Genesis 9:8-17 Proverbs 12:8-22

Genesis 9:18-10:1 Proverbs 12:23-13:9

Genesis 10:32-11:9 Proverbs 13:19-14:6

Genesis 12:1-7 Proverbs 14:15-26

Genesis 13:12-18 Proverbs 14:27-15:4

Genesis 15:1-15 Proverbs 15:7-19

Genesis 17:1-9 Proverbs 15:20-16:9

Genesis 18:20-33 Proverbs 16:17-17:17

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

1 John 2:7-17 Mark 14:3-9

1 John 2:18-3:10 Mark 11:1-11

1 John 3:11-20 Mark 14:10-42

1 John 3:21-4:6 Mark 14:43-15:1

1 John 4:20-5:21 Mark 15:1-15

2 John 1:1-13 Mark 15:22-25, 33-41

3 John 1:1-15 Luke 19:29-40, 22:7-39

Jude 1:1-10 Luke 22:39-42, 45-23:1

Joel 2:12-26 Joel 3:12-21

Jude 1:11-25 Luke 23:2-34, 44-56

Zechariah 8:7-17 Zechariah 8:19-23

Genesis 1:1-13 Proverbs 1:1-20

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

Genesis 1:24-2:3 Proverbs 2:1-22

Genesis 2:4-19 Proverbs 3:1-18

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

Genesis 3:21-4:7 Proverbs 3:34-4:22

Genesis 4:8-15 Proverbs 5:1-15

Genesis 4:16-26 Proverbs 5:15-6:3

Genesis 5:1-24 Proverbs 6:3-20

Genesis 5:32-6:8 Proverbs 6:20-7:1

Here the Old Testament readings for Great Vespers and the New Testament readings for Divine Liturgy are used to illuminate the importance of councils and primacy in the holy Church—a Church that is visible and concrete, with a recognizable and divinely-ordained shape, just as our Lord actually took on humanity, and did not simply visit us in an “appearance.”

Here the Old Testament readings for Great Vespers and the New Testament readings for Divine Liturgy are used to illuminate the importance of councils and primacy in the holy Church—a Church that is visible and concrete, with a recognizable and divinely-ordained shape, just as our Lord actually took on humanity, and did not simply visit us in an “appearance.” This program is a re-air from July 17, 2015.

We understand Jesus’ circumcision and devoted youth, described in Luke 2:2-21 and 40-52, in terms of the epistle reading for January first, Colossians 2:8-12, and with the help of various verses in Exodus, Deuteronomy and Numbers. In his new life, we are made new!

This third week of Pentecost we consider the language of “Father” and “Son” in our gospel and epistle readings, and reflect upon certain trends in Protestant groups to supplant, supplement, or obscure the Trinitarian Name. We look to the Scriptures and the Fathers to explain why our Christian language for God is essential, and not merely “window dressing.”

During this difficult time, we consider wisdom concerning the role of angels, the humble strength of our Lord Jesus, the peace that cannot come through “sons of men,” and the marks of the Lord that are to be seen on us, as they were on the apostle Paul. (Hebrews 2:2-10; Joshua 5:13-15; Judges 6:2-24; Galatians 6:11-18)

We read this stunning sixth censing prayer of Matins, looking to help from wise Church fathers, and the clarification of multiple passages in the Bible: Psalm 142 (143 MT); Romans 4:8; Philippian 3:12; 2 Samuel/2 Kingdoms 15-18, Rev 20:11, and Luke 21:17-18. God’s mercy towards us is always surprising, and is impressed upon us as we begin the Lord’s Day.

This week we read the “Polyleos” Psalms 134 and 135 (MT 135 and 136), rejoicing in the mercy of God. WE seek to plumb their depths by reference to Numbers 21:21-35, Isaiah 44:9-21, Jeremiah 10:1-16, Romans 1:18-23, and several helpful commentators, both ancient and contemporary.

"The Parable of the Merciless Servant from The Parables of Christ by Spiritual Fragrance Publishing (2012)

Josiah and Julia Go to Church by Kelly Ramke Lardin, illustrated by Sheena Hisiro (Conciliar Press, 2011)

3. Chrissi reads The Life of St. Patrick: Enlightener of the Irish by Zachary Lynch, Conciliar Press, 2006 and Basil's Search for Miracles by Heather Zydek, part 1, Conciliar Press, 2007.

4. Chrissi reads The Blackbird's Nest: Saint Kevin of Ireland by Jenny Schroedel (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2004) and Basil's Search for Miracles by Heather Zydek (part 2) (Conciliar Press, 2007)

5. On today's program, Chrissi reads The Abbot and I: As Told by Josie the Cat by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie (Conciliar Press, 2001) and Basil's Search for Miracles part 3 (chapters 6-8) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).

6. On today's program, Chrissi reads The Ascension of Our Lord from the series The Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Sister Elayne, now Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2004) and Basil's Search for Miracles part 4 (chapters 9-10) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).

8. On today's program, Chrissi reads Christina Goes to Church: A Preschooler's Introduction to Spiritual Growth by Maria C. Khoury (CDK Publications, 1992), and Basil's Search for Miracles, part 6 (chapter 13) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).

9. How the Monastery Came to Be on the Top of the Mountain by Alvin Alexsi Currier (Conciliar Press, 1999). Book 2: Basil's Search for Miracles part 7 (chapters 14-16 ) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).

10. The Jesus Prayer and Me by Vasiliki Tsigas-Fotinis (2006 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Deptartment of Religious Education) and Basil's Search for Miracles part 8 (chapters 17-18) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).

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).

12. North Star: St. Herman of Alaska by Dorrie Papademetriou (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2001) and Basil's Search for Miracles part 10 (chapter 21) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).

13. Book 1: Mwangi: A Young African Boy's Journey of Faith by Renee Ritsi (Conciliar Press, 2004) Book 2: Basil's Search for Miracles part 11 (chapters 22-23) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007)

14. Book 1: Alyosha's Apple: A Tale of Old Russia by Alvin Alexsi Currier (Conciliar Press, 1997) Book 2: Basil's Search for Miracles part 12 (chapters 23-24) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007