Nations and kings are called to the brightness of God's rising in this opening invocation.
The episode is a structured audio companion for Daily Morning Prayer, following a liturgical format typical of Anglican/Episcopal tradition. It begins with an opening invocation calling nations and kings to God's light, followed by a call to worship from Psalm 95. The service includes the recitation of Psalms 138 and 139, with the latter offering a deep meditation on God's intimate knowledge and omnipresence. A reading from Jeremiah 23 delivers a prophetic warning to negligent shepherds and promises restoration under a righteous branch. A canticle from the Book of Common Prayer expansively calls all elements of creation to glorify the Lord. The Gospel reading from John 10 presents Jesus as the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. The Apostles' Creed is recited as a statement of faith. The service includes the Lord's Prayer, a series of intercessory prayers for mercy, peace, justice, and the church, and concludes with a blessing. The episode is produced by Father Wiley Ammons, Laura Ammons, and Mother Lisa Miro, and sponsored by Forward Movement, with a prompt to visit their website.
