'Daily Bread'
Friday, March 1, 2024
Daily Scripture Reading for Friday, March 1, 2024
Epistle Reading: 1 John 2:7-17
7 Brethren, I write no new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which you heard from the beginning.
8 Again, a new commandment I write to you, which thing is true in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining.
9 He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now.
10 He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him.
11 But he who hates his brother is in darkness and walks in darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.
12 I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake.
13 I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, little children, because you have known the Father.
14 I have written to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the wicked one.
15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world – the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life – is not of the Father but is of the world.
17 And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.
Gospel Reading: Mark 14:3-9
3 And being in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as He sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard. Then she broke the flask and poured it on His head.
4 But there were some who were indignant among themselves, and said, “Why was this fragrant oil wasted?
5 For it might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor.” And they criticized her sharply.
6 But Jesus said, “Let her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for Me.
7 For you have the poor with you always, and whenever you wish you may do them good; but Me you do not have always.
8 She has done what she could. She has come beforehand to anoint My body for burial.
9 Assuredly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her.”
Martyr Eudokia of Heliopolis (ca. 160-170)
WATCH this short, 3-minute video commemorating Martyr Eudokia of Heliopolis honored on March 1.
Dive deep into the transformative journey of a woman whose life was radically changed by her encounter with Christianity. Martyr Eudokia, once a pagan of remarkable beauty and wealth, became a shining example of conversion and dedication to God. After embracing Christianity at the age of 30, she renounced her former life, distributing her wealth to the poor and dedicating herself to a monastic life of prayer and fasting. Her story unfolds in Heliopolis, Phoenicia, where her faith led her not only to perform miracles but also to face martyrdom with extraordinary courage.
Ancient Faith Men's Retreat
At the Antiochian Village in Bolivar, PA, August 22-25, 2024
Forge enduring connections with Orthodox brothers, strengthen your faith, be encouraged, and challenge yourself at the first-ever Ancient Faith Men’s Retreat.
The retreat features four engaging speakers, daily services and Sunday Divine Liturgy, fellowship with like-minded Orthodox men, and more at the beautiful Antiochian Village Conference Center.
This week’s calendar reminders:
Monday 2/26: Matins 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday 2/27: no services or events
Wednesday 2/28: no services or events
Thursday 2/29: Matins 8:30 a.m.
Friday 3/1: Matins 8:30 a.m.
Saturday 3/2: Great Vespers 6 p.m.
Sunday 3/3: Divine Liturgy 9:15 a.m.
