Charities
"Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly. (Matthew 6:1-4)
September 2, 2004 to September 8, 2004
Ps 84-88
Ps 89-90
Ps 91-95
Ps 96-100
Ps 101-103
Ps 104-105
Ps 106-107
The above is Revised Standard Version.
Bible Reading Plan for 2004
CHARITIES
It is important to do good works all throughout the year. The following list of charities are a portion of those to whom we donate from St. John's on a regular basis. You can find out more about them by visiting their web sites. Links to some of these charities are in the left margin.
Orthodox Christian Mission Center
OCA Mission Appeal
OCA Charity Appeal
Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Project Mexico
International Orthodox Christian Charities
NJ Right to Life
St. Peter's Haven in Clifton
1 Co 13:1-14:12
1 Co 14:13-40
1 Co 15:1-34
1 Co 15:35-58
1 Co 16
2 Co 1:1-2:4
2 Co 2:5-17
Sept. 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Christ the Teacher
The Pantocrator is a model for other representations of Christ. The Icon of Christ the Teacher is a variation of the Pantocrator. It is a representation of the Incarnate Son of God, often marked by extreme simplicity. The image is grave and solemn. It is full of love, care, and concern. It invites us to look into the eyes of Divine Love. In the face of Christ we see the love of God. The large eyes turn toward the viewer with an attentive look, penetrating the very depths of our consciousness while, at the same time, overwhelming us.
As in all Icons of Christ, the nimbus surrounding the head bears a cross-form containing the Greek letters O W H expressing “I am Who am” – the name of God – (Ex. 3:14). Outside the nimbus are the Greek letters IC XC, an abbreviation for the name of Jesus Christ. With His right hand raised in blessing, His fingers form the letters IC XC. His left hand is shown supporting the Gospel Book which, when open, is appropriately inscribed according to the specific liturgical or prayerful purpose for which the Icon is intended.
This Icon is placed to the right of the Royal Doors on the Icon Screen. It is Christ Himself Who leads us in worship of the Father, and through Whom we enter the mystery of Divine Life.
