2 Peter 1:1-10 Mark 13:1-8

Genesis 2:20-3:20 Proverbs 3:19-34

Genesis 27:1-41 Proverbs 19:16-25

Acts 8:18-25 John 6:35-39

Romans 12:4-5, 15-21 Matthew 12:9-13

1 Corinthians 14:6-19 Matthew 20:17-28

Ephesians 5:20-26 Luke 9:23-27

Colossians 4:10-18 Luke 16:15-18, 17:1-4

James 1:1-18 Mark 8:30-34

Exodus 2:5-10 Job 1:13-22

Acts 10:34-43 John 8:12-20

1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Matthew 13:24-30

2 Corinthians 1:12-20 Matthew 22:23-33

Galatians 2:11-16 Luke 3:19-22

Philippians 1:12-20, Luke 9:44-50

2 Timothy 2:20-26 Mark 9:42-10:1

James 4:7-5:9 Mark 10:17-27

Acts 2:22-36 John 1:35-51

Acts 15:5-34 John 10:17-28

Romans 7:1-13 Matthew 9:36-10:8

1 Corinthians 7:12-24 Matthew 14:35-15:11

Galatians 5:11-21 Luke 3:23-4:1

Philippians 3:1-8 Luke 9:49-56

Hebrews 4:1-13 Mark 10:2-12

Titus 1:15-2:10 Luke 20:19-26

1 Peter 2:21-3:9 Mark 12:13-17

Genesis 1:14-23 Proverbs 1:20-33

Genesis 22:1-18 Proverbs 17:17-18:5

Acts 23:1-11 John 16:15-23

Romans 11:25-36 Matthew 12:1-8

1 Corinthians 11:31-12:6 Matthew 18:1-11

The apostle’s appeal for unity is beautifully exemplified in the life of Joseph, and poignantly pictured in the Psalm about oil on Aaron’s beard. May God’s appeal, pattern, and picture help us to unity in this time of disagreement. (Ephesians 4:1-6, Genesis 37-50, Psalm 132/3)

We look to John’s intriguing vision of the Temple and the two witnesses in Revelation 11:1-14, aided by the visions of two earlier prophets in Ezekiel 40 and Zechariah 4. John’s images help us to understand that the bitter-sweet scroll pertains to us, and our witness in a God-defying world, as we follow the slaughtered-standing Lamb wherever He goes.

We read the tone four Antiphons, alongside Psalms 128-130 (MT 129-131), as illumined by Isaiah 42:6-7, 1 Peter 4:12-14, and St. John Cassian. Here is wise instruction on humility and God’s willingness to illumine those who keep their eyes on Him.

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Bickleton, Washington 1979," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Winter 1908," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Early Spring 1911," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Great Pascha, Easter 1914," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Summer 1914, June," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "July 1914," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "August 1, 1914," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Winter at War 1914-1915," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Fall 1915," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Spring 1916 and Conclusion," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter nineteen, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

11. God's Bubbly, Gurgly, Overwhelming, Overflowing Love by Barbara Pappas (Amnos Publications, 1999), Basil's Search for Miracles part 9 (chapters 19-20) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).

At its Commencement Ceremonies Saturday, May 18, 2019 St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) conferred degrees upon twenty-two graduates, including fourteen Master of Divinity, three Master of Arts, and five Master of Theology students. The Seminary also awarded two honorary doctorates, one to His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East (Syriac Orthodox Church) and longtime Seminary Trustee Alex Machaskee. Hear the Commencement Exercises in their entirety, which included remarks from His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon and the Commencement Address from Orthodox Church in America Chancellor Archpriest Alexander Rentel.

Padre Nicolás predico sobre la consolación que recibimos en el Espíritu de Dios. Evita los engaños que da el mundo. (Hechos 2:1-11) Fr. Nicholas preached about the consolation we receive in the Spirit of God. Avoid the deception of the world that gives only temporal rewards. (Acts 2:1-11)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la firmeza de la fe, y esta firmeza va a mantenerte cuando la gente trata a quitar tu creencia en Jesús Cristo. No vamos a dejarlos a engañarnos. (Lucas 8:5-15) Fr. Nicholas preached about the firmness of the faith and how this firmness will maintain you when people try to take away your belief in Jesus Christ. (2 Cor. 9:6-11)

Padre Nicholas predico sobre la vida espiritual y el valor tan grande de la salud de tu alma. También cuidado por tanto reglas que crean que tu salvación viene de ellos. La salvación viene de Cristo. (Gálata 2:16-20) Fr. Nicholas preached about the spiritual life and the great value in having a healthy soul. Also be careful for all the rules, believing that salvation comes from them. Salvation comes from Christ. (Galatians 2:16-20)