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On September 16, 2026 (September 3 according to the Julian calendar), Wednesday. Sixteenth Week after Pentecost. Fasting with vegetable oil.translated

September 16, 2026 · 1 min read

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The Gospel reading for today:

That which enters a man from outside cannot defile him; but that which comes out of him, this defiles him.

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Sofija Ristić

These words from the Gospel always remind me of that cake of mine with walnuts and honey - it is not a sin in itself, but if I eat it with envy towards my neighbor who doesn't have it, then it spoils my soul. Thanks for the reminder for today.

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