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by Fr. Dmitri, New Zealand
Saturday 19 December 2009 (10
Koiahk; 10 Kiahk)
St.Nicholas of Myra
For he that is mighty hath done to me
great things, and Holy is His name.
CONSIDER THIS:
The repetition of the name of Jesus (The Jesus Prayer),
Christ is the Light of the world. He revealed the Heavenly
Praise the Lord with the harp; make melody to Him with an instrument of ten
strings.
Christ the Lord, being Humble Himself, did not teach His mother pride, but
meekness.
Jesus is the one who abolishes all the iniquities in us,
Be merciful unto me, O God. Be merciful unto me,
SYNAXIS OF ST. NICOLAS OF MYRA
This saint famed throughout the entire world today, was the only son of his
On the death of his parents, Nicolas distributed all the property he
As a priest in Patara, he was known for his charitable works, fulfilling the
Lord's words:
He was chosen as Archbishop of Myra in Lycia. He was merciful, wise and
fearless. and
He was present at the First Ecumenical Council in Nicea 325, in his zeal struck
Arius
Other bishops had visions of Our Lord showing His Sympathy to Nicolas and as a
He was a defender of the truth of God and championed justice among the people
and on
In old age, he was sickened of a slight illness, and went to his rest in the
Lord after a life
REFLECTION:
While remaining the Mother of our Judge, Mary is
Heavenly Father, You have filled Mary with Grace
(Luke 1:49)
is training that settles the soul in Christ, until the
name of Jesus becomes like the air we breathe. The
soul lives on Christ, like the body lives on air.
(Heguman Pishoy Kamel)
Father to us. Without Him, we would have little knowledge of God or Man.
(Archimandrite Sophrony)
(Psa.33:2)
(St.Ambrose of Milan)
and it is Him who demolishes all the Kingdoms of Evil.
(Auriginos the Scientist)
for my soul trusteth in Thee. Yea, in the shadow
of Thy wings will I make my refuge.
(Psa.57:1)
eminent and wealthy parents, Theophanes and Nona, citizens of Patara in Lycia.
They
dedicated to God the only son He gave them. He was instructed in the
spiritual life by his uncle Nicolas, Bishop of Patara, and became a monk at 'New
Sion',
a monastery founded by his uncle.
inherited and kept nothing back for himself.
"Let not thy left hand know what the right hand doeth."(Matt.6:3)
a true shepherd to his flock. He was cast into prison during the persecutions of
Diocletian
and Maximian, but even there, he continued to instruct the people in the Law of
God.
with his hand, he was ejected from the council and deposed from office.
consequence was reinstated to his position of Archbishop of Myra.
Arius was later condemned as a Heretic.
2 occasions he saved three men from undeserved execution. Tradition has it that
he was
the Original Santa Claus and gave largesse to the people. He was always on hand
to help
people, whether close at hand or far away.
full of labour and fruitful toil. He entered into rest on December 6th, 343
AD.(Old Style)
personnified as mother to all the human race.
She keeps us close to Christ. All earthly mothers
should emulate her faithfulness and fortitude.
and made her the mother of Jesus Christ, Your Son.
Grant that we may attain the Salvation that Your
Son bought to this world.
(Peter Canisius)
So Christ has really set us free. Now make sure
that
Freedom is one of the most sought after ideals in human history. But do we
St. John also tells us in Chapter 8 :32,
People think they have freedom to do their own thing, when in fact they
Ninety per cent re-offend. Freedom in Christ is based on redemption through
The connection between truth and freedom is important. Truth never leads to
Even though Christ has made us free, it means that we have to work at it
Are you among those who resist the wiles of the devil and are steadfast in
Are you truly Free in Christ? St. John tells us in Chapter 8:36,
To Thee be glory and praise, now and ever, unto Ages of Ages.
AMEN!
Today's Readings:
Evening: Psalm 88:20-22; Gospel Matt.10:34-42.
Morning: Psalm 131:9-10; 17-18. Gospel Luke 6:17-23.
Liturgy: Heb.7:18-8:13; 3 John 1:1-15; Acts 15:36-16:5;
you stay free, and don't get tied up again in slavery to the law.
(Gal.5:1)
know what freedom really is? Many people talk about freedom, but are they
getting their definition of freedom from the Bible?
"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
become a slave to it. A person from prison thinks they have freedom, but are
they truly free from their old habits?
grace, not like the Jews of Paul's day who were chained to a treadmill of
religious ritual.
bondage. Freedom obtained through the Son is real. Freedom can come only
through One who is Himself free. The Son is free and can therefore make us free.
That freedom
that we so enjoy through the Son was bought at a Price. That Price was the
Cross of Calvary and the atoning Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ for the sins
of the whole world, both present and in the future.
daily, to ensure that we do not backslide into the slavery of sin. Your
adversary the devil goes about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may
devour.
the Faith of Christ?
"If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed."
Psalm 98:6-7; Gospel John 16:20-33.
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