FIVE LINES FOR EVERY ST. VLADIMIRIAN TO READ FOR THIS WEEK!

In the Divine Eucharist, the first Christians experienced the presence of Christ and awaited His return in glory. The awareness of Christ’s presence and the expectation of His Second Coming gave the eucharistic assemblies of the early Christians an atmosphere of joy and gladness.

“The Divine Liturgy – A Commentary in the Light of the Fathers” by Hieromonk Gregorios

"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: I John 2:18-3:10 & Mark 11:1-11
Tuesday: I John 3:11-20 & Mark 14:10-42
Wednesday: I John 3:21-4:6 & Mark 14:43-15:1
Thursday: I John 4:20-5:21 & Mark 15:1-15
Friday: II John 1:1-13 & Mark 15:22-25,33-41
Saturday: I Corinthians 10:23-28 & Luke 21:8-9,25-27,33-36

Понедельник: II Иоан. 2:18-3:10 и от Марка 11:1-11
Вторник: II Иоан. 3:11-20 и от Марка 14:10-42
Среда: II Иоан. 3:21-4:6 и от Марка 14:43-15:1
Четверг: I Иоан. 4:20-5:21 и от Марка 15:1-15
Пятница: II Иоан. 1:1-13 и от Марка 15:22-25,33-41
Суббота: I Кор. 10:23-28 и от Луки 21:8-9,25-27,33-36

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

By St. Justin (Popovich)

By Bishop Kalistos (Ware)