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Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 05/25/2017

Holy Ascension
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Matins Gospel Reading:

Mark 16:9-20

Epistle Reading:

Acts of the Apostles 1:1-12

Gospel Reading:

Luke 24:36-53

Holy Ascension; Third Finding of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist; Therapon the Hieromartyr, Bishop of Cyprus; Finding of the Icon of St. Demetrios the Great-Martyr and Myrrh-Streamer on Syros; Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne

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O Christ the True Light, which enlightens and sanctifies every one coming in to the world, let the light of Your countenance be signed on us, that in it we may see the unapproachable Light: and guide our steps to the doing of Your commandments, through the prayers of Your most pure Mother and all Your saints.  Amen.

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That man is of a noble and elevated spirit who mercifully and generously scatters his gifts upon all, and rejoices when he has an opportunity of doing good and giving pleasure to everybody without thinking of being rewarded for it.

- St. John of Kronstadt, from My Life in Christ: Part 1; Holy Trinity Monastery pg. 105


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