Reading for January 31, 2017

Aurayta Reading Matthew 28:11-20; Psalms 148-150; Ode 36 (Mar Ya’aqub ha’Tzadik) Commemoration of Mar Ya’aqub ha’Tzadik +In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Forehead:”May I have the mind of Mshikha”, Mouth:”May I speak pure words of Torah”, Heart:”and may my heart be sealed”, Right shoulder: “in the … [Read more…]

Reading for January 30, 2017

Aurayta Reading Matthew 28:1-10; James 5; Psalms 145-147; Ode 35 +In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Forehead:”May I have the mind of Mshikha”, Mouth:”May I speak pure words of Torah”, Heart:”and may my heart be sealed”, Right shoulder: “in the blood of the Lamb”& Left shoulder … [Read more…]

Reading for January 29, 2017

Aurayta Reading Matthew 27:32-66; James 4; Psalms 140-144; Ode 35 Commemoration (Mar Shimon the Zealot) Commemoration of Mar Shimon the Zealot +In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Forehead:”May I have the mind of Mshikha”, Mouth:”May I speak pure words of Torah”, Heart:”and may my heart be … [Read more…]

Observing Rosh Khodesh

The basic traditional observances for Rosh Khodesh. Each Rosh Khodesh individuals or families read various Psalms and recite the traditional Aramaic or Hebrew prayers (or in their own native language). These are read and recited after sundown when possible, and include: Psalm 19, followed by reciting the following blessing: Blessed are You Mar-Yah, our God, … [Read more…]