Transfiguration Orthodox Church

Today
Senior's Event
Tour of Johannes Meuller House
145 E Main St Lititz
11:15 am
See Robin R. for details

Daily Spiritual Vitamins for June 15

The Gospel reading today, according to the liturgical calendar

Matthew 9:36-38; 10:1-8
At that time, when Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest."

And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every infirmity. The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaios, and Lebbaeos called Thaddaios; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. These twelve Jesus sent out, charging them, "Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And preach as you go, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. Freely you have received; freely give."

Reflection/Journal Questions

1. The apostles were ordinary people who were called to an extraordinary mission. What encouragement does this give you when you feel inadequate or unqualified for God's work?

2. "Freely you have received; freely give." What blessings have you received from God, the Church, or others that you are called to share generously?

On Sunday, we honored our high school and college graduates. Congratulations on all your hard work and accomplishments Stephanos, Yiorgos, Lucas and Jay! May God bless you in all your future endeavors.