Early Away

Friday, February 19, 2010 -- Week of Last Epiphany, Year Two

Today's Readings for the Daily Office (Book of Common Prayer, p. 951)
Psalms 95* & 31 (morning) 35 (evening)
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Philippians 4:1-9
John 17:9-19

I have to be somewhere early today. Not time to write.

Note. Part of the significance of Ezekiel 18:4 is to change a tradition found in the Ten Commandments and elsewhere. No longer will God hold the people responsible from one generation to another. "It is only the person who sins that shall die." It is very significant that Ezekiel felt free, as a prophet, to speak in God's name and to change an ancient Biblical commandment.

And I love the passage from Philippians 4 -- "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice..." (It's Kathy's favorite passage.) However, the footnote offers an alternative translation for "Rejoice" -- "Farewell." Interesting how that affects the reading.

Today the diocese gathers for our annual Convention. In the spirit of John 17, may we be "sanctified in truth."

Lowell

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The Mission of St. Paul's Episcopal Church
is to explore and celebrate
God's infinite grace, acceptance, and love.

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Our Rule of Life

We aspire to...
worship weekly
pray daily
learn constantly
serve joyfully
live generously.

Lowell Grisham, Rector

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Fayetteville, Arkansas