DAILY VERSE
Commemorations for Hator 19
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe. —Philippians 2:14-15 "Don't complain or argue!" We don't normally associate these things with purity and blamelessness. Paul was extraordinarily close to the Philippians and knew them well. He knew their weaknesses and shortcomings. He also knew the destructive power that complaining and arguing have on the life of an otherwise vibrant community of Christians. Let's heed his warning today, as we see church after church taken under by the negative and cynical spirit that pervades modern culture.
DAILY SYNEXARIUM
Commemorations for Hator 19
1. The Consecration of the Church of St. Sergius and St. Bacchus. This day marks the consecration of the church of St. Sergius and St. Bacchus in the city of Rusafa. When St. Sergius was martyred in this city(1), some believers carried his body, prepared it for burial, hid it in their home and lit lamps and candles before it. When the era of persecution ended, they brought the body out and a church was built in the Saint's name. Fifteen bishops and a large number of people gathered on this day and attended the consecration of the church. When the body of the Saint was brought to the church, scented oil flowed forth from it and many sick people who were anointed with it in faith were healed. His blessings be with us. Amen. 2. The Commemoration of the Preaching of St. Bartholomew, the Apostle. On this day, we also commemorate St. Bartholomew(2), one of the Twelve Apostles, who preached in the oasis of Al-Khargah, where he led the people to the knowledge of God. His prayers be with us and glory be to our God forever. Amen.
DAILY KATEMAROS
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DAILY CONTEMPLATION
Commemorations for Hator 19
Forgive me and cleanse me, O God, from my argumentive spirit. Please empower me with your Spirit to use my speech only to bless and to build up, never to tear down or discourage. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.