Thursday, January 29, 2009

Data for Thursday, Janaury 29, 2009

Saints of the Day --- Lydia, Dorcas and Phoebe, three women of faith mentioned in the New Testament -- in Acts 16:11-15,40; in Acts 9:36-42 and in Philippians 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:8,12.

Scripture of the Day --- Psalm 118:14-17, 21-23 -- [Selection based on the Daily Office Lectionary in the Book of Common Prayer] The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. Hark, glad songs of victory in the tents of the righteous: "The right hand of the LORD does valiantly, the right hand of the LORD is exalted, the right hand of the LORD does valiantly!" I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the LORD. ... I thank thee that thou hast answered me and hast become my salvation. 22 The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner. This is the LORD's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.

Word of the Day --- baryons -- subatomic particles that are comprised of three quarks and which participate in strong interactions.

Place of the Day --- Sarcham-e Pā’īn, Zanjan, Iran -- 37°03'58"N, 47°56'42"E - a populated place on Highway A01, about 40 miles NW of the provincial capital, Zanjan and about 215 miles WNW of the national capital, Tehran.

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