Preaching to Birds (and Cats) is a podcast of ecologically-minded homilies on the Revised Common Lectionary. The Rev. Kerri Meyer is a farmer and Episcopal priest at Good Courage Farm in Minnesota. The podcast's name is in homage to St. Francis of Assisi, lover of the Creator and Creation, with a wink to Rebecca West, a critic of the saint's legendary preaching to wild birds.
Holy Week 2020 - On Birdsong and the Stones' Crying Out
Here's a reflection on scriptures from Palm Sunday (though not for this Lectionary Year - I've gone rogue). The praise of the crowds is pretty silent in this time of pandemic. What blessings might come of the stones' having to cry out for us?
26 Jan 2020
Readings for Second Sunday after Epiphany, Year A
Here are Paul, Larisa and Constance reading the scripture texts for Epiphany 2, which serve as the foundation for the reflections in the homily entitled, "From Here to There".
Thanks, friends, for lending your beautiful voices to this exploration of the revelation of God in text and Creation.
Isaiah 49:1-7 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi2_RCL.html#ot1)
1 Corinthians 1:1-9 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi2_RCL.html#nt1)
John 1:29-42 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi2_RCL.html#gsp1)
Psalm 40:1-12 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi2_RCL.html#ps1)
24 Jan 2020
From Here to There
This homily eflects on the texts of the Revised Common Lectionary (Year A) for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany
13 Jan 2020
Readings for the First Sunday after Epiphany/The Baptism of our Lord (RCL, Year A)
Here are friends lending their voices so that you can listen to the scripture texts for the First Sunday after Epiphany and the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord. These are the texts I reflect on in the homily "Holy Water." Thanks to Anna Woofenden, Martha Henderson, Jon Spangler and AnnaMarie Hoos for recording these readings.
Isaiah 42:1-9 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi1_RCL.html#ot1)
Psalm 29 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi1_RCL.html#ps1)
Acts 10:34-43 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi1_RCL.html#nt1)
Matthew 3:13-17 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi1_RCL.html#gsp1)
12 Jan 2020
Holy Water (The Baptism of our Lord, Year A)
This homily reflects on the texts for the First Sunday after Epiphany/The Feast of the Baptism of our Lord, in the Revised Common Lectionary (Year A).
Isaiah 42:1-9 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi1_RCL.html#ot1)
Acts 10:34-43 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi1_RCL.html#nt1)
Matthew 3:13-17 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi1_RCL.html#gsp1)
Psalm 29 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi1_RCL.html#ps1)
Thanks as always to Paul Damico-Carper for his beautiful recording of Jesus Christ the Appletree, which serves as our opening music.
8 Jan 2020
Readings for Second Christmas/Epiphany
Here are recordings of the lectionary texts for the Second Sunday of Christmas and Epiphany. Thanks to Paul Damico-Carper, Jared DeFigh, and the Rev. Canon Abbott Bailey for contributing their voices to this week's readings.
Jeremiah 31:7-14 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearABC/Christmas/Christmas2.html#Ot1)
Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a (http://lectionarypage.net/YearABC/Christmas/Christmas2.html#Nt1)
or Matthew 2:1-12 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearABC/Christmas/Christmas2.html#Gsp3)
Psalm 84 or 84:1-8 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearABC/Christmas/Christmas2.html#Ps1)
7 Jan 2020
Guiding Stars and Gifting Rocks (Epiphany, Year A)
This homily reflects on the texts for the Second Sunday of Christmas and Epiphany, from the Revised Common Lectionary, Year A.
29 Dec 2019
Readings for 1 Christmas, Year A
Thanks to this week's contributors, Chelsey, Conie, Sanford and Gemma, for sending recordings from across the globe. Here are the texts for this week, the First Sunday after Christmas:
Isaiah 61:10-62:3 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearABC/Christmas/Christmas1.html#Ot1)
Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearABC/Christmas/Christmas1.html#Nt1)
John 1:1-18 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearABC/Christmas/Christmas1.html#Gsp1)
Psalm 147 or 147:13-21 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearABC/Christmas/Christmas1.html#Ps1)
29 Dec 2019
Living Nativity: Deep Incarnation, Part Two (Christmas 1, Year A)
This homily for the First Sunday After Christmas reflects on the texts of the Revised Common Lectionary, Year A. You can listen to the readings in the accompanying episode, Readings for 1 Christmas.
Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
John 1:1-18
Psalm 147 or 147:13-21
23 Dec 2019
Readings for Advent 4A + G.M. Hopkins Poem
Here are recordings of some friends reading the lectionary texts for the Fourth Sunday in Advent, Year A. Thanks to Jennifer, Andre, Jen and Daniel for being this week's contributing readers. Feel free to listen to this podcast before the homily "God With Us (Deep Incarnation, Part One) and or read these texts at the links below:
Isaiah 7:10-16
Romans 1:1-7
Matthew 1:18-25
Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18
God's Grandeur, a poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins
23 Dec 2019
God WITH With Us: Deep Incarnation, Part One (Advent 4, Year A)
This homily reflects on the readings of the Revised Common Lectionary for the Fourth Sunday in Advent, Year A. You can hear these readings, plus the poem, God's Grandeur, by G. M. Hopkins, in the podcast recording here at Preaching to Birds - and Cats. This is the first of three Advent/Christmas reflections on deep incarnational theology.
Isaiah 7:10-16 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Advent/AAdv4_RCL.html#ot1)
Romans 1:1-7 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Advent/AAdv4_RCL.html#nt1)
Matthew 1:18-25 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Advent/AAdv4_RCL.html#gsp1)
Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Advent/AAdv4_RCL.html#ps1)
19 Dec 2019
Readings for Advent 3, Year A
Here are the readings for the Third Week of Advent, upon which my homily "On Peafowl and Patience" reflects. I'm super thrilled to have friends Amy, Lauren, Sarah and Sonny as this week's contributing readers. It's a blessing to hear the texts in so many voices. We'll keep this shared practice up, so if you're interested in being a reader, email me at kerri@goodcourage.farm.
Isaiah 35:1-10 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Advent/AAdv3_RCL.html#ot1)
Canticle 15 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Advent/AAdv3_RCL.html#ps2) - The Magnificat
James 5:7-10 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Advent/AAdv3_RCL.html#nt1)
Matthew 11:2-11 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Advent/AAdv3_RCL.html#gsp1)
15 Dec 2019
On Peafowl and Patience (Advent 3, Year A)
This homily reflects on Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-10, and Matthew 11:2-11. Check out our Facebook page for links to images of peacocks as symbols of the Resurrection.
8 Dec 2019
On Top-Grafting and Advent Carols (Advent 2, Year A)
This homily reflects on Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13, and Matthew 3:1-12. Check out this Permaculture News resource for images of top-grafting. Thanks again to my friend, Paul Damico-Carper (and congratulations on your wedding!) for the music. So grateful. My apologies for the less-than-perfect volume management... I'm still learning.
7 Dec 2019
Readings for Advent 2, Year A
Isaiah 11:1-10 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Advent/AAdv2_RCL.html#ot1)
Romans 15:4-13 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Advent/AAdv2_RCL.html#nt1)
Matthew 3:1-12 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Advent/AAdv2_RCL.html#gsp1)
Listeners asked if I might offer audio recordings of the weekly lectionary so that they can hear the texts I'm preaching on. Here you go, friends! Hope it's of use...
2 Dec 2019
Welcome to Preaching to Birds (and Cats)
An introduction to your preacher and to this project of sharing ecologically minded homilies on the Revised Common Lectionary.
2 Dec 2019
Advent 1, Year A - On Recovery and Knowing the Time
This homily reflects on Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-14, Psalm 122 and Matthew 24:36-44.
Check out the Twelve-step-inspired work of the folks at EcoFaithRecovery. (http://www.ecofaithrecovery.org/initiatives/ne-portland-ecofaith-recovery-group-starting-1052009/)
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