Daily Bread
Saturday, February 22, 2025
“A person often runs away from themselves because they are afraid of what they will find in their depths. But if we look deeper, we will find God there, patiently waiting for us to surrender our wounds and pain to Him. Do not be afraid of the inner struggle. Your wounds and traumas may seem like insurmountable obstacles, but every struggle is an opportunity for God’s grace to work in you. Every time you face your fear, God is there with you.”
+ Elder Aimilainos of Simonopetra
1 Corinthians 10:23-28 (Epistle)
23 All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.
24 Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.
25 Eat whatever is sold in the meat market, asking no questions for conscience’ sake;
26 for “the earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness.”
27 If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake.
28 But if anyone says to you, “This was offered to idols,” do not eat it for the sake of the one who told you, and for conscience’ sake; for “the earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness.”
Luke 21:8-9, 25-27, 33-36 (Gospel)
8 And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them.
9 But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately.”
25 And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring;
26 men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.
34 But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly.
35 For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth.
36 Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Uncovering of the relics of the Holy Martyrs at the Gate of Eugenius at Constantinople
During the persecutions against Christians the relics of these Holy Martyrs were usually buried by the faithful in hidden places. Thus, at Constantinople, near the Eugenios Gate and tower, the incorrupt relics of several Martyrs were found. Their names are not known, but they are written in the Book of Life.
Wishing to glorify His servants, God began healing people of their infirmities at the place where the relics of the Martyrs were found. They were transferred to a church with great honor by a certain Hierarch. After the fragrant relics were revealed, there were more miracles of healing, and demons were cast out of those who were possessed.
It was revealed to a devout clergyman, Nicholas the Calligrapher, that among the relics discovered at the Eugenios gate were the relics of the holy Apostle Andronikos of the Seventy and his helper Junia (May 17), whom the Apostle Paul mentions in his Epistle to the Romans (Romans 16:7). In the XII century, a large domed church was built at the place where the relics of the Holy Martyrs were discovered. This work was undertaken by Emperor Andronikos (1183-1185), whose patron Saint was the Holy Apostle Andronikos.
How Does C.S. Lewis Thought Intersect with Orthodoxy? - Dr. Edith Humphrey + Theosis, Hell, Atonement
This week’s calendar reminders:
Monday 2/17: Matins 8:30 am
Tuesday 2/18: no services or events
Wednesday 2/19: no services or events
Thursday 2/20: Matins 8:30 am; Men’s Group 7 pm
Friday 2/21: Matins 8:30 am
Saturday 2/22: Catechumen Class 4:30 pm; Great Vespers 6 pm
Sunday 2/23: Divine Liturgy 9:15am; Meatfare Sunday; Greg Stevenson Baptism
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