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   Thank you for the reply!

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   In Exodus 28:30 (and referenced in your inquiry regarding the “oracle of judgment” in v. 25-30), the text describes the…

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   What was “the revelation and the truth on the oracle of judgment, which will be on the breast of Aaron…

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   Please say an extra prayer for Mark Jacobs who is having a heart bypass as I write this. Also, Fr…

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   Just a note to let you know we are back to receiving you through the email. Thank you father, it…

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   Dear Fr. Alexis, I am so very grateful for your teaching on Galations 6:1-5, bearing one another’s burdens. It has…

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   Great advice on having only ‘good thoughts’.

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   Fr Alexis Could you send me your comments from this program Dn James Atty

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   Fr Alexis can you send me your comments from today’s podcast. Thank you-Dn James Atty

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    Fr Kouri wondering if you have your comments written down from today’s 7/24 that you said at the end of…

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    Absolutely enjoyed hearing the church choir for 2011 singing Bless the Lord, Oh my soul. Thank your, Father.

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    Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! That beautiful rendition of Psalm 103 (Bless the Lord ,O My Soul) from…

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    My favorite verse is the whole bible. Matthew 5 was my son’s favorite also. We read it together many times.…

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    Glorify Him!! Thank you, Father for this great ministry!! I hope you and your family enjoy a Blessed Nativity.

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    Thankful for DOS, Father and our co-travelers in faith.

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    Wow! Your Words today about morality reflecting Titus 2:1-15 were so very inspiring. I can’t help but think of what…

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    Thank you always for the effort and time you put into making our lives a little bit better. Thank you…

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    Part of the text of Amos is missing from the online text. What’s missing is 5:4-15. The online text starts…

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    Sample Prayer Rule – https://annunciationoca.org/praying/a-prayer-rule/ I will put it in the post as well

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    Thank you for the links to the self-examination. You also mentioned evening prayers in this day’s reading – do you…

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    Thank you so much for your little homily on gossip and talking out of turn. It could not have come…

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    Today’s podcast was especially uplifting and powerful, as God was speaking directly to us! My husband and I are so…

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    There are many opinions about who the Groom and the Bride. Sorry if you told us this, but who is…

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    Thank you, Fr. Alexis, for this ministry and your edifying words at the end of each reading. I often find…

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    I must admit, your sermon really hit me. I need to amend my ways.

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    When you save at the end to love our enemies and that as Christians, our enemies are sin/passion/lust. How can…

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    What happened to day 214? It was totally missing. No problem though, I just went to the reading list and…

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    Thank you, Father for your explanation of how to pray…how to pray the Jesus Prayer. The importance of simple silence.

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    Thank you for the epilog on imitating Christ and forgiveness. Your ‘words of wisdom’ are always so inspiring. God bless…

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    God bless you Bill. It is good to know God’s angels are with us.

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    God bless you Miya. Glad you are listening.

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    It is fixed now. Glad you are reading/listening daily.

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    Thanks for your encouragement. It is fixed now.

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    I am glad you found it helpful. – FA

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    Father Alexis, thank you for your comments about “being still”. It couldn’t have been a more appropriate message for me…

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    FYI, Day 183 was never posted yesterday. I was fully capable of reading it myself, but i sorely missed YOU.…

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    Hi. I can’t see the readings from day 183. Thanks

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    Having the scriptures read aloud daily by Fr. Alexis Koury is absolutlely the very best part of Ancient Faith Ministries!!

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    It’s too bad that the Book of Tobit is only found in the Septuagint Bible. Not only does it have…

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    Great question, Jo. We need to be careful that we do not use the Old Testament in the way a…

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    That is beautiful, Cindy.

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    You can find a suggested prayer rule here: https://annunciationoca.org/praying/a-prayer-rule/ What is most important is that it is consistent. Consistency is…

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    Sorry that I missed this message earlier. When you go to the site https://dailyorthodoxscriptures.com/, scroll towards the bottom and you…

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    Sorry that 172 did not get out earlier. I have been away and am catching up. It is up now.

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    Sorry that 172 did not get out earlier. I have been away and am catching up. It is up now.

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    Day 172 never was posted for me either, today 173 is posted. Thank you for your scripture readings. Really enjoy…

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    I did not receive today’s scripture reading. Joyous Pentecost weekend! Thank you

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    In regard to 2 Ezra 8:31-10:44 and the fact that the Israelites left their wives and children; Is God condoning…

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    Mornings I read all of the morning prayers from the app or the book Then; “Akathist for those who have…

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    Dear Fr Alexis, thank you for this wonderful podcast you provided, I love it. Would you please give me guidance…

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    Thank you Father for the podcast! I wanted to let you know that the RSS feed hasn’t updated with new…

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    Thank you Father for today’s encouragement to live into the Kingdom life even when God seems distant. I feel a…

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    Please pray for my Husband Stewart. He has movement issues and is very depressed and has great anxiety.

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    Josh, As I said in the podcast, “Our goal is to seek Christ in all things, not to check off…

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    I have fixed it. Thanks for letting me know.

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    Hello. I really enjoyed the message, especially what was said afterwards. Sometimes I think just because I’m not apart of…

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    Hello. I recently finished listening to this reading. Sometimes I get discouraged and stop listening. Recently i started again and…

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    Hello Fr. We are missing a part of the beginning of Genesis 49 at the top of this page.

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    Great Lesson in this Bible Reading! Follow your CONSCIOUS MIND NOT THE MULTITUDES OF PEOPLE! CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE…

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    Reading today’s Old Testament selection about David and the death of Absalom reminded me of a Sacred Harp song that…

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    Yesterday’s Psalm included a plea that God would convert the person’s heart, today we read Saul’s heart was converted in…

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    I appreciate the thoughts you shared Father Alexis. Love how in the Psalms they are asking God to convert them…I…

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    Thanks for the heads up. It is there now.

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    Glory to Jesus Christ! I did not receive Monday’s readings. Thanks Joan

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    Father Alexis, wonderful reflections to ponder, to wonder about….being a warrior…Gideon asked for signs to prove the battles were won…

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    Father Alexis, While we read through Deuteronomy I was wondering if I should ask you if the several verses in…

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    Thank you for making this program possible. Your efforts are very much appreciated.

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    Where do the prayer requests for the DOS community get posted?

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    To the Word, your sharing of the Living Water, the prayer and to Christ being in our midst, Amen

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    Fr Alexis, your comments at the end, relating to St. Innocent’s thoughts to bear all annoyance from others without regarding…

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    Father, thank you for sharing these hymns in preparation for Great Lent. What a gift that God speaks to us…

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    Fr Kouri I cannot thank you enough for this ministry. I enjoy your reading of the Orthodox Study Bible each…

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    Thank you for clarifying “even Judas’s sin against Jesus was not unforgivable. But it’s when we refuse to repent of…

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    Very good, thank you for taking the time to answer.

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    I do not believe it is essential for us to listen to or read every detail of the OT. But…

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    Numbers 10:34 says, “Rise up, O Lord! Let your enemies be scattered, and let all who hate you flee.” And…

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    Please explain why it is important for us to listen to all of the details of the Old Testament, particularly…

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    whoops, I meant to refer in the previous comment to Psalm 42:5.

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    Psalm 43:5 seems to encapsulate what you have emphasized the previous 2 days and which I commented on in response.…

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    From day 44, you say ingratitude can lead to the refusal of mercy and from day 45 we hear despair…

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    Fr Alexis, One of the things about reading through the Bible with you that edifies me the most is the…

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    On day 28 you shared some words of St John of Kronstadt…and today’s reading of Matthew sort of put the…

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    St John Damascus prayer was beautiful. God BlessYou for all you do for us Father Alexis 🙏

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    hmmmm…image and conscription…garments…I pray that God will find the image of His Son and the words of His life on…

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    Proverbs 6:27 says to let God’s commandment be with you; “and as you sleep, let it guard you, then when…

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    To sum up with your words with your remarks of St John of Kronstadt with my comments in parenthesis… When…

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    Thank you for making the reading of the scriptures so easily accessible. May God bless your efforts!

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    check this out – https://huppbrian.us/genesis-36-the-genealogy-of-esau/

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    Thanks. It’s fixed.

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    The session title need to be corrected. It is for day 23 not 24. Also, I want to thank you…

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    I’m with you again this year. I wonder how many times I will be able to read the Bible each…

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    Is there a family tree that is available to view this lineage of Esau and the Edomites? It is difficult…

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    My pleasure and honor. -Fr Alexis

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    Thank you for making this opportunity to read/listen to scripture daily.

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    Aaron, That was from St Nicholai Velimirovic to one of the faithful who was upset with his job as a…

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    Sorry about that. It’s fixed now.

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    Sorry about that. It’s fixed now.

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    Father, I missed yesterday reading completely. Today I’m looking for Day 1 to catch up, but it’s missing for me?…

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     Fr., I was wondering if you can point me to the text you quoted about work. It was a reply…