Parable of the Sower Luke 8:5-15 Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost

This Sunday – Nov 1 2009 ns is the 21st Sunday after Pentecost. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen. Today is the Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost[1], and it is also the day that we remember the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council. This council established… Continue reading Parable of the Sower Luke 8:5-15 Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost

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St Longinus the Centurion. St Sergius of Radonezh. Childrens School

St Longinus the Centurion Oct 16/29 St Sergius of Radonezh Children’s School – ages 6-11. Oct 15/28 2009 21st Wednesday after Pentecost     Here is a slightly cleaned up and shortened version of notes my wife wrote to teach about St Longinus the Centurion in our church school. She made me promise to not… Continue reading St Longinus the Centurion. St Sergius of Radonezh. Childrens School

Twelve Meanings of Candles Based on Their Properties

Candles Oct 13/26 2009 21st Monday after Pentecost. Holy Martyr Zlata.   A Meditation about candles [1], by Mitred Archpriest Alexander Lebedeff, rector of Holy Transfiguration Cathedral, Los Angeles, CA, with his introduction:   “I thought that I might share on this list a meditation that I wrote on the spiritual messages that the various… Continue reading Twelve Meanings of Candles Based on Their Properties

I count all things but loss. The knowledge of Christ Jesus. That I may win Christ. Philippians 3:8

I count all things but loss The knowledge of Christ Jesus That I may win Christ Philippians 3:8 Biblical Exegesis It is always about You!  Oct 10/23 2009 20th Friday after Pentecost   Today’s reading from Philippians is too good to miss. If one only had this passage and the Gospels it would be enough.… Continue reading I count all things but loss. The knowledge of Christ Jesus. That I may win Christ. Philippians 3:8

A house upon a rock. Words to build by. Luke 6:46-7:1 Children’s Liturgy

A house upon a rock Words to build by. Luke 6:46-7:1 Children’s Liturgy   Oct 8/21 2009 20th Wednesday after Pentecost   We just so happen to building a church just now (have you heard? J ) Today’s Gospel reading applies in a very direct way to our building project. This project is ongoing, and… Continue reading A house upon a rock. Words to build by. Luke 6:46-7:1 Children’s Liturgy

Christian Life Skills – The Four Bows. Give the first fruits of your day to the Lord

October 6/19 20th Holy Apostle Thomas, 20th Monday after Pentecost   I did not know much about life skills back then, but I got one right at least! At college, about 1980, on Valentine’s Day. This picture is still in my bible from back then.   Lets us be perfectly honest with one-another; we do… Continue reading Christian Life Skills – The Four Bows. Give the first fruits of your day to the Lord