“Hope in our Lord Jesus Christ” is only possible when there is “work of faith, and labor of love” When is the Gospel… “not … in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost”? Oct 27/Nov 9 2009 23rd Monday after Pentecost We begin 1 Thessalonians in the cycle of… Continue reading “Hope in our Lord Jesus Christ” is only possible when there is “work of faith, and labor of love”
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Parable of the Rich Man & Lazarus. A important pinciple is taught. 22nd Sun after Pentecost. Audio Homily.
LISTEN NOW Luke 16:19-31 19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the… Continue reading Parable of the Rich Man & Lazarus. A important pinciple is taught. 22nd Sun after Pentecost. Audio Homily.
The (plywood) roof is on and solea built – photos
New photos, taken Sunday afternoon. The workers put the roof on and built the solea on Saturday. We would have more photos, but the batteries died! Look at the set of pictures here Slideshow
The rafters are up! Lots of photos.
Lots of photos of the construction, from three sources. All taken Thursday, a few at night. the rest during the day. Go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/saint-nicholas/sets/72157622753530266/ Try this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/saint-nicholas/sets/72157622753530266/show/ for a slideshow.
The Rich Man and Lazarus 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen. Today is the twenty second Sunday after Pentecost [1], and also is the day we celebrate the memory of St. Hilarion the Great. We wish many years to our beloved Archbishop Hilarion, who is down under now. This day is… Continue reading The Rich Man and Lazarus 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
Summing things up in the Akathist to St Nicholas Understanding prayer to the Saints Nighttime pictures of temple construction.
Holy Father Nicholas, pray to God for us! Oct 24/ Nov 6 2009 22nd Friday after Pentecost O most-holy and most-wonderful Father Nicholas, consolation of all that sorrow, accept our personal offering, and entreat the Lord that we be delivered from Gehenna through thy God-pleasing intercession, that we may sing: Alleluia! (Kontakion 13, Akathist to… Continue reading Summing things up in the Akathist to St Nicholas Understanding prayer to the Saints Nighttime pictures of temple construction.
St James, Brother of the Lord. 10 things.
aka James the Just Commemorated Oct 23/ Nov 5 10 Things [1] 1. St James is called the “Brother of the Lord”. He was one of 4 sons of Joseph from a previous marriage, all of which are named in scripture [2]. He is given this title because, as the Prologue [3] explains:… Continue reading St James, Brother of the Lord. 10 things.
The Great Litany – The Litany of Peace. A Short Introduction.
The Great Litany The Litany of Peace An Orthodox deacon extending his orarion at the end of a petition of a litany. (A Deacon, Andrei Ryabushkin, 1888) The Great Litany is said as the first litany of Divine Liturgy and Vespers, after the Six Psalms in Matins and at the beginning of the… Continue reading The Great Litany – The Litany of Peace. A Short Introduction.
That we may be delivered from all tribulation, wrath, and necessity…
That we may be delivered from all tribulation, wrath, and necessity… Thoughts on a petition in the Great Ectenia, the Litany of Peace Oct 21/Nov 3 2009 22nd Tuesday after Pentecost. Monk Hilarion the Great. That we may be delivered from all tribulation, wrath, and necessity, let us pray to the Lord. 10th… Continue reading That we may be delivered from all tribulation, wrath, and necessity…
Parable of the sower. Having ears to hear is only possible if there is good ground. Audio homily 2009.
LISTEN NOW Luke 8:5-15 5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. 6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because… Continue reading Parable of the sower. Having ears to hear is only possible if there is good ground. Audio homily 2009.