Words from the Saints -- July 27, 2023

"The love of God inspires the love of our neighbor, and the love of our neighbor serves to keep alive the love of God." --St. Gregory the Great, Pope of Rome

"The person who fears the Lord has humility as his constant companion and, through the thoughts which humility inspires, reaches a state of divine love and thankfulness. For he recalls his former worldly way of life, the various sins he has committed and the temptations which have befallen him since his youth; and he recalls, too, how the Lord delivered him from all this, and how He led him away from a passion-dominated life to a life ruled by God. Then, together with fear, he also receives love, and in deep humility continually gives thanks to the Benefactor and Helmsman of our lives." --St. Maximos the Confessor

"You are indignant that God is indignant, as if you deserved anything good by living evilly, as if all those things that happen were still not less and lighter than your own sins." --St. Cyprian of Carthage

"When you pray, try to let the prayer reach your heart; in other words, it is necessary that your heart should feel what you are talking about in your prayer, that it should wish for the blessing for which you are asking…. Observe, during prayer, whether your heart is in accord with that which you are saying." --St. John of Kronstadt

"The principal vices - stupidity, cowardice, licentiousness, injustice - are the "image" of the "earthy" man. The principal virtues - intelligence, courage, self-restraint, justice - are the "image" of the "heavenly" man. As we have borne the image of the earthy, let us also bear the image of the heavenly (1 Corinthians 15:49)." --St. Maximos the Confessor

Reader's Vespers on 7/26/23

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On July 27, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon.

Tonight's prescribed readings are Isaiah 43:9-14; Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 and Wisdom of Solomon 5:15-6:3.

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Typica Service on July 24, 2023

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Today is July 24, 2023. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs and Passion Bearers, Boris and Hlib (Baptized Romanos and David).

The prescribed readings are 1 Corinthians 9:13-18 and Matthew 16:1-6.

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Prayer List for the Week of July 23, 2023

For healing: Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr Jerome, Fr. Kyril, Fr. Mefody, Fr. Paul, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Barbara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Michael, Danielle, Nicholas, Tricia, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Darina, Kathleen, Walter, Diana, George, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Patricia, Rene, Jennifer, Dorina, Elena, Jason, Michael, Donald, Marc, Alexandra, Eliza, Paul, Gerald, Madeline, Marcella, Kent, Matthew, Patricia, John, Rita, Rodica, Papoulas, Nectarios, Constantine, Agape, Paul, Nicholas, Anna, Emmanuel, Marihiam, Mila, Peter, Natalie, Peter, Richard, James, Lori, Sharon, Kelly, Marcia, Scott, Badger, Tiffany, Nicholas, Alyssa

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s protection: all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Moise, Elena, Barbara, Adele, Richard, Marianne, William, Maria, Irene

Readings for the Week of July 23, 2023

7/23: Romans 15:1-7; Matthew 9:27-35

7/24: 1 Corinthians 9:13-18; Matthew 16:1-6

7/25: 1 Corinthians 10:5-12; Matthew 16:6-12

7/26: Galatians 1:11-19; John 10:1-9

7/27: 2 Timothy 2:1-10; John 15:17-16:2

7/28: 1 Corinthians 11:8-22; Matthew 17:10-18

7/29: Romans 13:1-19; Matthew 12:30-37

Typica Service on July 21, 2023

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Today is July 21, 2023. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable Fathers Simeon, Fool-for-Christ, and his Fellow-Ascetic John.

The prescribed readings are 1 Corinthians 7:35-8:7 and Matthew 15:29-31.

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Words from the Saints -- July 20, 2023

"As by nature the soul gives life to the body, so virtue and spiritual knowledge give life to the soul." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

"The truly blessed are not the ones who can work miracles or see angels; the truly blessed are the ones who can see their own sins." --St. Anthony the Great

"If man remembered that it is written: 'By your words you will be justified and by your words you will be condemned,' (Matthew 12:37) he would choose to remain silent." --St. Poemen

"Watch your heart during all your life—examine it, listen to it, and see what prevents its union with the most blessed Lord. Let this be for you the science of all sciences, and with God’s help you will easily observe what estranges you from God, and what draws you towards Him and unites you to Him. It is the evil spirit more than anything else that stands between our hearts and God; he estranges God from us by various passions, or by the desires of the flesh, by the desires of the eyes, and by worldly pride." --St. John of Kronstadt

"I have heard people say that there are no demons or devils...the Devil surely will not reveal himself to people who do not believe ; for, should he do so, they might believe, and that would be against his own sly, diabolical policy, as he would have all in the dark, so terrible is his enmity against the Eternal Source of Light and Treasure of Goodness—God Almighty." --St. Sebastian Dabovich

"Brethren, let us endeavor to be a holy material for a holy house of the Kingdom of Christ which He builds day and night that He, by the end of time, finishes it completely." --St. Nikolai Velimirovich

Akathist to St. Panteleimon (7/19/23)

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Typica Service on July 17, 2023

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Today is July 17, 2023. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Great Martyr Marina of Antioch.

The prescribed readings are Galatians 3:23-29; 4:1-5 and Mark 5:24-34.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, July 19, at 7pm (Eastern). ***

Prayer List for the Week of July 16, 2023

For healing: Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Paul, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Barbara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Michael, Danielle, Nicholas, Tricia, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Darina, Kathleen, Walter, Diana, George, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Patricia, Rene, Jennifer, Dorina, Elena, Jason, Michael, Donald, Marc, Alexandra, Eliza, Paul, Madeline, Marcella, Kent, Matthew, Patricia, John, Rita, Rodica, Papoulas, Nectarios, Constantine, Agape, Paul, Nicholas, Anna, Emmanuel, Marihiam, Mila, Peter, Natalie, Peter, Richard, James, Lori, Sharon, Kelly, Marcia, Scott, Badger, Tiffany

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s protection: all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Moise, Elena, Barbara, Adele, Richard, Marianne, Maria, Irene

Readings for the Week of July 16, 2023

7/16: Romans 12:6-14; Matthew 9:1-8

7/17: Galatians 3:23-29; 4:1-5; Mark 5:24-34

7/18: 1 Corinthians 6:20-7:12; Matthew 14:1-13

7/19: 1 Corinthians 7:12-35; Matthew 14:35-15:21

7/20: James 5:10-20; Luke 4:22-30

7/21: 1 Corinthians 7:35-8:7; Matthew 15:29-31

7/22: 1 Corinthians 9:2-12; Luke 8:1-3

Typica Service on July 14, 2023

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Today is July 14, 2023. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Apostle Aquila, of the Seventy.

The prescribed readings are 1 Corinthians 4:5-8 and Matthew 13:44-54.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, July 17, at 8am (Eastern). ***

Words from the Saints -- July 13, 2023

"Blessed the one who is always full of spiritual joy and has not grown slack in bearing the Lord's good yoke, for he will be crowned with glory." --St. Ephraim the Syrian

"Love every man in spite of his falling into sin. Never mind the sins, but remember that the foundation of the man is the same - the image of God." --St. John of Kronstadt

"The tree of life is the knowledge of God; when, being purified, you share in that knowledge you attain immortality." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

"Love, unchangeable tranquility and our adoption as children of God are different from each other only in name. As light, fire and flame are present in the selfsame operation, so are these three manifestations of the Spirit. When someone is completely permeated with the love of God, the brightness of his soul is reflected by his whole personality as if in a mirror. Therefore the one who loves God also loves his brother or sister. Indeed, the second love is the proof of the first." --St. John Climacus

"If thou art a Christian, no earthly city is thine. Of our City 'the Builder and Maker is God.' Though we may gain possession of the whole world, we are withal but strangers and sojourners in it all! We are enrolled in Heaven: our citizenship is there! Let us not, after the manner of little children, despise things that are great, and admire those which are little." --St. John Chrysostom

"Blessed is the one who is fired by the fear of God, ever having in himself the fervor of the Holy Spirit, and who has burned up the thorns and thistles of the thoughts." --St. Ephraim of Syria

Moleben to St. Panteleimon (7/12/23)

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Typica Service on July 10, 2023

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Today is July 10, 2023. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable Father Anthony of the Kievan Caves.

The prescribed readings are Romans 16:17-24 and Matthew 13:10-23.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, July 12, at 7pm (Eastern). ***

Prayer List for the Week of July 9, 2023

For healing: Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Paul, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Marianne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Barbara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Michael, Danielle, Nicholas, Tricia, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Darina, Kathleen, Walter, Diana, George, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Patricia, Rene, Jennifer, Dorina, Elena, Jason, Michael, Donald, Marc, Alexandra, Eliza, Paul, Madeline, Marcella, Kent, Matthew, Patricia, John, Rita, Rodica, Papoulas, Nectarios, Constantine, Agape, Paul, Nicholas, Anna, Emmanuel, Marihiam, Mila, Peter, Natalie, Peter, Richard, James, Lori, Sharon, Kelly, Marcia, Scott, Badger, Tiffany

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s protection: all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Nikolay, Moise, Elena, Barbara, Adele, Richard, Maria, Irene

Readings for the Week of July 9, 2023

7/9: Romans 10:1-10; Matthew 8:28-9:1

7/10: Romans 16:17-24; Matthew 13:10-23

7/11: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; Matthew 13:24-30

7/12: 1 Corinthians 2:9-3:8; Matthew 13:31-36

7/13: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23; Matthew 13:36-43

7/14: 1 Corinthians 4:5-8; Matthew 13:44-54

7/15: Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 9:18-26

Typica Service on July 7, 2023

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Today is July 7, 2023. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy and Great Virgin Martyr Cyriaca.

The prescribed readings are Romans 16:1-16 and Matthew 13:4-9.

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Words from the Saints -- July 6, 2023

"Until a man’s earthly life finishes its course, up to the very departure of the soul from the body, the struggle between sin and righteousness continues within him. However, high a spiritual and moral state one might achieve, a gradual or even headlong and deep fall into the abyss of sin is always possible. Therefore, communion of the holy Body and Blood of Christ, which strengthens our contact with Him and refreshes us with the living streams of the grace of the Holy Spirit flowing through the Body of the Church, is necessary for everyone." --St. John the Wonderworker of Shanghai and San Francisco

"There are many differing methods of prayer. No method is harmful; if it were, it would be not prayer but the activity of Satan." --St. Mark the Ascetic

"Where would there be opportunities for struggling for great deeds if we were not occasionally injured by our neighbors, if they did not offend us? Where would there be opportunities for patiently bearing offenses, for meekness and humility? You see, then, that we must be tried by many and various evils in order to prove our virtue and be eventually crowned." --St. John of Kronstadt

"Patiently endure the distressing and painful things that befall you, for through them God in His providence is purifying you." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

"Ever let mercy outweigh all else in you. Let our compassion be a mirror where we may see in ourselves that likeness and that true image which belong to God. A heart hard and unmerciful will never be pure." --St. Isaac of Syria

Akathist to St. Panteleimon (7/5/23)

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