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Daniel Martins

The Rt. Rev. Daniel Martins is retired Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in the Episcopal Church.

I Look from Afar: Advent Yearning

The traditional Matins responsory for Advent I, beginning "I look from afar," emphasizes that characteristic theme of Advent, yearning.

Known by God

Daily Devotional • September 13 Psalm 139 1 You have searched me, Lord,     and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I...

Pure Heart

Daily Devotional • September 12 Psalm 51 1 Have mercy on me, O God,     according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion     blot...

Surrender

Daily Devotional • September 11 Psalm 59 1 Deliver me from my enemies, O God;     be my fortress against those who are attacking me. 2 Deliver...

Rejoice!

Daily Devotional • September 10 Psalm 53 1 The fool says in his heart,     “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their ways are vile;  ...

Holy Work

Daily Devotional • September 9 Psalm 45 1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme     as I recite my verses for the king;    ...

Praise Be to the Lord

Daily Devotional • September 8 Psalm 41 1 Blessed are those who have regard for the weak;     the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. 2 The Lord protects and...

Works in Progress

Daily Devotional • September 7 Psalm 63 1 O God, you are my God; I seek you;     my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you,     as in a...

Grace in the Church’s Tensions

Over the past two decades, Progressives have "won" in the life of the Episcopal Church. Can there be grace for the presence of others?

On the Ascension: Flesh of our Flesh and Bone of our Bone

At the Incarnation, God came to us, taking on our nature. At the Ascension, one of our own goes to the right hand of God.