Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 We’ve all had the experience of sitting at a long traffic light waiting to turn left. The special left turn arrow turns green, and it seems like no one is moving. We know that the arrow won’t be green Read more
The Entrance of the Virgin Mary in the Temple (Ta Eisodia) Now as they went on their way, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha received Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to His teaching. Read more
Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary. For a tent was prepared, the outer one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence; it is called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain stood a tent called the Read more
Trust in Him at all times, o people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Psalm 62:8 Today’s reflection is the nineteen and final in this series on choosing to thrive in our circumstances. Circumstances are things that happen in life, some are of our own Read more
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked “Lord how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven.” Matthew 18:21-22 We’ve all heard the phrase “to err is human, to forgive is Read more
Jesus said: “Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” Luke 11:28 Today’s brief Bible verse is another case of a mis-translation. The word “filasontes”, which is translated as “keep” in the RSV translation of the Bible can be translated in many ways—keep, preserve, protect, or my Read more
Feast of St. Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and He said to him, “Follow Me.” And he rose and followed Him. And as He sat at table in the house, behold, many tax Read more
And Jesus sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the multitude putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. And a poor widow came, and put in two copper coins, which make a penny. And He called His Disciples to Him, and said to them, “Truly, I say to Read more
Welcome to The Daily Prayer Team messages, each day includes a passage of scripture, a reflection, and a prayer. Sponsored by Saint John Greek Orthodox Church in Tampa, FL. 8th Sunday of Luke And behold, a lawyer stood up to put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do Read more
For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are Read more
St. John Chrysostom Jesus said, “I am the door; if any one enters by me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. I Read more
Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:3 Good morning Prayer Team! One of the things I have instilled in my son is something I have practiced for many years, to shake hands with and thank the men and women who wear a uniform. This refers Read more