Tuesday
June 14, 2011 / June 1, 2011
Third Day of the Holy Trinity. Tone seven.
Fast-free Week. Fast-free
Fast-free Week. Fast-free
Martyr Justin the Philosopher, and those with him at Rome: Martyrs Justin, Chariton and his wife Charita, Euelpistus, Hierax, Peon, Valerian and Justus (166).
Venerable Dionysius, abbot of Glushitsa (Vologda) (1437).
New Hieromartyr Basil priest, Virgin-martyr Vera (1940).Glorification (1990) of Righteous John of Kronstadt (1908).
Venerable Agapitus, unmercenary physician of the Kiev Caves (1095).St. Mertius the Farmer of Myra in Lycia (912).Martyr Neon (Greek).Hieromartyr Pyrrhus the Virgin (Greek).Martyr Firmus of Magus (3rd c.) (Greek).Martyr Thespesius of Cappadocia (230) (Greek).Sts. Shio the New, David, Gabriel and Paul, of Garesja, Georgia (1696).Words from the Abbot:
Substance and Shadow
A shadow is an area where direct light from a source, such as the Sun, cannot reach due to obstruction by an object. It occupies all of the space behind an object with light in front of it. "Substance" on the other hand is that which is solid and practical in character, quality, or importance.
Icons used in worship by the Orthodox Church have no shadows cast from the images. The light comes not from the Sun, but from Our Lord, Who is the Son of Righteousness. The light comes from within and represents the Light of Christ Who dwells in His saints and who's sanctity and love do not obscure this Light.
As Christians we must live in such a way that the Light of Christ shines through us, and does not cast a shadow. If we live our lives in humility and repentance, the Lord's love and light are not obscured but shine forth with substance the Christ that is in us. This very Christ Jesus is therefore seen by others and spreads the love of God throughout the very cosmos.
With love in Christ,
Abbot Tryphon
A shadow is an area where direct light from a source, such as the Sun, cannot reach due to obstruction by an object. It occupies all of the space behind an object with light in front of it. "Substance" on the other hand is that which is solid and practical in character, quality, or importance.
Icons used in worship by the Orthodox Church have no shadows cast from the images. The light comes not from the Sun, but from Our Lord, Who is the Son of Righteousness. The light comes from within and represents the Light of Christ Who dwells in His saints and who's sanctity and love do not obscure this Light.
As Christians we must live in such a way that the Light of Christ shines through us, and does not cast a shadow. If we live our lives in humility and repentance, the Lord's love and light are not obscured but shine forth with substance the Christ that is in us. This very Christ Jesus is therefore seen by others and spreads the love of God throughout the very cosmos.
With love in Christ,
Abbot Tryphon
Photos of the Day:
The celebration of the Divine Liturgy in the monastery's temple.
Scripture Readings for the Day:
Romans 1:1-7
Greeting
1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, 4 and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. 5 Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, 6 among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;7 To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 1:13-17
13 Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. 14 I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. 15 So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.
The Just Live by Faith
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”Matthew 4:25-5:13
25 Great multitudes followed Him—from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.
Matthew 5
The Beatitudes
1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:3 “ Blessed are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
For they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Believers Are Salt and Light
13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.Click photo to enlarge.
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