The Forefeast of the Presentation of the Theotokos into the Temple

Wednesday20novThe Forefeast of the Presentation of the Theotokos into the TempleGregory the Righteous of DecapolisFasting ruleStrict fast1 Thessalonians 2:1-8Luke 18:15-17, 26-30

Saints, Feasts, and Readings

11/20/2019

Saints and Feasts: The Forefeast of the Presentation of the Theotokos into the Temple; Gregory the Righteous of Decapolis; Proclus, Archbishop of Constantinople

Strict Fast

Epistle Reading: St. Paul’s First Letter to the Thessalonians 2:1-8
Brethren, you yourselves know that our visit to you was not in vain; but though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the face of great opposition. For our appeal does not spring from error or uncleanness, nor is it made with guile; but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please men, but to please God who tests our hearts. For we never used either words of flattery, as you know, or a cloak for greed, as God is witness; nor did we seek glory from men, whether from you or from others, though we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, like a nurse taking care of her children. So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our very own selves, because you had become very dear to us.

Gospel Reading: Luke 18:15-17, 26-30
At that time, they were bringing infants to Jesus that he might touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to him, saying, „Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”

Those who heard it said, „Then who can be saved?” But he said, „What is impossible with men is possible with God.” And Peter said, „Lo, we have left our homes and followed you.” And he said to them, „Truly, I say to you, there is no man who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who will not receive manifold more in this time, and in the age to come eternal life.”

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