And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. This is saying… Continue reading 35th Friday after Pentecost – Hebrews 11:8, 11-16 – Which country are we mindful of?
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35th Thursday – "For ye have need of patience"
LISTEN NOW This is a homily, first to myself, spoken concerning the following scripture, which is appointed for the 35th Thursday after Pentecost: Hebrews 10:35-11:7 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive… Continue reading 35th Thursday – "For ye have need of patience"
MENAION Jan 10/23 St Theophan the Recluse
Today we celebrate St Theophan the Recluse. His was a unique ministry – a “recluse” who communicated with hundreds of people regularly via letters. We are fortunate to have many of his letters, evidently saved by his correspondents. In addition, this “modern” Saint wrote many excellent books, all of which were steeped in the wisdom… Continue reading MENAION Jan 10/23 St Theophan the Recluse
Audio talk on: Prayers of the church, the TRISAGION
LISTEN NOW Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us If the “LISTEN NOW” link does not work, copy this URL into your browser:http://www.orthodox.net/catechism/prayers-of-the-church_2008-01-22+the-trisagion.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_2008-01-22+the-trisagion.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/OrthodoxChristianCatecheticalTalksRSS feed of Audio catechetical talks:http://feeds.feedburner.com/OrthodoxChristianCatecheticalTalks Archive of Audio catechetical talks:http://www.orthodox.net/catechism
Sunday after Theophany – The Meaning Of The Winter Pascha; Our Nature Is Changed, We Are No Longer Captives
Sunday after Theophany – The Meaning Of The Winter Pascha; Our Nature Is Changed, We Are No Longer Captives LISTEN NOW If the “LISTEN NOW” link does not work, copy this URL into your browser: http://www.orthodox.net/sermons/feasts-of-the-savior-theophany-04_2008-01-20+sunday-after-theophany+the-meaning-of-the-winter-pascha;-our-nature-is-changed,-we-are-no-longer-captives_ephesians4;7-13+matthew4;12-17.m3u If this file does not work for you, try the direct link to the actual mp3 file: http://www.orthodox.net/sermons/feasts-of-the-savior-theophany-04_2008-01-20+sunday-after-theophany+the-meaning-of-the-winter-pascha;-our-nature-is-changed,-we-are-no-longer-captives_ephesians4;7-13+matthew4;12-17.mp3 RSS… Continue reading Sunday after Theophany – The Meaning Of The Winter Pascha; Our Nature Is Changed, We Are No Longer Captives
The week in review – 2008 Jan 5-12, church calendar // Jan 18-25, Civil Calendar
The week in review – 2008 Jan 5-12, church calendar // Jan 18-25, Civil Calendar Dear Brothers and sisters: This week was the last part of the “twelve days of Christmas”, with The Eve of Theophany on Friday, Jan 5/18, and Theophany the next day, on Saturday. I hope you enjoyed the fast free period.… Continue reading The week in review – 2008 Jan 5-12, church calendar // Jan 18-25, Civil Calendar
MENAION: Jan 3/16 St Genevieve of Paris
Jan 3/16 Holy Nun Genevieve of Paris From thy birth thou didst long for /Christ as thy bride, /and in youth’s full flower /thou wast granted thy heart’s desire. /Thou wast a steadfast defender /of condemned malefactors, /and protectress of Paris, O Mother Genevieve.(Megalynarian, according to Greek usage, written by Priest Seraphim, long ago, for… Continue reading MENAION: Jan 3/16 St Genevieve of Paris
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Jan 2/15 St Seraphim of Sarov Today is the my namesday. St Seraphim is a lot to live up to. When I was baptised, a friend told me that I had one year to pray in the air and glow in the dark (both these things are described in the Saints conversation with Motovilov) Still… Continue reading Untitled
To know someone you must become like them – said another way
Here is something I read today that hits smack dab on a theme I talk to my parish about as often as possible: “To try to discover the meaning of the commandments through study and reading without actually living in accordance with them is like mistaking the shadow of something for its reality. It is… Continue reading To know someone you must become like them – said another way
Sunday After Nativity 2008 – How Can We Make Sense Out Of The Senseless
Sunday After Nativity 2008 – How Can We Make Sense Out Of The Senseless – AUDIO mp3