The Great Canon Á-? On Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent - Page 37 of 59
Blessed are those who are persecuted for
righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of
Heaven.
9.
You, my soul, for lack of understanding have drawn upon
yourself the priest Eli's condemnation, by allowing the
passions to act sinfully in you, as he allowed his children.
(I
Kings 2-4)
Blessed are you when men revile you, and persecute
you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely and
on My account.
10.
The Levite among the Judges, by negligence, divided his
wife among the twelve tribes, my soul, in order to blazon the
lawless outrage of Benjamin.
(Judges 19-20)
Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your
reward in Heaven.
11.
Chaste Hannah when praying moved her lips in praise,
while her voice was not yet heard; but yet, though barren,
she bears a son her prayer deserved.
(I Kings 1)
Remember us, O Lord, when Thou comest in Thy
Kingdom.
12.
Hannah's child, the great Samuel, was reckoned among
the Judges, and he was brought up in Arimathea and in the
House of the Lord. Imitate him, my soul, and before judging
others, judge your own actions. (I Kings 16:
13.
)
Remember us, O Master, when Thou comest in Thy
Kingdom.