The Day in the Liturgical Calendar

Isa. 1:1-15, Rom. 6:12-23, Mt. 12:1-8

Readings From the Church Fathers

St. John Chrysostom, On Mercy

The Day in the Liturgical Calendar

Wis. 2:23-3:8, Isa. 57:15-16, Heb. 13:7-9, Mt. 10:16-22

Readings From the Church Fathers

St. Evagrius of Pontus, Monachos; Gnostikos

The expression “Balaam’s Ass” is used when a quiet, not talkative person all of a sudden starts to talk and object. Balaam who lived in Pethor in Mesopotamia was probably from the generation of Shem, where everyone was endowed with spiritual gifts. Evidently, this region was known for its soothsayers, oneiromancers, visionaries, prophets… At Balak’s request, Balaam had to curse the Israel people who left Transjordan and moved in the direction of the land of the Moabites. If you want to know what has come out of this undertaking, please listen to our broadcast.

The Day in the Liturgical Calendar

Rom. 5:12-21, Mt. 11:25-30