Day 29 of the Nativity Fast

Today’s Readings: Wednesday, 25th December 2024 — 16 Kiahk 1741
Liturgy Gospel  
Pauline Epistle Galatians 1: 1 – 19
Catholic Epistle James 1: 1 – 12
Acts of the Apostles Acts 15: 13 – 21
Synaxarium Departure of The Righteous Gideon, One of the Judges of Israel
  Martyrdom of Saints Harouadj, Ananias, and Khouzi
  Consecration of the Church of St.James, the Persian
Divine Psalms Psalms 78: 5 Psalms 135: 5
Divine Gospel Mark 10: 35 – 45
 
Christ’s question to James and John, the sons of Zebedee: “What do you want?” not out of ignorance of the matter, but rather to oblige them to answer, so he opens the wound and offers it to him with medicine (35).
Which of the following is NOT a cup that Jesus mentioned in Mark 10:38-39?
a) Cup of salvation.
b) Cup of bitterness
c) Cup of sorrow
d) Cup of baptism


Day 28 of the Nativity Fast

Read for today: Tuesday, 24 December 2024 – 15 Kiahk 1741
Liturgy Gospel  
Pauline Epistle 2 Timothy 3:10 – 4:22
Catholic Epistle 1 Peter 5: 1 – 14
Acts of the Apostles Acts 20: 17 – 38
Synaxarium The Departure of St. Gregory of Armenia
  The Departure of St.Lucas the Columnist
  The Departure of St. Ezekiel of Armant
Divine Psalms Psalms 73: 23,24,28
Divine Gospel John 10: 1 – 16
The meanings in the parable that Jesus struck:
Barn = is Israel in the past and the church today. It is the kingdom of God.
Please, after reading the Bible, choose the appropriate answer:
The believer is likened to a sheep because:
1) He does not harm.
2) He is meek.
3) He is obedient.
4) All is correct.


Day 28 of the Nativity Fast

Today’s Reading
Monday, December 23, 2024 — 14 Kiahk 1741

Liturgy Readings

The Pauline Epistle:
Romans 8:18–30

The Catholic Epistle:
1 Peter 3:8–15

The Acts:
Acts 19:23–41

The Synaxarion:
The Fourteenth Day of Kiahk

  • Martyrdom of St. Behnam and his sister Sarah
  • Martyrdom of St. Ammonius, Bishop of Esna
  • Martyrdom of Saints Simeon, Abahor, and Abamina
  • Departure of Pope Christodoulos (86th Patriarch)
  • Departure of St. Christodoulos the Wanderer

Psalm for the Gospel:
Psalms 68:35, 3

Gospel of the Liturgy:
Luke 12:4–12

“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies, and not one of them is forgotten before God?” (Luke 12:6-7)

If God does not forget the sparrows, how much more will He remember humans, whom He created in His image and likeness?

After reading the Gospel passage, please choose the appropriate answer:
The Lord Jesus clarified that:
A. The value of humans to God is equal to that of a sparrow.
B. God cares for humans as He does for five sparrows.
C. They should not fear those who kill the body.
D. They should be prepared when presented before governors.

 

 
 


Day 27 of the Nativity Fast

Today’s Readings: Sunday, 22nd December 2024 – 13 Kiahk 1741
Liturgy Gospel  
Pauline Epistle Romans 3: 1 – 4 : 3
Catholic Epistle 1 John 1: 1 – 2: 2
Acts of the Apostles Acts 7: 30 – 34
Synaxarium Martyrdom of St. Barsanuphius
  Departure of St. Abracius
  Consecration of the Church of St. Misael, the Anchorite
Divine Psalms Psalms 44: 9 – 10
Divine Gospel Luke 1: 26 – 38

The Virgin said to the angel, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” The fathers say about the Virgin Mary, “Your obedience replaced the disobedience of our mother Eve, because Eve, by her disobedience, complicated the matter, and her daughter came to solve the problem by her obedience to God.”

The angel told Mary she would find Favor with…
a) The people
b) The priests
c) God.
d) The prophets.


Day 26 of the Nativity Fast

Today’s Readings: Saturday, 21st December 2024 – 12 Kiahk 1741
Liturgy Gospel  
Pauline Epistle 1 Corinthians 3: 4 – 23
Catholic Epistle 1 Peter 5: 5 – 14
Acts of the Apostles Acts 18: 24 – 19: 6
Synaxarium Commemoration of the Honorable Angel Michael the Archangel
  Departure of St.Hedra, Bishop of Aswan
  Commemoration of St. John the Confessor
  Assembly of a Council in Rome against Benates (or  Novatus) the Priest
  Departure of Saint Abba Pijimi
Divine Psalms Psalms 92: 12 – 13
Divine Gospel Luke 12: 32 – 44

Because The Lord of Glory Jesus spoke in parables of how eager He was to attract sinners by leading them astray to enter. addressed them to his sanctuary, addressed his disciples in the presence of the Pharisees who knew the love of money and vain glory, offering them an example of an unjust agent who squanders his master’s money, and having The client asked him to submit the agency’s account to take it away from him, he tried to win friends for him unjustly until When he is expelled from the agency, friends accept him in their homes. Mr. has praised this agent, not In his squandering of money, not in his injustice, but in his wisdom in winning friends and his interest in life Next, he offers the present worldly goods for the sake of future rest.

(Please select the correct answers from the options given. After reading the Gospel chapter and hearing the voice of the Lord to you on this day and transforming)

Who is the primary audience of the parable of the unjust steward?
a. The disciples
b. The Pharisees
c. The multitudes
d. The tax collectors


Day 25 of the Nativity Fast

Today’s Readings: Friday, 20th December 2024 – 11 Kiahk 1741
Liturgy Gospel  
Pauline Epistle Hebrews 11: 32 – 12: 2
Catholic Epistle James 5: 9 – 20
Acts of the Apostles Acts 18: 24 – 19: 6
Synaxarium Departure of Saint Abba Pijimi
Divine Psalms Psalms 92: 12 – 13
Divine Gospel Luke 12: 32 – 44

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom” (32)
O It has a consoling phrase that calls God “our Father”, so we are reassured on the one hand His care, attention and measures for us.

+ (Please select the correct answers from the options given. After reading the Gospel chapter and hearing the voice of the Lord to you on this day and transforming

What does the master do if he finds his servant doing his will when he comes?
a. Rewards him,
b. Makes him ruler over all he has,
c. Gives him a place in heaven
d. Invites him to a feast.


Day 24 of the Nativity Fast

Today’s Readings: Wednesday, 18th December 2024 – 9 Kiahk 1741
Liturgy Gospel  
Pauline Epistle Philippians 3: 20 – 4: 9
Catholic Epistle James 5: 9 – 20
Acts of the Apostles Acts 11: 19 – 26
Synaxarium Departure of St.Poemen the Confessor
Divine Psalms Psalms 34: 19;68 : 3
Divine Gospel Luke 12: 32 – 4
 

And be like men who are looking for their lord, when he comes back from the bride-feast; so that when he comes to the door, it will be open to him quickly. Happy are those servants who are watching when the lord comes;

They are waiting for their Master to return = a sign of the second coming, or the hour of departure. Watchful = one who watches to ensure that his lamp is filled with oil like the wise virgins and watches over his children and his house, and the servant watches to perform his service faithfully. And every person watches to ensure that his worship is faithful, and the watchful one is taken by the Lord of Glory to glory.

+ (Please select the correct answers from the options given. After reading the Gospel chapter and hearing the voice of the Lord to you on this day and transforming
At what hour of the Agpeya’s hours does the church pray this chapter of the Bible?



Day 23 of the Nativity Fast

Today’s Readings: Tuesday, 17th December 2024 – 8 Kiahk 1741
Liturgy Gospel  
Pauline Epistle 2 Corinthians 10 : 1 – 18
Catholic Epistle 1 Peter 4 : 1 – 11
Acts of the Apostles Acts 12 : 1 – 25 Acts 13 : 1 – 12
Synaxarium Departure of St. Heraclas, the Thirteenth Pope of Alexandria 
  Martyrdom of the Saints : Barbara and Juliana
   Martyrdom of the Saints : Esi and His Sister Thecla
  Departure of St. Samuel the Abbot of the Qualamon Monastery (Abba Samuel the Confessor)
Divine Psalms Psalms 97 : 11 – 12
Divine Gospel Luke 11 : 53 – 12 : 12

“There is no hidden that will not be revealed, and no hidden will not be known” ( 2 ). All our words Our actions will be announced on the Day of Judgment. Therefore, showing off is tiring and useless. ( Saint Cyril the Great)

+ (Please select the correct answers from the options given. After reading the Gospel chapter and hearing the voice of the Lord to you on this day and transforming

What was the leaven of the Pharisees?
a-Blasphemy
b-Lies
c-Deceit

d-Hypocrisy



Day 22 of the Nativity Fast

Daily Readings – Monday, 16 December 2024 – 7 Kiahk 1741
Liturgy Gospel  
Pauline Epistle Hebrews 13: 7 – 25
Catholic Epistle 1 Peter 5: 1 – 14
Acts of the Apostles Acts 15: 12 – 21
Synaxarium Departure of St. Matthew the Poor
Divine Psalms Psalms 132: 9,10,1,2
Divine Gospel Mark 9: 33 – 41
 
“If anyone wants to be first, he will be the last of all and a servant of all” ( 35 )
Get dressed Humility all the time, and it makes you God’s abode (St. John Saba )
+ (Please select the correct answers from the options given. After reading the Gospel chapter and hearing the voice of the Lord to you on this day and transforming
How did the disciples respond when Jesus asked about their argument on the way?
a) They told Him immediately
b) They kept silent
c) They shifted the topic
d) They blamed one another
e) They laughed it off


Day 21 of the Nativity Fast

Today’s Readings: Sunday, 15th December 2024 – 6 Kiahk 1741
Liturgy Gospel  
Pauline Epistle Romans 1: 1 – 17
Catholic Epistle James 1: 1 – 18
Acts of the Apostles Acts 1: 1 – 14
Synaxarium Martyrdom of St. Anatolius
  Departure of St. Abraam, the Sixty-Second Pope of Alexandria
Divine Psalms Psalms 102: 13,16
Divine Gospel Luke 1: 1 – 25

“And it shall be You have joy and joy, and many will rejoice at his birth,” (14 )
John will call for repentance, and the way of repentance is the way of joy, the heavenly people rejoice. The penitents and the penitents rejoice in God, and God rejoices in them. (Luke 15:7)

+ (Please select the correct answers from the options given. After reading the Gospel chapter and hearing the voice of the Lord to you on this day and transforming
What was the chief reason Zacharias and his wife were both righteous before God?
a) They walked in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
b) They offered sacrifices daily .
c) They lived in Jerusalem and were holy before the Lord God of Israel.
d) They visited the temple every day.