Old Rite Calendar (24 January 2021)
For 24 January 2021 (Old Calendar: 11 January) Scripture readings John 21:15-25 Ephesians 4:7-13 Matthew 4:12-17 2 Corinthians 4:6-15 Matthew 11:27-30
Category: Commemorations
Old Rite Calendar (23 January 2021)
For 23 January (Old Calendar: 10 January) Scripture Readings John 10:1-9 2 Timothy 2:11-19 Luke 18:2-8 Hebrews 7:26-8:2 John 10:9-16 Ephesians 6:10-17 Matthew 4:1-11
Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
“The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body, for we all partake of…
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Trinity Sunday, or as it is often called in the Liturgical Calendar, “Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity”, is celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost. Even though we honour the Most Holy Trinity every day in our liturgy and regular prayers, this particular day is set aside as a…
Empowered by the Holy Spirit
“On the evening of that first day of the week … Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’ When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to…
Rejoicing and Sharing in Christ’s Suffering
“Rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let no…
Commemoration and Daily Bible Reading (8 Jan. 2020)
☦ Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ☦ Epistle Reading: St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans 6:3-11 ☦ Gospel Reading: John 3:22-33 ☦ Today’s Bible Reading (Day 130): 1 Chronicles 19-21; Acts 3 (Links to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Bible Gateway)
Commemoration and Daily Bible Reading (7 Jan. 2020)
☦ Synaxis of John the Holy Glorious Prophet, Baptist, & Forerunner ☦ Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ☦ Epistle Reading: Acts of the Apostles 19:1-8 ☦ Gospel Reading: John 1:29-34 ☦ Today’s Bible Reading (Day 129): 1 Chronicles 16-18; Acts 2 (Links to the…
Commemoration and Daily Bible Reading (6 Jan. 2020)
☦ The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ☦ Theophan the Recluse ☦ Matins Gospel Reading: Mark 1:9-11 ☦ Epistle Reading: St. Paul’s Letter to Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 ☦ Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:13-17 ☦ Today’s Bible Reading (Day 127): 1 Chronicles 13-15; Acts 1 (Links to the Greek…
Commemoration and Daily Bible Reading (5 Jan. 2020)
☦ Sunday before Epiphany ☦ Eve of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ☦ Matins Gospel Reading: John 20:1-10 ☦ Epistle Reading: St. Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy 4:5-8 ☦ Gospel Reading: Mark 1:1-8 ☦ Today’s Bible Reading (Day 127): 1 Chronicles 10-12 (Links to the Greek…
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Old Rite Calendar (23 January 2021)
For 23 January (Old Calendar: 10 January) Scripture Readings John 10:1-9 2 Timothy 2:11-19 Luke 18:2-8 Hebrews 7:26-8:2 John 10:9-16 Ephesians 6:10-17 Matthew 4:1-11
Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
“The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body, for we all partake of…
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Trinity Sunday, or as it is often called in the Liturgical Calendar, “Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity”, is celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost. Even though we honour the Most Holy Trinity every day in our liturgy and regular prayers, this particular day is set aside as a…
Empowered by the Holy Spirit
“On the evening of that first day of the week … Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’ When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to…
Rejoicing and Sharing in Christ’s Suffering
“Rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let no…
Commemoration and Daily Bible Reading (8 Jan. 2020)
☦ Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ☦ Epistle Reading: St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans 6:3-11 ☦ Gospel Reading: John 3:22-33 ☦ Today’s Bible Reading (Day 130): 1 Chronicles 19-21; Acts 3 (Links to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Bible Gateway)
Commemoration and Daily Bible Reading (7 Jan. 2020)
☦ Synaxis of John the Holy Glorious Prophet, Baptist, & Forerunner ☦ Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ☦ Epistle Reading: Acts of the Apostles 19:1-8 ☦ Gospel Reading: John 1:29-34 ☦ Today’s Bible Reading (Day 129): 1 Chronicles 16-18; Acts 2 (Links to the…
Commemoration and Daily Bible Reading (6 Jan. 2020)
☦ The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ☦ Theophan the Recluse ☦ Matins Gospel Reading: Mark 1:9-11 ☦ Epistle Reading: St. Paul’s Letter to Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 ☦ Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:13-17 ☦ Today’s Bible Reading (Day 127): 1 Chronicles 13-15; Acts 1 (Links to the Greek…
Commemoration and Daily Bible Reading (5 Jan. 2020)
☦ Sunday before Epiphany ☦ Eve of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ☦ Matins Gospel Reading: John 20:1-10 ☦ Epistle Reading: St. Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy 4:5-8 ☦ Gospel Reading: Mark 1:1-8 ☦ Today’s Bible Reading (Day 127): 1 Chronicles 10-12 (Links to the Greek…
Welcome
This is an Orthodox Christian and Eastern Catholic blog which serves to provide the daily commemorations, daily Bible reading, commentary and articles of interest to Orthodox Christians and Eastern Catholics. The site also serves to provide information on the activities of St. Michael Poustinia. Click the About tab in the menu above to read more information.