; Isaiah 42:5–9; John 3:17; Romans 5:8–10; 2 Corinthians 5:18–21; Ephesians 1:3–14)

Our prayer today is the Collect from the Second Sunday of Christmas found on page 601 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 6. How does God save you? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 6 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 6.

6. How does God save you?

God forgives my sins and reconciles me to himself through his Son, Jesus Christ, whom he has given to the world as an unde- served gift of love. “God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16; see also Psalm 34; Zechariah 12:10–13:2; Romans 3:23–26)

Our daily prayer is Prayer 79. For Mercy found on page 669 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 5. Can you save yourself from the way of sin and death? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 5 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 5.

4. Can you save yourself from the way of sin and death?

No. I have no power to save myself, for sin has corrupted my conscience, confused my mind, and captured my will. Only God can save me. (Psalm 33:13–19; Isaiah 43:8–13; John 3:1–8; Ephesians 2:1–9)

Our daily collect comes from the Seventh Sunday of Epiphany found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 4. What is the way of death? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 4 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 4.

4. What is the way of death?

The way of death is a life without God’s love and Holy Spirit, a life controlled by things that cannot bring me eternal joy, leading only to darkness, misery, and eternal condemnation. (Genesis 2:16–17; Deuteronomy 28:15–19; Proverbs 14:12; John 8:34; Romans 1:24–25)

Our daily collect comes from the Saturday of Easter Week found on page 611 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 3. How does sin affect you? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 3. We are continuing through the section on Salvation with question 3.

3. How does sin affect you?

Sin alienates me from God, my neighbor, God’s good creation, and myself. Apart from Christ, I am hopeless, guilty, lost, helpless, and walking in the way of death. (Genesis 3:14–19; Psalm 38; Isaiah 53:6; 59:1–2; Romans 6:20–23)

Our daily collect comes from Proper 14 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 2. What is the Gospel? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 2 and we are continuing the section on Salvation.

2. What is the Gospel?

The Gospel is the good news that God loves the world and offers salvation from sin through his Son, Jesus Christ. (Psalm 103:1–13; Isaiah 53:4–5; John 3:16–17; 1 Corinthians 15:1–5)

Our daily prayer comes from the introduction to the Solemn Collects in the Good Friday liturgy on page 566 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 1. What is the human condition? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 1 and we are beggining the section on Salvation.

1. What is the human condition?

Though created good and made for fellowship with our Creator, humanity has been cut off from God by self-centered rebellion against him, leading to lawless living, guilt, shame, death, and the fear of judgment. This is the state of sin. (Genesis 3:1–13; Psalm 14:1–3; Matthew 15:10–20; Romans 1:18–23; 3:9–23)

Our daily collect is the Ash Wednesday Collect on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 1 BONUS: Part 1 - Beginning with Christ (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 1 of To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year. This is a special bonus and we are reading Part 1: Beginning with Christ.

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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BONUS: Concerning Scripture Readings (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

In today's bonus podcast we are reading about the reasons the appointed scripture readings are chosen.

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BONUS: Introduction to To Be a Christian (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

In today's bonus podcast, we are reading J.I. Packer's introduction to the catechism. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

BONUS: Why an Anglican Catechism? (2024)

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0100

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Day 365. Question 368. What marks a life of sanctification?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 12:40:13 -0100

Today is day 365 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

368. What marks a life of sanctification?

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Day 364. Question 367. For what does sanctification prepare you?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 364 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

367. For what does sanctification prepare you?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 72. For Knowing and Loving God found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 363. Questions 365 and 366

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 363 and we are studying the Section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

365. How does the Church assist in your sanctification?

366. How does the Lord’s Supper assist in your sanctification?

Our prayers today are Proper 15 found on page 619 and The Collect for Purity on page 106 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 362. Question 364. What is this healing called?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 362 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

364. What is this healing called?

We will conclude today by praying The Collect for Saint Mary Magdalene found on page 630 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 361. Question 363. How does Jesus heal you?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 361 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

363. How does Jesus heal you?

We will conclude today by praying A Prayer for Health of Body and Soul found on page 233 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 360. Question 362. Are you still affected by your sin, despite God’s forgiveness?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 360 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

362. Are you still affected by your sin, despite God’s forgiveness?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 95. In Times of Suffering or Weakness found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 359. Question 361. Does God’s forgiveness excuse you from personal obedience?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 359 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

361. Does God’s forgiveness excuse you from personal obedience?

We will conclude today by praying Proper 24 found on page 621 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 358. Questions 359 and 360

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 358 and we are studying the Section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

359. What do you receive through Christ’s sacrifice?

360. How does God enable you to live in his forgiveness?

Our prayers today are the Collect for Friday of Easter Week found on page 611 and Proper 21 on page 620of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 357. Questions 357 and 358

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 357 and we are studying the Section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

357. Is it possible for you to keep these commandments?

358. Since you cannot perfectly keep God’s Law, what has Jesus done on your behalf ?

Our prayers today are Proper 17 found on page 619 and The Pascha Nostrum on page 16 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 356. How can you keep this commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 356 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment.

356. How can you keep this commandment?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 116. A Litany of Thanksgivings found on page 680 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 355. What did Jesus teach about this commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 355 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment.

355. What did Jesus teach about this commandment?

We will conclude today by praying Proper 26 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 354. How can covetousness lead to other sins?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 354 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment.

354. How can covetousness lead to other sins?

Covetousness begins with discontent and, as it grows in the heart, can lead to sins such as idolatry, adultery, and theft. (2 Samuel 11; 1 Kings 21:1–19; Proverbs 1:8–19; James 1:14–15)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 353. Why do you covet?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 353 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment.

353. Why do you covet?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Seventh Sunday of Epiphany found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 352. Why does God forbid coveting?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 352 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment.

352. Why does God forbid coveting?

God forbids coveting because it breeds enmity with my neighbor, makes me captive to ungodly desire, and leads me into further sins. (Deuteronomy 7:25; Proverbs 12:12; Ephesians 5:5; James 4:2)

We will conclude today by praying the Taw Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 169-176 found on page 439 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 351. What does the tenth commandment forbid you to covet?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 351 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment.

351. What does the tenth commandment forbid you to covet?

It forbids me to covet my neighbor’s property, possessions, relationships, or status, or anything else that is my neighbor’s. (Exodus 20:17; Deuteronomy 5:21; Job 31:7–12, 24–28)

We will conclude today by praying the He Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 33-40 found on page 429 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 350. What does it mean to covet?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 350 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment.

350. What does it mean to covet?

Coveting is the disordered desire for what belongs to another or what I am unable to have by law, by gift, or by right. ( Joshua 7:1, 10–26)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Saint Matthew found on page 632 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 349. What is the tenth commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 349 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment.

349. What is the tenth commandment?

The tenth commandment is “You shall not covet . . . anything that is your neighbor’s.” (Exodus 20:17; Deuteronomy 5:21)

We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 348. How does keeping this commandment help you to become like Christ?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 348 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

348. How does keeping this commandment help you to become like Christ?

We will conclude today by praying Proper 27 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 347. Must you always speak the whole truth?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 347 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

347. Must you always speak the whole truth?

To keep a confidence or to protect the innocent, I may at times need to withhold the whole truth; and I should always exercise discretion, that my candor may not needlessly cause harm. (Exodus 1:15–21; Joshua 2:1–14; Proverbs 11:13)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Saint Matthias found on page 627 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 346. When is it right to speak of your neighbor’s sins?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 346 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

346. When is it right to speak of your neighbor’s sins?

We will conclude today by praying The Shin Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 161-168 found on page 439 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 345. What sort of speech should you practice instead?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 345 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

345. What sort of speech should you practice instead?

We will conclude today by praying The Invititory in the Daily Office found on page 13 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 344. What other acts are forbidden by this commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 344 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

344. What other acts are forbidden by this commandment?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 94. For a Virtuous Heart found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 343. How is false witness given in respect to the teaching of the Church?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 343 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

343. How is false witness given in respect to the teaching of the Church?

We will conclude today by praying the Resh Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 153-160 found on page 438 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 342. How is false witness given in public life?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 342 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

342. How is false witness given in public life?

We will conclude today by praying The Collect for the Renewal of Life in Morning Prayer found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 341. Why does God forbid such false witness?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 341 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

341. Why does God forbid such false witness?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 87. For Participation in the Peace of God found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 340. What is bearing false witness against your neighbor?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 340 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

340. What is bearing false witness against your neighbor?

We will conclude today by praying The Qoph Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 145-152 found on page 438 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 339. What is the ninth commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 339 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

339. What is the ninth commandment?

The ninth commandment is “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” (Exodus 20:16; Deuteronomy 5:20)

We will conclude today by praying The Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 338. What is an appropriate standard of giving for you as a Christian?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 338 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

338. What is an appropriate standard of giving for you as a Christian?

We will conclude today by praying Proper 20 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 337. As God’s steward, how are you commanded to use your possessions?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 337 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

337. As God’s steward, how are you commanded to use your possessions?

We will conclude today by praying The Sadhe Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 137-144 found on page 437 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 336. How does this commandment teach you to view your possessions?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Day 335. What did Jesus teach about this commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 335 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

335. What did Jesus teach about this commandment?

Jesus taught that I cannot serve God and be a slave to greed. I should seek first his will and rule, and trust that he will provide for my needs. (Matthew 6:19–24; Luke 12:13–34)

We will conclude today by praying The Pe Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 129-136 found on page 436 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 334. What things besides property can you steal?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 334 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

334. What things besides property can you steal?

We will conclude today by praying Proper 29 found on page 623 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 333. How did God teach Israel to respect the property of others?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 333 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

333. How did God teach Israel to respect the property of others?

God required restitution when property was stolen or destroyed; and he forbade unjust loans and oppression of the poor. (Exodus 21:33–22:15; Leviticus 25:35–37; Psalm 37:21–22)

We will conclude today by praying The Ayin Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 121-128 found on page 436 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 332. Why does God forbid stealing?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 332 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

332. Why does God forbid stealing?

We will conclude today by praying Proper 9 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 331. What is stealing?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 331 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

331. What is stealing?

Stealing is the unauthorized and willful taking of what rightly belongs to another. (Joshua 7:10–26; Proverbs 1:10–19; Luke 19:1–10; Acts 5:1–11)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 26 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 330. What is the eighth commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 330 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

330. What is the eighth commandment?

The eighth commandment is “You shall not steal.” (Exodus 20:15; Deuteronomy 5:19)

We will conclude today by praying The Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 329. How else is the seventh commandment broken?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 329 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

329. How else is the seventh commandment broken?

We will conclude today by praying Proper 18 found on page 619 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 328. Are some called to lifelong celibacy?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 328 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

328. Are some called to lifelong celibacy?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 52. For Those We Love and Prayer 15. For Monastic Orders and Vocations found on page 662 and 650 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 327. How should a single person keep the seventh commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 327 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

327. How should a single person keep the seventh commandment?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 94. For a Virtuous Heart found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 326. Is divorce ever permitted?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 326 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

326. Is divorce ever permitted?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 42. For the Human Family found on page 659 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 325. What else did Jesus teach concerning this commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 325 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

325. What else did Jesus teach concerning this commandment?

Jesus also taught that divorce violates God’s intention for marriage. (Matthew 19:1–9; Mark 10:1–12)

We will conclude today by praying the Samekh Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 113-120 found on page 435 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 324. Why does God forbid adultery?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 324 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

324. Why does God forbid adultery?

We will conclude today by praying Proper 6 found on page 616 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 323. Why did God ordain marriage?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 323 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

322. What is marriage?

We will conclude today by praying a Prayer Adapted from Holy Matrimony found on page 201 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 322. What is marriage?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 322 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

322. What is marriage?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 69. For a Marriage or Anniversary found on page 667 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 321. How do you benefit from chastity?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 321 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

321. How do you benefit from chastity?

We will conclude today by praying the Nun Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 105-112 found on page 435 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 320. What does it mean for you to be chaste?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 320 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

320. What does it mean for you to be chaste?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Sixth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 319. What did Jesus teach about adultery?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 319 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

319. What did Jesus teach about adultery?

Jesus taught that even to look at another person with lust violates this commandment. Adultery begins with a lustful heart, but the Lord calls us to be chaste. (Matthew 5:27–28)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 1 found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 318. What is adultery?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 318 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

318. What is adultery?

Adultery is any sexual intimacy between persons not married to each other, at least one of whom is married to another. (Leviticus 20:10; Romans 7:2–3)

We will conclude today by praying the Mem stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 97-104 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 317. What is the seventh commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 317 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

317. What is the seventh commandment?

The seventh commandment is “You shall not commit adultery.” (Exodus 20:14; Deuteronomy 5:18; see also Proverbs 6:32; Hebrews 13:4)

We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 316. How else can you obey this commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0100

Today is day 316 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

316. How else can you obey this commandment?

We will conclude today by praying Proper 14 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 315. How did Christ cause life to flourish?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 05:30:25 -0100

Today is day 315 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

315. How did Christ cause life to flourish?

We will conclude today by praying Proper 24 found on page 621 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 314. How should Christians understand the value of life?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:30:18 -0100

Today is day 314 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

314. How should Christians understand the value of life?

We will conclude today by praying the Lamedh Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 89-96 found on page 433 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 313. Is it always wrong to harm or kill another?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:30:49 -0100

Today is day 313 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

313. Is it always wrong to harm or kill another?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 27. For the Peace of the Whole World found on page 654 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 312. Is anger always sinful?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:30:20 -0100

Today is day 312 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

312. Is anger always sinful?

We will conclude today by praying the Kaph Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 81-88 found on page 433 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 311. How did Jesus extend the law against murder?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:30:57 -0100

Today is day 311 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

311. How did Jesus extend the law against murder?

We will conclude today by praying Proper 20 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 310. What other actions are considered murder?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:30:25 -0100

Today is day 310 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

310. What other actions are considered murder?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 44. In Times of Social Conflict or Distress found on page 659 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 309. Why does God prohibit murder?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 04:30:54 -0100

Today is day 309 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

309. Why does God prohibit murder?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 43. For Social Justice found on page 659 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 308. What is murder?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 04:30:53 -0100

Today is day 308 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

308. What is murder?

Murder is the willful and unjust taking of human life. (Genesis 4:1–10; Deuteronomy 19:4–13; Acts 7:54–8:3)

We will conclude today by praying Yodh stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 73-80 found on page 432 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 307. What is the sixth commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:30:00 -0100

Day 306. Does earthly authority have limits?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:30:03 -0100

Today is day 306 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

306. Does earthly authority have limits?

Yes. All authority comes from God, the King of kings, who expects me to love, honor, and obey him above all earthly authorities whenever they command me to sin. (Exodus 1:15–21; Daniel 3:4–6, 16–18; Matthew 23:1–4; Acts 5:27–29; Revelation 18:1–4)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 37. For the President and All in Civil Authority found on page 657 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 305. What blessings result from obeying the fifth commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:30:57 -0100

Today is day 305 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

305. What blessings result from obeying the fifth commandment?

Submission to God’s appointed earthly authorities helps me to resist pride and grow in humility, and promotes the justice and peace (shalom) of society in which human life flourishes. (Exodus 20:12; 1 Chronicles 29:23; Proverbs 10:17; Romans 13:1–4; Hebrews 13:17)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 91. For Submission to God's Will found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 304. How else do you love God in light of the fifth commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:30:54 -0100

Today is day 304 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

304. How else do you love God in light of the fifth commandment?

We will conclude today by praying the Teth Stanza of Psalm 119 (verses 65-72) found on page 432 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 303. How did Jesus keep the fifth commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:30:42 -0100

Today is day 303 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

303. How did Jesus keep the fifth commandment?

As a child, Jesus obeyed Joseph and Mary; on the Cross, he provided for his mother by entrusting her to his disciple’s care; in his life, he obeyed the lawful requirements of the civil and religious authorities; and in all things he sought to do his Father’s will. (Luke 2:39–52; John 10:22–39; 19:25–27)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 1 found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 302. How should parents treat their children?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 04:30:34 -0100

Today is day 302 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

302. How should parents treat their children?

We will conclude today by praying a prayer For Children found on page 77 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 301. What does it mean to honor your father and mother?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 05:30:31 +0000

Today is day 301 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

301. What does it mean to honor your father and mother?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 65. For Families found on page 666 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 300. What is the Fifth commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:30:41 +0000

Today is day 300 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

300. What is the Fifth commandment?

The fifth commandment is “Honor your father and your mother.” (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16)

We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 10 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 299. How does keeping the Sabbath help you to grow in Christ?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:30:30 +0000

Today is day 299 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

299. How does keeping the Sabbath help you to grow in Christ?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 88. For Daily Growth found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 298. What does the Sabbath teach you about time?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:30:23 +0000

Today is day 298 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

298. What does the Sabbath teach you about time?

We will conclude today by praying Part III and Doxology of Canticle 10 found on page 88 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 297. Why does the Church worship on the first day of the week rather than the seventh?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:30:01 +0000

Today is day 297 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

297. Why does the Church worship on the first day of the week rather than the seventh?

The earliest Christians came to observe Sunday as “the Lord’s Day” (Revelation 1:10) for their primary day of worship in remembrance of Jesus’ resurrection on the first day of the week. (Luke 24:1–7; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:2; Didache 14.1; Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to the Magnesians 9)

We will conclude today by praying a Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 296. What does this commandment teach you about work?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:30:44 +0000

Today is day 296 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

296. What does this commandment teach you about work?

We will conclude today by praying Part II of Canticle 10 found on page 87 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 295. How do you keep the Sabbath?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 05:30:44 +0000

Today is day 295 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

295. How do you keep the Sabbath?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 294. How does the Sabbath serve as a promise for the future of God’s people?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 05:30:38 +0000

Today is day 294 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

294. How does the Sabbath serve as a promise for the future of God’s people?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Holy Saturday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 293. How did Jesus teach us to keep the Sabbath?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 05:30:35 +0000

Today is day 293 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

293. How did Jesus teach us to keep the Sabbath?

We will conclude today by praying the Invocation and Part I of Canticle 10 found on page 87 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 292. Why was Israel to rest on the Sabbath?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:30:22 +0000

Today is day 292 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

292. Why was Israel to rest on the Sabbath?

We will conclude today by praying the Heth Stanza of Psalm 119 (verses 57-64) found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 291. What does it mean to keep the Sabbath day holy?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:30:47 +0000

Today is day 291 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

291. What does it mean to keep the Sabbath day holy?

We will conclude today by praying a Collect for Sabbath Rest found on page 24 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 290. What is the fourth commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:30:56 +0000

Today is day 290 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.

290. What is the fourth commandment?

The fourth commandment is “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” (Exodus 20:8–10; see also Deuteronomy 5:12–14)

We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 289. How can you honor and love God’s Name?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:30:46 +0000

Today is day 289 and we are studying The Third Commandment.

289. How can you honor and love God’s Name?

We will conclude today by praying The Initial Address for the Renewal of Baptismal Vows found on page 194 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 288. How might you use God’s Name carelessly?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 05:30:23 +0000

Today is day 288 and we are studying The Third Commandment.

288. How might you use God’s Name carelessly?

Cursing, magic, broken vows, false piety, manipulation of others, and hypocrisy all cheapen God’s Name. These treat God’s Name as empty of the reality for which it stands. (Leviticus 5:4–6; 19:26b, 31; Psalm 10:2–7; Malachi 1:6–14; Matthew 5:33–37; James 3:5–12; Articles of Religion, 39)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 2 found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 287. How might you use God’s Name profanely?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 05:30:33 +0000

Today is day 287 and we are studying The Third Commandment.

287. How might you use God’s Name profanely?

We will conclude today by praying Proper 7 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 286. How can you avoid taking God’s Name in vain?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:30:52 +0000

Today is day 286 and we are studying The Third Commandment.

286. How can you avoid taking God’s Name in vain?

Because I love him, I should use God’s Name with reverence, not carelessly or profanely. (Deuteronomy 28:58–59; Psalms 86:11–12; 99:1–5; Revelation 15:2–4)

We will conclude today with the Zayin Stanza of Psalm 119 found on page 430 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 285. What does it mean to take God’s Name “in vain”?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:30:22 +0000

Today is day 285 and we are studying The Third Commandment.

285. What does it mean to take God’s Name “in vain”?

“Vain” means empty, meaningless, and of no account. To take God’s Name in vain is to treat it as such. (Leviticus 24:10–16; Romans 2:23–24)

We will conclude today with the Waw Stanza of Psalm 119 found on page 430 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 284. Why is God’s Name sacred?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:30:07 +0000

Today is day 284 and we are studying The Third Commandment.

284. Why is God’s Name sacred?

We will conclude today a Prayer for the Ministry to the Sick found on page 226 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 283. What is the third commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:30:30 +0000

Today is day 283 and we are studying The Third Commandment.

283. What is the third commandment?

The third commandment is “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.” (Exodus 20:7; Deuteronomy 5:11; see also Leviticus 22:32; see questions 172–77)

We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 282. How will idolatry affect you?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:30:25 +0000

Today is day 282 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

282. How will idolatry affect you?

If I worship and serve idols, I will become like them, empty and alienated from God, who alone can make me whole. (Psalm 115:4– 8; Jeremiah 2:11–19; Jonah 2:7–9; Romans 1:18–25)

We will conclude today by praying the Prayer 96. For Union with Christ found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 281. How was Jesus tempted to break the first two commandments?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 05:30:25 +0000

Today is day 281 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

281. How was Jesus tempted to break the first two commandments?

We will conclude today by praying the The Collect for the First Sunday in Lent found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 280. What does the second commandment teach you about hope?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 05:30:11 +0000

Today is day 280 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

280. What does the second commandment teach you about hope?

We will conclude today by praying the The Collect for the Fifth Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 279. Are idols always images?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:30:58 +0000

Today is day 279 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

279. Are idols always images?

We will conclude today by praying the Proper 13 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 278. Are all images wrong?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:30:39 +0000

Today is day 278 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

278. Are all images wrong?

We will conclude today by praying the The Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 277. Why did the nations make such images?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 05:30:13 +0000

Today is day 277 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

277. Why did the nations make such images?

We will conclude today by praying the He Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 33-40 found on page 429 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 276. How did Israel break the first two commandments?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 05:30:04 +0000

Today is day 276 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

276. How did Israel break the first two commandments?

We will conclude today by praying Proper 19 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 275. What does the second commandment mean?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 05:30:29 +0000

Today is day 275 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

275. What does the second commandment mean?

We will conclude today by praying the Daleth Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 25-32 found on page 429 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 274. What is the second commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 05:30:02 +0000

Today is day 274 and we are studying The Second Commandment.

274. What is the second commandment?

We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 273. Can you worship and serve God perfectly?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 05:30:09 +0000

Today is day 273 and we are studying The First Commandment.

273. Can you worship and serve God perfectly?

We will conclude today by praying First Prayer for Mission found on page 51 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 272. How are you tempted to worship other gods?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:30:21 +0000

Today is day 272 and we are studying The First Commandment.

272. How are you tempted to worship other gods?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 93. A Covenant Prayer found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 271. Why are you tempted to worship other things instead of God?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:30:23 +0000

Today is day 271 and we are studying The First Commandment.

271. Why are you tempted to worship other things instead of God?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 94. For a Virtuous Heart found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 270. What does it mean to have no other gods?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:30:10 +0000

Today is day 270 and we are studying The First Commandment.

270. What does it mean to have no other gods?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 92. For Satisfaction in Christ found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 269. What does it mean that the Lord is your God?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:30:02 +0000

Today is day 269 and we are studying The First Commandment.

269. What does it mean that the Lord is your God?

We will conclude today by praying the Gimel Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 17-24 found on page 429 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 268. What is the first commandment?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:30:29 +0000

Today is day 268 and we are studying The First Commandment.

268. What is the first commandment?

The first commandment is “I am the Lord your God. . . . You shall have no other gods before me.” (Exodus 20:2–3; Deuteronomy 5:6–7; see also Psalm 97; Luke 4:5–8; 1 Corinthians 8:1–6)

We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 267. How should you keep the Ten Commandments?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 05:30:23 +0000

Today is day 267 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

267. How should you keep the Ten Commandments?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Nativity of St John the Baptist found on page 629 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 266. How do the Ten Commandments help you to grow in likeness to Christ?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 05:30:16 +0000

Today is day 266 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

266. How do the Ten Commandments help you to grow in likeness to Christ?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Faith found on page 50 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 265. How do the Ten Commandments help you to resist evil?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:30:04 +0000

Today is day 265 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

265. How do the Ten Commandments help you to resist evil?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 264. How should you understand the Ten Commandments?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:30:51 +0000

Today is day 264 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

264. How should you understand the Ten Commandments?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for All Saints' Day found on page 633 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 263. Why are you not able to do this perfectly?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:30:28 +0000

Today is day 263 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

263. Why are you not able to do this perfectly?

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 91. For Submission to God's Will found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 262. How can you obey God’s Law?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:30:12 +0000

Today is day 262 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

262. How can you obey God’s Law?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Peace found on page 49 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 261. How did Jesus fulfill God’s Law?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 05:30:01 +0000

Today is day 261 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

261. How did Jesus fulfill God’s Law?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Circumcision and Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 260. How did Jesus summarize God’s Law?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 05:30:41 +0000

Today is day 260 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

260. How did Jesus summarize God’s Law?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Fifth Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 259. When did God give his Law?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 05:30:01 +0000

Today is day 259 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

259. When did God give his Law?

After delivering his people Israel from slavery in Egypt, God established a covenant with them by giving them his Law through Moses. (Exodus 19:1–6; Deuteronomy 5:1–5; Nehemiah 9:13–14; Acts 7:35–38)

We will conclude today by praying the Beth Stanza of Psalm 119 found on page 428 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 258. What is God’s Law?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:30:51 +0000

Today is day 258 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

258. What is God’s Law?

God’s Law (Hebrew, torah: “instruction”) is God’s direct pronouncement of his will, both for our good and for his glory. (Deuteronomy 30; Psalms 19:7–11; 119:89–104; Galatians 3:15–24)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Renewal of Life found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 257. What are the Ten Commandments?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:30:21 +0000

Today is day 257 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

257. What are the Ten Commandments?

The Ten Commandments are a summary and outline of God’s Law. (Exodus 20:18–21; Deuteronomy 5:28–33; Psalm 78:5–8)

We will conclude today by praying the Aleph Stanza of Psalm 119 found on page 427 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 256. Recite the Ten Commandments.

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:30:45 +0000

Today is day 256 and we are studying The Ten Commandments.

256. Recite the Ten Commandments.

1. I am the Lord your God. You shall have no other gods but me.

2. You shall not make for yourself any idol.

3. You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain.

4. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.

5. Honor your father and your mother.

6. You shall not murder.

7. You shall not commit adultery.

8. You shall not steal.

9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

10. You shall not covet.

(Book of Common Prayer 2019 version from Exodus 20:1–17; Deuteronomy 5:6–21)

We will conclude today with The Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 256 BONUS: Part 4 - Becoming Like Christ

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:30:37 +0000

In this special bonus podcast, we are reading Part 4: Becoming Like Christ found on page 89 of To Be a Christian.

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Day 255. Why is prayer an essential part of a rule of life?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:30:52 +0000

Today is day 255 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Toward a Rule of Life

255. Why is prayer an essential part of a rule of life?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Guidance in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 254. What is included in a rule of life?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:30:55 +0000

Today is day 254 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Toward a Rule of Life

254. What is included in a rule of life?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Grace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 253. Why do you need a rule of life?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 05:30:47 +0000

Today is day 253 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Toward a Rule of Life

253. Why do you need a rule of life?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Peace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 252. What is a rule of life?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 05:30:42 +0000

Today is day 252 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Toward a Rule of Life

252. What is a rule of life?

A rule of life is a discipline by which I order my worship, work, and leisure as a pleasing sacrifice to God. (Deuteronomy 6:1–9; Psalm 103; John 15:1–15; Romans 12:1–2; Colossians 3:12–17)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Renewal of Life in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 251. Why do we pray the Daily Office?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:30:05 +0000

Today is day 251 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.

251. Why do we pray the Daily Office?

We pray the Daily Office because, by it, we learn the Scriptures, join with the Church in prayer, mark our days with praise to God, and sanctify our time. ( Joshua 1:6–9; Psalms 92; 119:97; Acts 10:1–8; 1 Timothy 2:1–7)

We will conclude today with The Officiant's Address to the People in Morning Prayer found on page 11 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 250. How is the Daily Office observed?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 05:30:59 +0000

Today is day 250 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.

250. How is the Daily Office observed?

We will conclude today with A Prayer of St. John Chrysostom found on page 26 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 249. What is the Daily Office?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:30:34 +0000

Today is day 249 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.

249. What is the Daily Office?

We will conclude today with Proper 15 found on page 619 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 248. How does the Book of Common Prayer organize corporate worship?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 05:30:28 +0000

Today is day 248 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.

248. How does the Book of Common Prayer organize corporate worship?

The Prayer Book orders our daily, weekly, and seasonal prayer and worship. It also provides liturgies for significant events of life. (Leviticus 23:1–24:9; Psalm 90; John 2:1–12; 1 Corinthians 15:1–11)

We will conclude today with Proper 13 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 247. What is the role of Scripture in the Prayer Book?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:30:14 +0000

Today is day 247 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.

247. What is the role of Scripture in the Prayer Book?

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Second Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 246. Does structured liturgy inhibit sincere and vibrant worship?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 05:30:56 +0000

Today is day 246 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.

246. Does structured liturgy inhibit sincere and vibrant worship?

We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 245. Why do Anglicans worship with a structured liturgy?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 05:30:31 +0000

Today is day 245 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.

245. Why do Anglicans worship with a structured liturgy?

We will conclude today with the First Prayer of the People in the Anglican Standard Text found on page 110 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 244. What is liturgy?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:30:04 +0000

Today is day 244 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.

244. What is liturgy?

Liturgy is an established pattern or form for the worship of God by God’s people. The liturgy leads us in the remembrance of God’s mighty acts and unites us in grateful response. (Exodus 15:1–21; Psalm 118; Luke 22:14–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26)

We will conclude today with Proper 13 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 243. How should you pray in times of suffering?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:30:39 +0000

Today is day 243 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

243. How should you pray in times of suffering?

We will conclude today with the Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 242. What should you remember when prayers seem to go unanswered?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 05:30:30 +0000

Today is day 242 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

242. What should you remember when prayers seem to go unanswered?

I should be certain that God always hears my prayers and answers them by his wisdom, in his own time and manner, for my good, and for his glory. (Psalm 37:3–9; Isaiah 55; Habakkuk 3:17–19; Luke 18:1–8; James 4:2–3; 1 John 5:14–15)

We will conclude today with Prayer 100. For the Answering of Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 241. What prayers should you learn as a part of your rule of prayer?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:30:19 +0000

Today is day 241 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

241. What prayers should you learn as a part of your rule of prayer?

After learning the Lord’s Prayer, I should next aim to learn certain psalms (such as Psalms 23, 51, 95, 100, 150) and prayers from the Daily Office. These prayers will ground me in the Christian tradition of prayer and teach me how to pray in my own words.

We will conclude today with Prayer 90. For Grace to Seek God in Every Way found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 240. With what attitude should you pray?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:30:06 +0000

Today is day 240 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

240. With what attitude should you pray?

I should pray with humility, love, and a ready openness to hear and do God’s will. (2 Chronicles 7:13–15; Psalms 31; 46:10–11; Luke 18:9–14; Philippians 4:4–7)

We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 239. What types of prayer are not included in the Lord’s Prayer?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 05:30:32 +0000

Today is day 239 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

239. What types of prayer are not included in the Lord’s Prayer?

Other types of prayer are thanksgiving, by which I give thanks to God for his providential goodness and answers to my prayers; and oblation, by which I offer to him all that I am and all that I do. (2 Samuel 22; Psalm 63; Luke 1:38; 22:39–44; Romans 12:1; Hebrews 10:1–25; 13:15–16)

We will conclude today with Prayer 117. A Thanksgiving Prayer and Prayer 73. A Prayer for Self Dedication found on pages 681 and 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 238. What is confession?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 05:30:09 +0000

Today is day 238 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

238. What is confession?

We will conclude today with The Confession of the Daily Office found on page 12 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 237. What is intercession?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 05:30:58 +0000

Today is day 237 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

237. What is intercession?

In intercession, I make requests to God on behalf of others, the Church, and the world. (Exodus 32:1–14; Psalm 20; John 17:6–26; Ephesians 3:14–21; 6:18–20)

We will conclude today with Prayer 40. For All Sorts and Conditions of Men found on page 658 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 236. What is petition?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 05:30:48 +0000

Today is day 236 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

236. What is petition?

In petition, I make requests to God on my own behalf for his provision and protection. (1 Samuel 1; 2 Kings 20:1–7; Psalm 86; John 17:1–5; 2 Corinthians 12:1–10; Philippians 4:6–7)

We will conclude today with Prayer 98. For the Acceptance of Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 235. What is praise?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 05:30:29 +0000

Today is day 235 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

235. What is praise?

In praise, I glorify and adore God for his holiness, his sovereign rule over all, and his salvation given in Jesus Christ. (Exodus 15:1– 21; Psalm 111; Luke 1:39–56; Ephesians 1:3–14)

We will conclude today with Psalm 150 found on page 467 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 234. What types of prayer are in the Lord’s Prayer?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:30:20 +0000

Today is day 234 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

234. What types of prayer are in the Lord’s Prayer?

The Lord’s Prayer includes praise, petition, intercession, and confession to God. (Matthew 6:9–13; Luke 11:2–4)

We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 233. Are there different ways to pray?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 05:30:16 +0000

Today is day 233 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.

233. Are there different ways to pray?

We will conclude today with Prayer 89. For Seeking God found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 232. How should you “inwardly digest” Scripture?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 05:30:05 +0000

Today is day 232 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture.

232. How should you “inwardly digest” Scripture?

I should meditate on Scripture and let it shape my thoughts and prayers. As I absorb Scripture, it deepens my knowledge of God, becomes the lens through which I understand my life and the world around me, and guides my attitudes and actions. ( Joshua 1:1–9; Psalms 1:2; 119:1–8, 113–28; John 15:1–11; Colossians 3:16–17)

We will conclude today with Prayer 74. For Desiring God found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 231. How should you “learn” the Bible?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 05:30:03 +0000

Today is day 231 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture.

231. How should you “learn” the Bible?

I should seek to know the whole sweep of Scripture and to memorize key passages for my own spiritual growth and for sharing with others. (Psalm 119:9–16; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:10–17)

We will conclude today with Prayer 75. For Holy Thought found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 230. How should you “mark” passages of Scripture?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 05:30:49 +0000

Today is day 230 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture.

230. How should you “mark” passages of Scripture?

We will conclude today with Prayer 70. For Inner Renewal through the Word found on page 670 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 229. How should you “read” the Bible?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:30:10 +0000

Today is day 229 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture.

229. How should you “read” the Bible?

I should read the Bible daily, following the Church’s set readings (lectionaries) or following a pattern of my own choosing. (Deuteronomy 17:18–20; Psalm 119:97–112; Acts 8:26–40)

We will conclude today with Prayer 88. For Daily Growth found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 228. How should you “hear” the Bible?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:30:36 +0000

Today is day 228 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture.

228. How should you “hear” the Bible?

We will conclude today with The Bishop's Blessing of the Lectern found on page 529 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 227. How should the Holy Scriptures shape your daily life?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:30:18 +0000

Today is day 227 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture.

227. How should the Holy Scriptures shape your daily life?

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Second Sunday of Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 226. What nurtures a fruitful life of prayer?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:30:57 +0000

Today is day 226 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture, Prayer, and Worship.

226. What nurtures a fruitful life of prayer?

We will conclude today with Proper 13 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 225. What can hinder your regular prayers?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 05:30:48 +0000

Today is day 225 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture, Prayer, and Worship.

225. What can hinder your regular prayers?

We will conclude today with the Collect for The Fourth Sunday in Advent found on page 599 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 224. What is a “rule” of prayer?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 05:30:18 +0000

Today is day 224 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture, Prayer, and Worship.

224. What is a “rule” of prayer?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Purity found on page 106 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 223. Why do you end the Lord’s Prayer by saying “Amen”?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 05:30:57 +0000

Today is day 223 and we are on the section of the Doxology and the Amen.

223. Why do you end the Lord’s Prayer by saying “Amen”?

We will conclude today with Prayer 93. A Covenant Prayer found on page 673 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 222. What does “kingdom, power, and glory” mean?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:30:49 +0000

Today is day 222 and we are on the section of the Doxology and the Amen.

222. What does “kingdom, power, and glory” mean?

We will conclude today with the Doxology of Canticle 10 found on page 88 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 221. What is the doxology of the Lord’s Prayer?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 05:30:44 +0000

Today is day 221 and we are on the section of the Doxology and the Amen.

221. What is the doxology of the Lord’s Prayer?

We will conclude today with the Lord's Prayer.

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Day 220. How does God deliver you from evil?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:30:31 +0000

Today is day 220 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

220. How does God deliver you from evil?

Jesus has conquered the dominion of darkness and now grants me victory over sin and evil through the Holy Spirit. He transforms my mind and heart to see and oppose evil, and gives me the power to overcome it. He gives me strength to endure my trials gracefully and may even remove them from me. (Psalm 23; Ezekiel 36:24–27; Matthew 10:16–20; John 17:11–17; 2 Corinthians 12:7–10; James 4:7–8; 1 Peter 5:8–9)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 219 BONUS: The Great Litany

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:30:29 +0000

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Day 219. From what evil do you seek to be delivered?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:30:08 +0000

Today is day 219 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

219. From what evil do you seek to be delivered?

We will conclude today with The Second Collect for Easter Day found on page 610 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 218. How does God redeem evil?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 05:30:59 +0000

Today is day 218 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

218. How does God redeem evil?

Though disaster, disease, death, and the evil deeds of his creatures may cause great harm and suffering, the almighty and allwise God can use them to bring about his good purposes, both in the world and in my life. (Genesis 50:20; Romans 5:3–5; 8:28; Hebrews 12:3–11)

We will conclude today with Canticle 1 found on page 79 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 217. How does God overcome evil in this world?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 05:30:57 +0000

Today is day 217 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

217. How does God overcome evil in this world?

God has triumphed over all the powers of evil through the death, resurrection, and ascension of his Son, Jesus Christ. God will finally destroy all evil, including death, at the end of the age. (Psalms 46; 110:1; Isaiah 52:7–10; Daniel 7:9–14; Luke 21:25–28; 1 Co rin thi ans 15:24–28; Colossians 2:13–15; Hebrews 2:7–9, 14–15; Revelation 21:1–8)

We will conclude today with A Collect for Resurrection Hope in Evening Prayer found on page 49 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 216. What are angels?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:30:51 +0000

Today is day 216 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

216. What are angels?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Holy Michael and All Angels found on page 632 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 215. How did Satan and his angels turn to evil?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 05:30:50 +0000

Today is day 215 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

215. How did Satan and his angels turn to evil?

Satan and his angels were overcome by envy and pride and rebelled against God. (Isaiah 14:12–15; Ezekiel 28:12–19; 1 Timothy 3:6; Jude 6; Revelation 12:7–12)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Thursday in Easter Week found on page 611 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 214. What are Satan and his demons?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 05:30:05 +0000

Today is day 214 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

214. What are Satan and his demons?

We will conclude today with The Collect for the First Sunday in Lent found on page 605 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 213. Did evil exist before the human race embraced it?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:30:12 +0000

Today is day 213 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

213. Did evil exist before the human race embraced it?

Yes. Satan had already opposed God and chosen evil when he tempted Adam and Eve. (Genesis 3: 1–5; John 8:44)

We will conclude today with The First Collect of Compline found on page 63 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 212. Is God responsible for evil?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:30:34 +0000

Today is day 212 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

212. Is God responsible for evil?

No. The sinful choices of his creatures do not implicate God in evil in any way. (Deuteronomy 30:15–19; Romans 7:7–25; James 1:13–15)

We will conclude today with Proper 6 found on page 616 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 211. If God is good, why does he permit evil?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 05:30:22 +0000

Today is day 211 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

211. If God is good, why does he permit evil?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Peace found on page 23 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 210. What is evil?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 05:30:03 +0000

Today is day 210 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

210. What is evil?

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Second Sunday in Lent found on page 605 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 209. What is the seventh petition?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:30:51 +0000

Today is day 209 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".

209. What is the seventh petition?

The seventh petition is “But deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:13)

We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer.

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Day 208. How can the Church help you to resist temptation?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:30:39 +0000

Today is day 208 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".

208. How can the Church help you to resist temptation?

We will conclude today with Proper 15 found on page 619 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 207. What are ways to guard against temptation?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 05:30:27 +0000

Today is day 207 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".

207. What are ways to guard against temptation?

We will conclude today with Proper 2 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 206. Does God lead you into temptation?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:30:26 +0000

Today is day 206 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".

206. Does God lead you into temptation?

We will conclude today with Prayer 58. For a Person in Trouble or Bereavement found on page 663 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 205. What help do you seek from God in the face of temptation?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:30:13 +0000

Today is day 205 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".

205. What help do you seek from God in the face of temptation?

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Fourth Sunday in Lent found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 204. What are the sources of temptation?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 05:30:44 +0000

Today is day 204 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".

204. What are the sources of temptation?

We will conclude today with The First Collect for Compline found on page 63 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 203. What is temptation?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 05:30:33 +0000

Today is day 203 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".

203. What is temptation?

Temptation is any enticement to turn from faith in God and to violate his commandments. (Proverbs 1:8–19; James 1:14–15)

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 202. What is the sixth petition?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:30:16 +0000

Today is day 202 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".

202. What is the sixth petition?

The sixth petition is “And lead us not into temptation.” (Matthew 6:13; Luke 11:4)

We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer.

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Day 201. Will your forgiveness of others always result in reconciliation?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:30:03 +0000

Today is day 201 and we are on the section on second part of the The Fifth Petition: "As we forgive those who trespass against us".

201. Will your forgiveness of others always result in reconciliation?

No. Though my decision and desire to forgive may not result in my neighbor’s repentance or our reconciliation, I am still called to forgive. (Matthew 18:15–35; Romans 12:17–21)

We will conclude today with Prayer 33. For Our Enemies found on page 655 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 200. How do you forgive others?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 05:30:54 +0000

Today is day 200 and we are on the section on second part of the The Fifth Petition: "As we forgive those who trespass against us".

200. How do you forgive others?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Saint Stephen found on page 624 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 199. Why should you forgive others?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:30:51 +0000

Today is day 199 and we are on the section on second part of the The Fifth Petition: "As we forgive those who trespass against us".

199. Why should you forgive others?

We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer.

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Day 198. Does God forgive your sins?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:30:21 +0000

Today is day 198 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses".

198. Does God forgive your sins?

Yes. In Christ, God freely forgives the sins of all, including me, who sincerely repent and in true faith turn to him. (Leviticus 16:29–34; Psalm 103:8–14; Isaiah 55:6–9; Jeremiah 31:31–34; Matthew 6:14–15; Hebrews 10:11–18; 1 John 1:9–10)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Ash Wednesday found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 197. On what basis do you ask forgiveness?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 05:30:18 +0000

Today is day 197 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses".

197. On what basis do you ask forgiveness?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Friday in Easter Week found on page 611 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 196. What is God’s forgiveness?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 05:30:08 +0000

Today is day 196 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses".

196. What is God’s forgiveness?

God’s forgiveness is his merciful pardon of sin and removal of the guilt that results from our disobedience. (Psalms 32:1–2; 51:1–17; Isaiah 1:18; 55:6–9; Jeremiah 33:7–9; Matthew 18:23–27; Colossians 2:13–14)

We will conclude today with Proper 21 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 195. Do you sin against God’s Law?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:30:24 +0000

Today is day 195 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses".

195. Do you sin against God’s Law?

Yes. I, together with all humankind, sin daily against God’s Law, in thought, word, and deed, both by what I do and by what I fail to do. (Psalm 14:2–3; Proverbs 20:9; Ecclesiastes 7:20; Romans 3:9–18, 23; 1 John 1:8–10)

We will conclude today with The Confession of Sin in Compline found on page 57 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 194. What are trespasses?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 05:30:20 +0000

Today is day 194 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses".

194. What are trespasses?

A “trespass” is a sin—a thought, word, or deed which offends God’s holy character and violates his Law, missing the mark of his will and expectations. (Isaiah 53:6; 1 John 3:4)

We will conclude today with The Confession of Sin in Morning Prayer found on page 12 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 193. What is the fifth petition?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 05:30:06 +0000

Today is day 193 and we are on the section on The Fifth Petition: "And forgive us our trespasses".

193. What is the fifth petition?

The fifth petition is “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” (Matthew 6:12; see also Luke 11:4)

We will conclude today with the Lord's Prayer.

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Day 192. Why does God give you daily bread?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:30:38 +0000

Today is day 192 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread".

192. Why does God give you daily bread?

God gives me daily bread because he is a good and loving Father, who gives good things to all his children, sustains us in life, and desires that we grow daily in his grace. (Psalms 103:13–14; 104:27– 30; Isaiah 40:11, 29–31; Matthew 7:9–11)

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Sixth Sunday of Easter found on page 613 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 191. Why should you pray for daily bread?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:30:18 +0000

Today is day 191 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread".

191. Why should you pray for daily bread?

We will conclude today with Prayer 25. In Time of Scarcity or Famine found on page 653 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 190. What does “our daily bread” mean?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 05:30:58 +0000

Today is day 190 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread".

190. What does “our daily bread” mean?

Daily bread includes all that we need each day for our bodily provision and spiritual nourishment. (Exodus 16:4; Psalm 105:39–42; Proverbs 30:7–9; John 6:1–14, 41–51; Philippians 4:19)

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Fourth Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 189. Having prayed first for God’s glory, kingdom, and will, what do you now pray?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 05:30:50 +0000

Today is day 189 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread".

189. Having prayed first for God’s glory, kingdom, and will, what do you now pray?

I pray for my needs and those of my brothers and sisters: for daily provision, pardon for sins, and protection from evil. (Psalms 25:16–18; 34:8–10; 71; Lamentations 2:19; Matthew 7:7–11; Philippians 4:6)

We will conclude today with Prayer 40. For All Sorts and Conditions of Men found on page 658 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 188. What is the fourth petition?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 05:30:19 +0000

Today is day 188 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread".

188. What is the fourth petition?

The fourth petition is “Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11; see also Luke 11:3)

We will conclude today with the Lord's Payer.

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Day 187. Why do you pray, “on earth as it is in heaven”?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:30:07 +0000

Today is day 187 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven".

187. Why do you pray, “on earth as it is in heaven”?

We will conclude today with the Ninth Canticle found on page 86 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 186. How can you do God’s will?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:30:05 +0000

Today is day 186 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven".

186. How can you do God’s will?

We will conclude today with the Fourth Collect in Midday Prayer found on page 38 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 185. What do you pray for as you seek God’s will?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 05:30:40 +0000

Today is day 185 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven".

185. What do you pray for as you seek God’s will?

We will conclude today with Prayer 91. For Submission to God's Will found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 184. What is God’s will?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 05:30:09 +0000

Today is day 184 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven".

184. What is God’s will?

God’s will is to reconcile all things to himself in Jesus Christ and to establish his kingdom on the earth. His will is revealed in the whole of Scripture and especially in Jesus Christ, whom I am called to serve and imitate with my whole life. (Deuteronomy 6:4–5; Psalm 119:1–16, 104–5; Proverbs 4:1–9; Matthew 22:36–40; John 6:39–40; Romans 8:28–30; 12:1–2; 2 Corinthians 5:18–19)

We will conclude today with Proper 9 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 183. What is the third petition?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 05:30:45 +0000

Today is day 183 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven".

183. What is the third petition?

The third petition is “Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10)

We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer.

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Day 182. How do you live in God’s kingdom?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:30:38 +0000

Today is day 182 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come".

182. How do you live in God’s kingdom?

We will conclude today with The Third Prayer for Mission in Evening Prayer found on page 51 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 181. How does God’s kingdom come?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:30:53 +0000

Today is day 181 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come".

181. How does God’s kingdom come?

God’s kingdom is announced to the people of Israel, arrives in Jesus Christ, and advances through the Church’s mission. It will appear in its fullness once Christ returns in glory. (Psalm 102:12–22; Daniel 2:31– 45; Matthew 10:5–8; Mark 4:26–32; Acts 1:1–11; 1 Corinthians 15:19–28)

We will conclude today with The First Prayer for Mission in Evening Prayer found on page 51 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 180. When you pray for God’s kingdom to come, what are you asking?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:30:39 +0000

Today is day 180 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come".

180. When you pray for God’s kingdom to come, what are you asking?

We will conclude today with Proper 28 in Morning Prayer found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 179. What is God’s kingdom?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 05:30:31 +0000

Today is day 179 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come".

179. What is God’s kingdom?

We will conclude today with The Second Prayer for Mission in Morning Prayer found on page 24 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 178. What is the second petition?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:30:17 +0000

Today is day 178 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come".

178. What is the second petition?

The second petition is “Thy kingdom come.” (Matthew 6:10)

We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer.

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Day 177. How can you hallow God’s Name?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:30:32 +0000

Today is day 177 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name".

177. How can you hallow God’s Name?

We will conclude today with A Prayer For the Spirit of Prayer found on page 75 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 176. How does God hallow his Name?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 05:30:25 +0000

Today is day 176 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name".

176. How does God hallow his Name?

God’s Name is holy in itself, and God glorifies his Name by saving fallen humanity, by building his Church, and by establishing his kingdom in this world and in the age to come. (Nehemiah 9:9–10; Psalm 111:9; Ezekiel 36:22–32; Luke 1:49; John 12:23–28; Acts 4:24–31; Ephesians 5:25–27; 1 Peter 2:4–9)

We will conclude today with Prayer 76. For Guidance found on page 669 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 175. What does “hallowed” mean?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 05:30:18 +0000

Today is day 175 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name".

175. What does “hallowed” mean?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Purity found on page 89 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 174. What are some other names for God given in Scripture?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 05:30:12 +0000

Today is day 174 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name".

174. What are some other names for God given in Scripture?

We will conclude today with Proper 7 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 173. What is God’s Name?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:30:18 +0000

Today is day 173 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name".

173. What is God’s Name?

God’s Name reveals who he is—his nature, his character, his power, and his purposes. The Name God reveals to Moses is “I AM WHO I AM” or simply “I AM” (Exodus 3:6, 14). This Name means that he alone is truly God, he is the source of his own Being, he is holy and just, and he cannot be defined by his creatures. (Exodus 3:6, 14; 15:11; Psalm 99; Isaiah 5:16; 42:8; 47:4; John 8:58; Revelation 1:8)

We will conclude today with Proper 2 found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 172. What is the first petition?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:30:56 +0000

Today is day 172 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name".

172. What is the first petition?

The first petition is “Hallowed be thy Name.” (Matthew 6:9; see also Psalms 99:3; 105:1–3; John 12:27–28; see questions 283–89)

We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer

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Day 171. How does your Father in heaven help you here on earth?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:30:28 +0000

Today is day 171 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

171. How does your Father in heaven help you here on earth?

We will conclude today with Proper 8 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 170. What is heaven?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:30:21 +0000

Today is day 170 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

170. What is heaven?

We will conclude today with the First Prayer for Mission in Evening Prayer found on page 51 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 169. How is God unlike earthly fathers?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 05:30:20 +0000

Today is day 169 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

169. How is God unlike earthly fathers?

We will conclude today with Prayer 72. For Knowing and Loving God found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 168. How is God like earthly fathers?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 05:30:18 +0000

Today is day 168 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

168. How is God like earthly fathers?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Guidance in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 167. Why does Jesus teach us to pray “our” Father?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 05:30:39 +0000

Today is day 167 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

167. Why does Jesus teach us to pray “our” Father?

Jesus teaches us always to understand ourselves not only as individuals but as members of God’s family of believers, and to pray accordingly. (Psalm 147; Romans 8:14–19; 1 Peter 1:17)

We will conclude today with Proper 22 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 166. Who are God’s children?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:30:55 +0000

Today is day 166 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

166. Who are God’s children?

All who come to God through faith and Baptism in Christ are adopted as children of God the Father. (Deuteronomy 32:1–6; Isaiah 30:1; John 1:12–13; Romans 8:14–16; 1 John 3:1–3)

We will conclude today with Proper 27 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 165. Why do we call God “Father”?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:30:36 +0000

Today is day 165 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

165. Why do we call God “Father”?

We will conclude today with the Lord's Prayer.

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Day 164. What are the parts of the Lord’s Prayer?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:30:08 +0000

Today is day 164 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

164. What are the parts of the Lord’s Prayer?

The traditional form of the Lord’s Prayer begins by addressing God the Father, makes seven petitions, adds a doxology, and concludes with “Amen.”

We will conclude today with the Lord's Prayer.

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Day 163. How is the Lord’s Prayer a pattern for prayer?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:30:58 +0000

Today is day 163 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

163. How is the Lord’s Prayer a pattern for prayer?

We will conclude today with Proper 12 on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 162. Why should you practice the Lord’s Prayer?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 05:30:52 +0000

Today is day 162 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

162. Why should you practice the Lord’s Prayer?

I should pray the Lord’s Prayer regularly because it teaches me to pray as Jesus commanded and to desire what his Father wills. (Psalm 34; Matthew 12:46–50; 26:36–44; 1 John 5:14–15)

We will conclude today with Prayer 91. For Submission to God's Will on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 161. Why should you learn the Lord’s Prayer?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 05:30:42 +0000

Today is day 161 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

161. Why should you learn the Lord’s Prayer?

I should learn the Lord’s Prayer because Jesus taught it to his disciples as both a practice and a pattern for prayer to God the Father. (Matthew 6:5–8; Luke 11:1, 5–13)

We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 160. What is the prayer our Lord Jesus taught his disciples to pray?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:30:52 +0000

Today is day 160 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

160. What is the prayer our Lord Jesus taught his disciples to pray?

The traditional version of the Lord’s Prayer is this:

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy Name,

thy kingdom come,

thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those

who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

and the power, and the glory,

for ever and ever. Amen.

(Matthew 6:9–13; see also Luke 11:2–4)

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Day 159. When should you pray?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:30:23 +0000

Today is day 159 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

159. When should you pray?

I should pray at regular times throughout each day, with fellow Christians for prayer and worship, and whenever I am aware of a need for God’s grace. And I should learn to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) as I grow in the knowledge of God’s presence. (Nehemiah 2:4; Psalm 55:17; Daniel 6:10; Jonah 2; Matthew 15:21–28; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18; Hebrews 4:16; 5:7)

We will conclude today with Prayer 83. In the Morning on page 670 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 158. What should you pray?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:30:56 +0000

Today is day 158 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

158. What should you pray?

We will conclude today with Prayer 90. For Grace to Seek God in Every Way on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 157. Why should you pray?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:30:24 +0000

Today is day 157 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

157. Why should you pray?

We will conclude today with Prayer 100. For the Answering of Prayer on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 156. How can you have fellowship with God?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 05:30:41 +0000

Today is day 156 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

156. How can you have fellowship with God?

We will conclude today with Prayer 72. For Knowing and Loving God on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 155. What should you seek in prayer?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 05:30:03 +0000

Today is day 155 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

155. What should you seek in prayer?

We will conclude today with Proper 10 on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 154. What is prayer?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 05:30:53 +0000

Today is day 154 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

154. What is prayer?

Prayer is turning my heart toward God, to listen and to speak with him. (Psalms 84; 123; Matthew 7:7–11; John 17:1–9)

We will conclude today with Prayer 97 Preparation for Personal Prayer on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 154 BONUS: Part 3 - Belonging to Christ

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 05:30:11 +0000

In this special bonus podcast, we are reading Part 3: Belonging to Christ found on page 65 of To Be a Christian.

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Day 153. What grace does God give in the anointing of the sick?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:30:58 +0000

Today is day 153 and we are studying The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.

153. What grace does God give in the anointing of the sick?

We will conclude today with The Concluding Prayer for Anointing of the Sick on page 226 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 152. What is the anointing of the sick?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:30:11 +0000

Today is day 152 and we are studying The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.

152. What is the anointing of the sick?

Through prayer and anointing with oil, the minister invokes God’s blessing upon those suffering in body, mind, or spirit. (1 Kings 17:17– 24; Psalm 107:17–22; Matthew 8:14–17; 10:5–8; Acts 28:8; James 5:15–16)

We will conclude today with The Concluding Prayer for Anointing of the Sick on page 226 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 151. What is necessary to receive the grace of absolution?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 31 May 2023 05:30:11 +0000

Today is day 151 and we are studying The Sacrament of Absolution.

151. What is necessary to receive the grace of absolution?

We will conclude today with The Concluding Prayer in Reconciliation of Penitents on page 224 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 150. What grace does God give to you in absolution?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 30 May 2023 05:30:11 +0000

Today is day 150 and we are studying The Sacrament of Absolution.

150. What grace does God give to you in absolution?

We will conclude today with The Concluding Prayer in Reconciliation of Penitents on page 224 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 149. What is absolution?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 29 May 2023 05:30:22 +0000

Today is day 149 and we are studying The Sacrament of Absolution.

149. What is absolution?

We will conclude today with the First Prayer for Absolution in Morning Prayer on page 12 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 148. What grace does God give in marriage?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 28 May 2023 05:30:48 +0000

Today is day 148 and we are studying The Sacrament of Marriage.

148. What grace does God give in marriage?

We will conclude today with Prayer 69 For a Marriage or Anniversary on page 667 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 147. What is signified in marriage?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 27 May 2023 05:30:30 +0000

Today is day 147 and we are studying The Sacrament of Marriage.

147. What is signified in marriage?

The union of husband and wife in one flesh signifies the communion between Christ, the heavenly bridegroom, and the Church, his holy bride. Not all are called or able to marry, but all Christians are joined to Christ as members of his Body. (Song of Solomon 8:6–7; Isaiah 54:4– 8; 1 Corinthians 7:6–11; Ephesians 5:22–33; Revelation 19:6–10; 21:1–4)

We will conclude today with Prayer 109. For Watchfulness on page 678 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 146. What is Christian marriage?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 26 May 2023 05:30:08 +0000

Today is day 146 and we are studying The Sacrament of Marriage.

146. What is Christian marriage?

Christian marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman, uniting them in self-giving love, joy, and faithfulness. It is ordained by God for the procreation and spiritual nurture of children, the sanctification of husband and wife, the mutual support of their common life, and the flourishing of family, church, and society. Husband and wife enter into this cove nant by exchanging vows before God and in the presence of witnesses. (Genesis 2:18–25; Song of Solomon 4:7–10; Matthew 19:3–9; John 2:1–11; Romans 7:2–3; Hebrews 13:4; see questions 322–23)

We will conclude today with the Address to the Congregation during Holy Matrimony on pages 201-202 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 145. What is the work of deacons?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 25 May 2023 05:30:26 +0000

Today is day 145 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

144. What is the work of deacons?

We will conclude today with the Prayer for the Ordination of a Deacons on page 475 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 144. What is the work of priests?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 24 May 2023 05:30:15 +0000

Today is day 144 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

144. What is the work of priests?

Serving Christ with their bishops, priests (or presbyters) nurture God’s people through the ministry of Word and Sacrament and pronounce absolution and blessing in God’s Name. (Genesis 14:17– 20; Psalm 132:8–18; Luke 10:1–9; John 10:1–16; Ephesians 4:7–13)

We will conclude today with the Prayer for the Ordination of a Priest on page 486 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 143. What is the work of bishops?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 23 May 2023 05:30:09 +0000

Today is day 143 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

143. What is the work of bishops?

We will conclude today with the Prayer for the Ordination of a Bishop on page 500 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 142. What are the three ordained ministries in the Anglican Church?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 22 May 2023 05:30:50 +0000

Today is day 142 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

142. What are the three ordained ministries in the Anglican Church?

We will conclude today with Prayer 13. For Vocations to Ordained Ministry on page 650 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 141. What grace does God give in ordination?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 21 May 2023 05:30:30 +0000

Today is day 141 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

141. What grace does God give in ordination?

In ordination, God conveys the gift of the Holy Spirit for the office and work of the order being conferred. (Numbers 27:12–23; Ephesians 4:7–16; 2 Timothy 1:6–7)

We will conclude today with the Second Ember Day Prayer on page 634 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 140. What is ordination?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 20 May 2023 05:30:31 +0000

Today is day 140 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

140. What is ordination?

We will conclude today with the First Ember Day Prayer on page 634 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 139. What is the work of all Christians?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 19 May 2023 05:30:21 +0000

Today is day 139 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.

139. What is the work of all Christians?

We will conclude today with the Concluding Prayer after the Laying on of Hands on page 180 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 138. What grace does God give you in confirmation?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 18 May 2023 05:30:17 +0000

Today is day 138 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.

138. What grace does God give you in confirmation?

We will conclude today with the Bishop's Prayer for Laying on of Hands on page 178 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 137. What is confirmation?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 17 May 2023 05:30:59 +0000

Today is day 137 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.

137. What is confirmation?

We will conclude today with The Bishop's Exhortation before Confirmation on page 176 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 136. What is expected of you after partaking in Holy Communion?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 16 May 2023 05:30:55 +0000

Today is day 136 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

136. What is expected of you after partaking in Holy Communion?

I should continue to grow in holiness, avoiding sin, showing love and forgiveness to all, and serving others in gratitude. (Leviticus 20:26; 1 Corinthians 10:14–32; 1 Peter 4:1–11)

We will conclude today with Prayer 105. After Receiving Communion on page 676 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 135. What is required of you when you come to receive Holy Communion?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 15 May 2023 05:30:41 +0000

Today is day 135 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

135. What is required of you when you come to receive Holy Communion?

We will conclude today by praying the Exhortation on page 147 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 134. What benefits do you receive through partaking of this sacrament?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 14 May 2023 05:30:42 +0000

Today is day 134 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

134. What benefits do you receive through partaking of this sacrament?

We will conclude today with Prayer 107. After Communion found on page 677 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 133. What is the inward gift signified?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 13 May 2023 05:30:25 +0000

Today is day 133 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

133. What is the inward gift signified?

We will conclude today with Prayer 104. Before Receiving Communion found on page 676 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 132. What is the outward and visible sign in Holy Communion?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 12 May 2023 05:30:14 +0000

Today is day 132 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

132. What is the outward and visible sign in Holy Communion?

The visible sign is bread and wine, which Christ commands us to receive. (1 Corinthians 11:23–26)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Maundy Thursday found on page 561 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 131. Why did Christ institute the sacrament of Holy Communion?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 11 May 2023 05:30:55 +0000

Today is day 131 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

131. Why did Christ institute the sacrament of Holy Communion?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Maundy Thursday found on page 561 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 130. What signs of the Holy Spirit’s work should you hope and pray to see as a result of your Baptism?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 10 May 2023 05:30:22 +0000

Today is day 130 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

130. What signs of the Holy Spirit’s work should you hope and pray to see as a result of your Baptism?

We will conclude today with The Final Prayer in Holy Baptism found on page 169 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 129. Why is it appropriate to baptize infants?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 09 May 2023 05:30:14 +0000

Today is day 129 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

129. Why is it appropriate to baptize infants?

We will conclude today with A Family Prayer for Children found on page 76 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 128. What is required of you when you come to be baptized?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 08 May 2023 05:30:14 +0000

Today is day 128 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

128. What is required of you when you come to be baptized?

We will conclude today with The Confession of Sins in Compline found on page 57 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 127. What is the inward and spiritual grace given in Baptism?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 07 May 2023 05:30:10 +0000

Today is day 127 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

127. What is the inward and spiritual grace given in Baptism?

We will conclude today with Paragraph Two of the Baptismal Prayer found on page 168 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 126. What is the outward and visible sign in Baptism?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 06 May 2023 05:30:08 +0000

Today is day 126 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism.

126. What is the outward and visible sign in Baptism?

We will conclude today with Paragraph One of the Baptismal Prayer found on page 168 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 125. How do these differ from the sacraments of the Gospel?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 05 May 2023 05:30:41 +0000

Today is day 125 and we are studying The Sacraments.

125. How do these differ from the sacraments of the Gospel?

We will conclude today with Third Prayer for Mission in Evening Prayer found on page 76 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 124. Are there other sacraments?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 04 May 2023 05:30:17 +0000

Today is day 124 and we are studying The Sacraments.

124. Are there other sacraments?

Other rites and institutions commonly called sacraments include confirmation (2 Timothy 1:6–7; Hebrews 6:1–2), ordination (Numbers 8:9–14; 27:18–23; 1 Timothy 4:14), marriage (Genesis 2:18–24; Matthew 19:4–6; John 2:1–11), absolution ( John 20:21–23; Acts 2:37– 41), and the anointing of the sick ( James 5:14). These are sometimes called “sacraments of the Church.”

We will conclude today with First Prayer for Mission in Morning Prayer found on page 24 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 123. What sacraments were ordained by Christ?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 03 May 2023 05:30:08 +0000

Today is day 123 and we are studying The Sacraments.

123. What sacraments were ordained by Christ?

We will conclude today with Prayer following the Litany of Ordinations for a Bishop found on page 500 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 122. How should you receive the sacraments?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 02 May 2023 05:30:52 +0000

Today is day 122 and we are studying The Sacraments.

122. How should you receive the sacraments?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Saint Thomas found on page 623 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 121. What is a sacrament?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 01 May 2023 05:30:41 +0000

Today is day 121 and we are studying The Sacraments.

121. What is a sacrament?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 120. How should you live in light of this promise of unending life?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 05:30:58 +0000

Today is day 120 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the eighteenth line: “And the Life Everlasting”.

120. How should you live in light of this promise of unending life?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The First Sunday of Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 119. What do you know about the unending resurrected life of believers?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 05:30:44 +0000

Today is day 119 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the eighteenth line: “And the Life Everlasting”.

119. What do you know about the unending resurrected life of believers?

We will conclude today with The Flood Collect from the Great Vigil of Easter found on page 587 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 118. How should you live as you await the resurrection of your body?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:30:17 +0000

Today is day 118 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

118. How should you live as you await the resurrection of your body?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 117. What do you know about the resurrected bodies of believers?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 05:30:57 +0000

Today is day 117 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

117. What do you know about the resurrected bodies of believers?

We will conclude today with the Prayer following the Prayers of the People in the Burial of the Dead found on page 255 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 116. What is the resurrection of the body?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:30:09 +0000

Today is day 116 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

116. What is the resurrection of the body?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Resurrection Hope found on page 49 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 115. Why will you die?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:30:22 +0000

Today is day 115 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

115. Why will you die?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Resurrection Hope found on page 49 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 114. What does Holy Scripture tell you about your body?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:30:22 +0000

Today is day 114 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the seventeenth line: “The Resurrection of the Body”.

114. What does Holy Scripture tell you about your body?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second Sunday in Lent found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 113. Does God give grace only to Christians?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 05:30:11 +0000

Today is day 113 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

113. Does God give grace only to Christians?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second to Last Sunday of Epiphany found on page 604 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 112. Is God’s grace only for your religious or spiritual life?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 05:30:53 +0000

Today is day 112 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

112. Is God’s grace only for your religious or spiritual life?

No. God wants to redeem every aspect of my life, and his grace in Christ is at work in all of it. (Psalm 40; Isaiah 1:13–20; Matthew 6:25–33; Titus 2:11–14)

We will conclude today with Prayer 76. For Guidance found on page 495 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 111. Can you earn God’s grace?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 05:30:41 +0000

Today is day 111 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

111. Can you earn God’s grace?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 110. For what purpose does God give you grace?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:30:40 +0000

Today is day 110 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

110. For what purpose does God give you grace?

We will conclude today with Proper 27 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 109. What is grace?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:30:24 +0000

Today is day 109 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

109. What is grace?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Grace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 108. How should you respond to God’s forgiveness?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 05:30:12 +0000

Today is day 108 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

108. How should you respond to God’s forgiveness?

We will conclude today by praying The Venite found on page 14 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 107. How does God forgive your sins?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:30:46 +0000

Today is day 107 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

107. How does God forgive your sins?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Endurance in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 106. How does God respond to human sin?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 05:30:33 +0000

Today is day 106 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

106. How does God respond to human sin?

We will conclude today with Proper 21 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 105. What are sins?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 05:30:37 +0000

Today is day 105 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the sixteenth line: “The Forgiveness of Sins”.

105. What are sins?

We will conclude today with A Collect for Grace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 104. How are the Church on earth and the Church in heaven joined in worship?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 05:30:19 +0000

Today is day 104 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

104. How are the Church on earth and the Church in heaven joined in worship?

We will conclude today with Prayer 106. For Spiritual Communion found on page 677 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 103. How do you participate in the communion of the saints?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:30:05 +0000

Today is day 103 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

103. How do you participate in the communion of the saints?

We will conclude today with A Prayer of St. John Chrysostom found on page 26 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 102. What is the “communion of the saints”?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 05:30:59 +0000

Today is day 102 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

102. What is the “communion of the saints”?

We will conclude today with Prayer 113. The Communion of Saints found on page 679 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 101. What does the word “communion” mean?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:30:23 +0000

Today is day 101 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

101. What does the word “communion” mean?

We will conclude today with Prayer 112. The Communion of Saints found on page 678 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 100. Who are the saints?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 05:30:11 +0000

Today is day 100 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fifteenth line: “The Communion of Saints”.

100. Who are the saints?

We will conclude today with the Collect for All Saints' Day found on page 633 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 99. Why is the Church called “apostolic”?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 05:30:19 +0000

Today is day 99 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

99. Why is the Church called “apostolic”?

We will conclude today with the Concluding Prayer of the Renewal of Baptismal Vows liturgy found on page 196 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 98. Why is the Church called “catholic”?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 05:30:20 +0000

Today is day 98 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

98. Why is the Church called “catholic”?

The Church is called “catholic” (“according to the whole”) because it keeps the whole faith it has received from the Lord, in continuity with the whole Church, in all times and places. (Micah 4:1–4; Acts 2:1–11; 1 Corinthians 15:1–8; 2 Timothy 1:13–14; Jude 3; Revelation 5:9–10)

We will conclude today with Prayer 1. For the Universal Church found on page 646 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 97. Why is the Church called “holy”?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 05:30:19 +0000

Today is day 97 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

97. Why is the Church called “holy”?

We will conclude today with Prayer 11. For the Local Congregation found on page 649 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 96. In what sense is the Church “one”?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:30:59 +0000

Today is day 96 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

96. In what sense is the Church “one”?

We will conclude today with Prayer 4. For the Unity of All Christian People found on page 646 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 95. What are the “marks” or characteristics of the Church?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:30:28 +0000

Today is day 95 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

95. What are the “marks” or characteristics of the Church?

We will conclude today with Prayer 2. For the Universal Church found on page 646 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 94. Why is the Church called the Body of Christ?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:30:28 +0000

Today is day 94 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

94. Why is the Church called the Body of Christ?

We will conclude today by praying the Offertory Sentence in the Eucharist Liturgy found on page 131 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 93. How does Holy Scripture teach you to view the Church?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:30:35 +0000

Today is day 93 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

93. How does Holy Scripture teach you to view the Church?

We will conclude today with Prayer 1. For the Universal Church found on page 646 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 92. What is the Church?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 05:30:53 +0000

Today is day 92 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the fourteenth line: “The Holy Catholic Church”.

92. What is the Church?

We will conclude today with a Historic Prayer for the Church found on page 532 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 91. Why does the Holy Spirit give such gifts?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 05:30:56 +0000

Today is day 91 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

91. Why does the Holy Spirit give such gifts?

We will conclude today by praying the Second Collect for Pentecost found on page 614 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 90. What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 05:30:32 +0000

Today is day 90 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

90. What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today by praying the First Collect for Pentecost found on page 614 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 89. What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:30:26 +0000

Today is day 89 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

89. What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today with Proper 7 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 88. How do you receive the Holy Spirit?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:30:54 +0000

Today is day 88 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

88. How do you receive the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer found on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 87. How does the Holy Spirit strengthen you for life in Christ?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:30:33 +0000

Today is day 87 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

87. How does the Holy Spirit strengthen you for life in Christ?

We will conclude today with Proper 19 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 86. What are the particular ministries of the Holy Spirit?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:30:49 +0000

Today is day 86 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

86. What are the particular ministries of the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today with Prayer 91. For Submission to God's Will found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 85. What principal names does the New Testament give to the Holy Spirit?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 05:30:44 +0000

Today is day 85 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

85. What principal names does the New Testament give to the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today by praying the Second Collect for Pentecost found on page 614 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 84. Who is the Holy Spirit?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 04:30:43 -0100

Today is day 84 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

84. Who is the Holy Spirit?

We will conclude today by praying the Veni, Creator Spiritus found on page 505 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 83. How does the Church exercise its authority to judge?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 04:30:05 -0100

83. How does the Church exercise its authority to judge?

We will conclude today with Prayer 80. For Trustfulness in Times of Worry and Anxiety found on page 670 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 82 BONUS: The Sermon on the Mount

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:31:00 -0100

In this bonus podcast for day 82, we are reading Matthew 5-7 - the Sermon on the Mount. The entire sermon is prescribed for Question 82 but is too long for a normal daily episode.

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Day 82. How do you rightly live in the fear of God?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:30:45 -0100

82. How do you rightly live in the fear of God?

We will conclude today with Prayer 80. For Trustfulness in Times of Worry and Anxiety found on page 670 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 81. What does Scripture mean when it tells you to fear God?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:30:44 -0100

81. What does Scripture mean when it tells you to fear God?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Endurance in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 80. Should you be afraid of God’s judgment?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:30:06 -0100

80. Should you be afraid of God’s judgment?

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Peace in Morning Prayer found on page 23 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 79. How should you understand Jesus’ future judgment?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:30:17 -0100

79. How should you understand Jesus’ future judgment?

We will conclude today by praying the Ninth Canticle found on page 86 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 78. How should you live in anticipation of Jesus’ return?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 04:30:41 -0100

78. How should you live in anticipation of Jesus’ return?

We will conclude today with Prayer 109. For Watchfulness found on page 678 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 77. Can we know when Jesus will return?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 04:30:12 -0100

77. Can we know when Jesus will return?

We will conclude today with the Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 76. What does the Creed mean when it says, “He will come again”?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:30:48 -0100

76. What does the Creed mean when it says, “He will come again”?

We will conclude today with the Collect for the First Sunday of Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 75. What does Jesus’ heavenly ministry mean for your life today?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:30:47 -0100

75. What does Jesus’ heavenly ministry mean for your life today?

We will conclude today with Prayer 104. Before Receiving Communion found on page 676 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 74. What does Jesus do for you as he sits at the Father’s right hand?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:30:14 -0100

74. What does Jesus do for you as he sits at the Father’s right hand?

We will conclude today with the Collect for Saint Stephen found on page 624 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 73. What does it mean for Jesus to sit at God the Father’s right hand?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:30:36 -0100

73. What does it mean for Jesus to sit at God the Father’s right hand?

We will conclude today with the Collect for Christ the King Sunday found on page 623 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 72. What resulted from the ascension?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:30:46 -0100

72. What resulted from the ascension?

Jesus ascended into heaven so that, through him, his Father might send us the gift of the Holy Spirit. Through the Holy Spirit, Christians together are united to Christ, the living Head of his Body, the Church. ( John 14:15–17, 25–26; 16:7–15; Acts 2:33–36; Ephesians 4:7–16)

We will conclude today with the Collect for the Sunday after the Ascension found on page 613 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 71. How should you understand Jesus’ ascension into heaven?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 05:30:16 -0100

71. How should you understand Jesus’ ascension into heaven?

We will conclude today with the Collect for Ascension Day found on page 613 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 70. What kind of earthly life did Jesus have after he rose from the dead?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 05:30:15 -0100

70. What kind of earthly life did Jesus have after he rose from the dead?

We will conclude today with the Collect for Wednesday of Easter Week found on page 610 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 69. What does the Creed mean when it affirms that Jesus rose again from the dead?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:30:13 -0100

69. What does the Creed mean when it affirms that Jesus rose again from the dead?

We will conclude today with the First Collect of Easter Day found on page 609 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 68. What does the Creed mean by saying that Jesus descended to the dead?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:30:44 -0100

68. What does the Creed mean by saying that Jesus descended to the dead?

That Jesus descended to the dead means that he truly died and entered the place of the departed. (Psalm 16:9–10; Acts 2:25–32; Ephesians 4:9–10; 1 Peter 3:18–19)

We will conclude today with the Second Collect for Holy Saturday found on page 578 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 67. Why does the Creed emphasize Jesus’ death in this way?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:30:30 -0100

67. Why does the Creed emphasize Jesus’ death in this way?

We will conclude today with Prayer 71. For Christ to be Formed in Us found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 66. Why does the Creed make a point of saying that Jesus died?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:30:06 -0100

66. Why does the Creed make a point of saying that Jesus died?

The Creed makes the point to emphasize that Jesus died a real, bodily death such as all people face because of our sins. (Psalm 22:14–15; Isaiah 53:8–9; Matthew 27:45–50; John 19:30–35)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Second Additional Prayer for Burial of the Dead found on page 263 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 65. What does Jesus’ death mean for you?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:30:19 -0100

65. What does Jesus’ death mean for you?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Friday in Easter Week found on page 611 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 64. What did Jesus accomplish on the Cross?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 05:30:35 -0100

64. What did Jesus accomplish on the Cross?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 63. What happened at Jesus’ crucifixion?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 05:30:41 -0100

63. What happened at Jesus’ crucifixion?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Holy Cross Day found on page 631 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 62. Why does the Creed say that Jesus suffered under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:30:00 -0100

62. Why does the Creed say that Jesus suffered under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Monday of Holy Week found on page 607 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 61. How do Jesus’ sufferings help you?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:30:25 -0100

61. How do Jesus’ sufferings help you?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Good Friday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 60. In what ways did Jesus suffer?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:30:46 -0100

60. In what ways did Jesus suffer?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Tuesday of Holy Week found on page 607 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 59. Why did Jesus suffer?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:30:50 -0100

59. Why did Jesus suffer?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Monday of Holy Week found on page 607 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 58. What does the union of Jesus’ two natures teach you about his ministry?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:30:16 -0100

58. What does the union of Jesus’ two natures teach you about his ministry?

All Jesus does as a human being he also does as God. His human words and deeds are saving because they are the words and deeds of God the Son. ( John 5:19–29; Romans 8:1–4; Colossians 1:19–23; Hebrews 4:14–16)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Palm Sunday found on page 607 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 57. What is the relationship between Jesus’ divine and human natures?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 05:30:28 -0100

57. What is the relationship between Jesus’ divine and human natures?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Presentation of Christ in the Temple found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 56. Was Mary the only biological parent of Jesus?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 05:30:49 -0100

56. Was Mary the only biological parent of Jesus?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Saint Mary the Virgin found on page 631 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 55. Why is it important to say that Jesus was born?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 05:30:22 -0100

55. Why is it important to say that Jesus was born?

It is important to affirm that he is one of us: truly human, born to a human mother, and raised in a human family. (Luke 2:41–52; Hebrews 2:17–18)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Christmas Day found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 54. What happened at Jesus’ conception in Mary’s womb?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:30:19 -0100

54. What happened at Jesus’ conception in Mary’s womb?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Annunciation found on page 627 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 53. What does it mean that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:30:15 -0100

53. What does it mean that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit?

Jesus was conceived not through a human father but by the Holy Spirit coming upon the Virgin Mary in power. (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18–20; Luke 1:26–38)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Saint Mary the Virgin found on page 631 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 52. What do you mean when you call Jesus Christ “Lord”?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:30:16 -0100

52. What do you mean when you call Jesus Christ “Lord”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Christ the King Sunday found on page 623 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 51. Why is Jesus called the Father’s “only Son”?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:30:27 -0100

51. Why is Jesus called the Father’s “only Son”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 50. What does “Christ” mean?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 05:30:01 -0100

50. What does “Christ” mean?

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Confession of Saint Peter found on page 626 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 49. What does “Jesus” mean?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 05:30:59 -0100

49. What does “Jesus” mean?

We will conclude today with The Collect for the Circumcision and Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 48. Who is Jesus Christ?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:30:41 -0100

48. Who is Jesus Christ?

We will conclude today with Prayer 96. For Union with Christ found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 47. What are the consequences of sin?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:30:47 -0100

47. What are the consequences of sin?

We will conclude today with Proper 14 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 46. If God created the world good, why do we sin?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:30:07 -0100

46. If God created the world good, why do we sin?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 45. Was the world that God created good?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:30:22 -0100

45. Was the world that God created good?

We will conclude today with Prayer 21. For Joy in God's Creation found on page 652 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 44. What does it mean that God created both heaven and earth?

Holy Trinity Media — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:30:32 -0100

44. What does it mean that God created both heaven and earth?

We will conclude today with Prayer 120. For the Beauty of the Earth found on page 682 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 43. How does recognizing God as Creator inform your understanding of his creation?

Holy Trinity Media — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 05:30:52 -0100

43. How does recognizing God as Creator inform your understanding of his creation?

We will conclude today with Prayer 22. For Stewardship of God's Creation found on page 652 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 42. Why do you call God the Father “Creator”?

Holy Trinity Media — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 05:30:59 -0100

42. Why do you call God the Father “Creator”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second Sunday of Christmas found on page 601 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 41. Why do you call God the Father “Almighty”?

Holy Trinity Media — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:30:14 -0100

Today is day 41 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 41.

41. Why do you call God the Father “Almighty”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for Annunciation Sunday found on page 599 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 40. What do you mean when you call God “Father”?

Holy Trinity Media — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:30:13 -0100

Today is day 40 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 40.

40. What do you mean when you call God “Father”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

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Day 39. Why do you call the first of the three divine Persons “Father”?

Holy Trinity Media — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:30:14 -0100

Today is day 39 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 39.

39. Why do you call the first of the three divine Persons “Father”?

We will conclude today with The Collect for The Sixth Sunday of Easter found on page 613 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 38. Who is God the Father?

Holy Trinity Media — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:30:51 -0100

Today is day 38 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 38.

38. Who is God the Father?

We will conclude today with A Prayer for God's Love found on page 27 of the To Be a Christian.

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