In Christ the fullness of deity resides in bodily form. Yours is a share of this fullness. In baptism you were not only buried with him but also raised to life with him because you believed in the power of God who raised him from the dead.
Saint PaulIn Christ the fullness of deity resides in bodily form. Yours is a share of this fullness. In baptism you were not only buried with him but also raised to life with him because you believed in the power of God who raised him from the dead.
OFFICE OF READINGS: SECOND READING | From the commentary on the first letter of Peter by Saint Bede the Venerable, priest (672 – 735 AD) | A chosen race, a royal priesthood
OFFICE OF READINGS: SECOND READING | From the first apology in defense of the Christians by Saint Justin, martyr (100-165 AD) | The celebration of the eucharist
OFFICE OF READINGS: SECOND READING | From an Easter homily by Saint Melito of Sardis, Bishop (d. 180 AD) | The lamb that was slain has delivered us from death and given us life
OFFICE OF READINGS: SECOND READING | From the Jerusalem Catecheses (~350 AD) | The Anointing with the Holy Spirit
OFFICE OF READINGS: FIRST READING | From the letter of the apostle Peter 3:18-4:11 | Awaiting the Lord’s Coming
OFFICE OF READINGS: SECOND READING | From the Jerusalem Catecheses (___ AD) | Baptism is a Symbol of Christ’s Passion
OFFICE OF READINGS: SECOND READING | From the Catecheses by Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop (344 – 407 AD) | The power of Christ’s blood
OFFICE OF READINGS: SECOND READING | From the book On the Holy Spirit by Saint Basil, Bishop (~330 – 379 AD) | By one death and resurrection the world was saved
Therefore God, your God, has anointed youwith the oil of gladness above other kings:your robes are fragrant with aloes and myrrh. From the ivory palace you are greeted with music.The daughters of kings are among your loved ones.On your right stands the queen in gold of Ophir.