LISTEN NOW John 5:1-15 1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind,… Continue reading 4th Sun of Pascha. The Paralytic. Another important question.
Month: May 2009
The Paralytic “Rise, take up thy bed, and walk!”
http://www.orthodox.net/sermons/pascha-sunday-04_2000+the-paralytic.html 4th Sunday of Pascha John 5:1-5 In the name of the Father, and the Son and the holy Spirit Amen. Today we see a man who is healed … twice. The man’s healing was completed in stages, as it is for us also. And we Orthodox Christians must recognize how God heals us,… Continue reading The Paralytic “Rise, take up thy bed, and walk!”
3rd Friday of Pascha
Scripture is blunt. Slogans. Jesus wept. Even right brains can get things done! Scripture can be very blunt. It can say more with less words than any literature I can think of. Some of my favorite verses are very short and blunt. For some reason, the blunt verses really penetrate into me, and become… Continue reading 3rd Friday of Pascha
Pascha videos
Courtesy of Nat, here are some Pascha videos. We will put them on the website when we figure out a place to put them! At the present time, we are in the midst of redesigning the site, and will have a place for video links. Holy Saturday: YouTube, Yahoo, MySpace, Metacafe, DailyMotion, Blip.tv and… Continue reading Pascha videos
Friday of Thomas Week 2009. The pleasure of little things. Rutabagas. A recipe.
Ok, a little late, but I started this journal entry over a week ago, and its contents are still timely. The pleasure of little things. Pascha season fasting rules. Difference in services in the Paschal season. Repetition is necessary. The safe way to saut? with Olive oil. Rutabagas are great. A recipe that… Continue reading Friday of Thomas Week 2009. The pleasure of little things. Rutabagas. A recipe.
3rd Week of Pascha – Tuesday. The Bread from Heaven, JOHN 6:27-33
3rd Week of Pascha – Tuesday The Bread from Heaven, JOHN 6:27-33 There is no temporary, only eternal. Manna foreshadowed the coming of Jesus Christ, and the Eucharist. John 6:27-33 27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give… Continue reading 3rd Week of Pascha – Tuesday. The Bread from Heaven, JOHN 6:27-33
3rd Week of Pascha – MONDAY. The Healing of the Nobleman’s Son, JOHN 4:46-54
Hw does one glean deep and subtle meanings from scripture? The superior faith of the Samaritans Signs and Wonders The Nobleman compared to the Centurion The meaning in Scripture is often very subtle, and not immediately obvious on the surface. Today’s reading is especially subtle in one of its important messages. Blessed Theophylact… Continue reading 3rd Week of Pascha – MONDAY. The Healing of the Nobleman’s Son, JOHN 4:46-54
Myrhhbearing Women 2009. Act on what you know and you will know more, do what you can do, and you will be able to do more. Audio Homily
LISTEN NOW Mark 15:43-16:8 43 Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. 44 And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any… Continue reading Myrhhbearing Women 2009. Act on what you know and you will know more, do what you can do, and you will be able to do more. Audio Homily