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
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What did Christ do on the Cross?
38th Monday after Pentecost, 2088-02-11 “Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” (1 Peter 2:24) Here the holy Apostle explains our Lord’s work on the Cross. Jesus Christ voluntarily choose to die… Continue reading What did Christ do on the Cross?
Sunday of Zacchaeus – Luke 19:1-10 – Encouragement
LISTEN NOW If the “LISTEN NOW” link does not work, copy this URL into your browser:http://www.orthodox.net/sermons/great-lent-sunday-before-great-lent-01_2008-02-10+sunday-of-zaccheaus+encouragement.m3u If this file does not work for you, try the direct link to the actual mp3 file:http://www.orthodox.net/sermons/great-lent-sunday-before-great-lent-01_2008-02-10+sunday-of-zaccheaus+encouragement.mp3 LISTEN NOW to homily on Zacchaeus from 2007 If the “LISTEN NOW” link does not work, copy this URL into your browser:http://www.orthodox.net/sermons/great-lent-sunday-before-great-lent-01_2007-01-21+sunday-of-zaccheaus.m3u… Continue reading Sunday of Zacchaeus – Luke 19:1-10 – Encouragement
Audio talk on: Prayers of the church, ALL HOLY TRINITY
LISTEN NOW O All Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. O Lord, blot out our sins. O Master, pardon our iniquities. O Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for Thy name’s sake. If the “LISTEN NOW” link does not work, copy this URL into your browser:http://www.orthodox.net/catechism/prayers-of-the-church_+all-holy-trinity.m3u If this file does not work for you,… Continue reading Audio talk on: Prayers of the church, ALL HOLY TRINITY
36th Sunday after Pentecost – Matthew 15:21-28 – The Canaanite Woman: A Perfect Example Of How To Pray
LISTEN NOW Matthew 15:21-28: Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. But he answered… Continue reading 36th Sunday after Pentecost – Matthew 15:21-28 – The Canaanite Woman: A Perfect Example Of How To Pray
36th Sunday after Pentecost – Matthew 15:21-28 – The woman of Canaan
LISTEN NOW There is an occasional buzzing sound on the recording, but the homily may be heard easily. SCRIPTURE:Matthew 15:21-28 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O… Continue reading 36th Sunday after Pentecost – Matthew 15:21-28 – The woman of Canaan
Audio talk on: Prayers of the church, O Heavenly King
LISTEN NOW O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere present and fillest all things, Treasury of good things and Giver of life: Come and dwell in us, and cleanse us of all impurity, and save our souls, O Good One. If the “LISTEN NOW” link does not work, copy this URL into… Continue reading Audio talk on: Prayers of the church, O Heavenly King
36th Friday after Pentecost – James 2:1-13 – The Royal Law
Christianity is perfection by degrees. It does not abolish the law – it fulfills it. I have spoken many times about the cognitive dissonance produced in our soul by observing the lamentable reality of our lives – our weaknesses, bad habits, tendency to fall into sin again and again – vs. the promise and requirement… Continue reading 36th Friday after Pentecost – James 2:1-13 – The Royal Law
36th Thursday after Pentecost – James 1:19-27 – Are you religious?
When I was in college, and on the way to Orthodoxy, but still not even knowing that it existed, it was fashionable in my circle to deny that we were “religious”. This was a four letter word to us – we arrogantly and ignorantly (I know now) stated that we were “Christian” and NOT “religious”.… Continue reading 36th Thursday after Pentecost – James 1:19-27 – Are you religious?
17th Saturday after Pentecost – Matthew 25:1-13 – Parable Of The Ten Virgins
LISTEN NOW The Parable of the Ten Virgins is also appointed for Holy Equal to the Apostles Nina, Enlightener of Georgia. She is remembered Jan 14/27. This day fell on a Sunday in 2008. Matthew 25:1-13 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to… Continue reading 17th Saturday after Pentecost – Matthew 25:1-13 – Parable Of The Ten Virgins