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Jan.-Feb. 2013 ^ Volume 37, Issue 1

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The Presentation of Christ in the Temple - Feb. 2

fter the birth of a child, the mother presents the infant at the Temple for blessings and purification, according to the Jewish custom. “When the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, Simeon…righteous and devout…took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said, “Master, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, according to Your word; for my eyes have seen Your salvation…” - Luke 2:25, 29 The Feast of the Presentation refers not only to Christ but to the Virgin Mary, Theotokos as well. As the child was to be presented to the Lord, the mother would seek purification. This is the basis of the forty day blessing or churching as done today in the Orthodox Church. ^ ■ THE REVEREND PETER DELVIZIS My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

lthough February looks like a quiet month in the life of the church, there are many events that are currently taking place and others for which we are preparing.

On Sunday, February 17 we celebrate Godparents/Godchildren Sunday with a Communion Breakfast. If you are a Godparent, please invite and accompany your Godchild to church on this day. Also, prepare yourself to receive Holy Communion with your Godchild. As a spiritual guide, it is important that you teach the importance of the faith by receiving the Eucharist. Godchildren are encouraged to invite their Godparents to church on this day also. This is a day of sharing and increasing the spiritual bonds that unite us. In February, we also continue the many preparations for Sights & Sounds which is set for March 2. This Holy Trinity tradition brings a kaleidoscope of colorful talent from the GOYAns of Northern New Jersey. We are proud to host this most successful event. We are anticipating another large turn out this year. The committee is already in the planning and execution phase. The Greek School is also preparing many upcoming events and invites the entire parish to participate in two noted events. First, is the Greek School Greek Dance to be held on Saturday, February 23 at the Basking Ridge Country Club. This will be a dinner/dance and will offer a lot of kefi . Also, the Greek School PTO is spearheading and coordinating participation in this year’s Greek Independence Day Parade in New York. The parade will be held on April 7 down Fifth Avenue. All organizations are invited to march together, as well as parishioners, with the parish of Holy Trinity. More details will be given weekly towards the end of January. ^

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Dates in the Life of Our Church January - February

SUN

8:15 AM Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy

SUN

11:45 AM Philoptochos Vasilopita Luncheon 11:45 AM Jr. Greek Dance TUE

WED

4:00 PM Greek School Venerable Chains of St. Peter 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM TOTs

THUR

St. Anthony the Great

TUE

THUR

SUN

TUE

22 WED

THUR

8:15 AM Orthros

WED

THUR

10:00 AM TOTs

12:00 PM Religious Education Luncheon

4:00 PM Greek School 7:30 PM Choir St. Gregory the Theologian

9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 4:00 PM Greek School The Three Hierarchs

TUE

19 WED

9:30 AM Divine Liturgy

4:00 PM Greek School

7:30 PM Choir / Sr. Greek Dance

8:15 AM Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 11:45 AM Jr. Greek Dance

TUE

26 WED

7:30 PM Sr. Greek Dance

THUR

8:30 AM Orthros

4:00 PM Greek School

SUN

7:30 PM Choir

9:30 AM Divine Liturgy

10:00 AM TOTs

6:00 PM Greek School Dance

The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple

4:00 PM Greek School

SAT

8:30 AM Orthros 10:00 AM Mini TOTs

SAT

9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 11:45 AM Jr. Greek Dance

11:45 AM Jr. Greek Dance

4:00 PM Greek School 8:15 AM Orthros

THUR

10:00 AM TOTs

7:30 PM Choir / Sr. Greek Dance

8:15 AM Orthros

WED

4:00 PM Greek School

SUN

8:15 AM Orthros

7:30 PM NNJYC

9:30 AM Divine Liturgy

St. Haralambos the Martyr

4:00 PM Greek School

TUE

25 27

7:30 PM Choir / Sr. Greek Dance

7:30 PM Sr. Greek Dance FRI

TUE

11:45 AM Jr. Greek Dance

4:00 PM Greek School

11:45 AM Jr. Greek Dance

7:30 PM Choir / Sr. Greek Dance 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy

10:00 AM TOTs

9:30 AM Divine Liturgy

4:00 PM Greek School

SUN

8:30 AM Orthros 4:00 PM Greek School

9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 11:45 AM Jr. Greek Dance

WED

8:30 AM Orthros

8:15 AM Orthros

4:00 PM Greek School 10:00 AM TOTs 4:00 PM Greek School 7:30 PM Choir / Sr. Greek Dance

SAT

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Sights & Sounds

Parable of the Talents

n February 10 the Gospel reading prescribed for the Divine Liturgy is that of the Ten Talents as found in Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 19:11-27. A man going on a journey entrusts a different sum of money to each of his three servants according to their ability. Upon his return, he calls for an accounting. The first two servants have each invested and doubled the sum entrusted to them. They are praised and, as a reward, given far greater authority. The third, who considers his master severe and demanding, apparently feared the risk of investment and so simply hid the money he had been given. He returns it without interest and is condemned; his original sum of money is then given to the man who had earned the most. The conclusion: “to everyone who has, more will be given…but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away.” Then the unprofitable servant is cast “into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth.” Like the foolish virgins and the man without the wedding garment (Matthew 23:13; 25:10-12), the unprofitable servant finds himself “outside” the Kingdom. St. Luke has some noteworthy details not contained by St. Matthew’s account. The master is a “nobleman” journeying off to “a far country to receive a kingdom and then return” (19:12). Back at home, “his citizens hated him and sent an embassy after him, saying, “We do not want this man to reign over us” (19:14). The embassy fails and the nobleman returns as ruler (19:15). The rewards given to the profitable servants are authority over ten and five cities respectively (19:17, 19). Luke’s conclusion is particularly gruesome. After settling accounts with the three servants, the nobleman commands, “But as for these enemies of mine who do not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slay them before me” (19:27). According to Luke, Jesus told the parable specifically “because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately” (19:11). Scholars have noted that the story resembles the events surrounding Archelaus’ appointment as ruler of Judea by Rome after the death of Herod in 4 B.C. This parable gave the English language the word talent meaning a particular gift or ability given to a person by God. The original

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Greek word used in Matthew’s Gospel denoted a very large sum of money. The Fathers of the Church agree that this parable teaches that gifts used for the good of others will be increased while those that are not used are lost. Failure to do good is as sinful as the active decision to do evil. The servant who buries the master’s money in the ground invests his talent in earthly affairs rather than for spiritual profit, according to St. Gregory Dialogus. Origen notes that the one talent is no small amount. In fact, it might be the equivalent of fifteen years’ wages for a laborer: some six thousand silver coins! In this case, the useless servant worked much harder burying the money than he would have if he had invested it. The icon displayed shows the master, the Lord, surrounded by two gatherings of his servants. On the left, they are given their talents according to their ability. On the right they render the account of what they have done. In the rear, we see, on the left, the lazy servant burying his talent and on the right being cast into the outer darkness. Let us be mindful of the talents that the Lord has given to each of us. May we work diligently to honor and love our Master who is gracious in His gifts and slow to anger. ^

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A Guide to Orthodox Church Saints

Saints in February THE HOLY GREAT MARTYR THEODORE STRATELATES - FEB. 8

There are martyrdoms more precious than precious. The preciousness of martyrdom depends upon the greatness of the good which a Christian abandons and in lieu of that, accepts suffering; and still, it depends upon the greatness of the suffering which he endures for Christ’s sake. St. Theodore, a Roman commander in the army of Emperor Licinius and mayor of the town of Heraclea, scorned his youth, handsome appearance, military rank and the good graces of the emperor. In place of all that, he accepted horrible tortures for the sake of Christ. At first, Theodore was flogged and received sixhundred lashes on his stomach. After this, he was raised on a cross and was completely pierced with lances. Finally, Theodore was beheaded. Why all of this? Because, St. Theodore loved Christ the Lord above all else in the world. He abhorred the stupid idolatry of the superstitious Emperor Licinius. He smashed the idols of silver and gold and distributed pieces of them to the poor. He converted many to the Faith of Christ and called upon Emperor Licinius himself to reject idolatry and to believe in the One Living God. During the entire time of his tortures, St. Theodore said repeatedly: “Glory to You my God, glory to You! St. Theodore suffered on February 8, 319 A.D., at 3:00 p.m. and entered into the kingdom of Christ. St. Theodore is considered the Protector of Soldiers who call upon him for assistance. His miracleworking relics were translated from Euchaita to Constantinople and interred in the church of Balchernae.

THE PRIESTLY-MARTYR HARALAMBOS [CHARALAMPUS] - FEB. 10 This great saint Haralambos was a bishop in Magnesia and suffered for Christ in his one-hundred and thirteenth year. When a terrible persecution began during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, the Elder Haralambos did not hide from the persecutors but freely and openly preached the Faith of Christ. He endured all tortures as though he were in someone else’s body. When they skinned him alive, the forgiving elder said to the emperor’s soldiers: “Thank you, my brethren, for in scraping my old body you renew my spirit for a new eternal life.” He worked many miracles and converted many to the Faith. Even the emperor’s daughter, Galina, abandoned the idolatry of her father and become a Christian.

Condemned to death and brought to the place of execution, St. Haralambos raised his hands to heaven and prayed to God for all people that God grant them bodily health and spiritual salvation and that He multiply their fruits of the earth. “O Lord, You know that men are flesh and blood; forgive them their sins and pour out Your Grace on all!” After prayer, this holy elder gave up his soul to God before the executioner lowered the sword on his neck. He suffered in the year 202 A.D. The emperor’s daughter, Galina, removed his body and honorably buried it. THE HOLY PRIESTLY-MARTYR POLYCARP, BISHOP OF SMYRNA - FEB. 23 Polycarp, this great apostolic man, was born a pagan. St. John the Theologian converted him to the Faith of Christ and baptized him. In his childhood, Polycarp became an orphan and according to a vision in a dream Callista, a noble widow, took him as her own son, raised and educated him. From his childhood Polycarp was devout and compassionate. He strove to emulate the life of St. Bucolus, then the Bishop of Smyrna, as well as the holy Apostles John

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and Paul, whom he knew and heard. St. Bucolus ordained him a presbyter and before his death, Bucolus designated him as his successor in Smyrna. The apostolic bishops, who gathered at the funeral of Bucolus, consecrated Polycarp as bishop. From the very beginning, Polycarp was gifted with the power of working miracles. He expelled an evil spirit from the servant of a prince and through prayer stopped a terrible fi re in Smyrna. Upon seeing this, many pagans regarded Polycarp as one of the gods. He brought down rain in times of drought, healed illnesses, discerned, prophesized and so forth. He suffered during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Three days before his death, St. Polycarp prophesized: “In three days, I will be burned in fire for the sake of the Lord Jesus Christ!” And on the third day when the soldiers arrested him and brought him to trial, he cried out: “Let this be the will of the Lord my God.” When the judge counseled him to deny Christ and to acknowledge the Roman gods, Polycarp said: “I cannot exchange the better for the worse!” The Jews especially hated Polycarp and endeavored to have Polycarp burned alive. When they placed him bound at the stake, he prayed to God for a long while. He was very old, grey and radiant as an angel. The people witnessed how the flame encircled him but did not touch him. Frightened by such a phenomenon, the pagan judges ordered the executioner to pierce him with a lance through the fire. When he was pierced, so much blood flowed from him that the entire fire was extinguished, and his body remained whole and unburned. At the persuasion of the Jews, the judge ordered Polycarp’s lifeless body be incinerated according to the custom of the Hellenes. So the evil ones burned the dead body of the lifeless one whom they could not burn while alive. St. Polycarp suffered on Great and Holy Saturday in the year 167 A.D. ^

Philoptochos ■ AVI KIRIAKATIS, PRESIDENT

To aid the poor, the aged, the hungry, the needy, and the sick through charitable works performed with discretion, courtesy, and kindness.

Philoptochos 2013

he Ladies Philoptochos Society looks forward to a great New Year in 2013. We seek to treat ill children, aid the fragile elderly, assist students, offer friendship to the lonely and forgotten, support our men and women in uniform overseas and provide kindness to many more. The faithful stewards of Philoptochos express their love and dedication by practicing the beautiful lessons of our Lord. The women of our great Society wholeheartedly resolve with deeper promise and renewed spirit to aid and embrace those in need utilizing their collective resources. Let us embrace the gift of life and multiply our efforts to serve our brothers and sisters in Christ. May you and your families receive the blessings of the Lord, as He guides us to live our lives appropriately and to assume responsibility on behalf of those in need.

townhouse originally constructed in 1898 is located in the Murray Hill Historic District between Park and Lexington Avenues and consists of both professional space and residential units. The Murray Hill area is easily accessible through Grand Central station. The United Nations, several non-profit organizations, universities and medical centers are within walking distance of the building. Now our 81 year old Philoptochos Society will continue and expand efforts to help those in need.

Christmas Card Program

hank you to all who participated in the Christmas Card program. Special thank you to Cynthia Ladas and Mary Skiadas, Co-chairs. The Bloomingdale Fashion Show, Chaired by Ellen Manos Athenson her committee and models, we express our deepest gratitude for an outstanding job. We thank Joanne Kallerges, Chairperson, and her committee for the delicious baked goods for our Home Bound parishioners letting them know they are always remembered and loved. This is a very loving and rewarding outreach. We thank Marina LoAlbo, Chairperson, and the Philoptochos board members for presenting a joyous evening of merriment at the Christmas Party. The representatives of YWCA of Eastern Union County for Battered Women were present and we donated $500.00 as well as many gifts for the battered women and their families.

In 2012 Philoptochos of Holy Trinity Donated $51,000 to those in need.

Hurrican Sandy Relief

uring Hurricane Sandy Disaster the Holy Trinity Family came together to help those in need with a tray collection of over $3,500 gift cards, cleaning supplies, clothing, furniture and appliances. We are also very proud of our Youth for collecting funds during their luncheon for the hurricane victims. Thank you all for your generosity and help!

Membership

s always, we would like to encourage all women in our Holy Trinity community to become members of Philoptochos at our Vasilopitta Luncheon/Membership Drive on Sunday, January 13, 2013. This year the Holy Trinity family will be honoring Irene Panagakos for her 26 years of service at Holy Trinity. We will also welcome the children of St. Basil Academy with Father Costa Sitaras. We thank Co-chairs Nitsa Bruno, Pat Kalellis and Janet O’Sullivan. The work we do in Christ’s name goes to support the many charitable organizations, needy families, and various research foundations, in addition to the many requests we receive throughout the year. Last year through our various fund raisers we were able to distribute approximately $51,000.

National Philoptochos Board

ith the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, the support of National Philoptochos Board, Philoptochos Chapters, and individuals nationwide, the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society purchased its permanent home, the Philoptochos Center of Philanthropy at 126 East 37th Street in New York City on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. The five story

A Word of Thanks

n behalf of the Philoptochos Board and all the Philoptochos Members, we thank Father Peter and Father Gregory for their spiritual guidance and all the parishioners for their support. We wish our Holy Trinity Community a Happy and Healthy New Year. May there be peace within today. May you use your gifts and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God.

Calendar of Events January 13, Sunday - Vasilopitta Luncheon to benefit St. Basil’s Academy & Honor Irene Panagakos for 26 years of service to Holy Trinity - $15.00/Adults, $5/Children under 18. February 6, Monday - Board Meeting - 7:00 pm - Room 101 February 10, Sunday - Tray collection - “Go Red for Women” American Heart Association - Mary Demiris & Marina LoAlbo Feb. 12, Tuesday - Philoptochos Board Meeting - 7:00 pm - Rm. 101 February 23, Saturday – Metropolis Visitation to St. Michael’s Home - 9:00 am Yonkers, NY March 16-17, Saturday & Sunday - Art Show - Portion to benefit Hellenic Relief - Nitsa Bruno & Avi Kiriakatis Co-chairs March 30, Saturday - Babies Quiltathon - Bouras Center - Themis Ganifas, Chairperson May 15, Wednesday - Annual Fashion Show at Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park – Debbie Vlahakis and Kathy Maglaras Co-Chairs. ^ The Promise ^ Jan.-Feb. 2013 ^ Volume 37, Issue 1

Parish Life

HOLY TRINITY ARCHON IS 2012 RECIPIENT OF BOURAS AWARD

he parish of Holy Trinity extends its congratulations to James C. Fountas, Archon Depoutatos; and John Halecky, Jr., Archon Ekdikos as recipients of the 2012 Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship. Jim Fountas is a long time parishioner of Holy Trinity. He was invested as an Archon in 1981. He has served on the National Council and as Treasurer of the Order of St. Andrew for the last 15 years. John Halecky is a friend of Holy Trinity and worships with us when he is not at his home parish of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Elizabeth. John was invested as an Archon in 1982 and has served the Order for the last 15 years and as National Secretary since 1998. A special tribute dinner dance was held at the New York Hilton Hotel on Friday evening, Oct. 19, 2012. Many members of Holy Trinity turned out to recognize their tireless work for the Mother Church in Constantinople and in unison we say, “AXIOS” to their Stewardship in Christ’s Church. ^

Dr. Anthony Limberakis, Jean & Jim Fountas, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, John & Sonia Halecky and Dr. Maria A. Limberakis.

Jim Fountas, Archon Depoutatos receiving the 2012 Nicholas J. Bouras Award.

Archons of Holy Trinity with His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos, and National Commander Dr. Anthony Limberakis.

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LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS CHRISTMAS 2012 Vasiliki Zourzoukis, Avi Kiriakatis, Mary Psomas, Themis Ganifas, Joanne Kallerges decorating Christmas Tree.

In 2012 Philoptochos of Holy Trinity Donated $51,000 to those in need. Singing Christmas carols at Philoptochos December Meeting.

Honorary Member Mary Coutros with Philoptochos Ladies at annual Christmas Party.

Avi Kiriakatis, Francine Ferrara, Director of Development of YWCA, Janice C. Lilien, Executive Director of YWCA of Eastern Union County and Marina LoAlbo presenting $500 donation.

Baking for Home Bound â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Joanne Kallerges, chair of Home Bound Baking, with her support team. The Promise ^ Jan.-Feb. 2013 ^ Volume 37, Issue 1

GOYA

FROM THE GOYA PRESIDENT ■ STEPHANIE JOHN he Board, GOYA, and I are very excited about the 2013 GOYA New Year! We are planning events, developing fundraisers, and setting goals for ourselves. Everyone on the executive board and board have different ideas to bring to the table and have been planning out their ideas. I think that this New Year will be one of the best because of all the enthusiasm from our GOYANS. Here are a few updates:

On December 7th our GOYANS participated in the 2nd Annual Lock-In. This year, they participated in an outreach program with the HOPE/JOY members to benefit Hurricane Sandy victims from St. Barbara Church in Toms River. All church members ages 10 – 18 are greatly encouraged to participate in GOYA. This year the GOYANS on December 27 will be attending the NNJYC Christmas Dance in Roseland. All GOYANs are encouraged to attend this fun event with their big brother/big sister.

2012 ended with the Annual Alumni Basketball & Volleyball Game held on December 30th. It was much fun for everyone in attendance. GOYANS will be participating in Sights and Sounds Workshops on January 5th and January 19th. This is a great way to begin to prepare for the Sights and Sounds event, which takes place on March 2. January 26th, 2013 we will be hosting the Jr. Basketball Tournament. My main goal for this year is to have the 2013 GOYA year be both fun and memorable for everyone. It should allow us to connect with our faith through worship and helping others. It will take a lot of hard work to plan and put together events but I believe that it will be very rewarding at the end. With the help of the board, the advisors, and the spiritual guidance of Father Peter, we can all work together to make this year the best one yet. ^

The Holy Trinity Greek School PTO

Cordially invites you to our

7 t h Annual Family Greek Night Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 • 6:00 - 11:00 PM

Basking Ridge Country Club. 185 Madisonville Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ Sit-down Dinner & Dancing

Adults $60.00 • Teens $40.00 • Children $25.00 7th Annual Family Greek Night. Please R.S.V.P. by Feb. 12, 2013 Name: Phone: # of Adults:

# of Teens (12 - 19 yr. old):

Amount Enclosed: Cash $

# of Children (under 12):

Check#

Families to be seated with: Please make checks payable to : “Holy Trinity Greek School PTO”. Please contact Maria Tarhanidis (tarhanidis@yahoo.com) with any questions. 8

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T.O.T.S. Trinity Orthodox Toddler Social A reflection…

■ MELISSA KRIKOS s our TOTS prepared for Christmas, I remembered the wonder and magic of the holidays through the eyes of a child. Their excitement as they look at twinkling lights, Christmas trees, and presents build as Christmas approaches. As a parent it is often easy to get wrapped up in making the holidays memorable for our children. We get so caught up in traditions like pictures with Santa, and Elf on the Shelf. Everywhere you look, Santa appears as the star. Buried under all of these traditions is the true reason for the season, Jesus Christ. Many times Christmas pageants and the Nativity take a backseat. During a “Mini” TOTS get together, the children played with a tiny manger and learned about the animals who were in the manger with Jesus on the night of his birth. Their eagerness to learn and openness to hear was so innocent and pure.

The children will enjoy the annual TOTS Christmas party on December 12th. Just as the wise men brought Jesus gifts, our TOTS will bring unwrapped toys, diapers, wipes, and formula to the altar to donate to a local battered women’s shelter. May God continue to bless us all during this holiday season giving us eyes like a child to see and know the wonder of the true gift, Jesus our newborn king! ^

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

Godparent/Godchild Sunday with Communion Breakfast February 17, 2013

Sponsored by Holy Trinity Religious Education

Godchildren are asked to invite their Godparents to receive Communion with them and to attend the Breakfast. Orthros 8:15 AM; Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM Breakfast in the Bouras Center after Sunday School classes Reservations during the Fellowship Hour on Jan. 27th, Feb. 3rd & Feb. 10th. $12.00 for adults • $6.00 for children under 12 Godparent/Godchild Sunday with Communion Breakfast Name: # of Adults:

# Children 12 & younger:

Amount Enclosed: Cash $

Check#

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Happy New Year Wishes from the Book Store! HELP SPREAD THE WORD OF GOD!

■ SANDY MOURATOGLOU & ANDREA BLASI

he Book Store wishes you every happiness in 2013 and in all the years to come!

START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT WITH A SPECIAL GIFT FOR YOURSELF OR A LOVED ONE: Browse our many offerings: Icons, Crosses, and religious CDs to inspire prayers; Bibles for young and old; and books on various aspects of the Greek Orthodox religion, Greek culture and cooking.

Book Store Stewardship gives you the opportunity to browse our offerings and meet new friends, and most rewarding of all, to help spread the Word of God. There is an old saying: “It is better to give than to receive.” Why? Because you can receive more than you give. See the ORTHODOX STUDY BIBLE note on Luke 6:38: “Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” ^

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