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Tag: the mutual sharing of the Holy Spirit

Blessings Multiplied by Meeting Together (Sat. June 26)

June 26, 2021 · Fr. Basil 2 Leave a Comment on %s
The word for today is “mutual.”  Before the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us had a casual attitude toward worship attendance.  But now, we have longed to get together with our fellow members and have learned what it means to worship together with others.  In today’s reading of Romans 1:7-12, Paul expresses his eager hope to meet in person with the believers in Rome.  We learn from him that mutual encouragement is one of the most precious blessings of joining with others in worship, study, and fellowship. Today’s passage takes us back to the beginning of the Epistle to the Romans.  To begin his letter, St. Paul introduces himself as a servant of Christ and an Apostle.  Then he addresses the…
Daily Bible ReadingsOCA Scripture ReadingsOrthodox Scripture Readingsall the believers were gathered together in one placedo not neglect to assemble togetherencouraged by mutual faithif two of you agree in prayermutual fellowshipPaul desires to meet in person with the RomansRomans 1:7-12the mutual sharing of the Holy Spiritthe Risen Christ appeared when the disciples were gathered togetherwhere two or three are gathered

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