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Quote/s of the Day – 13 April – Self-denial

Quote/s of the Day – 13 April – “The Month of the Resurrection and the Blessed Sacrament” – Wisdom 5:1-5; Luke 14:26-33 – Scripture search here: https://www.drbo.org/ “If anyone comes to Mewithout hating his fatherand mother, wife and children,brothers and sistersand even his own life,he cannot be My disciple.” Luke 14:26 “So likewise, everyone of you,who does not renounce allthat he…

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Vasilopita 1_01_2019

The first day of the year is dedicated to St Basile-the-Great; his liturgy, the Vasilopita and his unique wisdom.

“May our new year be New Year be filled with the sweetness of life, liberty, health, and happiness”

One of the most beautiful and inspirational traditions of the Greek Orthodox Church is the annual family celebration of the Vasilopita. This original event which happened in Cappadocia of Caesarea in the last half of the fourth century, is very much alive in our Orthodox homes each year.

The Greek word Vasilopita is directly translated as “Sweet Bread of Basil”. When the Vasilopita is prepared, a coin is baked into the ingredients. Sweet flavoring is added to the bread which symbolize the sweetness and joy of life everlasting. It also symbolizes the hope that the New Year will be filled with the sweetness of life, liberty, health, and happiness for all who participate in the Vasilopita Observance.

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Quote/s of the Day – 3 November – “Blessed are the clean of heart,for they will see God.”

Quote/s of the Day – 3 November – “The Month of the Holy Souls in Purgatory” – Within the Octave of All Saints – Apocalypse 7:2-12, Matthew 5:1-12 – Scripture search here: https://www.drbo.org/ “Blessed are the clean of heart,for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 “Let listening to worldly newsbe BITTER FOOD for youand let the words ofSaintly menbe as combsfilled with honey.” St Basil the Great…

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Quote/s of the Day – 31 October – Goodbye October

Quote/s of the Day – 31 October – “The Month of the Most Holy Rosary and of the Angels” – Goodbye October “Be constant in secret prayerswhich God, Who indeed sees in secret,rewards in the open.Hold fast to this exerciseof a most excellent way of life.that you may find hidden treasurein the day of need.” St Basil the Great (329-379)Father and Doctor of the Church “… [I] resolved to recite a…

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Quote/s of the Day – 23 August – The Kingdom of Heaven

Quote/s of the Day – 23 August – 1 Corinthians. 4:9-14, Luke 12:32-34 – Scripture search here: https://www.drbo.org/ “Fear not, little flock,for it hath pleased thy Fatherto give thee a Kingdom. ” Luke 12:32 “Whoever does not acceptthe Kingdom of God,like a little child,shall not enter it.” Mark 10:15 “He who loves his life, loses itand he who hates his lifein this world,keeps it unto life…

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Quote/s of the Day – 14 June – St Basil the Great

Quote/s of the Day – 14 June – “The Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus” – Feast of St Basil the Great (329-379) Bishop of Caesarea, Confessor, Father and Doctor of the Church. “I tell you, this man went back to his home justified,rather than the other;for everyone who exalts himself will be humbledbut he who humbles himself,will be exalted”Luke 18:14 “Be on your guard, thereforeand bear in min,…

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Quote/s of the Day – 24 January – 'If you will be perfect ...'

Quote/s of the Day – 24 January – St Timothy (1st Century) Disciple of St Paul, Bishop and Martyr – 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Luke 14:26-33.– Scripture search here: https://www.drbo.org/ “So likewise, everyone of you,who does not renounce allthat he possesses,cannot be My disciple.” Luke 14:33 “He seems to demand of usthe most entire renunciation…So, if we keep back for ourselves ,any earthly goods…

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Quote/s of the Day – 16 January – “Do whatever He tells you.”

Quote/s of the Day – 16 January – “Do whatever He tells you.”

Quote/s of the Day – 16 January – Scripture search here: https://www.drbo.org/ “Do whatever He tells you.” John 2:5 “Not everyone who says to Me,‘Lord, Lord,’will enter the Kingdom of Heavenbut only the one who doesthe will of My Father in Heaven.” Matthew 7:21 “God is Good but He is also Just…So do not underestimate God –His love for menshould not become a pretext,for negligence on our…

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