Galatians 5:11-21 Luke 8:1-3

Galatians 6:2-10 Luke 8:22-25

Ephesians 1:1-9 Luke 9:7-11

Ephesians 1:7-17 Luke 9:12-18

Ephesians 1:22-2:3 Luke 9:18-22

Ephesians 2:19-3:7 Luke 9:23-27

Ephesians 3:8-21 Luke 9:44-50

Ephesians 4:14-19 Luke 9:49-56

Ephesians 4:17-25 Luke 10:1-15

Ephesians 4:25-32 Luke 10:22-24

Ephesians 5:20-26 Luke 11:1-10

Ephesians 5:25-33 Luke 11:9-13

Ephesians 5:33-6:9 Luke 11:14-23

Ephesians 6:18-24 Luke 11:23-26

Philippians 1:1-7 Luke 11:29-33

Philippians 1:8-14 Luke 11:34-41

Philippians 1:12-20 Luke 11:42-46

Philippians 1:20-27 Luke 11:47-12:1

Philippians 1:27-2:4 Luke 12:2-12

Philippians 2:12-16 Luke 12:13-15, 22-31

Philippians 2:17-23 Luke 12:42-48

Philippians 2:24-30 Luke 12:48-59

Philippians 3:1-8 Luke 13:1-9

Philippians 3:8-19 Luke 13:31-35

Philippians 4:10-23 Luke 14:12-15

Colossians 1:1-2, 7-11 Luke 14:25-35

Colossians 1:18-23 Luke 15:1-10

This week we consider Jesus’ strengthening words to Philadelphia in Rev 3:7-13, seeking to understand the meaning of the crown, the pillars, and the name of New Jerusalem by reference to various passages in the New Testament and the fathers, and by looking back to Ex 19:6, 1 Kings 7:21, Zec 4, Hos. 2:24 and Is 44:5.

This week we look to Rev 11:15-19, clarifying the scene that we find there by means of Psalm 2, 2 Sam 6, Luke 1:42-45. Does the Theotokos make a mysterious appearance here?

This week we consider Revelation 17 in the light of Jeremiah’s words concerning historical Babylon. The dark mystery of the visionary Babylon instructs us on the unreal nature of human and demonic power when it is sought in defiance of the living God.

In our final episode of this series, we take a “bird’s eye” view of the entire book, considering its structure, and how that fills out the central theme of the Apocalypse—the loving Victory of Christ, who includes us in God’s ongoing plan to recover His creation. Our hearts are grasped by this unusual book, if read in this light. Hearers are invited to join Edith for a new series after Thanksgiving, focused on the “canticles” of the Church.

This week we read the first part of Canticle 9 (Luke 1:46-55); interpreting it in the light of Hannah’s song, David’s joy in the Ark of the Lord (2 Sam/2 Kingdoms 6:9-15) 2 Cor 10:15, and Gen 22:17-18. Her humility and joy are models for us as we learn to “magnify” the Savior.

This week we look at the Matin’s Psalm 37 LXX (38 Hebrew), understanding it in the light of several Church fathers, Job, Hebrews 12:6, and Isaiah 53:7-8. We find in this “rough” Psalm much to think about regarding God’s judgment and mercy, sin and hope.

We finish this study of the Orthros Ascent Songs by reading Psalm 131-133 (LXX)/132-134 (MT) in the light of Holy Week, 2 Samuel (2 Kingdoms) 6-7, and several Church Fathers. Our final scene is that of harmony with Christian brothers and sisters from every tribe and nation, and peace with God, as we bless His name in the heavenly sanctuary.

In this second reading of Tobit, we see its connection with Amos 8:10, Daniel 3:51-90, Revelation 21:18-21, and notice how the prophecies and prayers of the book both accompany its action, and speak in times of distress today.

Bearing the Saint, Chapter ten, by Donna Farley (Conciliar Press, 2010).

Great Lent Unplugged: The Funny, Terrible, Wonderful Journey to Pascha, Chapter 10 and Conclusion, by Jean Hoefling (Regina Orthodox Press, 2007) Available on Amazon.

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Winter 1908," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Ten, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Twenty, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

6. On today's program, Chrissi reads The Ascension of Our Lord from the series The Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Sister Elayne, now Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2004) and Basil's Search for Miracles part 4 (chapters 9-10) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).

11. God's Bubbly, Gurgly, Overwhelming, Overflowing Love by Barbara Pappas (Amnos Publications, 1999), Basil's Search for Miracles part 9 (chapters 19-20) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).

17. Book 1: Christina Learns the Sacraments by Maria Khoury (CDK Publications) Book 2: Basil's Search for Miracles part 15 and final installment (chapters 30-31) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007)

70. Book 1: "Exodus" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) (7.13 mins) Book 2: Saint Innocent of Alaska, Apostle and Missionary by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie (Conciliar Press, 2005) chapters 9-10 (15.48 mins)

N18. Prince Caspian, from The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis, Chapter 10 The Chronicles of Narnia are published by Harper Trophy, A Division of Harper Collins, New York, New York. They are available for purchase here. We want to thank CS Lewis Pte. Ltd. for granting us permission to bring these wonderful stories to you. (Legal info).

N33. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader from The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis, Chapter 10 The Chronicles of Narnia are published by Harper Trophy, A Division of Harper Collins, New York, New York. They are available for purchase here. We want to thank CS Lewis Pte. Ltd. for granting us permission to bring these wonderful stories to you. (Legal info)

164. A Book of Angels by Marigold Hunt, Chapter 10 (Sophia Institute Press, 2004).

174. Brave Like a Saint by Iakovina, Chapters 9 and 10 (Light & Life Publishing, 1992).

The Life and Miracles of Saint Nicholas, the Wonderworker by Count Michael Tolstoy - Part 10. The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral (2001).

The Last Battle from The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis, Chapter 10 The Chronicles of Narnia are published by Harper Trophy, A Division of Harper Collins, New York, New York. They are available for purchase here. We want to thank CS Lewis Pte. Ltd. for granting us permission to bring these wonderful stories to you. (Legal info).