Divine Liturgy – 7th Sunday of Luke

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THE EPISTLE
(For the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost)

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (9:6-11)
Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will
also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under
compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing
in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance
for every good work. As it is written, “He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness
endures forever.” He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply
your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way
for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

THE GOSPEL
(For the Seventh Sunday of Luke)

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:41-56)
At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue;
and falling at Jesus’ feet he besought Him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about
twelve years of age, and she was dying. As Jesus went, the people pressed round Him. And a
woman, who had had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had spent all her living upon physicians,
and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind Him, and touched the fringe of His garment;
and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched Me?” When
all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the multitudes surround Thee and press upon Thee! And Thou
sayest, ‘Who touched Me?’” But Jesus said, “Someone touched Me; for I perceive that power has
gone forth from Me.” And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling,
and falling down before Him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched Him,
and how she had been immediately healed. And Jesus said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made
you well; go in peace.” While Jesus was still speaking, a man from the ruler’s house came and
said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher anymore.” But Jesus on hearing this
answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well.” And when Jesus came to the
house, He permitted no one to enter with Him, except Peter and James and John, and the father
and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but Jesus said, “Do not weep;
for she is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking
her by the hand Jesus called, saying, “Child, arise.” And her spirit returned, and she got up at
once; and Jesus directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed;
but He charged them to tell no one what had happened.