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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 1H 25M

Year A, the First Sunday in Lent

from At Home with the Lectionary · host Fr. Aaron Burt and Marissa Burt

Send us Fan MailJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt, for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the first Sunday in Lent: Genesis 2:4-9, 15-17, 25-3:7; Psalm 51; Romans 5:12-21; Matthew 4:1-11.They discuss the season of Lent, the Fall, David's Psalm of penitence, and the temptation of Jesus.Notes:--article about ashes in Lent--Marissa's reflections on Memento Mori--Ideas about the narrative of David & Bathsheba--Lenten resources from Advent Anglican--Dwell App--Prayers of the People for Lent 1--2019 Book of Common PrayerThe Bible ProjectBible Project episodes of imagery of EdenLent: The Season of Repentance & Renewal, by: Esau McCaulley1:08 Collect1:43  Genesis 2:4-9, 15-17, 25-3:722:42 Psalm 5137:58 Romans 5:12-211:08:06 Matthew 4:1-11 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt, for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the first Sunday in Lent: Genesis 2:4-9, 15-17, 25-3:7; Psalm 51; Romans 5:12-21; Matthew 4:1-11. They discuss the season of Lent, the Fall, David's Psalm of penitence, and the temptation of Jesus. Notes: --article about ashes in Lent --Marissa's reflections on Memento Mori --Ideas about the narrative of David & Bathsheba --Lenten resources from Advent Anglican --Dwell App ...

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