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On the Eve of the Nativity by St Ephrem the Syrian

06/01/2016 By St. Gabriel Admin

Pure is the present night, in which the Pure One appeared, Who came to purify us! Let our hearing be pure, and the sight of our eyes be chaste, and the feeling of our hearts be holy, and the speech of our mouth sincere. The present night is the night of reconciliation; therefore, let no one be wroth against his brother and offend him. This night gave peace to the whole world; and so, let no one threaten. This is the night of the Most Meek One; let no one be cruel. This is the night of the Humble One; let no one be proud. Now is the day of joy; let us not take revenge for offenses. Now is the day of good will; let us not be harsh. On this day of tranquility, let us not become agitated by anger. Today God came unto sinners; let not the righteous exalt himself over sinners. Today the Most Rich One became poor of our sake; let the rich man invite the poor to his table. Today we received a gift that we did not ask for; let us bestow alms to those who cry out to us and who beg. The present day has opened the door of heaven to our prayers; let us also open our door to those who ask of us forgiveness. Today the Godhead placed upon Himself the seal of humanity, and humanity has been adorned with the seal of the Godhead.

Fr Augustine

Filed Under: Feasts of the Church, Word on Wednesday

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