The Comfortable Words

Eric and Julia Pickerill
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The Comfortable Words is a space to slow down and allow the words and way of Jesus to comfort us, strengthen us, and reorient us to the care and keeping of Christ. The phrase comes from Thomas Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer. Cranmer's "comfortable" didn't mean cozy or comfy — it comes from the Latin confortare, meaning "with strength." These are words meant to give fortitude in uncomfortable times. Each episode offers a reflection on words spoken by Christ or about him, with room to be still. More at pickerill.casa

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Where Is Your Soul?

    Julia introduces "The Comfortable Words," a way to let Jesus' words comfort and strengthen you. She leads a "location exercise" to notice where your soul is right now and to picture your current spiritual landscape. Julia explains the Anglican "comfortable words" from the Book of Common Prayer, shaped by Thomas Cranmer to offer fortitude after confession, and highlights Christ's invitation to the weary and heavy laden. She then guides you to name what you're carrying, imagine offering it to Jesus, and closes with a prayer for comfort, protection, and peace. The Comfortable Words is written and recorded by Eric and Julia Pickerill. More at pickerill.casa © 2026 Eric and Julia Pickerill

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The Comfortable Words is a space to slow down and allow the words and way of Jesus to comfort us, strengthen us, and reorient us to the care and keeping of Christ. The phrase comes from Thomas Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer. Cranmer's "comfortable" didn't mean cozy or comfy — it comes from the Latin confortare, meaning "with strength." These are words meant to give fortitude in uncomfortable times. Each episode offers a reflection on words spoken by Christ or about him, with room to be still. More at pickerill.casa

Information

  • Creator
    Eric and Julia Pickerill
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Eric and Julia Pickerill
  • Show Website
    The Comfortable Words