Wednesday, June 19 : Saint Nerses Chnorhali

I have not become as wise as those five wise virgins; I have not acquired what is easy with what is difficult. But I have become the most wretched of the foolish ones by failing to keep some oil for my lamp: namely, mercy together with virginity or, still more, the anointing from baptism’s sacred fount… Therefore the doors of the wedding hall are closed to me too in my negligence. But, O my Bridegroom, while I am still in my body here below, listen to my soul, your bride… From now on I will cry aloud piteously: “Oh, open to me your heavenly door; bring me into your wedding chamber on high; make me worthy of your holy kiss, your pure and spotless embrace. Oh let me not hear the voice saying it does not know me! I am blind; set alight with your own light my spirit’s extinguished flame!”

Roman Extraordinary (Tridentine) Daily Readings – rosary,team