Explore every episode of the podcast From the Poustinia: A Daily Prayer Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Morning Prayer for Tuesday (Proper 14) | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:11:19 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer featuring a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short reflection, chanted prayers and silence. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Morning Prayer for Monday (Proper 14) | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:13:17 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer featuring a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short reflection, chanted prayers and silence. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Morning Prayer for Friday (Proper 13) | 08 Aug 2025 | 00:15:25 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer featuring a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short reflection, chanted prayers and silence. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Morning Prayer for Thursday (Proper 13) | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:13:17 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer featuring a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short reflection, chanted prayers and silence. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Feast of the Transfiguration | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:11:17 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer for the Feast of the Transfiguration featuring a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading followed by a short reflection, chanted prayers and silence. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Morning Prayer for Tuesday (Proper 13) | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:13:50 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer featuring a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short reflection, chanted prayers and silence. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Morning Prayer for Monday (Proper 13) | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:15:18 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer featuring a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a guided spiritual practice, short prayers and silence. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Friday in the Seventh Week after Easter | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:14:27 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer featuring a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a guided spiritual practice, short prayers and silence. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Thursday in the Seventh Week after Pentecost | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:14:27 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer featuring a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short reflection, prayers and silence. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Wednesday in the Seventh Week after Pentecost | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:14:45 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer featuring a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short reflection, prayers and silence. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Tuesday in the Seventh Week after Pentecost | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:13:05 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer featuring a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short reflection, prayers and silence. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Monday in the Seventh Week after Pentecost | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:15:03 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer featuring a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short reflection, prayers and silence. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Feast of St. James the Apostle | 25 Jul 2025 | 00:18:13 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer for the Feast of St. James with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a guided spiritual practice, prayers and silence. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Thursday in the Sixth Week after Pentecost | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:16:53 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short reflection, prayers and silence. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Wednesday in the Sixth Week after Pentecost | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:13:09 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short reflection, prayers and silence. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Feast of St. Mary Magdalene | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:15:59 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short reflection, prayers, and silence. If you want to learn more about recent scholarship into the legacy of Mary Magdalene, check out Libby Schrader's work at https://www.elizabethschrader.com. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Monday in the Sixth Week after Pentecost | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:16:05 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short reflection, prayers and silence. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Friday in the Fifth Week after Pentecost | 18 Jul 2025 | 00:19:47 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short guided meditation following the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Thursday in the Fifth Week after Pentecost | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:12:32 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Wednesday in the Fifth Week after Pentecost | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:13:50 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Tuesday in the Fifth Week after Pentecost | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:12:36 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Mark's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34) with text from Enriching Our Worship. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Monday in the Fifth Week after Pentecost | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:14:48 | |
Sung Morning Prayer according to the Episcopal Church’s Daily Office. I use the Inclusive Language Psalter, the Hymnal 1982, Enriching our Worship and other resources as appropriate. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com | |||
| Thursday in the Fourth Week after Pentecost | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:09:22 | |
While "From the Poustinia" is on hiatus this week, here's a very short service that's just a Psalm, a few short prayers, and some silence. The translation I'm using of the Psalms can be found in the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Friday in the Fourth Week after Pentecost | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:09:10 | |
While "From the Poustinia" is on hiatus this week, here's a very short service that's just a Psalm, a few short prayers, and some silence. The translation I'm using of the Psalms can be found in the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Wednesday in the Fourth Week after Pentecost | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:05:35 | |
While "From the Poustinia" is on hiatus this week, here's a very short service that's just a Psalm, a few short prayers, and some silence. The translation I'm using of the Psalms can be found in the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Tuesday in the Fourth Week after Pentecost (Vacation Prayers) | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:07:04 | |
While "From the Poustinia" is on hiatus this week, here's a very short service that's just a Psalm, a few short prayers, and some silence. The translation I'm using of the Psalms can be found in the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Monday in the Fourth Week after Pentecost (Vacation Prayers) | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:06:03 | |
While "From the Poustinia" is on hiatus this week, here's a very short service that's just a Psalm, a few short prayers, and some silence. The translation I'm using of the Psalms can be found in the Inclusive Language Psalter. Today we begin the cycle again with Psalm 1. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Independence Day | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:20:32 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from the Revelation to John followed by a short reflection and a modified experience of Lectio Divina. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). The translation I'm using of Psalm 33 can be found in the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Thursday in the Third Week after Pentecost | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:12:03 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). The translation I'm using of Psalm 131 can be found in the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Wednesday in the Third Week after Pentecost | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:13:20 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). The translation I'm using of Psalm 119:145-152 can be found in the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Tuesday in the Third Week after Pentecost | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:11:09 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). The translation I'm using of Psalm 87 can be found in the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Feast of Sts. Peter & Paul | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:13:30 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). The translation I'm using of Psalm 87 can be found in the Inclusive Language Psalter. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Friday in the Second Week after Pentecost | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:18:38 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). Psalm 102 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 198. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Thursday in the Second Week after Pentecost | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:13:49 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). Psalm 105 Pt 1 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 208. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Wednesday in the Second Week after Pentecost | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:12:54 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). Psalm 119:121-128 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 262. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Feast of St. John the Baptist | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:17:01 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer for the Feast of St. John the Baptist with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from John's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). Psalm 80 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 155. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Monday in the Second Week after Pentecost | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:16:40 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). Psalm 89 Pt 1 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 171. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Friday after Trinity Sunday | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:22:52 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a guided meditation on the Prayer of the Heart. If you want to learn more about the Prayer of the Heart, I recommend James Reho's book Tantric Jesus: The Erotic Heart of Early Christianity (Destiny Books, 2017). The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). Psalm 88 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 169. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Thursday after Trinity Sunday | 19 Jun 2025 | 00:14:23 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). Psalm 85 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 164. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Wednesday after Trinity Sunday | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:14:16 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). Psalm 82 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 159. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Tuesday after Trinity Sunday | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:14:03 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). Psalm 78:1-8 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 147. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Monday after Trinity Sunday | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:17:20 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). Psalm 80 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 155. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Friday after Pentecost | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:19:45 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The opening hymn can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). Psalm 69 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 128. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Thursday after Pentecost | 12 Jun 2025 | 00:12:40 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The hymn, Pascha Nostrum, can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). Psalm 70 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 131. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Feast of St. Barnabas | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:12:53 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The hymn, Pascha Nostrum, can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). Psalm 15 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 22. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Tuesday after Pentecost | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:14:10 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The hymn, Pascha Nostrum, can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). Psalm 61 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 113. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Monday after Pentecost | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:16:19 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The hymn, Pascha Nostrum, can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S34). Psalm 64 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 117. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Friday in the Seventh Week after Easter | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:21:10 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The hymn, Pascha Nostrum, can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S46). Psalm 30 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 53. Learn more about Carmen Acevedo Butler's translation of "The Cloud of Unknowing" here. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Thursday in the Seventh Week after Easter | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:19:24 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The hymn, Pascha Nostrum, can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S46). Psalm 105 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 208. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||
| Wednesday in the Seventh Week after Easter | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:13:40 | |
A simple service of Morning Prayer with a hymn, a chanted Psalm and a reading from Luke's Gospel followed by a short reflection and a time for prayer. The hymn, Pascha Nostrum, can be found in the Hymnal 1982 (S46). Psalm 119:121-128 can be found in the Plainsong Psalter on page 262. Learn more about me at www.nathanlerud.com. | |||