Byzantine Lectionary for the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

What was the significance of the deaths of James and John in light of this dialogue with Jesus?

How are we to understand the term “condemn” in this story of the woman caught in adultery? Click here to view the...

Why did the manna cease? Click here to view the readings for this Sunday.

What does it mean for Jesus to have been a priest “according to the order of Melchizedek?”

How is God like the gardener in the gospel? Where have we seen this before? Click here to view the readings for...

How are we to understand St. Paul’s reference to the “ministering spirits”?

Why does Abraham believe that God will actually give him numerous descendants so late in life? Click here to view the readings...

Why did Nathanael question whether anything good could come from Nazareth? Why was Nazareth so important to Jesus’ mission?

Why does Moses ask the people to give their first fruits to God? Click here to view the readings for this Sunday.

Why does the Gospel and Epistle given for Cheese-Fare Sunday seem to caution us about fasting, right as the Great Fast is...