Today's Epistle is from the Book of Acts, 11: 19-26 and 29-30 (oca.org skips verses 27 and 28. Not sure why.)
19. "Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews only.
20. But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus.
So after a few weeks of being unable to go to church on Sundays, I came to a thought. While Eucharist is out of the question for a number of reasons, anyone who is Orthodox is allowed to do the Scripture readings in church. So here it is! The daily bible readings for the third Sunday of Pascha. For those who don't know, Pascha (pronounced Pahs-kuh) is the celebration of the resurrection of Christ, and the origin of Easter (though where the bunny comes from is beyond me). If you follow
This evening, Feb 27, I was sitting and watching shows with my mother and sister when my father was shot and killed on our street. The man was arrested this same evening, so he can't hurt anyone else-- though a part of me sinfully thinks, "A little late, that."
In a world of machines and magic, a hidden struggle is going on against oppressors. But violence begets violence, and sometimes, only harmony can save the day.
Cyberpony Y2KIn a world of machines and magic, a hidden struggle is going on against oppressors. But violence begets violence, and sometimes, only harmony can save the day.by J3sterking
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Leap of FaithRainbow Dash finds someone about to make a terrible choice, and steps in to help.by J3sterking
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Might Makes RightDuring his ongoing war with Equestria, encounters a young unicorn, and decides to teach her.by J3sterking
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The Honorary WonderboltRainbow finds a trophy for a pony declared, "an honorary Wonderbolt". Curiosity getting the better of her, she asks about the pony.by J3sterking
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Some Good Reads
Bulletproof HeartIn a hot desert Equestria, Rarity Belle makes her living as a clothier in the small town of Spurhoof. But when a posse of Bad Apples arrive in town, she finds her life turned upside down. Now she fights for only one thing: survival.by PaulAsaran
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SAPRSunset, Jaune, Pyrrha and Ruby are Team SAPR, and together they fight to defeat the malice of Salem, uncover the truth about Ruby's past and fill the emptiness within their souls.by Scipio Smith
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Something About MidnightsEveryone needs to sleep. But Sunset Shimmer's new roommate might be the only exception to that rule.by evelili
5,537 words
· 249 · 1
The Multiverse in a NutshellWhat do you do when you accidentally break the multiverse and scatter your friends to the cosmic winds? Go on a ROAD TRIP, of course!by Pennington Inkwell
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· 349 · 17
Bulletproof Heart: The Great, The Powerful, and the BulletproofRarity ventures to Manehattan only to get caught up in one filly's family drama. Luckily (?), she has a certain great and powerful mage willing to help. But what does said mage want out of the deal?by PaulAsaran
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God bless and thank you for the follow!
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He is risen indeed! Hope your father gets better.
As a brother in Christ, have a follow.
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Thanks, I'll give it a look!