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

And this is how I understand it: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father Which is in Heaven" (Mt. 5:16). Let people see your good works, and through this praise the Lord, and have a living example for themselves, a living motivation to do good. This is who you have to hide your good deeds from! [Batiushka pointed to his own heart]. Conceal everything from it; "let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth" (Mt. 6:3). The 'left hand' here means your conceit and vanity.

St. John of Kronstadt
From the book: Conversations of Archpriest John of Kronstadt with Abbess Taisia, Sretensky Monastery, 2022

"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: Philippians 2:12-16 & Luke 10:22-24
Tuesday: Philippians 2:16-23 & Luke 11:1-10
Wednesday: Philippians 2:24-30 & Luke 11:9-16
Thursday: Philippians 3:1-8 & Luke 11:14-23
Friday: Philippians 3:8-19 & Luke 11:23-26
Saturday: II Corinthians 1:8-11 & Luke 8:16-21

Понедельник: Фил. 2:12-16 и от Луки 10:22-24
Вторник: Фил. 2:16-23 и от Луки 11:1-10
Среда: Фил. 2:24-30 и от Луки 11:9-16
Четверг: Фил. 3:1-8 и от Луки 11:14-23
Пятница: Фил. 3:8-19 и от Луки 11:23-26
Суббота: II Кор. 1:8-11 и от Луки 8:16-21

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)