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Preaching to Birds (and Cats)

by Kerri Meyer

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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.

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Episodes

  1. 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?

  2. 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....

  3. From Here to There

    This homily eflects on the texts of the Revised Common Lectionary (Year A) for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

  4. 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…

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  5. 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 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 Psalm 29 Thanks as always to Paul Damico-Carper for his beautiful recording of Jesus Christ the...

  6. 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 Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a or Matthew 2:1-12 Psalm 84 or...

  7. 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.

  8. 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 Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 John 1:1-18 Psalm 147 or 147:13-21

  9. 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

  10. 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…

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  11. 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...

  12. 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…

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  13. 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.

  14. 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...

  15. Readings for Advent 2, Year A

    Isaiah 11:1-10 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12 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...

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

Topics in this show

Animal Spirituality Ecological Homilies Episcopal Faith Farm Ministry Minnesota Rural Revised Common Lectionary St. Francis Homage

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About this show

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.

Hosted by

Kerri Meyer

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Preaching to Birds (and Cats) have?

Preaching to Birds (and Cats) has 17 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 7, 2020.

What is Preaching to Birds (and Cats) about?

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...

How often does Preaching to Birds (and Cats) release new episodes?

Preaching to Birds (and Cats) publishes weekly, based on its 17 episodes since December 2019.

Who hosts Preaching to Birds (and Cats)?

Preaching to Birds (and Cats) is created and hosted by Kerri Meyer.
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