The BreadCast (sunday) http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com Daily exposition of the Readings of Catholic Mass, from the book 'Our Daily Bread' by James H. Kurt (now with Chanted Verses). Recently added - SaintsCast, entries from the book 'Prayers to the Saints' (also by James Kurt). Both books bear imprimatur. en James Kurt jameshkurt@earthlink.net podcasts@libsyn.com (Liberated Syndication) Liberated Syndication - libsyn.com Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT 180 Reflections of a Catholic Hermit in the City Spirit-filled daily reflections on the Mass Readings of the Roman Catholic Church from the book Our Daily Bread by James Kurt (with imprimatur). The daily podcasts are voice only, while the podcasts for Sundays and Solemnities are produced with music and other elements. Another podcast recently added: Prayers to the Saints - a prayer to each saint on the calendar for the US. Also with imprimatur. Catholic, Mass, Readings, Bible, Scripture, Reflection, inspiration jameshkurt@earthlink.net jameshkurt@earthlink.net James Kurt http://libsyn.com/podcasts/hermitinthecity/images/breadcast.jpeg The BreadCast (sunday) http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com Clean November 30 - St. Andrew http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=551977# "How beautiful are the feet of those who announce Good News!"

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music by Roger Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=551977# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean November 29 - Sunday of the 1st Week of Advent, Year C http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=549414# "You are God my Savior, and for you I wait all the day."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Salvation Army" from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

 

]]> Sunday Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=549414# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean November 22 - Christ the King Sunday, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=547400# "My kingdom does not belong to this world."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Vision of Children" from The Innocent Heart, first album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=547400# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean November 15 - Sunday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=544574# "He will send out the angels and gather His elect from the four winds, from the end of the earth to the end of the sky."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Salvation Army" from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=544574# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean November 9 - Dedication of St. John Lateran http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=543190# "There is a stream whose runlets gladden the city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Sun, 8 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=543190# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean November 8 - Sunday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=543191# "She, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Under God" from The Innocent Heart, first album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=543191# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean November 1 - All Saints http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=539971# "Everyone who has this hope based on Him makes himself pure as He is pure."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music by Roger Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=539971# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean October 28 - Sts. Simon and Jude http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=536194# "You are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=536194# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean October 25 - Sunday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=536157# "They departed in tears, but I will console them and guide them."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "No Paranoia" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=536157# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean October 18 - Sunday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=534076# "We have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Sunset Bleeds Me Clean" (2nd half) from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=534076# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean October 11 - Sunday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=532152# "The Word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "In Your Eyes" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=532152# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean October 4 - Sunday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=528691# "This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Marriage" from The Innocent Heart, first album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 3 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=528691# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean September 29 - Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=526028# "You shall see the sky opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music by Roger Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=526028# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean September 27 - Sunday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=526021# "Would that all the people to the Lord were prophets!  Would that the Lord might bestow His Spirit on them all!"

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Open Air" from Thoroughfare, seventh album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=526021# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean September 21 - St. Matthew http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=523210# "Through all the earth their voice resounds, and to the ends of the world, their message."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music by Roger Fortney; used by permission.

 

]]> Sunday Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=523210# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean September 14 - Triumph of the Cross http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=521863# "God greatly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the Name which is above every other Name."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=521863# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean September 13 - Sunday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=521861# "I shall walk before the Lord in the land of the living."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Weightless Crucifixion" from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=521861# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean September 8 - Birth of Mary http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=518654# "It is by the Holy Spirit she has conceived this Child."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music composed by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Mon, 7 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=518654# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean September 6 - Sunday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=518037# "He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder" (2nd half) from Listening to the Lamp, ninth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 5 Sep 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=518037# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean August 30 - Sunday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=516390# "Humbly welcome the Word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "What Is In Your Heart" from Remove the Mask of Lies, second album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=516390# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean August 24 - St. Bartholomew http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=517667# "He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney, in memory of Mitch Daspit; used by
permission.
]]> Sunday Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=517667# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean August 23 - Sunday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=513365# "Do you also want to leave?"

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Marriage" from The Innocent Heart, first album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=513365# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean August 16 - Sunday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=510405# "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink of His blood, you do not have life within you."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Love, the Meaning of" part c. "Love" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

 

]]> Sunday Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=510405# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean August 15 - The Assumption http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=508770# "A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars."

Written, read and chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney. 

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=508770# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean August 10 - St. Lawrence http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=508815# "The just man shall be in everlasting remembrance."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Sun, 9 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=508815# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean August 9 - Sunday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=508762# "Strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights to the mountain of God."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Body of Christ" from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 8 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=508762# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean August 6 - The Transfiguration http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=506029# "I saw one like a son of man coming on the clouds of heaven."

Written, read and chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Wed, 5 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=506029# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean August 2 - Sunday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=506018# "Do not work for food that perishes but for food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Spirit Rules the Body" from Breath, the Apple Rises, fifth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 1 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=506018# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean July 26 - Sunday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=502878# "They shall eat and there shall be some left over."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Whole Whale" (first third) from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=502878# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean July 25 - St. James http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=500588# "Continually we carry about in our bodies the dying of Jesus, so that in our bodies the life of Jesus may also be revealed."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.  

]]> Sunday Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=500588# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean July 19 - Sunday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=500570# "I myself will gather the remnant of my flock from all the lands to which I have driven them and bring them back to their meadow."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "We Are God's Breath" (first half) from Breath, the Apple Rises, fifth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=500570# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean July 12 - Sunday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=497742# "Justice shall walk before Him and prepare the way of His steps."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Give Me Strength" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=497742# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean July 5 - Sunday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=495529# "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" (first half) from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 4 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=495529# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean July 3 - St. Thomas http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=495528# "Blest are they who have not seen and have believed."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=495528# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean June 29 - Sts. Peter and Paul http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=495527# "On this rock I will be my Church, and the jaws of death shall not prevail against it."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music is "Unfailing Love" by Carie Fortney; performed by Carie
Fortney and Annette Meyer. Used by permission.
]]> Sunday Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=495527# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean June 28 - Sunday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=491859# "God formed man to be imperishable; the image of His own nature He made Him."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "To Eternal Life" from Thoroughfare, seventh album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=491859# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean June 24 - Birth of St. John the Baptist http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=489790# "I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=489790# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean June 21 - Sunday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=489562# "Who then is this whom even wind and sea obey?"

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The World Is a Work of Art (Made by the Hand of God)" (final section), from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=489562# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean June 19 - The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=486374# "With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Cleansing" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=486374# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean June 14 - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=486372# "The cup of salvation I will take up, and I will call upon the Name of the Lord."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Blood in My Palate" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=486372# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean June 7 - Trinity Sunday, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=483661# "You must know now, and fix in your heart, that 'the Lord is God in the heavens above and on earth below, and that there is no other.'"

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Speaking of God" (second half) from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 6 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=483661# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean May 31 - Pentecost Sunday, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=482125# "The time for Pentecost was fulfilled."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "There Is No End to Life" (final part) from Thoroughfare, seventh album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 30 May 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=482125# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean May 27 - Prayer to St. Augustine of Canterbury http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=481578# Sunday Tue, 26 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=481578# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean May 24 - Sunday of the 7th Week of Easter, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=481561# "As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Can You Love?" (part B of "Liars Don't Love, Lovers Don't Lie") from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 23 May 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=481561# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean May 21 - Ascension of the Lord http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=474232# "God mounts His throne amid shouts of joy; the Lord, amid trumpet blasts."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "There Is No End to Life" (first half) from Thoroughfare, seventh album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Wed, 20 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=474232# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean May 17 - Sunday of the 6th Week of Easter, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=474221# "This I command you: love one another."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Love, the Meaning of: Can You Love?" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 16 May 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=474221# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean May 14 - St. Matthias http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=463869# "It was I who chose you to go forth and bear fruit."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt, produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Wed, 13 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=463869# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean May 10 - Sunday of the 5th Week of Easter, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=463654# "Let the coming generation be told of the Lord..."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Branch of the Vine" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 9 May 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=463654# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean May 3 - Sunday of the 4th Week of Easter, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=456854# "There is no salvation through anyone else."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Souls at a Carnival" from All One, sixth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 2 May 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=456854# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean April 26 - Sunday of the 3rd Week of Easter, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=454372# "He is expiation for our sins."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Wish I'd Never Done It" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=454372# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean April 25 - St. Mark http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=451190# "Go into the whole world and proclaim the Good News to all creation."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music composed and performed by Annette Meyer. Used by permission.
]]> Sunday Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=451190# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean April 19 - Divine Mercy Sunday, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=451174# "His mercy endures forever."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Cleansing" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

 

]]> Sunday Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=451174# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean April 12 - Easter Sunday http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=451189# "Everyone who believes in Him will receive forgiveness of sins through His Name."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Every Day Is Christmas" from All One, sixth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=451189# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean April 11 - Easter Vigil http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=445908# "He is not here."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Removing the Log from My Eye" (third part) from Listening to the Lamp, ninth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=445908# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean April 10 - Good Friday, Celebration of the Lord's Passion http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=445907# "He shall be raised high and greatly exalted."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?" (second half) from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Thu, 9 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=445907# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean April 9 - Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord's Supper http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=445905# "This cup is the New Covenant in my blood."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music composed and performed by Carie Fortney.

]]> Sunday Wed, 8 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=445905# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean April 5 - Passion Sunday http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=445898# "His blood be upon us and upon our children."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?" (first half) from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 4 Apr 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=445898# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean March 29 - Sunday of the 5th Week of Lent, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=444668# "Father, glorify your Name."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Sunset Bleeds Me Clean" from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light.

]]> Sunday Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=444668# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean March 25 - Annunciation http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=441811# "Behold, I come to do your will."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music composed and performed by Roger Fortney; used by permission.
]]> Sunday Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=441811# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean March 22 - Sunday of the 4th Week of Lent, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=441813# "By the streams of Babylon we sat and wept."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "A Guitar" from Thoroughfare, seventh album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

 

]]> Sunday Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=441813# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean March 19 - Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=439320# "I will be a father to him, and he shall be my son."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music composed and performed by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=439320# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean March 15 - Sunday of the 3rd Week of Lent, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=439313# "The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Nothing You Can Buy (The Spirit Is)" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=439313# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean March 8 - Sunday of the 2nd Week of Lent, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=436425# "You shall offer him up as a holocaust on a height that I will point out to you."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "White" (first half) from Listening to the Lamp, ninth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 7 Mar 2009 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=436425# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean March 1 - Sunday of the 1st Week of Lent, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=435456# "I set my bow in the clouds to serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the earth."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Miracle" (second half) from Listening to the Lamp, ninth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=435456# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean February 25 - Ash Wednesday http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=431476# "Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Sackcloth Song" from Remove the Mask of Lies, second album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=431476# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean February 22 - Sunday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=429875# "It is I, I, who wipe out, for my own sake, your offenses; your sins I remember no more."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "I Used To Be So Weak" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=429875# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean February 15 - Sunday of the 6th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=427687# Sunday Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=427687# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean February 8 - Sunday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=426170# "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: ""This World of Sin" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 7 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=426170# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean February 2 - Presentation of the Lord http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=427677# "Suddenly there will come to the temple the Lord whom you seek."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music composed by Roger Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Sun, 1 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=427677# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean February 1 - Sunday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=421216# "A prophet like me will the Lord, your God, rasie up for you from among your own kin."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Speaking for God" from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=421216# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean January 25 - Sunday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=420105# "Jonah made ready and went to Nineveh, according to the Lord's bidding."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "This World of Sin" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

 

]]> Sunday Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=420105# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean January 18 - Sunday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=421215# "The Lord came and revealed His presence, calling out as before, 'Samuel, Samuel!'"

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Calling" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=421215# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean January 11 - Baptism of the Lord, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=417293# "A voice came from the heavens, 'You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.'"

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music is "Not As This World Gives" by Carie Fortney; used by
permission.
]]> Sunday Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=417293# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean January 4 - Epiphany of the Lord http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=416635# "They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary His Mother."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music composed & performed by Roger Fortney; used by permission.
]]> Sunday Sat, 3 Jan 2009 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=416635# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean January 1 - Mary, Mother of God http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=416632# "The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told them."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music composed & performed by Carie Fortney; used by permission.
]]> Sunday Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=416632# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean December 28 - Holy Family, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=416330# "The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon Him."

Written & chanted by James Kurt; read by Sylvia Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music by Abouna Joseph; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=416330# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean December 27 - St. John http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=416329# "He saw and believed."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music by Roger Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=416329# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean December 26 - St. Stephen http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=415462# "They proved no match for the wisdom and spirit with which he spoke."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney and used by permission.

]]> Sunday Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=415462# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean December 25 - Christmas Day http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=410475# "You are my Son; this day I have begotten you."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Baby Being Born" from The Innocent Heart, first album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=410475# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean December 25 - Midnight Mass http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=415438# "Today in the city of David a Savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord."

Written & chanted by James Kurt; read by Sylvia Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music is Christmas Medley arranged and performed by Carie Fortney.  Used by permission.

]]> Sunday Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=415438# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean December 21 - Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=407980# "The Lord God will give Him the throne of David His father."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Removing the Log from my Eye" (first part) from Listening to the Lamp, ninth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=407980# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean December 14 - Sunday of the 3rd Week of Advent, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=406417# "A man named John was sent by God."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Removing the Log from my Eye" (second part) from Listening to the Lamp, ninth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=406417# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean December 12 - Our Lady of Guadalupe http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=412280# "Silence, all mankind, in the presence of the LORD! for He stirs forth from His holy dwelling."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

]]> Sunday Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:26:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=412280# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean December 8 - Immaculate Conception http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=406410# "He chose us in Him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before Him."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music composed and performed by Carie Fortney.  Used by permission.
]]> Sunday Sun, 7 Dec 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=406410# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean December 7 - Sunday of the 2nd Week of Advent, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=404195# "Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Please Even Me Out" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 6 Dec 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=404195# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean November 30 - Sunday of the 1st Week of Advent, Year B http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=401527# "Would that you might meet us doing right, that we were mindful of you in our ways!"

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Warm Forehead" from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=401527# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean November 23 - Christ the King Sunday, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=399366# "Whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Coat of Warmth" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=399366# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean November 16 - Sunday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=399364# "When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls."

Wriiten, chanted, and produced by James Kurt; read by Sylvia Kurt.

Music: "We Have Bodies" from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=399364# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean November 1 - All Saints http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=397569# "Everyone who has this hope based on Him makes Himself pure, as He is pure."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music composed and performed by Roger Fortney.  Used by permission.
]]> Sunday Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=397569# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean October 26 - Sunday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=389937# "If ever you wrong them, and they cry out to me, I will surely hear their cry."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Child and the Beast" from Remove the Mask of Lies, second album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=389937# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean October 19 - Sunday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=386330# "I am the Lord and there is no other, there is no God beside me."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The World Is a Work of Art (Made by the Hand of God)" (1st half) from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=386330# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean October 12 - Sunday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=383770# "On this mountain the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Readiness Is All" from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=383770# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean October 5 - Sunday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=381373# "The kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Fatherless Children" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 4 Oct 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=381373# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean September 28 - Sunday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=376964# "Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Where's My Brother?" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=376964# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean September 21 - Sunday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=374018# "You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Stumblebum" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=374018# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean September 7 - Sunday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=369532# "O wicked one, you shall surely die."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "No Paranoia" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 6 Sep 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=369532# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean August 31 - Sunday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=367619# "Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Weightless Crucifixion" from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=367619# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean August 24 - Sunday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=367608# "I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven.  Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Branch of the Vine" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.  (Background chanting by members of Neocatechumenal movement awaiting arrival of Pope Benedict XVI at the United Nations.)

]]> Sunday Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=367608# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean August 17 - Sunday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=364852# "God delivered all to disobedience, that He might have mercy upon all."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Whole Whale" (second half) from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=364852# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean August 10 - Sunday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=360593# "When he heard this, Elijah hid his face in his cloak and went and stood at the entrance to the cave."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "WH" from Breath, the Apple Rises, fifth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 9 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=360593# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean August 3 - Sunday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=359169# "The eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food in due season."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Whole Whale" (first third) from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 2 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=359169# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean July 20 - Sunday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=355515# "First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles for burning, but gather the wheat into my barn."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Salvation Army" from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=355515# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean July 13 - Sunday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=352184# "The seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the Word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Listen through the Music" from Thoroughfare, seventh album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=352184# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean July 6 - Sunday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=350010# "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Dust" from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 5 Jul 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=350010# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean June 22 - Sunday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=344910# "For your sake I bear insult, and shame covers my face."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=344910# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean June 15 - Sunday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=343330# "I bore you up on eagle wings, and brought you here to myself."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Souls at a Carnival" from All One, sixth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=343330# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean June 8 - Sunday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=341459# "Go and learn the meaning of the words, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.'"

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Cry Mercy" from Remove the Mask of Lies, second album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 7 Jun 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=341459# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean June 1 - Sunday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=339780# "Take these words of mine into your heart and soul."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Solid Rock, Unshakable Foundation" from The Innocent Heart, from the first album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 31 May 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=339780# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean May 30 - Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=344185# "He has loved us and has sent His Son as an offering for our sins."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

The music is "Sacred Heart" composed for this BreadCast by Roger Fortney.

]]> Sunday Thu, 29 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=344185# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean May 25 - Body and Blood of Christ, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=339769# "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Body of Christ" from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 24 May 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=339769# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean May 18 - Trinity Sunday, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=334005# "The Lord, the Lord, a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Speaking of God" (first part) from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 17 May 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=334005# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean May 11 - Pentecost Sunday, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=330923# "Suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "There Is No End to Life" (final part) from Thoroughfare, seventh album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 10 May 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=330923# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean May 4 - Sunday of the 7th Week of Easter, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=328431# "One thing I ask of the Lord; this I seek: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "There Is No End to Life" (second part) from Thoroughfare, seventh album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 3 May 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=328431# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean May 1 - Ascension of the Lord http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=328427# "God mounts His throne amid shouts of joy; the Lord, amid trumpet blasts."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "There Is No End to Life" (first part) from Thoroughfare, seventh album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=328427# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean April 27 - Sunday of the 6th Week of Easter, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=326243# Sunday Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=326243# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean April 20 - Sunday of the 5th Week of Easter, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=324082# "Let yourselves be built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Blood in My Palate" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

 

]]> Sunday Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=324082# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean April 13 - Sunday of the 4th Week of Easter, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=321151# "Whoever enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Lose the Pretense, How Do We?" from Remove the Mask of Lies, second album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=321151# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean April 6 - Sunday of the 3rd Week of Easter, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=318581# "God raised this Jesus; of this we are all witnesses."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "What Do You Think?/Open, No Horizon" (second part) from All One, sixth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 5 Apr 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=318581# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean March 30 - Divine Mercy Sunday, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=316138# "Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "What Do You Think?/Open, No Horizon" (first part) from All One, sixth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=316138# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean March 9 - Sunday of the 5th Week of Lent, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=309070# "I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die."

Written, read/chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Be Well" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 8 Mar 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=309070# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean March 2 - Sunday of the 4th Week of Lent, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=306289# "I am the light of the world."

Written, read/chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder" (second part) from Listening to the Lamp, ninth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 1 Mar 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=306289# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean February 24 - Sunday of the 3rd Week of Lent, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=304733# "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst."

Written, read/chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Spirit Rules the Body" from Breath, The Apple Rises, fifth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=304733# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean February 17 - Sunday of the 2nd Week of Lent, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=301200# "Rise, and do not be afraid."

Written, read/chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Going Home" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=301200# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean February 10 - Sunday of the 1st Week of Lent, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=299696# "Just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so, through the odedience of the one, the many will be made righteous."

Written, read/chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Chicken or the Egg: The Devil's Riddle" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 9 Feb 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=299696# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean February 3 - Sunday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=296660# "God chose the lowly and despised of the world, those who count for nothing."

Written, read/chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Speaking of God" from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 2 Feb 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=296660# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean January 27 - Sunday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=294379# "Light has arisen."

Written, read/chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Mirror of Knowledge" (second part) from Listening to the Lamp, ninth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 26 Jan 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=294379# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean December 23 - Sunday of the 4th Week of Advent, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=283968# "God is with us."

Written, read/chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Under God" from The Innocent Heart, first album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=283968# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean December 16 - Sunday of the 3rd Week of Advent, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=283953# "Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand."

Written, read/chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Hold On, Here We Go" (first part) from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=283953# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean December 9 - Sunday of the 2nd Week of Advent, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=279703# "His dwelling shall be glorious."

Written, read/chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Under God" from The Innocent Heart, first album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 8 Dec 2007 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=279703# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean December 2 - Sunday of the 1st Week of Advent, Year A http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=277662# "Come, let us climb the Lord's mountain, to the house of the God of Jacob, that He may instruct us in His ways, and we may walk in His paths."

Written, read/chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Can We Go Together" from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 1 Dec 2007 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=277662# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean November 30 - St. Andrew http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=282196# "How beautiful are the feet of those who announce good news!"

Written and read/chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

The music is "St. Andrew", composed for this BreadCast by Roger Fortney.

]]> Sunday Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=282196# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean November 30 - St. Andrew http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=282198# "How beautiful are the feet of those who announce good news!"

Written and read/chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

The music is "St. Andrew", composed for this BreadCast by Roger Fortney.

]]> Sunday Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=282198# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean November 25 - Christ the King Sunday, Year C http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=275656# "This is the King of the Jews."

Written, read/chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Removing the Log from My Eye" (first part), from Listening to the Lamp, ninth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

]]> Sunday Sat, 24 Nov 2007 05:01:00 GMT http://hermitinthecity.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=275656# jameshkurt@earthlink.net Clean