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Friday, March 18, 2011
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Our father among the saints, Cyril, patriarch of Jerusalem.
Friday: The holy and lifegiving cross
For Cyril
Troparion, Tone IV
O Cyril, holy hierarch, * your flock has recognized you by the brilliance of your works. * You are a model of kindness and rule of faith, * a teacher of self-control. * Your lowliness has raised you to the heights of fame, * and your poverty has filled your hands with riches. * Beg Christ, our God, to save our souls.
Kondakion, Tone I
You nourished your flock with divinely inspired words, * teaching them to worship the Trinity, single in nature but triune in person. * We, too, are filled with your joy today, O blessed father, Cyril, * so we celebrate your festival and offer you to the Lord as our fervent advocate.
For the cross
Troparion, Tone I
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance. * Give victory to those who battle evil, * and with your cross protect us all.
Kondakion, Tone IV
Bestow your mercies on all who bear your name, * O you who freely let yourself be raised upon the cross. * In your power, gladden all who battle evil, * by gracing them with victory over every foe. * For as long as they have you as their ally, * they possess a weapon of peace, * unfailing trophy of victory.
Stavrotheotokion, Tone I
Surrounded by the grace of your son�s holy cross, * we hasten to sing your praises, O lady most pure. * For we enjoy your constant intercession * that preserves us from every evil.
Blessed is the kingdom of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit both now and forever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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18 MARCH (III - 31)
Sainted Cyril, Archbishop of Jerusalem (+ 386).
Martyrs Trophymos and Eukarpios (+ c. 300) and 10,000 Nicomedian Martyrs. Monks: Aninos the Monastic; Daniel (VI); Kirill of Astrakhan (+ c. 1576).
Saint Cyril, Archbishop of Jerusalem, was born in Jerusalem in the year 315 and was raised in strict Christian piety. Having reached the age of maturity, he became a monk, and in the year 346 he became a presbyter. In the year 350, upon the death of archbishop Maximos, he succeeded him upon the Jerusalem cathedra-seat.
In the dignity of Patriarch of Jerusalem, Saint Cyril zealously fought against the heresies of Arius and Macedonias. In doing so, he brought upon himself the animosity of the Arianising bishops, who sought to have him deposed and banished from Jerusalem.
In the year 351 at Jerusalem, on the feastday of Pentecost at the 3rd hour of the day, there occurred a miraculous portent: the Holy Cross appeared in the heavens, shining with a radiant light. It stretched forth from Golgotha over the Mount of Olives. Saint Cyril reported about this portent to the Arian emperor Constantius (351-363), hoping to convert him to Orthodoxy.
The heretic Akakios -- deposed by the Council of Sardica, was formerly the metropolitan of Caesarea, and in collaboration with the emperor he resolved to have Saint Cyril removed. An intense famine struck Jerusalem, and Saint Cyril went through all his own wealth on acts of charity. But since the famine did not abate, the saint began to pawn off church items, buying on the money in exchange wheat for the starving. The enemies of the saint mongered about a scandalous rumour, that they had apparently seen a woman in the city dancing around in clergy garb. And taking advantage of this rumour, the heretics by force threw out the saint.
The saint found shelter with bishop Siluan in Tarsus. After this, a Local Council gathered at Seleucia, at which there were about 150 bishops, and among them Saint Cyril. The heretical metropolitan Akakios did not want to allow him to take a seat, but the Council would not consent to this. Akakios thereupon quit the Council and in front of the emperor and the Arian patriarch Eudoxios he denounced both the Council and Saint Cyril. The emperor had the saint imprisoned.
When the emperor Julian the Apostate (361-363) ascended the throne, seemingly out of piety he repealed all the decrees of Constantius, directed against the Orthodox. Saint Cyril returned to his own flock. But after a certain while, when Julian had become secure upon the throne, he openly apostacised and renounced Christ. He permitted the Jews to start rebuilding the Jerusalem Temple that had been destroyed by the Romans, and he even provided them a portion of the means for the building from state monies. Saint Cyril predicted, that the words of the Saviour about the destruction of the Temple down to its very stones (Lk. 21: 6) would undoubtedly transpire, and the blasphemous intent of Julian would come to naught. And thus one time there occurred such a powerful earthquake, that even the solidly set foundation of the ancient Solomon Temple shifted in its place, and what had been erected anew fell down and shattered in dust. When the Jews nevertheless started construction anew, a fire came down from the heavens and destroyed the tools of the workmen. Great terror seized everyone. And on the following night there appeared on the garb of the Jews the Sign of the Cross, which they by no means could extirpate.
After this Heavenly confirmation of the prediction of Saint Cyril, they banished him again, and the cathedra-seat was occupied by Saint Kyriakos. But Saint Kyriakos soon suffered a martyr's death (+ 363, Comm. 28 October).
After the emperor Julian perished in 363, Saint Cyril returned to his cathedra-seat, but during the reign of the emperor Valens (364-378) he was sent into exile for a third time. It was only under the holy emperor Saint Theodosius the Great (379-395) that he finally returned to his archpastoral activity. In the year 381 Saint Cyril participated in the Second OEcumenical Council, which condemned the heresy of Macedonias and affirmed the Nicea-Constantinople Credal-Symbol of Faith.
Of the works of Saint Cyril, particularly known are 23 Instructions (18 are Catechetical for those preparing to accept Holy Baptism, and 5 are for the newly-baptised) and 2 Discourses on Gospel themes: "About the Paralytic" and "Concerning the Transformation of Water into Wine at Cana".
At the basis of the Catechetical Instructions is a detailed explanation of the Symbol of Faith. The saint suggests that the Christian should inscribe the Symbol of Faith upon "the tablets of the heart". "The articles of the faith, -- teaches Saint Cyril, -- were compiled not through human cleverness, but has therein gathered everything most important from all the entire Scripture, and as such it is compiled into a single teaching of faith. Just as the mustard seed within its small kernel has within it contained all its plethora of branches, thus precisely also does the faith in its several declarations combine all the pious teachings of the Old and the New Testaments".
Saint Cyril died in the year 386.
The Holy Martyrs Trophymos and Eukarpios were soldiers at Nicomedia during the time of the persecution against Christians under the emperor Diocletian (284�305). They distinguished themselves by their great ferocity in carrying out all the decrees of the emperor. One time, when these soldiers had caught up with some Christians, they suddenly saw a large fiery cloud which had come down from the sky, thickening in form nigh close to them. From out of the cloud came forth the Voice: "Why are ye so zealous in threatening My servants? Be not deluded: no one by their own powers can suppress those believing in Me, but better it is to join unto them and discover yourselves the Heavenly Kingdom". The soldiers in fright fell to the ground, not daring to lift up their eyes, and only said each to the other: "Truly it is the great God, manifest now unto us. We would do well to become His servants". The Lord then spake saying: "Rise up, repent, for unto ye is forgiveness of your sins". Having gotten up, they beheld within the cloud the image of a Radiant Man and a great multitude standing about Him. The astonished soldiers with one voice cried out: "Receive us, for our sins be inexpressibly wicked. No other is there a God besides Thee, the Creator and One True God, and we are not yet conjoined with Thine servants". But just as they spoke this, the cloud receded and rose up to the sky. Spiritually reborn after this miracle, the soldiers released all the incarcerated Christians from the prisons. For this Saints Trophymos and Eukarpios were handed over to terrible torments: they suspended the saints and tore at their bodies with iron hooks. They in prayer gave thanks unto God, in firm belief that the Lord would forgive them their former grievous sins. And when there was lighted up a bon-fire, the holy martyrs went willingly into the fire and there gave up their souls to God.
The Monk Aninos the Monastic was born at Chalcedon into a Christian family. After the death of his parents, he withdrew at age fifteen into a monastery, where he received monastic tonsure. In search of complete quietude he went off into the depths of the wilderness, where the River Euphrates separates Syria from Persia. There he came upon an elder named Maium and settled together with him. Both ascetics led a very strict life. During the whole Forty-Day Great Lent they ate nothing, taking delight and joy instead in spiritual nourishment.
Saint Aninos every day carried drinking water from afar. One time he returned with full water pitchers earlier than usual, since an Angel had filled the vessels with water. the elder Maium realised, that his student had attained to high spiritual accomplishment, and he in turn besought Saint Aninos to become his guide, but that one out of humility refused. Afterwards the elder re-settled into a monastery, and Saint Aninos remained alone in the wilderness.
By constant exertions the saint conquered the passions within himself, and he was granted gifts of healing and perspicacity. Even the wild beasts became docile and served him. Wherever the saint went, two lions followed after him, one of which he had healed of an hurt on the paw. Accounts about the saint spread throughout all the surrounding area, and the sick and those afflicted by evil spirits began to come to him, seeking healing. Several students likewise gathered around the saint. One time, in his seventeenth year as an ascetic, several men had come to the saint and asked for something to quench their thirst. Trusting on the power of God, the monk sent one of his disciples to a dried-up well. By a miracle of God this well filled up to its very top, and this water remained for many days. When the water ended, the monk did not dare to ask a miracle for himself, and by night he himself began to carry water from the Euphrates. The Neocaesarea bishop Patrikios repeatedly visited the monk and ordained him presbyter, although the humble ascetic was resolved not to accept the priestly dignity. And having learned, that the saint himself carried water from afar off, bishop Patrikios twice gave him donkeys, but the monk each time gave them away to the poor and continued to carry the water himself. Then the bishop gave orders to dig out a large well, which from time to time they filled, bringing donkeys from the city.
Saint Aninos discerned the desire of a certain pillar-dweller monk, asceticising afar off from him, to come down off his pillar and make a complaint in court against a robber, who had hurt him with a stone. Saint Aninos wrote a letter to the pillar-dweller, advising him not to carry out his intent. The letter of the monk was conveyed to the pillar-dweller by a trusty lion, and it brought him to his senses.
A certain pious woman, having fallen ill, set out to the Monk Aninos to ask prayers of him. Along the way a robber chanced upon her. Not finding any money on the woman, he decided to commit an act of violence and force her into sin. The woman called on the help of the monk and cried out: "Saint Aninos, help me!" Terror suddenly overcame the robber, and he let go the woman. Having continued on to the monk, the woman told him about everything and received healing. And the robber in repentance likewise came to the monk, accepted Baptism and tonsure as a monk. The spear, which he thrust into the ground, back when he had intended to commit his act of violence, grew up into a mighty oak.
At the extreme old age of 110 the saint foretold the time of his end, and he directed his successor as hegumen to gather the brethren.
Before his death Saint Aninos conversed with the holy Prophets Moses, Aaron and Or [or Hur: vide Ex. 24: 14], and with the words: "Lord, receive my soul", the saint expired to the Lord.
The 10,000 Martyrs of Nicomedia were beheaded after false denunciations against Christians were made at the instigation of the court.
The Monk Daniel asceticised in Egypt in the VI Century. At the instigation of the devil they accused him of profligacy, and he endured without complaint all the unjust abuse, taking comfort in the words of the Lord: "Blessed are ye, when men shalt revile you... and shalt say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake" (Mt. 5: 11). The saint was the teacher of the Monk Anastasias the Patrician (Comm. 10 March).
The Monk Kirill (Cyril) of Astrakhan was archimandrite of the Trinity monastery in Astrakhan. He had been sent as hegumen to the newly-built monastery in the year 1568. The monk constructed at the monastery temples in honour of the MostHoly Trinity, the Entry of the MostHoly Mother of God into the Temple, and Saint Nicholas. He zealously concerned himself with the enlightening of the Astrakhan region, and by his meekness and piety he gained the respect of even the Mahometans, -- who called him the Kara-Daud (the Black David) in distinction from the holy Prophet King David. The monk died in about the year 1576. The icon of the saint was written in 1676 through a vow of Emel'yan Paphent'ev, whom the Monk Kirill had saved when he was drowning in the Volga. The Vita (Life of the saint was compiled in the year 1790, and a tropar and kondak to him is known. The Church established the feastday in memory of the Monk Kirill under 18 March [probably on the basis of his name-in-common with Saint Cyril of Jerusalem].
© 2001 by translator Fr. S. Janos
Daily Prayers:
BYZANTINE CATHOLIC PRAYERS
INTRODUCTORY PRAYERS
In the name of the Father + and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit. Amen. (Three times.)
-Glory be to You, our God; glory be to You!
O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth! You are
everywhere present and fill all things. Treasury of
Blessings and Giver of Life, come and dwell within us,
cleanse us of all stain, and save our souls, O gracious
Lord.
-Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, have
mercy on us (Three times.)
-Glory be to the Father +and to the Son, and to the
Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever. Amen.
O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; O Lord, cleanse
us of our sins; O Master forgive our transgressions; O
Holy One, come to us and heal our infirmities for your
Names's sake.
-Lord, have mercy! (Three times.)
-Glory be to the Father + and to the Son, and to the
Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever. Amen.
GENERAL PRAYERS
OUR FATHER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be
thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth
as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who
trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
-For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory,
Father + Son, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
now and ever, and forever. Amen. -Lord, have mercy!
(Twelve times) -Glory be to the Father +and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever.
Amen. -Come, let us adore the King, our God. -Come, let
us adore Christ, the King, our God. -Come, let us adore
and bow down to the only Lord, Jesus Christ, the King
and our God.
ANGELIC SALUTATION Hail, Mother of God, Virgin Mary,
full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you
among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb; for
you gave birth to Christ, the Savior and Redeemer of
our souls.
HAIL MARY Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with
thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the
fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray
for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
THE NICENE CREED I believe in one God, the Father
Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, of all things
visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ,
Son of God, the only-begotten, born of the Father
before all ages. Light of light, true God of true God,
begotten, not made, of one substance with the Father,
through Whom all things were made. Who for us men, and
for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was
incarnate from the Holy Spirit and Mary the virgin, and
became man. He was also crucified for us under Pontius
Pilate, and suffered, and was buried. And He rose again
on the third day, according to the Scriptures. And He
ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the
Father. And He will come again with glory, to judge the
living and the dead, and of His kingdom there will be
no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, and Giver of
life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who together with
the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, Who
spoke through the prophets. In one holy catholic, and
apostolic Church. I profess one Baptism for the
remission of sins. I expect the resurrection of the
dead; and the life of the world to come. Amen.
THE JESUS PRAYER O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have
mercy on me a sinner!+ (Bow)
PRAYER COMMENDING OURSELVES TO GOD O Lord, into your
most merciful hands I commend my body and soul,
thoughts and acts, desires and intentions. I commend
the needs of my body and soul, future and past, my
faith and hope, the end of my life, the day and hour of
my death, the burial and resurrection of my body. O
most merciful God, whose clemency the sins of the world
can never transcend, take me, a sinner, under the wings
of our protection and deliver me from every evil.
cleanse my iniquities, grant me a reformation of my
life, and protect me against future transgressions,
that I may in no manner ever anger You. Shelter my
weakness from passions and evil persons, guard me
against my visible and invisible enemies, lead me on
the road of salvation and to Yourself, the safe harbor
and haven of my desires. Grant me a happy, peaceful,
Christian death, and protect me from evil spirits. Be
merciful to me, your servant, at the great judgment,
and number me among the blessed flock who stand on your
right, that, together with them, I may forever glorify
You, my Creator. Amen.
PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT BY ST. ANTIOCHUS O Holy
Spirit, most merciful Comforter: You proceed from the
Father in a manner beyond our understanding. Come, I
beseech You, and take up you abode in my heart. Purify
and cleanse me from all sin, and sanctify my soul.
Cleanse it from every impurity, water its dryness, melt
its coldness, and save it from sinful ways. Make me
truly humble and resigned, that I may be pleasing to
You, and that You abide with me forever. Most blessed
Light, most amiable Light, enlighten me. O rapturous
Joy of Paradise, Fount of purest delight, my God, give
yourself to me, and kindle in my innermost soul the
fire of your love. My Lord, instruct, direct, and
defend me in all things. Give me strength against all
immoderate fears and against despondency. Bestow upon
me a true faith, a firm hope, and a sincere and perfect
love. Grant that I always do your most gracious will.
Amen.
PRAYER BEFORE WORK O Lord Jesus Christ, Only-begotten
Son of your eternal Father: You have said with your
holy lips: "Without Me, you can do nothing." My Lord, I
embrace your words with my heart and soul, and bow
before your goodness and say: Help me, your unworthy
servant, to complete this, my present undertaking, in
the name of the Father + and of the Son, and the Holy
Spirit. Amen.
PRAYER AFTER WORK O Most sweet Jesus, You are the
fulfillment of all blessings. Fill my soul with joy and
gladness and save me. Grant that your Name be
glorified: for not to us, but to your Name are forever
due honor, glory, and adoration. Amen
PRAYER OF REPENTANCE Remit, pardon and forgive, O God,
our sins committed voluntarily and involuntarily, by
word and deed, knowingly and in ignorance, by thought
and purpose, by day and night; forgive all these for
You are gracious and love mankind.
PRAYER OF THE PUBLICAN God, have mercy on me, a
sinner.+ (Bow) God, cleanse me of my sins and have
mercy on me.+ (Bow) I have sinned without number,
forgive me, O Lord.+ (Bow)
PRAYERS TO THE ANGELS AND SAINTS All you heavenly
powers, holy Angels and Archangels, beseech God for us
sinners. O, holy and glorious Apostles, Prophets,
Martyrs and all Saints, beseech God for us sinners.
PRAYER TO ST. NICHOLAS OF MYRA O Saint Nicholas,
bountiful Father and special Patron of our Byzantine
Catholic Church. You are a shepherd and teacher to all
who invoke your protection, and who, by devout prayer,
call upon you for aid. Hasten and save the flock of
Christ from ravenous wolves; and by your holy prayers
protect all Christians and save them from worldly
disturbances, earthquakes, attacks from abroad, from
internal strife, from famine, flood, fire, sword, and
sudden death. As you had mercy on those three men in
prison and saved them from the king's wrath, now also
have mercy on me who by word, deed, and thought have
sunk into the darkness of sin, Save me from the just
anger of God, and from eternal punishment. Through your
intercession and aid as well as through his own mercy
and grace, may Christ our God allow me to lead a
tranquil and sinless life, and save me from standing at
"his left," but deem me worthy to stand at "his right"
with all the saints. Amen.
PRAYER TO STS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS O Holy Saints Cyril
and Methodius: you led our forefathers, and us with
them, from the darkness of pagan error to the light of
the true Faith of Christ, and now you rejoice with
Christ in Heaven. Sincerely, we rejoice in your glory,
with which God has rewarded your untiring zeal, and we
humbly thank Him for the great gift of Christianity
which our heavenly Father has bestowed upon us through
your efforts. Intercede with God for us who are
unworthy descendants of Adam, that he may strengthen us
in the True Faith, which you preached to our
forefathers. Amen.
PRAYER TO THE GUARDIAN ANGEL BY ST. PETER THE STUDITE O
Guardian Angel, protector of my soul and body, to your
care I have been entrusted by Christ. Obtain for me the
forgiveness of the sins I have committed today. Protect
me from the snares of my enemy, that I may never again
offend God by sin. Pray for me, your sinful and
unworthy servant that, through your help, I may become
worthy of the grace and mercy of the most Holy Trinity
and of the immaculate Mother of our Lord God, Jesus
Christ. Amen.
HYMN OF THE EVENING O joyful Light! Light and Holy
Glory of the Father immortal, the heavenly, holy, the
Blessed One; O Jesus Christ. Now that we have reached
the setting of the sun, and see the evening light, we
sing to God, Father + Son, and Holy Spirit. It is
fitting at all times to raise a song of praise in
measured melody to You, O Son of God, the giver of
life. Behold the universe sings your glory.
PRAYER BEFORE MEALS O Christ God, bless + the food and
drink of Your servants for You are holy always, now and
ever, and forever. Amen.
PRAYER AFTER MEALS We thank You, Christ our God, for
You have satisfied us with the good things of Your
earth. Do not deprive us of Your heavenly kingdom but
as You appeared to Your disciples, O Saviour, granting
them peace-come also to us and save us. Lord have mercy
(Three times) Give the blessing. Blessed is our God
who, through His grace and loving kindness, is merciful
to us and nourishes us from the abundance of His gifts,
always, now and ever, and forever. Amen.
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Scriptural Readings:
Friday of the Second Week of Great Lent
Isaiah 7:1-14
Isaiah 7:1-14 (King James Version)
Isaiah 7
1And it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, king of Judah, that Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, went up toward Jerusalem to war against it, but could not prevail against it.
2And it was told the house of David, saying, Syria is confederate with Ephraim. And his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the wood are moved with the wind.
3Then said the LORD unto Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Ahaz, thou, and Shearjashub thy son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field;
4And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.
5Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying,
6Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let us make a breach therein for us, and set a king in the midst of it, even the son of Tabeal:
7Thus saith the Lord GOD, It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass.
8For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not a people.
9And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established.
10Moreover the LORD spake again unto Ahaz, saying,
11Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above.
12But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.
13And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also?
14Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Genesis 5:32-6:8
Genesis 5:32-6:8 (King James Version)
32And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Genesis 6
1And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,
2That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
3And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.
4There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.
5And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
6And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
7And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them.
8But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.
Proverbs 6:20-7:1
Proverbs 6:20-7:1 (King James Version)
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
21Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.
22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
23For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.
25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
26For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adultress will hunt for the precious life.
27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.
30Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
31But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
32But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
34For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
Proverbs 7
1My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.
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Friday, March 18, 2011
Great Lent: 6 weeks before the Pasch
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Chrysanthus and Daria
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Patrick, archbishop of Armagh and all Ireland
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Our father among the saints, Cyril, patriarch of Jerusalem.
Friday: The holy and lifegiving cross
For Cyril
Troparion, Tone IV
O Cyril, holy hierarch, * your flock has recognized you by the brilliance of your works. * You are a model of kindness and rule of faith, * a teacher of self-control. * Your lowliness has raised you to the heights of fame, * and your poverty has filled your hands with riches. * Beg Christ, our God, to save our souls.
Kondakion, Tone I
You nourished your flock with divinely inspired words, * teaching them to worship the Trinity, single in nature but triune in person. * We, too, are filled with your joy today, O blessed father, Cyril, * so we celebrate your festival and offer you to the Lord as our fervent advocate.
For the cross
Troparion, Tone I
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance. * Give victory to those who battle evil, * and with your cross protect us all.
Kondakion, Tone IV
Bestow your mercies on all who bear your name, * O you who freely let yourself be raised upon the cross. * In your power, gladden all who battle evil, * by gracing them with victory over every foe. * For as long as they have you as their ally, * they possess a weapon of peace, * unfailing trophy of victory.
Stavrotheotokion, Tone I
Surrounded by the grace of your son�s holy cross, * we hasten to sing your praises, O lady most pure. * For we enjoy your constant intercession * that preserves us from every evil.
Blessed is the kingdom of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit both now and forever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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Sainted Cyril, Archbishop of Jerusalem (+ 386).
Martyrs Trophymos and Eukarpios (+ c. 300) and 10,000 Nicomedian Martyrs. Monks: Aninos the Monastic; Daniel (VI); Kirill of Astrakhan (+ c. 1576).
Saint Cyril, Archbishop of Jerusalem, was born in Jerusalem in the year 315 and was raised in strict Christian piety. Having reached the age of maturity, he became a monk, and in the year 346 he became a presbyter. In the year 350, upon the death of archbishop Maximos, he succeeded him upon the Jerusalem cathedra-seat.
In the dignity of Patriarch of Jerusalem, Saint Cyril zealously fought against the heresies of Arius and Macedonias. In doing so, he brought upon himself the animosity of the Arianising bishops, who sought to have him deposed and banished from Jerusalem.
In the year 351 at Jerusalem, on the feastday of Pentecost at the 3rd hour of the day, there occurred a miraculous portent: the Holy Cross appeared in the heavens, shining with a radiant light. It stretched forth from Golgotha over the Mount of Olives. Saint Cyril reported about this portent to the Arian emperor Constantius (351-363), hoping to convert him to Orthodoxy.
The heretic Akakios -- deposed by the Council of Sardica, was formerly the metropolitan of Caesarea, and in collaboration with the emperor he resolved to have Saint Cyril removed. An intense famine struck Jerusalem, and Saint Cyril went through all his own wealth on acts of charity. But since the famine did not abate, the saint began to pawn off church items, buying on the money in exchange wheat for the starving. The enemies of the saint mongered about a scandalous rumour, that they had apparently seen a woman in the city dancing around in clergy garb. And taking advantage of this rumour, the heretics by force threw out the saint.
The saint found shelter with bishop Siluan in Tarsus. After this, a Local Council gathered at Seleucia, at which there were about 150 bishops, and among them Saint Cyril. The heretical metropolitan Akakios did not want to allow him to take a seat, but the Council would not consent to this. Akakios thereupon quit the Council and in front of the emperor and the Arian patriarch Eudoxios he denounced both the Council and Saint Cyril. The emperor had the saint imprisoned.
When the emperor Julian the Apostate (361-363) ascended the throne, seemingly out of piety he repealed all the decrees of Constantius, directed against the Orthodox. Saint Cyril returned to his own flock. But after a certain while, when Julian had become secure upon the throne, he openly apostacised and renounced Christ. He permitted the Jews to start rebuilding the Jerusalem Temple that had been destroyed by the Romans, and he even provided them a portion of the means for the building from state monies. Saint Cyril predicted, that the words of the Saviour about the destruction of the Temple down to its very stones (Lk. 21: 6) would undoubtedly transpire, and the blasphemous intent of Julian would come to naught. And thus one time there occurred such a powerful earthquake, that even the solidly set foundation of the ancient Solomon Temple shifted in its place, and what had been erected anew fell down and shattered in dust. When the Jews nevertheless started construction anew, a fire came down from the heavens and destroyed the tools of the workmen. Great terror seized everyone. And on the following night there appeared on the garb of the Jews the Sign of the Cross, which they by no means could extirpate.
After this Heavenly confirmation of the prediction of Saint Cyril, they banished him again, and the cathedra-seat was occupied by Saint Kyriakos. But Saint Kyriakos soon suffered a martyr's death (+ 363, Comm. 28 October).
After the emperor Julian perished in 363, Saint Cyril returned to his cathedra-seat, but during the reign of the emperor Valens (364-378) he was sent into exile for a third time. It was only under the holy emperor Saint Theodosius the Great (379-395) that he finally returned to his archpastoral activity. In the year 381 Saint Cyril participated in the Second OEcumenical Council, which condemned the heresy of Macedonias and affirmed the Nicea-Constantinople Credal-Symbol of Faith.
Of the works of Saint Cyril, particularly known are 23 Instructions (18 are Catechetical for those preparing to accept Holy Baptism, and 5 are for the newly-baptised) and 2 Discourses on Gospel themes: "About the Paralytic" and "Concerning the Transformation of Water into Wine at Cana".
At the basis of the Catechetical Instructions is a detailed explanation of the Symbol of Faith. The saint suggests that the Christian should inscribe the Symbol of Faith upon "the tablets of the heart". "The articles of the faith, -- teaches Saint Cyril, -- were compiled not through human cleverness, but has therein gathered everything most important from all the entire Scripture, and as such it is compiled into a single teaching of faith. Just as the mustard seed within its small kernel has within it contained all its plethora of branches, thus precisely also does the faith in its several declarations combine all the pious teachings of the Old and the New Testaments".
Saint Cyril died in the year 386.
The Holy Martyrs Trophymos and Eukarpios were soldiers at Nicomedia during the time of the persecution against Christians under the emperor Diocletian (284�305). They distinguished themselves by their great ferocity in carrying out all the decrees of the emperor. One time, when these soldiers had caught up with some Christians, they suddenly saw a large fiery cloud which had come down from the sky, thickening in form nigh close to them. From out of the cloud came forth the Voice: "Why are ye so zealous in threatening My servants? Be not deluded: no one by their own powers can suppress those believing in Me, but better it is to join unto them and discover yourselves the Heavenly Kingdom". The soldiers in fright fell to the ground, not daring to lift up their eyes, and only said each to the other: "Truly it is the great God, manifest now unto us. We would do well to become His servants". The Lord then spake saying: "Rise up, repent, for unto ye is forgiveness of your sins". Having gotten up, they beheld within the cloud the image of a Radiant Man and a great multitude standing about Him. The astonished soldiers with one voice cried out: "Receive us, for our sins be inexpressibly wicked. No other is there a God besides Thee, the Creator and One True God, and we are not yet conjoined with Thine servants". But just as they spoke this, the cloud receded and rose up to the sky. Spiritually reborn after this miracle, the soldiers released all the incarcerated Christians from the prisons. For this Saints Trophymos and Eukarpios were handed over to terrible torments: they suspended the saints and tore at their bodies with iron hooks. They in prayer gave thanks unto God, in firm belief that the Lord would forgive them their former grievous sins. And when there was lighted up a bon-fire, the holy martyrs went willingly into the fire and there gave up their souls to God.
The Monk Aninos the Monastic was born at Chalcedon into a Christian family. After the death of his parents, he withdrew at age fifteen into a monastery, where he received monastic tonsure. In search of complete quietude he went off into the depths of the wilderness, where the River Euphrates separates Syria from Persia. There he came upon an elder named Maium and settled together with him. Both ascetics led a very strict life. During the whole Forty-Day Great Lent they ate nothing, taking delight and joy instead in spiritual nourishment.
Saint Aninos every day carried drinking water from afar. One time he returned with full water pitchers earlier than usual, since an Angel had filled the vessels with water. the elder Maium realised, that his student had attained to high spiritual accomplishment, and he in turn besought Saint Aninos to become his guide, but that one out of humility refused. Afterwards the elder re-settled into a monastery, and Saint Aninos remained alone in the wilderness.
By constant exertions the saint conquered the passions within himself, and he was granted gifts of healing and perspicacity. Even the wild beasts became docile and served him. Wherever the saint went, two lions followed after him, one of which he had healed of an hurt on the paw. Accounts about the saint spread throughout all the surrounding area, and the sick and those afflicted by evil spirits began to come to him, seeking healing. Several students likewise gathered around the saint. One time, in his seventeenth year as an ascetic, several men had come to the saint and asked for something to quench their thirst. Trusting on the power of God, the monk sent one of his disciples to a dried-up well. By a miracle of God this well filled up to its very top, and this water remained for many days. When the water ended, the monk did not dare to ask a miracle for himself, and by night he himself began to carry water from the Euphrates. The Neocaesarea bishop Patrikios repeatedly visited the monk and ordained him presbyter, although the humble ascetic was resolved not to accept the priestly dignity. And having learned, that the saint himself carried water from afar off, bishop Patrikios twice gave him donkeys, but the monk each time gave them away to the poor and continued to carry the water himself. Then the bishop gave orders to dig out a large well, which from time to time they filled, bringing donkeys from the city.
Saint Aninos discerned the desire of a certain pillar-dweller monk, asceticising afar off from him, to come down off his pillar and make a complaint in court against a robber, who had hurt him with a stone. Saint Aninos wrote a letter to the pillar-dweller, advising him not to carry out his intent. The letter of the monk was conveyed to the pillar-dweller by a trusty lion, and it brought him to his senses.
A certain pious woman, having fallen ill, set out to the Monk Aninos to ask prayers of him. Along the way a robber chanced upon her. Not finding any money on the woman, he decided to commit an act of violence and force her into sin. The woman called on the help of the monk and cried out: "Saint Aninos, help me!" Terror suddenly overcame the robber, and he let go the woman. Having continued on to the monk, the woman told him about everything and received healing. And the robber in repentance likewise came to the monk, accepted Baptism and tonsure as a monk. The spear, which he thrust into the ground, back when he had intended to commit his act of violence, grew up into a mighty oak.
At the extreme old age of 110 the saint foretold the time of his end, and he directed his successor as hegumen to gather the brethren.
Before his death Saint Aninos conversed with the holy Prophets Moses, Aaron and Or [or Hur: vide Ex. 24: 14], and with the words: "Lord, receive my soul", the saint expired to the Lord.
The 10,000 Martyrs of Nicomedia were beheaded after false denunciations against Christians were made at the instigation of the court.
The Monk Daniel asceticised in Egypt in the VI Century. At the instigation of the devil they accused him of profligacy, and he endured without complaint all the unjust abuse, taking comfort in the words of the Lord: "Blessed are ye, when men shalt revile you... and shalt say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake" (Mt. 5: 11). The saint was the teacher of the Monk Anastasias the Patrician (Comm. 10 March).
The Monk Kirill (Cyril) of Astrakhan was archimandrite of the Trinity monastery in Astrakhan. He had been sent as hegumen to the newly-built monastery in the year 1568. The monk constructed at the monastery temples in honour of the MostHoly Trinity, the Entry of the MostHoly Mother of God into the Temple, and Saint Nicholas. He zealously concerned himself with the enlightening of the Astrakhan region, and by his meekness and piety he gained the respect of even the Mahometans, -- who called him the Kara-Daud (the Black David) in distinction from the holy Prophet King David. The monk died in about the year 1576. The icon of the saint was written in 1676 through a vow of Emel'yan Paphent'ev, whom the Monk Kirill had saved when he was drowning in the Volga. The Vita (Life of the saint was compiled in the year 1790, and a tropar and kondak to him is known. The Church established the feastday in memory of the Monk Kirill under 18 March [probably on the basis of his name-in-common with Saint Cyril of Jerusalem].
© 2001 by translator Fr. S. Janos
Daily Prayers:
BYZANTINE CATHOLIC PRAYERS
INTRODUCTORY PRAYERS
In the name of the Father + and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit. Amen. (Three times.)
-Glory be to You, our God; glory be to You!
O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth! You are
everywhere present and fill all things. Treasury of
Blessings and Giver of Life, come and dwell within us,
cleanse us of all stain, and save our souls, O gracious
Lord.
-Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, have
mercy on us (Three times.)
-Glory be to the Father +and to the Son, and to the
Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever. Amen.
O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; O Lord, cleanse
us of our sins; O Master forgive our transgressions; O
Holy One, come to us and heal our infirmities for your
Names's sake.
-Lord, have mercy! (Three times.)
-Glory be to the Father + and to the Son, and to the
Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever. Amen.
GENERAL PRAYERS
OUR FATHER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be
thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth
as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who
trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
-For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory,
Father + Son, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
now and ever, and forever. Amen. -Lord, have mercy!
(Twelve times) -Glory be to the Father +and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever.
Amen. -Come, let us adore the King, our God. -Come, let
us adore Christ, the King, our God. -Come, let us adore
and bow down to the only Lord, Jesus Christ, the King
and our God.
ANGELIC SALUTATION Hail, Mother of God, Virgin Mary,
full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you
among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb; for
you gave birth to Christ, the Savior and Redeemer of
our souls.
HAIL MARY Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with
thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the
fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray
for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
THE NICENE CREED I believe in one God, the Father
Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, of all things
visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ,
Son of God, the only-begotten, born of the Father
before all ages. Light of light, true God of true God,
begotten, not made, of one substance with the Father,
through Whom all things were made. Who for us men, and
for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was
incarnate from the Holy Spirit and Mary the virgin, and
became man. He was also crucified for us under Pontius
Pilate, and suffered, and was buried. And He rose again
on the third day, according to the Scriptures. And He
ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the
Father. And He will come again with glory, to judge the
living and the dead, and of His kingdom there will be
no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, and Giver of
life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who together with
the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, Who
spoke through the prophets. In one holy catholic, and
apostolic Church. I profess one Baptism for the
remission of sins. I expect the resurrection of the
dead; and the life of the world to come. Amen.
THE JESUS PRAYER O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have
mercy on me a sinner!+ (Bow)
PRAYER COMMENDING OURSELVES TO GOD O Lord, into your
most merciful hands I commend my body and soul,
thoughts and acts, desires and intentions. I commend
the needs of my body and soul, future and past, my
faith and hope, the end of my life, the day and hour of
my death, the burial and resurrection of my body. O
most merciful God, whose clemency the sins of the world
can never transcend, take me, a sinner, under the wings
of our protection and deliver me from every evil.
cleanse my iniquities, grant me a reformation of my
life, and protect me against future transgressions,
that I may in no manner ever anger You. Shelter my
weakness from passions and evil persons, guard me
against my visible and invisible enemies, lead me on
the road of salvation and to Yourself, the safe harbor
and haven of my desires. Grant me a happy, peaceful,
Christian death, and protect me from evil spirits. Be
merciful to me, your servant, at the great judgment,
and number me among the blessed flock who stand on your
right, that, together with them, I may forever glorify
You, my Creator. Amen.
PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT BY ST. ANTIOCHUS O Holy
Spirit, most merciful Comforter: You proceed from the
Father in a manner beyond our understanding. Come, I
beseech You, and take up you abode in my heart. Purify
and cleanse me from all sin, and sanctify my soul.
Cleanse it from every impurity, water its dryness, melt
its coldness, and save it from sinful ways. Make me
truly humble and resigned, that I may be pleasing to
You, and that You abide with me forever. Most blessed
Light, most amiable Light, enlighten me. O rapturous
Joy of Paradise, Fount of purest delight, my God, give
yourself to me, and kindle in my innermost soul the
fire of your love. My Lord, instruct, direct, and
defend me in all things. Give me strength against all
immoderate fears and against despondency. Bestow upon
me a true faith, a firm hope, and a sincere and perfect
love. Grant that I always do your most gracious will.
Amen.
PRAYER BEFORE WORK O Lord Jesus Christ, Only-begotten
Son of your eternal Father: You have said with your
holy lips: "Without Me, you can do nothing." My Lord, I
embrace your words with my heart and soul, and bow
before your goodness and say: Help me, your unworthy
servant, to complete this, my present undertaking, in
the name of the Father + and of the Son, and the Holy
Spirit. Amen.
PRAYER AFTER WORK O Most sweet Jesus, You are the
fulfillment of all blessings. Fill my soul with joy and
gladness and save me. Grant that your Name be
glorified: for not to us, but to your Name are forever
due honor, glory, and adoration. Amen
PRAYER OF REPENTANCE Remit, pardon and forgive, O God,
our sins committed voluntarily and involuntarily, by
word and deed, knowingly and in ignorance, by thought
and purpose, by day and night; forgive all these for
You are gracious and love mankind.
PRAYER OF THE PUBLICAN God, have mercy on me, a
sinner.+ (Bow) God, cleanse me of my sins and have
mercy on me.+ (Bow) I have sinned without number,
forgive me, O Lord.+ (Bow)
PRAYERS TO THE ANGELS AND SAINTS All you heavenly
powers, holy Angels and Archangels, beseech God for us
sinners. O, holy and glorious Apostles, Prophets,
Martyrs and all Saints, beseech God for us sinners.
PRAYER TO ST. NICHOLAS OF MYRA O Saint Nicholas,
bountiful Father and special Patron of our Byzantine
Catholic Church. You are a shepherd and teacher to all
who invoke your protection, and who, by devout prayer,
call upon you for aid. Hasten and save the flock of
Christ from ravenous wolves; and by your holy prayers
protect all Christians and save them from worldly
disturbances, earthquakes, attacks from abroad, from
internal strife, from famine, flood, fire, sword, and
sudden death. As you had mercy on those three men in
prison and saved them from the king's wrath, now also
have mercy on me who by word, deed, and thought have
sunk into the darkness of sin, Save me from the just
anger of God, and from eternal punishment. Through your
intercession and aid as well as through his own mercy
and grace, may Christ our God allow me to lead a
tranquil and sinless life, and save me from standing at
"his left," but deem me worthy to stand at "his right"
with all the saints. Amen.
PRAYER TO STS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS O Holy Saints Cyril
and Methodius: you led our forefathers, and us with
them, from the darkness of pagan error to the light of
the true Faith of Christ, and now you rejoice with
Christ in Heaven. Sincerely, we rejoice in your glory,
with which God has rewarded your untiring zeal, and we
humbly thank Him for the great gift of Christianity
which our heavenly Father has bestowed upon us through
your efforts. Intercede with God for us who are
unworthy descendants of Adam, that he may strengthen us
in the True Faith, which you preached to our
forefathers. Amen.
PRAYER TO THE GUARDIAN ANGEL BY ST. PETER THE STUDITE O
Guardian Angel, protector of my soul and body, to your
care I have been entrusted by Christ. Obtain for me the
forgiveness of the sins I have committed today. Protect
me from the snares of my enemy, that I may never again
offend God by sin. Pray for me, your sinful and
unworthy servant that, through your help, I may become
worthy of the grace and mercy of the most Holy Trinity
and of the immaculate Mother of our Lord God, Jesus
Christ. Amen.
HYMN OF THE EVENING O joyful Light! Light and Holy
Glory of the Father immortal, the heavenly, holy, the
Blessed One; O Jesus Christ. Now that we have reached
the setting of the sun, and see the evening light, we
sing to God, Father + Son, and Holy Spirit. It is
fitting at all times to raise a song of praise in
measured melody to You, O Son of God, the giver of
life. Behold the universe sings your glory.
PRAYER BEFORE MEALS O Christ God, bless + the food and
drink of Your servants for You are holy always, now and
ever, and forever. Amen.
PRAYER AFTER MEALS We thank You, Christ our God, for
You have satisfied us with the good things of Your
earth. Do not deprive us of Your heavenly kingdom but
as You appeared to Your disciples, O Saviour, granting
them peace-come also to us and save us. Lord have mercy
(Three times) Give the blessing. Blessed is our God
who, through His grace and loving kindness, is merciful
to us and nourishes us from the abundance of His gifts,
always, now and ever, and forever. Amen.
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Scriptural Readings:
Friday of the Second Week of Great Lent
Isaiah 7:1-14
Isaiah 7:1-14 (King James Version)
Isaiah 7
1And it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, king of Judah, that Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, went up toward Jerusalem to war against it, but could not prevail against it.
2And it was told the house of David, saying, Syria is confederate with Ephraim. And his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the wood are moved with the wind.
3Then said the LORD unto Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Ahaz, thou, and Shearjashub thy son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field;
4And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.
5Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying,
6Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let us make a breach therein for us, and set a king in the midst of it, even the son of Tabeal:
7Thus saith the Lord GOD, It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass.
8For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not a people.
9And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established.
10Moreover the LORD spake again unto Ahaz, saying,
11Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above.
12But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.
13And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also?
14Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Genesis 5:32-6:8
Genesis 5:32-6:8 (King James Version)
32And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Genesis 6
1And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,
2That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
3And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.
4There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.
5And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
6And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
7And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them.
8But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.
Proverbs 6:20-7:1
Proverbs 6:20-7:1 (King James Version)
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
21Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.
22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
23For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.
25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
26For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adultress will hunt for the precious life.
27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.
30Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
31But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
32But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
34For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
Proverbs 7
1My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.
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