Lectio Musica

Matthew David talks about some of the common characteristics found in his favorite songwriters, and he shares the new Lectio Musica song, “Were You There?"

The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are:

• Job 38:1-11
• Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32
• 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
• Mark 4:35-41

Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation. 

To share your original song* written using the lectio musica practice, upload it to YouTube or Soundcloud and share it on Facebook or Twitter using the tag #lectiomusica.

And may God’s love inspire you to sing!

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Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris.

This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society. 

“Were You There” was written by Matthew David Morris (© 2018 Lectio Musica, BMI) and recorded by Jordan Richter with the assistance of Andy Green at Room 13 Recording Studios in Portland, Oregon. For information about use or license of this song, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com.

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*Please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail.  Please post them online and share them using the hashtag #lectiomusica.

Matthew David shares the new Lectio Musica song “Glory,” and responds to the recent outpour of emotion over high-profile suicides. He talks about encountering death in next Sunday’s lectionary readings.

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The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are:

• Ezekiel 17:22-24
• Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15
• 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17
• Mark 4:26-34

Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation. 

To share your original song* written using the lectio musica practice, upload it to YouTube or Soundcloud and share it on Facebook or Twitter using the tag #lectiomusica.

And may God’s love inspire you to sing!

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Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris.

This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society. 

“Glory” was written by Matthew David Morris (© 2018 Lectio Musica, BMI) and recorded by Jordan Richter with the assistance of Andy Green at Room 13 Recording Studios in Portland, Oregon. For information about use or license of this song, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com.

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*Please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail.  Please post them online and share them using the hashtag #lectiomusica.

It’s June, Pride Month, and on the third episode of Lectio Musica Matthew David offers a message of hope with the song, “Chosen Family“. He also gives a few tips on how to get started with a new song. 

The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are:

• Genesis 3:8-15
• Psalm 130
• 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
• Mark 3:20-35

Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation. 

To share your original song* written using the lectio musica practice, upload it to YouTube or Soundcloud and share it on Facebook or Twitter using the tag #lectiomusica.

And may God’s love inspire you to sing!

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Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris.

This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society. 

“Jar of Clay” was written by Matthew David Morris (© 2018 Lectio Musica, BMI) and recorded by Jordan Richter with the assistance of Andy Green at Room 13 Recording Studios in Portland, Oregon. For information about use or license of this song, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com.

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*Please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail.  Please post them online and share them using the hashtag #lectiomusica.

On the second episode of Lectio Musica, Matthew David responds to listener feedback about the suggestion to include scripture readings in the podcast. He offers an explanation of what aspects of this week’s readings inspired his writing, and then shares the second Lectio Musica original song, “Jar of Clay”.  

The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are:

• Deuteronomy 5:12-15
• Psalm 81:1-10
• 2 Corinthians 4:5-12
• Mark 2:23-3:6

Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation. 

To share your original song* written using the lectio musica practice, upload it to YouTube or Soundcloud and share it on Facebook or Twitter using the tag #lectiomusica.

And may God’s love inspire you to sing!

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Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris.

This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society. 

“Jar of Clay” was written by Matthew David Morris (© 2018 Lectio Musica, BMI) and recorded by Jordan Richter at Room 13 Recording Studios in Portland, Oregon. For information about use or license of this song, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com.

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*Please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail.  Please post them online and share them using the hashtag #lectiomusica.

On this first episode of Lectio Musica, we learn about the lectio musica practice and the way it influenced the creation of the podcast. Matthew David offers some suggestions about how to get started, and then shares the first Lectio Musica original song, “I Am Here."

The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday, Trinity Sunday, are:

• Isaiah 6:1-8
• Psalm 29:1-11
• Romans 8:12-17
• John 3:1-17

Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation. Learn more about the version Matthew David mentioned in the episode, The Inclusive Bible.

To share your original song* written using the lectio musica practice, upload it to YouTube or Soundcloud and share it on Facebook or Twitter using the tag #lectiomusica.

And may God’s love inspire you to sing!

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Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris.

This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society.

“I Am Here” was written by Matthew David Morris, ©2018 Lectio Musica (BMI). “I Am Here” was recorded by Jordan Richter at Room 13 Recording Studios in Portland, Oregon. For information about use or license of this song, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com.

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*Please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail.  Please post them online and share them using the hashtag #lectiomusica.