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…
Each man’s work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. I Corinthians 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. Feast of St. Nektarios For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of 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. Synaxis of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel For if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience Read more…
And there came a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus’ feet he besought Him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As He went, the people pressed round Him. Read more…