“Do not think that you will find rest when you speak out seeking justice for yourself. Justice is to endure with bravery the temptation that comes so that you emerge victorious, whether or not you were at fault. But if you say, “But why?” you are fighting against God Who sent the afflictions because of your passionate condition. God disciplines us so that we reach dispassion. Thus, if you do not endure it, truly you are fighting against God.”

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: I Timothy 5:1-10 & Luke 19:37-44
Tuesday: I Timothy 5:11-21 & Luke 19:45-48
Wednesday: I Timothy 5:22-6:11 & Luke 20:1-8
Thursday: I Timothy 6:17-21 & Luke 20:9-18
Friday: II Timothy 1:1-2, 8-18 & Luke 20:19-26
Saturday: Galatians 5:22-6:2 & Luke 12:32-40

Понедельник: I Тим. 5:1-10 и от Луки 19:37-44
Вторник: I Тим. 5:11-21 и от Луки 19:45-48
Среда: I Тим. 5:22-6:11 и от Луки 20:1-8
Четверг: I Тим. 6:17-21 и от Луки 20:9-18
Пятница: II Тим. 1:1-2, 8-18 и от Луки 20:19-26
Суббота: Гал. 5:22-6:2 и от Луки 12:32-40

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

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

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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:
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If you would like to view past services please visit our YouTube page:

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THIS IS HOW YOU CAN HELP
All collection of alms this Lenten period will go to support our M25 efforts - but we really need your time and talent even more than your treasure to make this Gospel-based initiative a continued success. JOIN US TODAY! Email info@stvladimiraami.org to take part!

Every Sunday this Nativity Lent we will have a lecture on the Divine Liturgy. As a parish family it is very important that we understand the Divine Liturgy to the greatest extent we are able to, as this is our main act of corporate worship as a parish family. The Liturgy is the work of the people. We PARTICIPATE in the Divine Liturgy – we are not bystanders or spectators. We encourage everyone to read “On the Divine Liturgy” by Gogol during this Lenten period. Copies are available in the kiosk in English. We are working on acquiring copies in Russian as well. In the mean time, you can find the book on-line in Russian here:

Размышления о Божественной литургии

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ALL ENGLISH 2023

All are welcome at St. Vladimir's! Please join us this Sunday! More information can be found at this link, and we encourage you to share this with family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers!

DIVINE SERVICES FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2022

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