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STV MATTHEW 25

FIVE LINES FOR EVERY ST. VLADIMIRIAN TO READ FOR THIS WEEK!

Therefore, my child, know first of all that every good starts from God. There is no good thought that is not from God, nor is there any bad thought that is not from the devil. So whatever good thing you think, say, or do, all is a gift from God. “Ever perfect gift is from above.”

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 John 2:18-3:10 & Mark 11:1-11
Tuesday: I John 3:11-20 & Mark 14:10-42
Wednesday: I John 3:21-4:6 & Mark 14:43-15:1
Thursday: I John 4:20-5:21 & Mark 15:1-15
Friday: II John 1:1-13 & Mark 15:22-25,33-41
Saturday: I Corinthians 10:23-28 & Luke 21:8-9,25-27,33-36

Понедельник: I Иоанн. 2:18-3:10 и от Марка 11:1-11
Вторник: I Иоанн. 3:11-20 и от Марка 14:10-42
Среда: I Иоанн. 3:21-4:6 и от Марка 14:43-15:1
Четверг: I Иоанн. 4:20-5:21 и от Марка 15:1-15
Пятница: II Иоанн. 1:1-13 и от Марка 15:22-25,33-41
Суббота: I Кор. 10:23-28 и от Луки 21:8-9,25-27,33-36

Please find below several very nice articles on how to read the scripture from an Orthodox point of view.

By St. Justin (Popovich)

By Bishop Kalistos (Ware)

Please join us for a live broadcast of today's Divine Liturgy beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the following link:

ST. VLADIMIR AUDIO LIVE STREAM
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:

SOUND OF THE PARISH BLOG

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

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!

CONFESSION AND COMMUNION AT ST. VLADIMIR'S
PRAYERS BEFORE COMMUNION - PARISH PRAYER KIT

Please join us for a live broadcast of tonight's Vigil beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the following links:

ST. VLADIMIR AUDIO LIVE STREAM
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:

SOUND OF THE PARISH BLOG

ALL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE

FIVE LINES FOR EVERY ST. VLADIMIRIAN TO READ TO PREPARE FOR THE WEEKEND!

ONE: Marriage Retreat is February 25 – REGISTER NOW!

TWO: Ice Cream Ice Skate is February 26 – ALL INFORMATION HERE

THREE: House Blessing Time is NOW – Make Your Appointment Today!

FOUR: Building the STV School & Hall – Join the Winning Team!

FIVE: Young Family Meals 2023 – Put on Your Schedule NOW

BONUS: Prince Vladimir Youth Association Michigan Telegram Channel – JOIN NOW!

See you soon at STV!

Fr. Gregory