St. Theophan the Recluse. Thought for every day of the year. (Translated from the Russian below by N. Park. Corrections are welcome.) (1 Cor 7:12-24; Mt 14:35 – 15:11). “Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.” The Lord did not… Continue reading On Fasting (St. Theophan the Recluse)
Month: July 2008
The High Priestly prayer of Jesus Christ
LISTEN NOW Holy Fathers Of The First Six Ecumenical Councils (celebrated on the Sunday on or after July 13) The High priestly prayer of Jesus Christ contains not only sublime dogmas about Jesus Christ, but also a two-fold definition of salvation, and an example of how to attain it: we must care for others as… Continue reading The High Priestly prayer of Jesus Christ
The High Priestly prayer of Jesus Christ.
LISTEN NOW Holy Fathers Of The First Six Ecumenical Councils (celebrated on the Sunday on or after July 13) The High priestly prayer of Jesus Christ contains not only sublime dogmas about Jesus Christ, but also a two-fold definition of salvation, and an example of how to attain it: we must care for others as… Continue reading The High Priestly prayer of Jesus Christ.
6th Fri after Pentecost – Parables of the field & pearl
6th Week After Pentecost – Friday Matthew 13:44-54 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a… Continue reading 6th Fri after Pentecost – Parables of the field & pearl
Temptation / ?????????
St. Theophan the Recluse. Thoughts on every day of the year. (1 Cor 3:18-23; Mt 13:36-43) “And they shall cast them (those who offend of do iniquity) into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth; then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.”… Continue reading Temptation / ?????????
Why speakest Thou in parables?
10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? 11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. 12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and… Continue reading Why speakest Thou in parables?
St Nicholas is building a new temple!
Brothers and sisters: I know many of you personally, and some only by email or the phone. Many of you know me, and I am always amazed and gratified when I travel to encounter people who thank me for our web ministry. http://www.orthodox.net is over 10 years old, and has reached literally over several million… Continue reading St Nicholas is building a new temple!
5th Sun after Pentecost 2008, Every occurence in our life is a meeting with Christ.
LISTEN NOW The Healing of the Gergesenes demoniacs Every occurence in our life is a meeting with Christ. Matthew 8:28-9:1 And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass… Continue reading 5th Sun after Pentecost 2008, Every occurence in our life is a meeting with Christ.
Holy Royal Martyrs Of Russia 07/04/08 How were the martyrs "called according to his purpose"? How are we?
LISTEN NOW The reading from Romans describes in perfect detail the attributes of the martyrs. They and we are all “called according to His purpose”, and whether we be martyrs or not, it is the same exact purpose, which the Apostle describes clearly. Rom 8:28-39 And we know that all things work together for good… Continue reading Holy Royal Martyrs Of Russia 07/04/08 How were the martyrs "called according to his purpose"? How are we?
St Nicholas Building Project Status and appeal
Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church ??????? ???????????? ??????? ????????? ??????? 708 South Chestnut, McKinney, Texas Mailing Address: PO 37, McKinney, TX 75070 Priest Seraphim Holland, 972-529-2754 http://www.orthodox.net July 3/16, 2008 Dear brothers and sisters, Independent Bank in McKinney has finished processing our loan application, and the news is good, but challenging. Simply put, they will… Continue reading St Nicholas Building Project Status and appeal