Daily Scripture Reading for Friday, January 19, 2024
Epistle Reading: Titus 1:15-2:10
15 To the pure all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but even their mind and conscience are defiled.
16 They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work.
1 But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine:
Gospel Reading: Luke 20:19-26
19 And the chief priests and the scribes that very hour sought to lay hands on Him, but they feared the people – for they knew He had spoken this parable against them.
20 So they watched Him, and sent spies who pretended to be righteous, that they might seize on His words, in order to deliver Him to the power and the authority of the governor.
21 Then they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, we know that You say and teach rightly, and You do not show personal favoritism, but teach the way of God in truth:
Virgin Martyr Euphrasia of Nicomedia (303)
WATCH this short video on how Holy Martyr Euphrasia tricked a barbarian to die undefiled as a martyr.
Ancient Faith - LIVE with the Louhs - ‘Taming the Tongue’
Words can uplift or tear down. Discussion on the power of our words and how we can use them to uplift and encourage those around us.
This week’s calendar reminders:
Monday 1/15: Matins 8:30 a.m. ; Steward Meeting 6:30 p.m. (all are welcome)
Tuesday 1/16: no services or events
Wednesday 1/17: no services or events
Thursday 1/18: Matins 8:30 a.m.
Friday 1/19: no services; ‘March for Life’, D.C.
Saturday 1/20: Great Vespers 6 p.m.
Sunday 1/21: Divine Liturgy 9:15 a.m.