lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany
By lkisaid
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellanyNov 18, 2018
Nativity Troparion and Kontakion
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 149
Nativity Troparion
https://youtu.be/Eo4VXwAlpD0
Nativity Kontakion
https://youtu.be/wSyC33rj0Xo
Paschal Hours
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 148
Father John Whiteford chanting the Paschal Hours.
http://www.saintjonah.org/podcasts/paschalhours.mp3
The Paschal Hours For Laymen
http://www.saintjonah.org/services/paschalhours.htm
Through the prayers of our holy fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us. Amen.
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life. (Thrice)
Having beheld the Resurrection of Christ, let us worship the holy Lord Jesus, the only Sinless One. We worship Thy Cross, O Christ, and Thy holy Resurrection we hymn and glorify; for Thou art our God, and we know none other beside Thee, we call upon Thy name. O come, all ye faithful, let us worship Christ's holy Resurrection, for behold, through the Cross joy hath come to all the world. Ever blessing the Lord, we hymn His Resurrection; for, having endured crucifixion, He hath destroyed death by death. (Thrice)
Forestalling the dawn, the women came with Mary, and found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre, and heard from the angel: Why seek ye among the dead, as though He were mortal, Him Who liveth in everlasting light? Behold the grave-clothes. Go quickly and proclaim to the world that the Lord is risen and hath slain death. For He is the Son of God Who saveth mankind.
Thou didst descend into the tomb, O Immortal. Thou didst destroy the power of death. In victory, didst thou arise O Christ God, proclaiming rejoice to the myrrh-bearing women. Granting peace to Thine apostles and bestowing resurrection on the fallen.
In the grave bodily, but in hades with Thy soul as God; in Paradise with the thief, and on the throne with the Father and the Spirit wast Thou Who fillest all things, O Christ the Inexpressible.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
How life-giving, how much more beautiful than Paradise, and truly more resplendent than any royal palace was Thy tomb shown to be, O Christ, the source of our resurrection.
Both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
O sanctified and divine tabernacle of the Most High, rejoice! For through thee, O Theotokos, joy is given to them that cry: Blessed art thou among women, O all-spotless Lady.
Lord, have mercy. (Forty times)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
More honorable than the Cherubim, and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, who without corruption gavest birth to God the Word, the very Theotokos, thee do we magnify.
Through the prayers of our holy fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us. Amen.
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and on those in the tombs bestowing life. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)
O Lord, bless
Thou that didst rise from the dead, O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, for the sake of the prayers of Thy most pure Mother, of our holy and God-bearing fathers, and all the saints, have mercy on us and save us, for Thou art good and the Lover of mankind. Amen.
October Rains
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 147
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://www.oca.org/readings/daily/2019/10/25
Philippians 1:27-2:4
Luke 11:23-26
The Creed: The Symbol of Faith
https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/prayers/symbol-of-faith
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only-begotten, begotten of the Father before all ages. Light of light; true God of true God; begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father, by Whom all things were made; Who for us men and for our salvation came down from Heaven, and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man. And He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was buried. And the third day He arose again, according to the Scriptures, and ascended into Heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; Whose Kingdom shall have no end.
And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, Who proceeds from the Father; Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; Who spoke by the prophets.
In one Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Returning and Converting
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 146
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://www.oca.org/readings/daily/2019/09/10
2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5
Mark 3:13-19
The Creed: The Symbol of Faith
https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/prayers/symbol-of-faith
Afterfeast of Pentecost
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 145
The Troparion of Pentecost (English, Greek, and Arabic)
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/06/19
Jude 1-25
John 21:15-25
John 14:21-24
Romans 1:18-27
Matthew 5:20-26
Creed- Special Psalm Tone Melody
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/01_MIXST035_TwoPart.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/AST-Creed-Psalmtone.pdf
Pentecost
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 144
The Troparion of Pentecost (English, Greek, and Arabic)
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/06/17
Ephesians 5:9-19
Matthew 18:10-20
Creed- Special Psalm Tone Melody
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/01_MIXST035_TwoPart.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/AST-Creed-Psalmtone.pdf
Ascension
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 143
Holy God - Jerusalem Chant
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/00_MIXST013_unknown.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Holy-God-Jerusalem.pdf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/06/10
Acts 21:8-14
John 14:27-15:7
Creed- Special Psalm Tone Melody
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/01_MIXST035_TwoPart.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/AST-Creed-Psalmtone.pdf
Permaculture, Purpose, Patristics
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 142
Holy God- Byzantine Melody
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/01_MIXST080_TwoPart.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Holy-God-Byzantine.pdf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/05/31
Acts 15:5-34
John 10:17-28
Creed- Special Psalm Tone Melody
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/01_MIXST035_TwoPart.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/AST-Creed-Psalmtone.pdf
Rise Paralytic
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 141
Paschal Hymns (Orthodox Christian Chant in English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlWA4Tz8NN8
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/05/19
Luke 24:1-12
Acts 9:32-42
John 5:1-15
THE HOLY SEPULCHRE | Paschal Hymns (Orthodox Christian Chant in English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kedxohHuVdU&list=PLmIx5U45dTBISJRXUYa53FdHhDZpV7ev8&index=4
The Myrrhbearing Women
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 140
Apolytikion of the myrrh bearing women T2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK-WzQuND2g
The Myrrhbearing Women
https://oca.org/Images/About/Worship/myrhhbearing-women.jpg
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/05/12
Mark 16:9-20
Acts 6:1-7
Mark 15:43-16:8
Christ is Risen
Day of Rejoicing
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 139
Lord I Call Tone 1 Byzantine
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Byz-t1-lic.MP3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/LIC-t1-byz.pdf
The Myrrhbearing Women
https://oca.org/Images/About/Worship/myrhhbearing-women.jpg
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/05/07
Composite 2 - Proverbs 10, 3, 8
Composite 4 - Proverbs 10; Wisdom of Solomon 6, 7, 8, 9
Composite 5 - Wisdom of Solomon 4, 6, 7, 2
John 10:9-16
Galatians 1:11-19
John 10:1-9
Acts 4:1-10
John 3:16-21
Resurrection Troparion Tone 1
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Byz-res-t1.MP3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Res-t1-trop-byz.pdf
Antipascha
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 138
Lord I Call Tone 1 Byzantine
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Byz-t1-lic.MP3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/LIC-t1-byz.pdf
Saint Thomas Sunday: Antipascha
https://oca.org/Images/About/Worship/thomas-sunday.jpg
The Sunday after Easter, called the Second Sunday, is thus the eighth day of the paschal celebration, the last day of Bright Week. It is therefore called the Antipascha, and it was only on this day in the early church that the newly-baptized Christians removed their robes and entered once again into the life of this world.
In the Church services the stress is on the Apostle Thomas’ vision of Christ and the significance of the day comes to us in the words of the gospel:
Then He said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see My hands; and put out your hand, and place it in My side; do not be faithless, but believing.” Thomas answered Him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen Me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe” (Jn 20.27–29).
We have not seen Christ with our physical eyes nor touched His risen body with our physical hands, yet in the Holy Spirit we have seen and touched and tasted the Word of Life (1 Jn 1.1–4), and so we believe.
At each of the daily services until Ascension Day we sing the Easter Troparion. At each of the Sunday services beginning with Antipascha, we sing the Easter canon and hymns, and repeat the celebration of the “first day of the week” on which Christ rose from the dead. At all of the liturgies the epistle readings are taken from the Book of Acts telling us of the first Christians who lived in communion with the Risen Lord. All of the gospel readings are taken from the Gospel of Saint John, considered by many to be a gospel written particularly for those who are newly-baptized into the new life of the Kingdom of God through death and new birth in Christ, in the name of the Holy Trinity. The reason for this opinion is that all of the “signs”—as the miracles in Saint John’s Gospel are called—deal with sacramental themes involving water: wine and bread. Thus, each of the Sundays after Thomas Sunday with the exception of the third, is dedicated to the memory of one of these “signs.”
https://oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-church-year/post-easter-sundays
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/05/05
Matthew 28:16-20
Acts 5:12-20
John 20:19-31
Resurrection Troparion Tone 1
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Byz-res-t1.MP3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Res-t1-trop-byz.pdf
Eighth Day
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 137
Lord I Call Tone 1 Byzantine
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Byz-t1-lic.MP3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/LIC-t1-byz.pdf
Post-Easter Sundays
Saint Thomas Sunday: Antipascha
https://oca.org/Images/About/Worship/thomas-sunday.jpg
Every day during the week of Easter, called Bright Week by the Church, the paschal services are celebrated in all their splendor. The Easter baptismal procession is repeated daily. The royal gates of the sanctuary remain open. The joy of the Resurrection and the gift of the Kingdom of eternal life continue to abound. Then, at the end of the week, on Saturday evening, the second Sunday after Easter is celebrated in remembrance of the appearance of Christ to the Apostle Thomas “after eight days” (Jn 20.26).
It is important to note that the number eight has symbolical significance in both Jewish and Christian spiritual tradition. It signifies more than completion and fullness; it signifies the Kingdom of God and the life of the world to come since seven is the number of earthly time. The sabbath, the seventh day, is the blessed day of rest in this world, the final day of the week. The “first day of the week,” the day “after Sabbath”; stressed in all of the gospels as the day of Christ’s Resurrection (Mk 16.1, Mt 28.1, Lk 24.1, Jn 20.1, 19), is therefore also “the eighth day,” the day beyond the confines of this world, the day which stands for the life of the world to come, the day of the eternal rest of the Kingdom of God (see Heb 4)
https://oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-church-year/post-easter-sundays
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/05/04
Acts 3:11-16
John 3:22-33
Resurrection Troparion Tone 1
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Byz-res-t1.MP3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Res-t1-trop-byz.pdf
Bright Week
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 136
O Lord I have cried... Psalm 140 Orthodox Vespers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ybmEtB8GOo
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/05/01
Acts 2:22-36
John 1:35-51
Christ is Risen
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 135
Christ is Risen, Orthodox Paschal Troparion (English, Arabic, Greek)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HOb3r6GZJM
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/04/28
Acts 1:1-8
John 1:1-17
The Great Prokeimenon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUPpNquOdNY&feature=youtu.be
Great and Holy Friday
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 134
Eight Tone Alleluia
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/01_MIXST056_TwoPart.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Alleluia-Znamenny.pdf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/04/26
John 13:31-18:1
John 18:1-28
Matthew 26:57-75
John 18:28-19:16
Matthew 27:3-32
Mark 15:16-32
Matthew 27:33-54
Luke 23:32-49
John 19:25-37
Mark 15:43-47
John 19:38-42
Matthew 27:62-66
Zechariah 11:10-13
Galatians 6:14-18
Matthew 27:1-56
Isaiah 50:4-11
Romans 5:6-11
Mark 15:16-41
Isaiah 52:13-54:1
Amos 8:9-12
Hebrews 2:11-18
Luke 23:32-49
Jeremiah 11:18-12:5, 9:11, 14-15
Hebrews 10:19-31
John 18:28-19:37
Exodus 33:11-23
Job 42:12-17 LXX
Isaiah 52:13-54:1
1 Corinthians 1:18-2:2
Matt. 27:1-38; Luke 23:39-43; Matt. 27:39-54; John 19:31-37; Matt. 27:55-61
Bridegroom Troparion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j589pcbWXsg&feature=youtu.be
Great and Holy Thursday
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 133
Eight Tone Alleluia
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/01_MIXST056_TwoPart.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Alleluia-Znamenny.pdf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/04/25
Jeremiah 11:18-12:5, 9-11, 14-15
Exodus 19:10-19
Job 38:1-23; 42:1-5
Isaiah 50:4-11
Luke 22:1-39
1 Corinthians 11:23-32
Matt. 26:2-20; John 13:3-17; Matt. 26:21-39; Luke 22:43-45; Matt. 26:40-27:2
John 13:1-11
John 13:12-17
Bridegroom Troparion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j589pcbWXsg&feature=youtu.be
Great and Holy Wednesday
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 132
Eight Tone Alleluia
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/01_MIXST056_TwoPart.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Alleluia-Znamenny.pdf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/04/24
Ezekiel 2:3-3:3
Exodus 2:11-22
Job 2:1-10
John 12:17-50
Matthew 26:6-16
Bridegroom Troparion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j589pcbWXsg&feature=youtu.be
Great and Holy Tuesday
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 131
Eight Tone Alleluia
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/01_MIXST056_TwoPart.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Alleluia-Znamenny.pdf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/04/23
Ezekiel 1:21-28 (1:1-28,2:1 LXX)
Exodus 2:5-10
Job 1:13-22
Matthew 22:15-23:39
Matthew 24:36-26:2
Bridegroom Troparion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j589pcbWXsg&feature=youtu.be
Great and Holy Monday
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 130
Eight Tone Alleluia
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/01_MIXST056_TwoPart.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Alleluia-Znamenny.pdf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/04/22
Ezekiel 1:1-20
Exodus 1:1-20
Job 1:1-12
Matthew 21:18-43
Matthew 24:3-35
Bridegroom Troparion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j589pcbWXsg&feature=youtu.be
Lazarus Saturday
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 129
Troparion and Exapostelaria of Lazarus Saturday
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/04/20
Hebrews 12:28-13:8
John 11:1-45
Lord I Call - Tone 5
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/01_MIXST073_TwoPart.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Lord-I-Call-t5YES.pdf
Fear the Lord
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 128
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/04/17
Isaiah 58:1-11
Genesis 43:26-31, 45:1-16
Proverbs 21:23-22:4
Resurrection Tone 5 Kievan Variant
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/MIR-Res-trop-t5.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Res-trop-t5BEBE.pdf
St Mary of Egypt
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 127
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages, Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/04/15
Mark 16:1-8
Galatians 3:23-29
Luke 7:36-50
Hebrews 9:11-14
Mark 10:32-45
Resurrection Tone 5 Kievan Variant
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/MIR-Res-trop-t5.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Res-trop-t5BEBE.pdf
Resurrection Troparion
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 126
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/04/13
Hebrews 9:1-7
Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28
Hebrews 9:24-28
Mark 8:27-31
Resurrection Tone 5 Kievan Variant
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/MIR-Res-trop-t5.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Res-trop-t5BEBE.pdf
Father, bless
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 125
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/04/12
Isaiah 45:11-17
Genesis 22:1-18
Proverbs 17:17-18:5
Isaiah 41:4-14 (6th Hour)
Outro - Our Father: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/Our-Father-e3nohf
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,
and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive those who are indebted to us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Our Father
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,
and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive those who are indebted to us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Our Father Sunday Meditation
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 123
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Our Father - Princess Ileana of Romania Mother Alexandra - Meditations on the Lord's Prayer
http://www.tkinter.smig.net/PrincessIleana/OurFather/index.htm
XIII SUNDAY MORNING
For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory
THY Kingdom, O Lord, I seek. Thee do I praise and glorify. All that is, is Thine. Thou hast made it all: all life, all things, all thoughts reflect Thee. Thy loving kindness, Thy mercy lay upon all things. Yet none of these things hold Thee who art beyond thought or comprehension. Only Thy love transcends all unknowing and reaches me who am but one of Thy humble children. How grateful am I to the Grace that made me one of the human race! Let me be worthy of my brethren and of Thy Saints.
This day hast Thou set aside for rest because on this day Thou lookest upon Thy creation and found it good. We, only we, have misused our blessing and brought sorrow and death into our lives. But Thou art Love and Light and Life and through the resurrection of Thy Son hast given back to this day its holiness and wholeness. Holy, holy, holy art Thou, O Lord, God of Hosts!
AMEN
XIV SUNDAY EVENING
Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
THOU, who art Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, Thou, who art the inn on the road and the end of the road, bless me at the close of this day. If it is to be my last, dear Lord, forgive what I have done amiss, for in Thy mercy do I trust. Of myself naught am I. Finite and small, I lay me in Thy Hand to hold and shield me and, if Thou wilt, take me to Thee. Only this have I to recommend me, that Thou has made me; nothing have I to give Thee, for all I have has come of Thee; only my love is mine own to give or to withhold. Lord our Father, accept my love, the truest and purest that I can give. Love Thou Thyself art; herein lies my own link with eternity that I love Thee and so am part of Thine own, Thou who werest, art and ever shalt be.
Glory be to Thee, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, both now and ever and unto ages of ages.
AMEN
Our Father Carpatho-Russian
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/22_MIXST022_unknown.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Our-Father-CarpatheanChant.pdf
Our Father Saturday Meditation
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 122
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Our Father - Princess Ileana of Romania Mother Alexandra - Meditations on the Lord's Prayer
http://www.tkinter.smig.net/PrincessIleana/OurFather/index.htm
XI SATURDAY MORNING
Lead us not into temptation
FROM temptation spare me, O Lord. Let me not fall a victim to the wiles of the enemy who stands ever ready to guide me amiss. Let me distinguish the pearl without price and not be dazzled by the tinsel and the gold. Teach me to guard my tongue from useless words. Help me always to ask myself: is this of good report? Am I by saying or doing this working for the Kingdom of Heaven? Or am I serving Satan and his angels? Give me clear eyes and judgment that I may throughout this day make the right choice. Where there is darkness, let me see light; in the midst of turmoil let me find the core of stillness. Let no fear enter my soul, but teach me bravely to face every problem and all enmity and never let me compromise with evil. Let me never forget that man does not live by bread alone, but by Thy word. Let me owe no man anything but love so that in loving one another we may fulfill Thy law and set temptation at naught.
AMEN
XII SATURDAY EVENING
But deliver us from evil
O LORD God, let me give the evil one no grounds to have a hold on me, neither waking nor sleeping. In this world of tribulation I shall have no fear because Thou hast overcome the world and its prince.
I trust myself under the guardianship of Thine Angel; let him cover me this night with the feathers of his protection that I may rest secure from any assault of the enemy. I shall not fear the terror that walks in the darkness. As through this day Thy loving kindness has shielded me, even so this night be my safeguard, O my gentle Lord.
I thank Thee and bless Thee for all the good things of this day, for the protection of my dear ones, for the numerous blessings that we, all Thy creatures, have experienced this day, especially for those moments when we have overcome the wiles of the evil one.
I entrust all my nearest and dearest to Thy loving care. Because the Lord is my light and the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? Glory be to Thee, 0 Christ.
AMEN
Our Father Carpatho-Russian
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/22_MIXST022_unknown.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Our-Father-CarpatheanChant.pdf
Our Father Friday Meditation
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 121
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Our Father - Princess Ileana of Romania Mother Alexandra - Meditations on the Lord's Prayer
http://www.tkinter.smig.net/PrincessIleana/OurFather/index.htm
IX FRIDAY MORNING
Forgive us our trespasses
FULL of fault am I, my sin is ever before me, I start out Thy debtor in every way. I strive to keep straight but ever and again I fall. My one hope lies in Thy mercy. Yet, O wonder, were it not for sin I would not have known Thy loving kindness, the power of Thy forgiving love through Jesus Christ, my Lord.
As I start out upon this day seeking to come closer to Thee in all I do, it is the knowledge of Thy power to turn even my faults to good purpose that gives me the strength to go forth and do my work. In my past lie many transgressions I cannot of myself put right. The weight of them lays heavily upon me. But Thou hast said: 'Come unto me all that are heavily burdened.' To Thee I come, O Lord, humbly praying that this day may pass without sin and that I may make retribution, ever remembering the pain Thou didst suffer for me and all mankind, and thus keep to the true and only path that leads to Thee.
AMEN
X FRIDAY EVENING
As we forgive those who trespass against us
AS I forgive, I ask to be forgiven! As I forgive N (think of the person you most dislike), how little mercy I deserve, for how little am I able myself to forgive! Were I to be judged as I judge others, what hope do I have?
O Lord, move my heart to love and forgiveness. Teach me true compassion, with kindliness to look upon my neighbors' faults. Still within me the aggravations of this day and my unjust criticisms, let me see myself as I truly am, help me to judge my own reactions rather than dwell upon those of others. Help me to banish from my heart and memory all resentments, anger and annoyance. Even there where my dislike is justified, temper my feelings with charity and contrition for my own share in the world's sin. May I this night and at all times forgive seventy times seven and be worthy of Thee and not have to fear Thy judgment, for Thou art faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
AMEN
Our Father Carpatho-Russian
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/22_MIXST022_unknown.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Our-Father-CarpatheanChant.pdf
Our Father Thursday Meditation
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 120
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Our Father - Princess Ileana of Romania Mother Alexandra - Meditations on the Lord's Prayer
http://www.tkinter.smig.net/PrincessIleana/OurFather/index.htm
VII THURSDAY MORNING
Give us this day
THIS day is all I ask for, O Lord. Give me the strength for the hours as they come one by one. For my sustenance let me ask for that only which I need, Thy will to fulfill. Let me have enough of the spiritual and the material so that I may help all who knock at my door and send none empty away. Show me how to share the blessings of this day with my neighbor. Teach me to fear neither the good nor the bad, to bravely live them both to the full, through both working out Thy will. Let no lack of generosity hamper my actions. Let my heart never be so small that it cannot love and forgive. Let me have the humility truly to rejoice over every minute and what it brings. I know full well how undeserving I am; yet, let me seize every opportunity to turn every hour to Thy glory. Walk with me this day as Thou didst with Luke and Cleopas to Emmaus. Let Thine Angel guide me and show me what Thy demand of me is for this day.
AMEN
VIII THURSDAY EVENING
Our daily bread
FOR all I have had this day I bless and thank Thee, O Lord. At no time has my need been left unsatisfied; only in those hours when I turned from Thee have I known want. I thank Thee, dear Lord and Master, for all that this day my brethren have shared with me. I thank Thee for sun and air, for house and food, for dear ones and friends, for every hour that has been mine. I thank Thee, also, for the hours of pain and stress that have widened my understanding. I thank Thee for the darkness that has made me see the light more clearly. I thank Thee for the enmity that has taught me to forgive.
How rich I am! How much hast Thou given me. Each day is added to all I already have. How generously hast Thou dealt with me! From the hour of my birth to this evening hour so much, so much hast Thou given me I cannot count it, I can but humbly thank Thee for Thyself: my daily bread.
Glory be to Thee, O Christ our God.
AMEN
Our Father Carpatho-Russian
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/22_MIXST022_unknown.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Our-Father-CarpatheanChant.pdf
Our Father Wednesday Meditation
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 119
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Our Father - Princess Ileana of Romania Mother Alexandra - Meditations on the Lord's Prayer
http://www.tkinter.smig.net/PrincessIleana/OurFather/index.htm
V WEDNESDAY MORNING
On earth
AS it were in heaven let my day be. In all I undertake let this be my guiding motif—Thy will on earth to carry through in what I say and what I do. Help me to help others and so to forget myself. Teach me to make this earth more pleasing in Thy sight. Help me to be brave and patient, loving and understanding; yet let none of these virtues divert me from doing on earth as in heaven would be done to honour Thee.
Let me, dear Lord, judge myself and my motives correctly so that I can make the right decisions in Thy sight. Let me seek no selfish aim. Let nothing come between me and Thee, neither those I love nor my loyalties. Let me first seek what to Thy Glory is, O Lord, then can I but be fair to all and even to myself.
Let me not put off what to-day is to be done, for now and here is the appointed time and place; every hour, every minute is the golden opportunity. To know and fulfill on earth Thy will. This earthly day I dedicate to Thee, O Christ!
AMEN
VI WEDNESDAY EVENING
as in Heaven
ON earth this evening, O Lord, have I come closer to heaven for each day, each hour more of Thee I learn. Patiently having striven to be true to Thy word have I seen Thee reflected in all things, in the sun and rain, in the smile of a child, in the fresh breeze, in the stillness of heavy air, in my work, in my contact with other men. Everywhere is the work of Thy hands, all we have wrought we have made out of Thy material. For all these things I bless and glorify Thy Name. As the shadows close around me and night covers the earth and all things turn to their rest, I close my eyes in utter thankfulness for all that life has given me up to this hour. My soul overflows with gratitude for all Thy loving kindness.
In peace and confidence I lay me down to rest fearing no hurt, for this very ground upon which I lie is Thy footstool and thus blessed of Thee and a foreshadowing of heavenly bliss.
AMEN
Our Father Carpatho-Russian
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/22_MIXST022_unknown.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Our-Father-CarpatheanChant.pdf
Our Father Tuesday Meditation
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 118
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Our Father - Princess Ileana of Romania Mother Alexandra - Meditations on the Lord's Prayer
http://www.tkinter.smig.net/PrincessIleana/OurFather/index.htm
III TUESDAY MORNING
Thy Kingdom come
AS the new day dawns and new opportunities lie before me, Thy humble servant, let me never forget Thy Kingdom. Send me, I pray Thee, as one of Thy emissaries, that there where I am Thy Kingdom may have a staunch witness.
Such as I am full of fault and ineptitude, take me, use me, where most I can be of use. Let me, like the rain worm, do my share of moving some grain of soil in Thy vineyard; that I may partake in some small way in Thy redeeming work. Let me, O Lord, bring that particle of soil upon which my shadow falls back into Thy Kingdom, because I am Thine.
Throughout this day let me not look hither and yon in vain search, but make me conscious, I pray Thee, O Lord, that Thy kingdom is within me through Jesus Christ, my Lord and my God.
AMEN
IV TUESDAY EVENING
Thy Will be done
THY will have I sought throughout this day, a willing instrument have I tried to be. Both joy and sorrow, recompense and penalty, have I done my utmost obediently to accept, and gratefully have lived each hour such as it has come to me, seeking to react as Thou of me wouldst want.
I sorrow over those moments when I have let my own willfulness triumph over Thy demand. Pardon, I pray Thee, the temptation I had to shirk the unpleasant, to dodge the issue. The spirit is truly willing, but the flesh is weak.
O Lord, Thou, who knowest so well how weak we are, strengthen me to do Thy will in all things and let no lesson in obedience pass me by.
Let not this night's rest, O Lord, be to my shame or my weakness, but to my strengthening so that in all things and at all hours of night or day I, Thy will may do.
AMEN
Our Father Carpatho-Russian
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/22_MIXST022_unknown.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Our-Father-CarpatheanChant.pdf
Our Father Monday Meditation
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 117
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Our Father - Princess Ileana of Romania Mother Alexandra - Meditations on the Lord's Prayer
http://www.tkinter.smig.net/PrincessIleana/OurFather/index.htm
I MONDAY MORNING
Our Father, Who art in Heaven
TO Thee, my Creator, the cause of all my life and being, I dedicate this day. To Thee, to whom I owe my life in all its forms, I give myself wholeheartedly. From Thee come my thoughts, my power to think, to rationalize and put my ideas into action. To Thee I owe my body and my feelings; from Thee I have my hands and feet, my eyes and my tongue. I yearn this day to use all that I am to that purpose for which Thou hast created me.
Thy child I long to be in thought and word and deed, to love Thee with all my heart, with all my soul, with all my mind.
Father, Thou art everywhere and yet nothing encompasses, nameless because no name is worthy of Thee, Thou Infinite One, who in Thy heavenly glory can yet comprehend my finite need and boundless longing, hear my prayer: let this day bring me closer to Thee.
AMEN
II MONDAY EVENING
Hallowed be Thy Name
AS I turn me to rest, my soul doth magnify the Lord. From the depth of my grateful heart I thank Thee for all the opportunities of this day. Thy Holy Name have I sought ever to hold within my heart. Forgive me wherein I have failed in worthily bearing witness to Thy glory.
Thy Name I dare not utter, too holy is It for my sinful lips, yet upon it do I dwell. In Thy Name have I found the strength and the patience to love and to laugh, to sorrow and to cry with my fellow man.
Thy Name to praise has been my goal. Though far short have I fallen of this my desire, yet to it again I turn.
Foot weary and sore at heart, my comfort lies in the Name of Jesus as in It also now I find my rest.
I pray Thee, let the Holy Name, even as I sleep, dwell within my loving heart.
AMEN
Our Father Carpatho-Russian
mp3: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/22_MIXST022_unknown.mp3
sheet music: https://orthodoxtwopartmusic.org/files/Our-Father-CarpatheanChant.pdf
Veneration of the Cross
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 116
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/03/31
John 21:15-25
Hebrews 4:14-5:6
Mark 8:34-9:1
Outro - Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Repeat this prayer unceasingly.
Memorial Saturday
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 115
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/03/30
1 Thessalonians 4:13-17
John 5:24-30
Hebrews 10:32-38
Mark 2:14-17
Outro - Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Repeat this prayer unceasingly.
Hilarion
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 114
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/03/28
Isaiah 11:10-12:2
Genesis 7:11-8:3
Proverbs 10:1-22
Outro - Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Repeat this prayer unceasingly.
Akathist
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 113
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/03/27
Isaiah 10:12-20
Genesis 7:6-9
Proverbs 9:12-18
Outro - Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Repeat this prayer unceasingly.
Annunciation
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 112
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/03/26
Isaiah 9:9-10:4
Genesis 7:1-15
Proverbs 8:32-9:11
Hebrews 2:11-18
Luke 1:24-38
Outro - Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Repeat this prayer unceasingly.
Glorified
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 111
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/03/24
Genesis 28:10-17
Ezekiel 43:27-44:4
Proverbs 9:1-11
John 21:1-14
Hebrews 7:26-8:2
John 10:9-16
Hebrews 1:10-2:3
Mark 2:1-12
Outro - Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Repeat this prayer unceasingly.
Growing
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 110
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/03/22
Isaiah 7:1-15
Genesis 5:32-6:8
Proverbs 6:20-7:1
Outro - Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Repeat this prayer unceasingly.
Gathering
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 109
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/03/21
Isaiah 6:1-12
Genesis 5:1-24
Proverbs 6:3-20
Outro - Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Repeat this prayer unceasingly.
Goodness
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 108
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/03/20
Isaiah 5:16-25
Genesis 4:16-26
Proverbs 5:15-6:3
Outro - Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Repeat this prayer unceasingly.
Gladness
Intro - Fetched Away: anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
scripture readings: oca.org/readings/daily/2019/03/19
Isaiah 5:7-16
Genesis 4:8-15
Proverbs 5:1-15
Outro - Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Repeat this prayer unceasingly.
Glory
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 106
Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/03/18
Isaiah 4:2-5:7
Genesis 3:21-4:7
Proverbs 3:34-4:22
Outro - Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Repeat this prayer unceasingly.
Sunday of Orthodoxy
Intro - Fetched Away: anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
scripture readings: oca.org/readings/daily/2019/03/17
John 20:19-31
Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-12:2
John 1:43-51
Lord of the Sabbath
Intro - Fetched Away: anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
scripture readings: oca.org/readings/daily/2019/03/16
2 Timothy 2:1-10
John 15:17-16:2
Hebrews 1:1-12
Mark 2:23-3:5
Outro - Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Repeat this prayer unceasingly.
Grace
Intro - Fetched Away: anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
scripture readings: oca.org/readings/daily/2019/03/15
Isaiah 3:1-15 (6th Hour)
Genesis 2:20-3:20 (Vespers, 1st reading)
Proverbs 3:19-34 (Vespers, 2nd reading)
Great Lent
lkisaid thoughts, sounds and creative miscellany episode 102 Intro - Fetched Away: https://anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d/a-a6htvf Before Reading the Holy Scripture Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. scripture readings: https://oca.org/readings/daily/2019/03/12 Isaiah 1:19-2:4 (6th Hour) Genesis 1:14-23 (Vespers, 1st reading) Proverbs 1:20-33 (Vespers, 2nd reading)
Great Fast
Intro - Fetched Away: anchor.fm/lkisaid/episodes/fetched-away-e2jq9d
Before Reading the Holy Scripture
Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
scripture readings: oca.org/readings/daily/2019/03/11
Isaiah 1:1-20 (6th Hour)
Genesis 1:1-13 (Vespers, 1st reading)
Proverbs 1:1-20 (Vespers, 2nd reading)