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Daily Scripture Readings and Lives of the Saints for Monday, March 21, 2011
Strict Fast
Readings for today:
Isaiah 8:13-9:7
Genesis 6:9-22
Proverbs 8:1-21
Feasts and Saints celebrated today:
James the Confessor
Thomas I, Patriarch of Constantinople
Old Testament Reading
The reading is from Isaiah 8:13-9:7
But the LORD of hosts, him you shall regard as holy; let him be your
fear, and let him be your dread. And he will become a sanctuary, and a
stone of offense, and a rock of stumbling to both houses of Israel, a
trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. And many shall
stumble thereon; they shall fall and be broken; they shall be snared and
taken."
Bind up the testimony, seal the teaching among my disciples. I will
wait for the LORD, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and
I will hope in him. Behold, I and the children whom the LORD has
given me are signs and portents in Israel from the LORD of hosts, who
dwells on Mount Zion. And when they say to you, "Consult the mediums
and the wizards who chirp and mutter," should not a people consult
their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living? To
the teaching and to the testimony! Surely for this word which they
speak there is no dawn. They will pass through the land, greatly
distressed and hungry; and when they are hungry, they will be enraged and
will curse their king and their God, and turn their faces upward; and
they will look to the earth, but behold, distress and darkness, the
gloom of anguish; and they will be thrust into thick darkness.
But there will be no gloom for her that was in anguish. In the former
time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of
Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make glorious the way of the sea,
the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. The people who
walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of
deep darkness, on them has light shined. Thou hast multiplied the
nation, thou hast increased its joy; they rejoice before thee as with joy
at the harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil. For the
yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his
oppressor, thou hast broken as on the day of Midian. For every boot of the
tramping warrior in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will
be burned as fuel for the fire. For to us a child is born, to us a
son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his
name will be called "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting
Father, Prince of Peace." Of the increase of his government and of peace
there will be no end, upon the throne of David, and over his kingdom,
to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with
righteousness from this time forth and for evermore. The zeal of the LORD of
hosts will do this.
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Old Testament Reading
The reading is from Genesis 6:9-22
These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man,
blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God. And Noah had three
sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Now the earth was corrupt in God's
sight, and the earth was filled with violence. And God saw the earth,
and behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way
upon the earth. And God said to Noah, "I have determined to make an
end of all flesh; for the earth is filled with violence through them;
behold, I will destroy them with the earth. Make yourself an ark of
gopher wood; make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and out with
pitch. This is how you are to make it: the length of the ark three
hundred cubits, its breadth fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits.
Make a roof for the ark, and finish it to a cubit above; and set the
door of the ark in its side; make it with lower, second, and third
decks. For behold, I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to
destroy all flesh in which is the breath of life from under heaven;
everything that is on the earth shall die. But I will establish my covenant
with you; and you shall come into the ark, you, your sons, your wife,
and your sons' wives with you. And of every living thing of all
flesh, you shall bring two of every sort into the ark, to keep them
alive with you; they shall be male and female. Of the birds according
to their kinds, and of the animals according to their kinds, of
every creeping thing of the ground according to its kind, two of every
sort shall come in to you, to keep them alive. Also take with you
every sort of food that is eaten, and store it up; and it shall serve
as food for you and for them." Noah did this; he did all that God
commanded him.
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Old Testament Reading
The reading is from Proverbs 8:1-21
Does not wisdom call, does not understanding raise her voice? On the
heights beside the way, in the paths she takes her stand; beside the
gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries
aloud: "To you, O men, I call, and my cry is to the sons of men.O
simple ones, learn prudence; O foolish men, pay attention. Hear, for I
will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right; for
my mouth will utter truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or
crooked in them. They are all straight to him who understands and right
to those who find knowledge. Take my instruction instead of silver,
and knowledge rather than choice gold; for wisdom is better than
jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her. I, wisdom,
dwell in prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. The fear of
the LORD is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil
and perverted speech I hate. I have counsel and sound wisdom, I have
insight, I have strength. By me kings reign, and rulers decree what is
just; by me princes rule, and nobles govern the earth. I love those
who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me. Riches and
honor are with me, enduring wealth and prosperity. My fruit is better
than gold, even fine gold, and my yield than choice silver. I walk in
the way of righteousness, in the paths of justice, endowing with
wealth those who love me, and filling their treasuries.
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
James the Confessor
Reading from the Synaxarion:
This Saint took up the monastic life from his youth in the Monastery
of Studium, where he became a disciple of Saint Theodore the
Studite. Later he became bishop and suffered many afflictions and torments
at the hands of the Iconoclasts. Saint Theodore composed a homily in
honour of this Saint James (PG 99, 1353-1356).
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
O God of our Fathers, ever dealing with us according to Thy
gentleness: take not Thy mercy from us, but by their entreaties guide our
life in peace.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Apolytikion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
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Daily Scripture Readings and Lives of the Saints for Monday, March 21, 2011
Strict Fast
Readings for today:
Isaiah 8:13-9:7
Genesis 6:9-22
Proverbs 8:1-21
Feasts and Saints celebrated today:
James the Confessor
Thomas I, Patriarch of Constantinople
Old Testament Reading
The reading is from Isaiah 8:13-9:7
But the LORD of hosts, him you shall regard as holy; let him be your
fear, and let him be your dread. And he will become a sanctuary, and a
stone of offense, and a rock of stumbling to both houses of Israel, a
trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. And many shall
stumble thereon; they shall fall and be broken; they shall be snared and
taken."
Bind up the testimony, seal the teaching among my disciples. I will
wait for the LORD, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and
I will hope in him. Behold, I and the children whom the LORD has
given me are signs and portents in Israel from the LORD of hosts, who
dwells on Mount Zion. And when they say to you, "Consult the mediums
and the wizards who chirp and mutter," should not a people consult
their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living? To
the teaching and to the testimony! Surely for this word which they
speak there is no dawn. They will pass through the land, greatly
distressed and hungry; and when they are hungry, they will be enraged and
will curse their king and their God, and turn their faces upward; and
they will look to the earth, but behold, distress and darkness, the
gloom of anguish; and they will be thrust into thick darkness.
But there will be no gloom for her that was in anguish. In the former
time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of
Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make glorious the way of the sea,
the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. The people who
walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of
deep darkness, on them has light shined. Thou hast multiplied the
nation, thou hast increased its joy; they rejoice before thee as with joy
at the harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil. For the
yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his
oppressor, thou hast broken as on the day of Midian. For every boot of the
tramping warrior in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will
be burned as fuel for the fire. For to us a child is born, to us a
son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his
name will be called "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting
Father, Prince of Peace." Of the increase of his government and of peace
there will be no end, upon the throne of David, and over his kingdom,
to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with
righteousness from this time forth and for evermore. The zeal of the LORD of
hosts will do this.
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Old Testament Reading
The reading is from Genesis 6:9-22
These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man,
blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God. And Noah had three
sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Now the earth was corrupt in God's
sight, and the earth was filled with violence. And God saw the earth,
and behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way
upon the earth. And God said to Noah, "I have determined to make an
end of all flesh; for the earth is filled with violence through them;
behold, I will destroy them with the earth. Make yourself an ark of
gopher wood; make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and out with
pitch. This is how you are to make it: the length of the ark three
hundred cubits, its breadth fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits.
Make a roof for the ark, and finish it to a cubit above; and set the
door of the ark in its side; make it with lower, second, and third
decks. For behold, I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to
destroy all flesh in which is the breath of life from under heaven;
everything that is on the earth shall die. But I will establish my covenant
with you; and you shall come into the ark, you, your sons, your wife,
and your sons' wives with you. And of every living thing of all
flesh, you shall bring two of every sort into the ark, to keep them
alive with you; they shall be male and female. Of the birds according
to their kinds, and of the animals according to their kinds, of
every creeping thing of the ground according to its kind, two of every
sort shall come in to you, to keep them alive. Also take with you
every sort of food that is eaten, and store it up; and it shall serve
as food for you and for them." Noah did this; he did all that God
commanded him.
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Old Testament Reading
The reading is from Proverbs 8:1-21
Does not wisdom call, does not understanding raise her voice? On the
heights beside the way, in the paths she takes her stand; beside the
gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries
aloud: "To you, O men, I call, and my cry is to the sons of men.O
simple ones, learn prudence; O foolish men, pay attention. Hear, for I
will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right; for
my mouth will utter truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or
crooked in them. They are all straight to him who understands and right
to those who find knowledge. Take my instruction instead of silver,
and knowledge rather than choice gold; for wisdom is better than
jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her. I, wisdom,
dwell in prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. The fear of
the LORD is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil
and perverted speech I hate. I have counsel and sound wisdom, I have
insight, I have strength. By me kings reign, and rulers decree what is
just; by me princes rule, and nobles govern the earth. I love those
who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me. Riches and
honor are with me, enduring wealth and prosperity. My fruit is better
than gold, even fine gold, and my yield than choice silver. I walk in
the way of righteousness, in the paths of justice, endowing with
wealth those who love me, and filling their treasuries.
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
James the Confessor
Reading from the Synaxarion:
This Saint took up the monastic life from his youth in the Monastery
of Studium, where he became a disciple of Saint Theodore the
Studite. Later he became bishop and suffered many afflictions and torments
at the hands of the Iconoclasts. Saint Theodore composed a homily in
honour of this Saint James (PG 99, 1353-1356).
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
O God of our Fathers, ever dealing with us according to Thy
gentleness: take not Thy mercy from us, but by their entreaties guide our
life in peace.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Apolytikion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
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