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Daily Scripture Readings and Lives of the Saints for Monday, April 18, 2011
Strict Fast
Readings for today:
Matthew 21:18-43
Matthew 24:3-35
Feasts and Saints celebrated today:
Holy Monday
Holy Father John the Righteous, disciple of St. Gregory of Decapolis
Euthemios the Enlightener of Karelia
Cosmas, Bishop of Calcydon
John the New Martyr of Epiros
Gospel Reading
The reading is from Matthew 21:18-43
At that time, Jesus was returning to the city, he was hungry. And
seeing a fig tree by the wayside he went to it, and found nothing on it
but leaves only. And he said to it, "May no fruit ever come from you
again!" And the fig tree withered at once. When the disciples saw it they
marveled, saying, "How did the fig tree wither at once?" And Jesus answered
them, "Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and never doubt, you will
not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say
to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' it will be
done. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have
faith. " And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the
elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, "By
what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this
authority?" Jesus answered them, "I also will ask you a question; and if you
tell me the answer, then I also will tell you by what authority I do
these things. The baptism of John, whence was it? From heaven or from
men? " And they argued with one another, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he
will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?' But if we say,
'From men,' we are afraid of the multitude; for all hold that John was
a prophet." So they answered Jesus, "We do not know." And he said
to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these
things. What do you think? A man had two sons; and he went to the first
and said, 'Son, go and work in the vineyard today.' And he answered,
'I will not'; but afterward he repented and went. And he went to the
second and said the same; and he answered, 'I go, sir,' but did not go.
Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first."
Jesus said to them, "Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the
harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. For John came to you in
the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax
collectors and the harlots believed him; and even when you saw it, you did
not afterward repent and believe him.
"Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard
and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a
tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country. When
the season of fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants,
to get his fruit; and the tenants took his servants and beat one,
killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other servants, more
than the first; and they did the same to them. Afterward he sent his
son to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.' But when the tenants
saw the son, they said to themselves, 'This is the heir; come, let us
kill him and have his inheritance.' And they took him and cast him out
of the vineyard, and killed him. When therefore the owner of the
vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?" They said to him, "He
will put those wretches to a miserable death, and let out the vineyard
to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons."
Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the scriptures: 'The very
stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner;
this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes'? Therefore
I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and
given to a nation producing the fruits of it."
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Gospel Reading
The reading is from Matthew 24:3-35
At that time, as Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples
came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will this be, and what
will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?" And
Jesus answered them, "Take heed that no one leads you astray. For many
will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and they will lead
many astray. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that
you are not alarmed; for this must take place, but the end is not
yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom,
and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places: all this
is but the beginning of the sufferings.
Then they will deliver you up to tribulation, and put you to death;
and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake. And then
many will fall away, and betray one another, and hate one another. And
many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because
wickedness is multiplied, most men's love will grow cold. But he who endures
to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be
preached throughout the whole world, as a testimony to all nations; and
then the end will come.
So when you see the desolating sacrilege spoken of by the prophet
Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), then let
those who are in Judea flee to the mountains; let him who is on the
housetop not go down to take what is in his house; and let him who is in
the field not turn back to take his mantle. And alas for those who
are with child and for those who give suck in those days! Pray that
your flight may not be in winter or on a sabbath. For then there will
be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the
world until now, no, and never will be. And if those days had not been
shortened, no human being would be saved; but for the sake of the elect
those days will be shortened. Then if anyone says to you, 'Lo, here is
the Christ!' or 'There he is!' do not believe it. For false Christs
and false prophets will arise and show great signs and wonders, so as
to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. Lo, I have told you
beforehand. So, if they say to you, 'Lo, he is in the wilderness,' do not go
out; if they say, 'Lo, he is in the inner rooms,' do not believe it.
For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the
west, so will be the coming of the Son of man. Wherever the body is,
there the eagles will be gathered together. Immediately after the
tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not
give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of
the heavens will be shaken; then will appear the sign of the Son of
man in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and
they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power
and great glory; and he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet
call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end
of heaven to the other.
From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes
tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also,
when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very
gates. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all
these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words
will not pass away."
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Holy Monday
Reading from the Synaxarion:
The holy Passion of our Saviour begins today, presenting Joseph the
all-comely as a prefiguring of Christ. He was the eleventh son of Jacob, and
his first son by Rachel; because he was so beloved of his father, his
own brethren came to envy him and cast him into a pit. Later they
sold him to foreigners for thirty pieces of silver, who later sold him
again in Egypt. Because of his virtue, his master gave him much
authority in governing his house; because he was fair of countenance, his
master's wife sought to draw him into sin with her; because of his
chastity, he refused her, and through her slanders was cast into prison.
Finally, he was led forth again with great glory and was honoured as a
king. He became lord over all Egypt and a provider of wheat for all the
people. Through all this, he typifies in himself the betrayal, Passion,
death, and glorification of our Lord Jesus Christ (see Gen., chapters
37, 39 41).
To the commemoration of Patriarch Joseph is added also the narration
concerning the fig tree, which on this day was cursed and subsequently dried
up because of its unfruitfulness. It portrayed the Jewish synagogue,
which had not produced the fruit demanded of it, that is, obedience to
God and faith in Him and which was stripped of all spiritual grace by
means of the curse (Matt. 21:18-20).
Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
See! The Bridegroom sets forth in the dead of night. And blessed is
that servant whom he shall find on watch; unworthy the one he shall
come upon lazing. See to it, soul, that sleep does not overtake you,
lest you be given up to death and be shut out of the kingdom. Bestir
yourself, then, and sing out: "Holy, holy, holy are You, our God; through
the protection of the bodiless powers, save us."
Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
Jacob mourned the loss of Joseph, while the noble one rode in a
chariot, honored as royalty. For having spurned the enticements of the
Egyptian woman, he was in turn glorified by Him who knows the hearts of
men and bestows an incorruptible crown.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Apolytikion courtesy of Narthex Press - Northridge, CA
Kontakion courtesy of Narthex Press - Northridge, CA
Holy Father John the Righteous, disciple of St. Gregory of Decapolis
Reading from the Synaxarion:
This Saint took up the monastic life from his youth and became a
disciple of Saint Gregory of Decapolis (see Nov. 20). After his elder,
Saint Gregory, reposed (in the first half of the ninth century), he
came to Jerusalem and finally reposed in peace in the Monastery of
Saint Chariton.
Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Father. For you
took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us
to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about
the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy John, your soul
rejoices with the angels.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Apolytikion courtesy of Narthex Press - Northridge, CA
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Daily Scripture Readings and Lives of the Saints for Monday, April 18, 2011
Strict Fast
Readings for today:
Matthew 21:18-43
Matthew 24:3-35
Feasts and Saints celebrated today:
Holy Monday
Holy Father John the Righteous, disciple of St. Gregory of Decapolis
Euthemios the Enlightener of Karelia
Cosmas, Bishop of Calcydon
John the New Martyr of Epiros
Gospel Reading
The reading is from Matthew 21:18-43
At that time, Jesus was returning to the city, he was hungry. And
seeing a fig tree by the wayside he went to it, and found nothing on it
but leaves only. And he said to it, "May no fruit ever come from you
again!" And the fig tree withered at once. When the disciples saw it they
marveled, saying, "How did the fig tree wither at once?" And Jesus answered
them, "Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and never doubt, you will
not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say
to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' it will be
done. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have
faith. " And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the
elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, "By
what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this
authority?" Jesus answered them, "I also will ask you a question; and if you
tell me the answer, then I also will tell you by what authority I do
these things. The baptism of John, whence was it? From heaven or from
men? " And they argued with one another, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he
will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?' But if we say,
'From men,' we are afraid of the multitude; for all hold that John was
a prophet." So they answered Jesus, "We do not know." And he said
to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these
things. What do you think? A man had two sons; and he went to the first
and said, 'Son, go and work in the vineyard today.' And he answered,
'I will not'; but afterward he repented and went. And he went to the
second and said the same; and he answered, 'I go, sir,' but did not go.
Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first."
Jesus said to them, "Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the
harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. For John came to you in
the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax
collectors and the harlots believed him; and even when you saw it, you did
not afterward repent and believe him.
"Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard
and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a
tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country. When
the season of fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants,
to get his fruit; and the tenants took his servants and beat one,
killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other servants, more
than the first; and they did the same to them. Afterward he sent his
son to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.' But when the tenants
saw the son, they said to themselves, 'This is the heir; come, let us
kill him and have his inheritance.' And they took him and cast him out
of the vineyard, and killed him. When therefore the owner of the
vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?" They said to him, "He
will put those wretches to a miserable death, and let out the vineyard
to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons."
Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the scriptures: 'The very
stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner;
this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes'? Therefore
I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and
given to a nation producing the fruits of it."
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Gospel Reading
The reading is from Matthew 24:3-35
At that time, as Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples
came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will this be, and what
will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?" And
Jesus answered them, "Take heed that no one leads you astray. For many
will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and they will lead
many astray. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that
you are not alarmed; for this must take place, but the end is not
yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom,
and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places: all this
is but the beginning of the sufferings.
Then they will deliver you up to tribulation, and put you to death;
and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake. And then
many will fall away, and betray one another, and hate one another. And
many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because
wickedness is multiplied, most men's love will grow cold. But he who endures
to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be
preached throughout the whole world, as a testimony to all nations; and
then the end will come.
So when you see the desolating sacrilege spoken of by the prophet
Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), then let
those who are in Judea flee to the mountains; let him who is on the
housetop not go down to take what is in his house; and let him who is in
the field not turn back to take his mantle. And alas for those who
are with child and for those who give suck in those days! Pray that
your flight may not be in winter or on a sabbath. For then there will
be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the
world until now, no, and never will be. And if those days had not been
shortened, no human being would be saved; but for the sake of the elect
those days will be shortened. Then if anyone says to you, 'Lo, here is
the Christ!' or 'There he is!' do not believe it. For false Christs
and false prophets will arise and show great signs and wonders, so as
to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. Lo, I have told you
beforehand. So, if they say to you, 'Lo, he is in the wilderness,' do not go
out; if they say, 'Lo, he is in the inner rooms,' do not believe it.
For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the
west, so will be the coming of the Son of man. Wherever the body is,
there the eagles will be gathered together. Immediately after the
tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not
give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of
the heavens will be shaken; then will appear the sign of the Son of
man in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and
they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power
and great glory; and he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet
call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end
of heaven to the other.
From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes
tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also,
when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very
gates. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all
these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words
will not pass away."
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Holy Monday
Reading from the Synaxarion:
The holy Passion of our Saviour begins today, presenting Joseph the
all-comely as a prefiguring of Christ. He was the eleventh son of Jacob, and
his first son by Rachel; because he was so beloved of his father, his
own brethren came to envy him and cast him into a pit. Later they
sold him to foreigners for thirty pieces of silver, who later sold him
again in Egypt. Because of his virtue, his master gave him much
authority in governing his house; because he was fair of countenance, his
master's wife sought to draw him into sin with her; because of his
chastity, he refused her, and through her slanders was cast into prison.
Finally, he was led forth again with great glory and was honoured as a
king. He became lord over all Egypt and a provider of wheat for all the
people. Through all this, he typifies in himself the betrayal, Passion,
death, and glorification of our Lord Jesus Christ (see Gen., chapters
37, 39 41).
To the commemoration of Patriarch Joseph is added also the narration
concerning the fig tree, which on this day was cursed and subsequently dried
up because of its unfruitfulness. It portrayed the Jewish synagogue,
which had not produced the fruit demanded of it, that is, obedience to
God and faith in Him and which was stripped of all spiritual grace by
means of the curse (Matt. 21:18-20).
Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
See! The Bridegroom sets forth in the dead of night. And blessed is
that servant whom he shall find on watch; unworthy the one he shall
come upon lazing. See to it, soul, that sleep does not overtake you,
lest you be given up to death and be shut out of the kingdom. Bestir
yourself, then, and sing out: "Holy, holy, holy are You, our God; through
the protection of the bodiless powers, save us."
Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
Jacob mourned the loss of Joseph, while the noble one rode in a
chariot, honored as royalty. For having spurned the enticements of the
Egyptian woman, he was in turn glorified by Him who knows the hearts of
men and bestows an incorruptible crown.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Apolytikion courtesy of Narthex Press - Northridge, CA
Kontakion courtesy of Narthex Press - Northridge, CA
Holy Father John the Righteous, disciple of St. Gregory of Decapolis
Reading from the Synaxarion:
This Saint took up the monastic life from his youth and became a
disciple of Saint Gregory of Decapolis (see Nov. 20). After his elder,
Saint Gregory, reposed (in the first half of the ninth century), he
came to Jerusalem and finally reposed in peace in the Monastery of
Saint Chariton.
Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Father. For you
took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us
to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about
the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy John, your soul
rejoices with the angels.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Apolytikion courtesy of Narthex Press - Northridge, CA
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