FIRST READINGA reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans (Romans4:1-8)Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness. Brethren: What shall we say about Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what … [Read more…]
FIRST READING A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans 3:21-30A man is justified by faith apart from works of law. Brethren: Now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from law, although the law and the prophets bear witness to it, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for … [Read more…]
FIRST READING A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans 2: 1- 11“He will render to every man according to his works, the Jew first and also the Greek.” You have no excuse, O man, whoever you are, when you judge another; for in passing judgement upon him you condemn yourself, because you, … [Read more…]
FIRST READINGA reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans 1:16-25“Although they knew God they did not honour him as God.” Brethren: I am not ashamed of the gospel: it is the power of God for salvation to every one who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For … [Read more…]
FIRST READINGThe beginning of the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans 1:1-7Through Christ we received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the nations. Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God which he promised beforehand through his prophets … [Read more…]