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

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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

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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.”