Christ is Not a Tyrant [15 July 2024]

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal. Have Mercy On Us. (3x) Glory be to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Good morning, and Praise the Lord!

Today is Monday July 15, 2024. Today we celebrate Vladimir, Equal-to-the-Apostles of Kiev.

All holy Trinity have mercy on us. Lord, forgive us our sins; Master pardon our transgressions; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for your name’s sake.

Lord, have mercy (3x)

Glory be to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

1 Cor. 13:11-14;14:1-5

Matthew 17:24-27;18:1-4

Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, present everywhere and filling all things. Treasury of blessings and giver of life. Come and abide in us, and save our souls, gracious Lord.

“Do not arrogantly force yourself beyond your capabilities. Christ is a gentle Father, not a tyrant who imposes a reign of fear. Christ rejoices only in what we do from the heart.”

-Saint Paisios of Mt. Athos

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name

Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven

Give us this day our daily bread

Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us

Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory forever. Amen.

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