The Lord allows us to be tempted, so that He can test the zeal and love we have for Him.

Monastic Wisdom: The Letters of Venerable Joseph the Hesychast

"This is the cause of all evils: the ignorance of the Scriptures. We go into battle without arms, and how ought we to come off safe?" -St. John Chrysostom, Homily IX on Colossians.

In order to help increase the general knowledge of scripture in our parish family we present here for your edification the scripture readings for the coming week. At least one Gospel Reading and one Epistle reading are assigned for each day of the year (although during Great Lent the readings are from the Old Testament). Hearing or reading only those readings appointed for Sunday merely scratches the surface of the great spiritual wealth that the scriptures provide us. Some of the readings are easily understandable – others are less so. As Orthodox Christians we do not make private interpretation of scripture, but rather consult the fathers of the Church for their explanations to aid us in our understanding. Those wishing to have access to such explanations are asked to contact Fr. Gregory or inquire in the kiosk for further reading in this regard. Bibles may also be acquired in the kiosk.

Monday: James 2:14-26 & Mark 12:13-17
Tuesday: James 3:1-10 & Mark 12:18-27
Wednesday: I Corinthians 9:19-27 & Luke 3:1-18
Thursday: Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-7 & Matthew 3:13-17
Friday: Acts 19:1-8 & John 1:29-34
Saturday: Ephesians 6:10-17 & Matthew 4:1-11

Понедельник: Як. 2:14-26 и от Марка 12:13-17
Вторник: Як. 3:1-10 и от Марка 12:18-27
Среда: I Кор. 9:19-27 и от Луки 3:1-18
Четверг: Тит. 2:11-14, 3:4-7 и от Матфея 3:13-17
Пятница: Деян. 19:1-8 и от Иоанна 1:29-34
Суббота: Еф. 6:10-17 и от Матфея 4:1-11

Please find below several very nice articles on how to read the scripture from an Orthodox point of view.

By St. Justin (Popovich):

http://www.orthodoxinfo.com/phronema/bible_how.aspx

By Bishop Kalistos (Ware):

http://www.orthodoxinfo.com/phronema/ware_howto.aspx

Please join us for a live broadcast of today's Divine Liturgy beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the following link:

ST. VLADIMIR AUDIO LIVE STREAM
Please remember - the stream only broadcasts live services. If you would like to listen to previously recorded and edited services please visit our sound blog:
SOUND OF THE PARISH BLOG

Our parish Sunday publications are available now at the link below. Find our Prayer List, "Good News", and "Sunday Reading", plus other parish publications!
PARISH PUBLICATIONS

Confession and Communion are the two sacraments we most often partake of as Orthodox Christians and thus it behooves us to learn about these, how to prepare for these, and how to best take advantage of the Grace that our Lord freely gives us in these sacraments. At St. Vladimir’s we have created a special web site for this purpose with much information in this regard. Please find the web site listed below and please contact Fr. Gregory with questions!

CONFESSION AND COMMUNION AT ST. VLADIMIR'S
PRAYERS BEFORE COMMUNION - PARISH PRAYER KIT

Please join us for a live broadcast of tonight's Vigil beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the following links:

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Please remember - the stream only broadcasts live services. If you would like to listen to previously recorded and edited services please visit our sound blog:
SOUND OF THE PARISH BLOG

Please find our monthly schedule of all English Divine Services at the link below:
ALL ENGLISH 2023

Brothers, the annual brotherhood meeting will be held Sunday January 29 after the Divine Liturgy. Please put this date to your calendar and try to attend. Those who want to join join us are welcomed . Our annual dues $25. Konstantin.