Jan 3/16 Holy Nun Genevieve of Paris From thy birth thou didst long for /Christ as thy bride, /and in youth’s full flower /thou wast granted thy heart’s desire. /Thou wast a steadfast defender /of condemned malefactors, /and protectress of Paris, O Mother Genevieve.(Megalynarian, according to Greek usage, written by Priest Seraphim, long ago, for… Continue reading MENAION: Jan 3/16 St Genevieve of Paris
Month: January 2008
Thoughts on today’s readings
"For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that oneteach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God;and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. Forevery one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness:for he is a… Continue reading Thoughts on today’s readings
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Jan 2/15 St Seraphim of Sarov Today is the my namesday. St Seraphim is a lot to live up to. When I was baptised, a friend told me that I had one year to pray in the air and glow in the dark (both these things are described in the Saints conversation with Motovilov) Still… Continue reading Untitled
To know someone you must become like them – said another way
Here is something I read today that hits smack dab on a theme I talk to my parish about as often as possible: “To try to discover the meaning of the commandments through study and reading without actually living in accordance with them is like mistaking the shadow of something for its reality. It is… Continue reading To know someone you must become like them – said another way
Sunday After Nativity 2008 – How Can We Make Sense Out Of The Senseless
Sunday After Nativity 2008 – How Can We Make Sense Out Of The Senseless – AUDIO mp3
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Thoughts on the Holy Scriptures, 33rd week after Pentecost Ephesians 1:16-23 I cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes… Continue reading Untitled
To feel good, you must do good.
I know so many of you have heard this from me a million times: “To feel good you must do good” I will never tire of saying it, because it is true, and to understand this is a key to happiness and a fruitful life. Just maybe, some of you tire of hearing the same… Continue reading To feel good, you must do good.
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The week in review – 2007/2008 Dec 22 – Dec 29, church calendar // Jan 4-11, Civil Calendar Dear Brothers and sisters: This week we celebrated the Nativity of our Savior. We are not fasting until the day before Theophany, which occurs on Sat, this year (Jan 19 according to the “wall calendar”, Jan 5… Continue reading Untitled
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Redeeming the Time St Nicholas Orthodox Church, Dallas TX Rector: Priest Seraphim Holland 972-529-2754 cell:972 658-5433 seraphim@orthodox.net St Nicholas Web Site: http://www.orthodox.net See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. (Ephes.5:16) January 2008 A Word from the rector Brothers and sisters: Please note… Continue reading Untitled
Regular Service Schedule
Our regular service schedule is below. I will also post it on the front page of the web page, and have a separate link to the schedule also (http://www.orthodox.net/aboutus/regular-service-schedule.html). PLEASE NOTE: THE SCHEDULE IS MUCH “PRETTIER” AT THIS LINK Regular Service Schedule Tuesday 6:30 PM Vespers Followed by a discussion about the spiritual/dogmatic content of… Continue reading Regular Service Schedule