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Daily Readings:
Saints/Martyrs/Feasts/Fasts to be observed/commemmorated/celebrated: the Fast of the Nativity (Hasnag)
Daily Prayer:
1st Prayer: December 21,2010
We praise with the Father and the Son
the Lord Holy Spirit, which springs inseparably
forth from them sharing their glory,
the Spirit that created everything and gave life to all,
that Spirit which from the very beginning,
when the universe was completely enveloped
in misty darkness, brooded, designed and shaped
the sea which covered the earth with
its infinite, all-powerful waters,
an act symbolic of the true mystery
of the holy baptismal font of light.
First he created and now he acts.
He brought into existence and constantly
performs his handiwork, splendid miracles,
foretold through the visions of saintly,
divine signs, amazing miracles,
prophets, apostles, scholars,
learned in the teaching of wisdom.
He prepared the sanctuary for the offering
of Christ’s blood. With mercy he ordered
the pardoning of souls and the healing of
bodies in the manner of Christ.
He baptized with that which is greater than water
and he renewed and enlightened through himself.
He daily grows stronger by his good works.
He bore witness to the only begotten of God
at the flowing waters of the Jordan.
With the voice of the Father in the shape of a cloud
he appeared on Mount Tabor.
In the same form he protected the house of Jacob
in its exodus from Egypt.
On the march led by Moses,
he engulfed Pharaoh with terrible winds.
He creates priests.
He shapes sages.
He strengthens kings.
He accords pardon.
He grants life to the dead in the renewal of
the resurrection.
He himself is the anointing of God made man,
forever equally worshiped with the Father
for the honor of greatness of the Son,
with boundless glory praised forever,
Amen.
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Scriptural Readings:
Wisdom 6:2-10.
The Wisdom of Solomon 6:2-10
The Wisdom of Solomon 6:2 Give ear, ye that rule the people, and glory in the multitude of nations.
The Wisdom of Solomon 6:3 For power is given you of the Lord, and sovereignty from the Highest, who shall try your works, and search out your counsels.
The Wisdom of Solomon 6:4 Because, being ministers of his kingdom, ye have not judged aright, nor kept the law, nor walked after the counsel of God;
The Wisdom of Solomon 6:5 Horribly and speedily shall he come upon you: for a sharp judgment shall be to them that be in high places.
The Wisdom of Solomon 6:6 For mercy will soon pardon the meanest: but mighty men shall be mightily tormented.
The Wisdom of Solomon 6:7 For he which is Lord over all shall fear no man's person, neither shall he stand in awe of any man's greatness: for he hath made the small and great, and careth for all alike.
The Wisdom of Solomon 6:8 But a sore trial shall come upon the mighty.
The Wisdom of Solomon 6:9 Unto you therefore, O kings, do I speak, that ye may learn wisdom, and not fall away.
The Wisdom of Solomon 6:10 For they that keep holiness holily shall be judged holy: and they that have learned such things shall find what to answer.
Isaiah 45:1-3.
Isaiah 45:1-3 (King James Version)
Isaiah 45
1Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;
2I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron:
3And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.
I Timothy 2:1-7.
1 Timothy 2:1-7 (King James Version)
1 Timothy 2
1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
5For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
6Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
7Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
Luke 7:1-10
Luke 7:1-10 (King James Version)
Luke 7
1Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
2And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
3And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.
4And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
5For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.
6Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:
7Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
8For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
9When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
10And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.
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