“Constant spiritual singing and reading of Scripture,” St. says about the Gospel. John Chrysostom, “this is the food of the soul, this is its decoration, this is its protection.” Schema-abbot John (Alekseev) adds: “The Holy Fathers advise reading the Gospel daily; If you’re too lazy, read at least one of them.”| In this edition of the Gospel, the words of our Lord and God Jesus Christ are highlighted in bold for special attention! to them.

At the end there is an index of church Gospel and Apostolic readings for each day of the year.