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WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF PARISH MINISTRY?
Many of our readers know that we are attempting to build a new temple in Dallas, and we are very small, with limited reserves and income. The proper approach that all of us must us use in such a difficult situation is to reach OUT, and not IN. By this I mean, that if we… Continue reading WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF PARISH MINISTRY?
Two Sundays before Nativity – The Holy Forefathers
The Sunday of the Holy ForefathersThe Great Supper (This year, the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers falls on Dec 17/30 2007)In the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen1Today is the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers, which is always celebrated two Sundays before the Nativity. Next Sunday is the Sunday… Continue reading Two Sundays before Nativity – The Holy Forefathers
Do you have the will? Then you will find the way!
“So come, let us rise up, as many of us as wish to escape this slavery of the passions, and run to Christ, the true Master, so that we may acquire the title of His servants. Let us also strive to become such men as our discourse has just enumerated. Let us not, therefore, hold… Continue reading Do you have the will? Then you will find the way!
Menaion:December 13/26 – The Holy Martyr LUCY
On December 13/26, we celebrate the memory of the Holy Martyr LUCY. MANY YEARS TO Lucy (Lulu, Ludy Goose) Park! The name “Lucy” means “light”, with the same root as “lucid” which means “clear, radiant, understandable.” With her mother, Lucy visited the grave of St. Agatha in Catania, where St. Agatha appeared to her. Her… Continue reading Menaion:December 13/26 – The Holy Martyr LUCY
Menaion:December 13/26 – The "Five Companions"
On December 13, (Dec 26 on the civil calendar) we celebrate the memory of the “Five Companions”, MARTYRS EUSTRATIOS, AUXENTIOS, EUGENE, MARDARIUS AND ORESTES (+ C. 284-305). Their story is included below, as well as some useful links. Our prayers in the church come from many sources, all of which, of course, feed from the… Continue reading Menaion:December 13/26 – The "Five Companions"
Great Martyr James the Persian – Nov 27/ Dec 10
One of my favorites today: Great Martyr James the Persian. The Menaion contains stories that only the faithful who are full of faith believe! The story of the martyrdom of the great James the Persian reminds of that of St Mary of Egypt. Her story seemed so impossible to many even in a more pious… Continue reading Great Martyr James the Persian – Nov 27/ Dec 10
Today we commemorate St Mercurius who conquered Julian the Apostate
Today is Fri, Nov 24/Dec 7 On this day we remember the Holy Martyr and soldier Mercurios. His life is below (taken from the Menologion program, which I recommend to everyone who reads spiritual things in English), but I want to call your attention to a marvelous episode in his life. Since God is the… Continue reading Today we commemorate St Mercurius who conquered Julian the Apostate
Thoughts on the Holy Scripture – 28th Week After Pentecost – Thursday
The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner. Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. When we read the Holy Scriptures, if we are to benefit, we must consider them to be words directed… Continue reading Thoughts on the Holy Scripture – 28th Week After Pentecost – Thursday