Today’s readings, followed by a few small pastoral and personal thoughts. Philippians 3:8-19 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, 9… Continue reading 20th Week After Pentecost – Friday
Month: October 2008
Redeeming the Time – October 2008
Redeeming the Time St Nicholas Orthodox Church, McKinney, 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) October 2008 This document is also at the link: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=d926dxr_62fphz5bf4.… Continue reading Redeeming the Time – October 2008
20th Week After Pentecost – Thursday. Philippians 3:1-8. Luke 7:17-30.
20th Week After Pentecost – Thursday Today’s readings, followed by a few small pastoral and personal thoughts. Philippians 3:1-8 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers,… Continue reading 20th Week After Pentecost – Thursday. Philippians 3:1-8. Luke 7:17-30.
Redeeming the Time Print Edition
The October issue of the print edition of Redeeming the Time was distributed this weekend, and is also available for viewing online. The theme of this issue is Holy Communion. Nicholas
20th Week After Pentecost – Wednesday
Today’s readings, followed by a few small pastoral and personal thoughts. Philippians 2:24-30 But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly. 25 Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my… Continue reading 20th Week After Pentecost – Wednesday
20th Monday After Pentecost
20th Week After Pentecost – Monday Today’s readings, followed by a few small pastoral and personal thoughts. Philippians 2:12-16 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God… Continue reading 20th Monday After Pentecost
19th Sun after Pent – Luke 6:31-36 – “As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise”
LISTEN NOW Luke 6:31-36 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. 32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. 33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what… Continue reading 19th Sun after Pent – Luke 6:31-36 – “As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise”
Holy Elders of Optina
Today we celebrate the memory of the holy and venerable Elders of Optina Monastery. These truly wonderful saints lived in the Optina Monastery during recent centuries, and exemplified the Christian virtues in their lives and teachings. In their honor, we would like to provide a link to a set of their teachings, in both English… Continue reading Holy Elders of Optina
18th Sun after Pentecost 2008 – “Nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.”
LISTEN NOW Luke 5:1-11 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3 And he entered… Continue reading 18th Sun after Pentecost 2008 – “Nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.”
Video of “Breaking Ground” Moleben and planning on the land
These videos are part of our living history! Things are only just beginning! Long Version – Lots of planning, and parts of the moleben Short Version- Interview of Fr Seraphim, and planning. Thanks to Nat for the Videos! Links to the Videos all over the web: The long one:… Continue reading Video of “Breaking Ground” Moleben and planning on the land