All Recordings from The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
Nov 04, 2021 |
Fall Throwback: Where is Jesus in your Spending
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Fall Throwback: Where is Jesus in your Spending
As part of our When Love Shows Up Fall Throwback Series we are re-posting this blog post which was originally posted on July 22, 2020.
"What happens when, instead of asking, “What would Jesus do?” you ask the question, “What is Jesus doing?” or “Where do I see Jesus in this?” The emphasis shifts dramatically. “What would Jesus do?” is like a game of make believe – treating Jesus’ presence as hypothetical. “What is Jesus doing?” pushes you to see Jesus working in your life. “Where do I see Jesus in this?” forces you to recognize there is no part of your life where Jesus isn’t Lord, where the life and love and peace and mercy of God aren’t meant to be expressed."
"What happens when, instead of asking, “What would Jesus do?” you ask the question, “What is Jesus doing?” or “Where do I see Jesus in this?” The emphasis shifts dramatically. “What would Jesus do?” is like a game of make believe – treating Jesus’ presence as hypothetical. “What is Jesus doing?” pushes you to see Jesus working in your life. “Where do I see Jesus in this?” forces you to recognize there is no part of your life where Jesus isn’t Lord, where the life and love and peace and mercy of God aren’t meant to be expressed."
Nov 04, 2021 |
Thursday, November 4, Morning Prayer, Rite II
| Anny Stevens-Gleason![Anny Stevens-Gleason](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/dsc01363-edit-edit-edit_660_small.jpg)
Thursday, November 4, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Thursday, November 4, for online Morning Prayer led by the Anny Stevens-Gleason.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
Nov 03, 2021 |
Wednesday, November 3, A Devotion for Early Evening
| The Rev. Gary Lubin![The Rev. Gary Lubin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/dsc08258-edit-edit_242_small.jpg)
Wednesday, November 3, A Devotion for Early Evening
Join us today, Wednesday, November 3, for a Devotion for Early Evening, led by the Rev. Gary Lubin
This worship service is available here and through our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or simply ask your smart speaker to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship."
This worship service is available here and through our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or simply ask your smart speaker to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship."
Nov 02, 2021 |
Tuesday, November 2 Episode
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Tuesday, November 2 Episode
Join Church of the Redeemer, Cincinnati's Rector, the Rev. Philip DeVaul and St. Ann's Episcopal Church, Nashville's the Rev. Kira Austin-Young, for "Are You There God? It's Kira & Phil," a weekly Q & A where you can write in and ask them anything!
Learn more about this weekly podcast and ask your questions in advance on our website.
Learn more about this weekly podcast and ask your questions in advance on our website.
Nov 02, 2021 |
Tuesday, November 2, Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Gary Lubin![The Rev. Gary Lubin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/dsc08258-edit-edit_242_small.jpg)
Tuesday, November 2, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Tuesday, November 2, for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Gary Lubin.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
Oct 31, 2021 |
Hocus Pocus
| The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane![The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/melanie-slane_755_small.jpg)
Hocus Pocus
Allow me to shed some light on a spooky Halloween phrase
that has been deeply misunderstood. You all have heard the term Hocus Pocus,
right? Hocus Pocus. The phrase is most commonly associated with magic
and witches and bubbling cauldrons filled with mysterious liquids, right? Did
you know that this phrase Hocus Pocus is actually just a misunderstood
pronunciation of our Eucharistic prayer?
Allow me to explain. Hundreds of years ago and still in some places today, when the mass of our liturgy was set exclusively in Latin, the priest would go to the prayer and say, hoc est corpus meum, meaning this is my body hoc est corpus meum. And the wonder and unexplainable nature of transubstantiation, of turning bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. It led so many people to associate this prayer with something magical happening. And then the people who didn't experience it, but had heard about it said, oh, that's those words they say, when they do that magic. Hocus Pocus. After all something magical and transcendent was happening in that moment, something they did not fully understand, something we don't fully understand.
And years later, as it goes, it came to be associated with a phrase that reminds us of witches and dark magic. And misunderstanding gave way to fear of the unknown. But we who know the true meaning of this phrase, we know that its meaning and its intention is actually an act of love, not something to be feared, but something to be exalted and it might seem a little strange to be talking about fear on a day when the gospel reading is all about love, but actually I find it the most appropriate time to talk about fear because fear is actually the opposite of love. Most people think it's hate, but hate is just a symptom of fear.
Allow me to explain. Hundreds of years ago and still in some places today, when the mass of our liturgy was set exclusively in Latin, the priest would go to the prayer and say, hoc est corpus meum, meaning this is my body hoc est corpus meum. And the wonder and unexplainable nature of transubstantiation, of turning bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. It led so many people to associate this prayer with something magical happening. And then the people who didn't experience it, but had heard about it said, oh, that's those words they say, when they do that magic. Hocus Pocus. After all something magical and transcendent was happening in that moment, something they did not fully understand, something we don't fully understand.
And years later, as it goes, it came to be associated with a phrase that reminds us of witches and dark magic. And misunderstanding gave way to fear of the unknown. But we who know the true meaning of this phrase, we know that its meaning and its intention is actually an act of love, not something to be feared, but something to be exalted and it might seem a little strange to be talking about fear on a day when the gospel reading is all about love, but actually I find it the most appropriate time to talk about fear because fear is actually the opposite of love. Most people think it's hate, but hate is just a symptom of fear.
Oct 31, 2021 |
Sunday, October 31, 2021 Rite II Holy Eucharist
| The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane![The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/melanie-slane_755_small.jpg)
Sunday, October 31, 2021 Rite II Holy Eucharist
Join us for worship this Sunday, October 31, Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music. The Rev. Philip DeVaul, Celebrant and The Rev. Melanie Slane, Preacher.
Connie Golden on the organ and piano and additional music provided by the Church of the Redeemer Choir.
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
Connie Golden on the organ and piano and additional music provided by the Church of the Redeemer Choir.
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
Oct 28, 2021 |
The Gift and Work that Follows
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
The Gift and Work that Follows
To be as clear as possible, I am not complaining at all. How else could it be? What gift does not require work? If someone gives you a wonderful book, you have to actually read it. Children are a gift. And also more work than is conceivable. Come to think of it, every relationship that is truly meaningful and transformative is a great gift and requires work on your part if you’re to really appreciate it.
There is something deep within us, some unspoken default setting, that seeks neat and tidy solutions. We like to check boxes, measure progress, eliminate problems. It’s as if we think we can cross something off the list and not look back. Replace the dead tree and call it a day. We crave this on a spiritual level. We think that, with God’s help, we should just be able to get past some fault of ours, and never worry about it again. On a practical level, this has worked for us approximately zero times – but we keep believing that’s how God works.
Oct 28, 2021 |
Thursday, October 28, Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane![The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/melanie-slane_755_small.jpg)
Thursday, October 28, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Thursday, October 28, for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Melanie Slane.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
Oct 27, 2021 |
Wednesday, October 27, A Devotion for Early Evening
| The Rev. Gary Lubin![The Rev. Gary Lubin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/dsc08258-edit-edit_242_small.jpg)
Wednesday, October 27, A Devotion for Early Evening
Join us today, Wednesday, October 27, for a Devotion for Early Evening, led by the Rev. Gary Lubin
This worship service is available here and through our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or simply ask your smart speaker to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship."
This worship service is available here and through our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or simply ask your smart speaker to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship."
Oct 26, 2021 |
Tuesday, October 26 Episode
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Tuesday, October 26 Episode
Join Church of the Redeemer, Cincinnati's Rector, the Rev. Philip DeVaul and St. Ann's Episcopal Church, Nashville's the Rev. Kira Austin-Young, for "Are You There God? It's Kira & Phil," a weekly Q & A where you can write in and ask them anything!
Learn more about this weekly podcast and ask your questions in advance on our website.
Learn more about this weekly podcast and ask your questions in advance on our website.
Oct 26, 2021 |
Tuesday, October 26, Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Joyce Keeshin![The Rev. Joyce Keeshin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/joyce-keeshin_250_small.jpg)
Tuesday, October 26, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Thursday, October 26, for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Joyce Keeshin.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
Oct 24, 2021 |
Jesus, Help Me!
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Jesus, Help Me!
"We worship self-reliance. We adore the idea of a
person who doesn't need anything. And we, in our own lives strive to be people
who don't need anything from others. Despite the fact that this is a complete
impossibility. We are built for one another. We are created as people in
relationship. And while we may have fleeting moments of independence and self-reliance, even those are, but shadows
that mask the true reality of our total and utter inter-dependence. That we
belong to one another, and that we need one another for life. We need one another
so that we can live in a way that actually means anything at all.
Bartimaeus is an obvious case. They've set it up perfectly. He's blind and in his society, in his time, this means that he really can't contribute to the workforce. Which makes him useless, according to probably us, if we're being honest. And so, he just sits there, not being able to see, not being able to do for himself and begging for food, for help, for whatever comes his way. And I think it's important for us to stop right there and acknowledge in our hearts, whether we want to admit it or not, how shameful we find people who need and how deeply we desire, never to need, like that.
Bartimaeus doesn't feel shame. Bartimaeus is not embarrassed about the fact that he needs. It's one of the things he understands deeply in his heart; that he needs help. And so, he shouts out help me when he hears that this Jesus who heals people is nearby. He knows he needs healing. He shouts out Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! And the people around him, instead of saying, yeah, someone should help Bartimaeus, that’s a great idea. They go, shhh, don't embarrass yourself, and us."
Bartimaeus is an obvious case. They've set it up perfectly. He's blind and in his society, in his time, this means that he really can't contribute to the workforce. Which makes him useless, according to probably us, if we're being honest. And so, he just sits there, not being able to see, not being able to do for himself and begging for food, for help, for whatever comes his way. And I think it's important for us to stop right there and acknowledge in our hearts, whether we want to admit it or not, how shameful we find people who need and how deeply we desire, never to need, like that.
Bartimaeus doesn't feel shame. Bartimaeus is not embarrassed about the fact that he needs. It's one of the things he understands deeply in his heart; that he needs help. And so, he shouts out help me when he hears that this Jesus who heals people is nearby. He knows he needs healing. He shouts out Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! And the people around him, instead of saying, yeah, someone should help Bartimaeus, that’s a great idea. They go, shhh, don't embarrass yourself, and us."
Oct 24, 2021 |
Sunday, October 24, 2021 Rite II Holy Eucharist
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Sunday, October 24, 2021 Rite II Holy Eucharist
Join us for worship this Sunday, October 24, Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music. The Rev. Joyce Keeshin, Celebrant and The Rev. Philip DeVaul, Preacher.
Connie Golden on the organ and piano and additional music provided by the Church of the Redeemer Choir.
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
Connie Golden on the organ and piano and additional music provided by the Church of the Redeemer Choir.
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
Oct 22, 2021 |
Tacos and Friendship
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Tacos and Friendship
Friends, this was simply a magical night. And the food was a big part of it, but honestly, I was overwhelmed with joy just for the opportunity to be together. I saw longtime parishioners next to people who have just shown up in the last couple months, friends and family, some who walked over, and others who came from West Chester and Evendale all, together. The feeling of love and affection was palpable across the front porch, into the narthex and through the cloister garden, as I watched people remember what it meant just to be church together.
Oct 21, 2021 |
Thursday, October 21, Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Gary Lubin![The Rev. Gary Lubin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/dsc08258-edit-edit_242_small.jpg)
Thursday, October 21, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Tuesday, October 21, for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Gary Lubin.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
Oct 19, 2021 |
Tuesday, October 19 Episode
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Tuesday, October 19 Episode
Join Church of the Redeemer, Cincinnati's Rector, the Rev. Philip DeVaul and St. Ann's Episcopal Church, Nashville's the Rev. Kira Austin-Young, for "Are You There God? It's Kira & Phil," a weekly Q & A where you can write in and ask them anything!
Learn more about this weekly podcast and ask your questions in advance on our website.
Learn more about this weekly podcast and ask your questions in advance on our website.
Oct 19, 2021 |
Tuesday, October 19, Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Joyce Keeshin![The Rev. Joyce Keeshin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/joyce-keeshin_250_small.jpg)
Tuesday, October 19, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Thursday, October 19, for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Joyce Keeshin.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
Oct 17, 2021 |
What do we ask of Jesus and what does Jesus ask of us?
| The Rev. Joyce Keeshin![The Rev. Joyce Keeshin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/joyce-keeshin_250_small.jpg)
What do we ask of Jesus and what does Jesus ask of us?
So what do we ask of Jesus, and what does Jesus ask of us? Our gospel from Mark begins with James and John, the sons of Zebedee coming forward to Jesus and saying to him teacher, we want you to do for us, whatever we ask of you. It's kind of hard to get past that opening gambit. ..We might find ourselves in such a scenario as James and John are setting up with Jesus, but likely not too often, we learn, because the very framing of the statement to agree to whatever is asked before, knowing what is a sure sign that it may not be something we would readily agree to. And in all honesty, we may not just be on the receiving end of that. We may have done that to some other folks along the way, either in our youth or our adulthood, or even yesterday. We may pose that same question to people because we are very human and we can be pretty wily at times and Jesus is clearly wise to this. He responds with neither a yes nor a no, but simply asks James and John, the question, “What is it you want me to do for you?” James and John respond immediately, “Grant us to sit one at your right hand and one at your left in your glory.” What are these two disciples thinking?.. Have they lost sight of their ministry? James and John have witnessed so many miracles of Jesus, Jesus healing, the incurable, the feeding of thousands. Jesus walking on water. James and John were present with Peter at the transfiguration and witnessed Jesus in dazzling white with Elijah and Moses and heard the voice from the cloud.