The Prologue from Ochrid, Faithfully in English
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“The whole world outwardly mocked and vexed them; but the Lord strengthened and gladdened them inwardly. And the Lord prevailed over the world.”— St. Nikolai
Today's Prologue
Five meditations for every day of the year — a saint's life, a hymn, a reflection, a contemplation, and a homily.
Lives of the Saints
HOLY APOSTLE SIMON THE ZEALOT
"You are the mad ones," Piterim answered, "but this woman is greater before the Lord than both I and you; I only pray God to grant me what is appointed for her at the Dread Judgment!"
Hymn of Praise
She does not separate her heart from God. All her thoughts she binds to God, Not like thee, who art here in body But in thoughts at the ends of the earth!
Prologue from Ochrid · Prologue from Ochrid ·
St. Nikolai Velimirović · Bishop of Ochrid and Žiča · St. Nikolai Velimirović
Reflection
“On that fearful and terrible day Thou shalt say to us sinners, O Lord: You people know well what I endured for you... What have you endured for Me?”
Homily
The whole world outwardly mocked and vexed them; but the Lord strengthened and gladdened them inwardly. And the Lord prevailed over the world.
— St. Nikolai Velimirović
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From today’s Homily
“The whole world outwardly mocked and vexed them; but the Lord strengthened and gladdened them inwardly. And the Lord prevailed over the world.”