 January
25, 2015
Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee
Luke 18:10-14 – “Two men went up into the
temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood
and prayed thus with himself, `God, I thank thee that I am not like other men,
extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice
a week, I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far
off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying,
`God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house
justified rather than the other; for every one who exalts himself will be
humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted." (RSV)
Kontakion of the Publican and Pharisee: Let us bring to the Lord the sighs of the
Publican * and, as sinners, let us fall down before Him as Master; * for He
desires the salvation of all mankind. * He grants forgiveness to all who repent.
* For us, He took flesh - though He is God co-eternal with the Father. (Tone 3) |
