Luke 21:5–7; 10–11; 20–24

Wednesday, 29th week.

The Gospel of Luke, conceived 105

The Lord said, "Beware lest you be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying that it is I; and this time is at hand: do not follow them. But when you hear of wars and confusion, do not be terrified, for these things must be first; but the end is not immediate. And there will be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars, and on the earth there will be despondency among the nations, and perplexity; and the sea shall roar and be troubled; people will faint with fear and expectation of calamities coming upon the world, for the powers of heaven will be shaken, and then they will see the Son of Man coming on a cloud with power and great glory. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with gluttony and drunkenness and the cares of life, and lest that day come upon you suddenly, for it shall come upon all who dwell like a snare upon all who dwell on all the face of the earth; Therefore watch at all times and pray, that you may be vouchsafed to escape all these future calamities and to stand before the Son of Man.

Luke 21:8-9, 25-27, 33-36

Meatfare Saturday.

The Gospel of Luke, conceived 106

The Lord said to His disciples, "Beware of men, for first of all these things they will lay their hands on you, and they will persecute you, delivering you up to synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors for My name's sake. And this will be for your testimony. Therefore, put it in your heart not to consider beforehand what to answer, for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all who oppose you will not be able to contradict or resist. You will also be betrayed by your parents, and brothers, and relatives, and friends, and some of you will be put to death; and ye shall be hated by all men for my name's sake, but not a hair of your head shall be lost: by your patience save your souls.

Luke 21:12–19

Tuesday, 29th week.

Martyrs.

The Gospel of Luke, conceived 107

The Lord said to His disciples, "Lift up and lift up your heads, for your deliverance draws nigh." And he said to them a parable, Look at the fig tree and all the trees, and when they are already in blossom, when you see it, you know for yourselves that summer is near. Thus, and when you see these things come to pass, know that the Kingdom of God is near. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away until all these things have been; heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Luke 21:28–33