The Birth of John the Baptist“And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High;  for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways.” Luke 1:76 Today is the Fourth Sunday of the Blessed month of Kiahk and today’s Gospel reading is from Luke 1:57-80. In this passage, we witness the birth of St. John the…

Mary Visits Elizabeth “…and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb.” (Luke 1:40-41) On this Third Sunday of the blessed month of Kiahk, the Church reads from Luke 1:39–56. This Gospel recounts the visitation of St. Mary to her…

Birth of Jesus Foretold“Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38) On this Sunday, the second Sunday of Kiahk, the Church reads about the annunciation of the birth of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ to our Mother and Virgin Saint Mary from…

Birth of John the Baptist Foretold“Your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.” (Luke 1:13) On this first Sunday of the blessed month of Koiahk, the church’s Gospel reading is from Luke 1:1-25. In this passage, St. Luke begins by stating his…