LISTEN NOW Luke 18:10-14 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice… Continue reading Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee – Luke 18:10-14 – Two Ways
Month: February 2008
Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee – Luke 18:10-14 – The rest of the story, How was the publican justified?
In the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen. Today is the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee. It is a formal beginning to our preparation for the Holy Fast, and is the first day we read anything from the Triodion this year. We are now in a period… Continue reading Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee – Luke 18:10-14 – The rest of the story, How was the publican justified?
Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee – Luke 18:10-14 – "Zacchaeus" is saved by his humility
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Thoughts on the Scriptures – 38th (33nd) Saturday after Pentecost
In today’s Gospel reading, our Lord tells us a parable about the importance of continual, persistent prayer. We saw this same lesson in action in the few Sunday Gospels, when both the blind man and the woman of Canaan persistently cried out, “Son of David, have mercy on me,” despite all manner of reproofs. Now,… Continue reading Thoughts on the Scriptures – 38th (33nd) Saturday after Pentecost
The Demon of Noonday and the Sixth Hour
The hours are 10 minute prayer services appointed by the Church for certain hours of the day. While most of us do not generally have time to pray these prayers regularly, they are a valuable resource for reflection and prayer. The sixth hour is the prayer appointed for noontime. This is a time when many… Continue reading The Demon of Noonday and the Sixth Hour
Meeting of the Lord
We have just finished the Vigil Service for the Meeting of the Lord. This is an event in our Lord’s life that should truly inspire our awe and wonder. The following selections from the service say more than any of my own words could: O Thou Who didst hallow the Virgin’s womb by Thy birth… Continue reading Meeting of the Lord
Redeeming the Time – February 2008
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) February 2008 A Word from the rector Brothers and sisters: I am… Continue reading Redeeming the Time – February 2008
Audio talk on: Prayers of the church, O Come Let Us Worship
LISTEN NOW O come let us worship God our King. O come, let us worship and fall down before Christ, our King and our God. O come, let us worship and fall down before the very Christ, our King and our God. If the “LISTEN NOW” link does not work, copy this URL into your… Continue reading Audio talk on: Prayers of the church, O Come Let Us Worship
Audio talk on: Prayers of the church, Vigil,`Glory To The Holy, And Consubstantial, And Life Creating Trinity
LISTEN NOW “Glory to the Holy and Consubstantial, and Life-creating, and Indivisible Trinity, always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages” If the “LISTEN NOW” link does not work, copy this URL into your browser:http://www.orthodox.net/catechism/prayers-of-the-church_2008-02-12+vigil,+glory-to-the-holy,-and-consubstantial,-and-life-creating-trinity.m3u If this file does not work for you, try the direct link to the actual mp3 file:http://www.orthodox.net/catechism/prayers-of-the-church_2008-02-12+vigil,+glory-to-the-holy,-and-consubstantial,-and-life-creating-trinity.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/OrthodoxChristianCatecheticalTalksRSS… Continue reading Audio talk on: Prayers of the church, Vigil,`Glory To The Holy, And Consubstantial, And Life Creating Trinity
Lenten prayer of Nersess the Gracious
The following is a wonderful, richly domatic and edifying prayer. Although it is called a “Lenten prayer”, it may be said anytime on one’s private prayers. 1. I confess with faith and adore , Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, uncreated and immortal essence, creator of angels, of humans, and of all that exists. Have mercy… Continue reading Lenten prayer of Nersess the Gracious