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…]

Reading for January 27, 2017

Aurayta Reading “L’chavod Shabbat kodesh” Exodus 6:2-9:35 http://www.sefaria.org/Exodus%206:2-9:35 *Rosh Khodesh (Hebrew month of Sh’vat) Observing Rosh Khodesh Matthew 26:13-28; James 2; Psalms 120-134; Odes 32 – 33 +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 … [Read more…]

The Didache Step by Step: Section IV

Section 4 “The second of the Commandments of the Teaching is this: You shall not commit murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not commit paederasty, you shall not commit fornication, you shall not steal, you shall not practise magic, you shall not practise witchcraft, and you shall not murder a child by abortion … [Read more…]

Commemoration of Mar Mattai

In the name of the + Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. — Amen. Mar Shimon-Kephas, Holy Apostle, — show us the Way of Yeshua. — May we remain faithful to His Teaching. Mar Andrew, Holy Apostle, — show us the Way of Yeshua. — May we remain faithful to His … [Read more…]

Reading for January 26, 2017

Matthew 26:1-12; James 1; Psalms 119:97-176; Ode 31 +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 :” Amen. … [Read more…]

The Didache Step by Step: Section III

Section 3 “Abstain from fleshly and worldly desires. If someone strikes your right cheek, turn to him the other also; this practice shall lead to perfection. If one asks you to go for one mile, go with him two instead. If someone takes away your cloak, you should also give him your coat. If someone … [Read more…]

Reading for January 25, 2017

Aurayta Reading Matthew 25; James 5; Psalms 119:1-96; Ode 30 +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…]