I saw this on a mailing list I subscribe to. I think pro-life ads are an EXCELLENT idea. I looked at some of them, and was impressed. FYI. If God grants us growth in our new temple, it is my fervent desire that we become very involved in helping the community, as God sends us laborers.… Continue reading Pro-life ads on MTV!
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25th Sun after Pentecost 2008. The Good Samaritan. Who is my neighbor?
LISTEN NOW Luke 10:25-37And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? 27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with… Continue reading 25th Sun after Pentecost 2008. The Good Samaritan. Who is my neighbor?
Entry of the Theotokos Nov 21/Dec 4. Homily by St Gregory Palamas: DISCOURSE ON THE FEAST OF THE ENTRY OF OUR MOST PURE LADY THE THEOTOKOS INTO THE HOLY OF HOLIES
Link: http:///www.orthodox.net/sermons/feasts-of-the-theotokos_+entry-of-the-theotokos+by-saint-gregory-palamas.html READ THIS CAREFULLY! IT IS CHRISTOLOGY 101. I hope to discuss this after Liturgy this weekend. If a tree is known by its fruit, and a good tree bears good fruit (Mt. 7:17; Lk. 6:44), then is not the Mother of Goodness Itself, She who bore the Eternal Beauty, incomparably more excellent than every… Continue reading Entry of the Theotokos Nov 21/Dec 4. Homily by St Gregory Palamas: DISCOURSE ON THE FEAST OF THE ENTRY OF OUR MOST PURE LADY THE THEOTOKOS INTO THE HOLY OF HOLIES
Presentation of the Theotokos – Nov 21/ Dec 4
I need to fly out the door for liturgy in a few moments, but I wanted to at least share a little about today’s feast now, because I may not be back at the computer for quite a long time today. I hope very much to write more about this feast, because it is one of… Continue reading Presentation of the Theotokos – Nov 21/ Dec 4
Video of yesterday’s sermon, 24th Sun after Pentecost 2008. Who touched me?
24th Sun after Pentecost 2008. Who touched me?
LISTEN NOW Luke 8:41-56 And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: 42 For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying.… Continue reading 24th Sun after Pentecost 2008. Who touched me?
23SunafterPentecost 2008, The Gadarene Demoniac. Do not miss any opportunity!
LISTEN NOW Ephesians 2:4-10 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ… Continue reading 23SunafterPentecost 2008, The Gadarene Demoniac. Do not miss any opportunity!
About the Angels.
On this feast day of Archangel Michael, and all the bodiless hosts, I thought I would write a little bit about the angels. This is not by any means a complete treatment, but just so semi-random ideas that I think are important or interesting. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. (Gen… Continue reading About the Angels.
Many years to the Mike/Myke(s) Feast day of St Michael and all the bodiless host.
Nov 8/21 2008 THE SOBOR (ASSEMBLAGE) OF THE CHIEF OF THE HEAVENLY HOSTS MICHAEL AND THE OTHER HEAVENLY BODILESS POWERS. THE ARCHANGELS: GABRIEL, RAPHAEL, URIEL, SELAPHIEL, JEHUDIEL, BARACHIEL, AND JEREMIEL. The Celebration of the Sobor (Assemblage) of the Leader of the Heavenly Hosts Michael, and the Other Heavenly Bodiless Hosts was established at the beginning… Continue reading Many years to the Mike/Myke(s) Feast day of St Michael and all the bodiless host.
23rd Week After Pentecost – TUESDAY. The “longer” version of the “Our Father”
Today’s readings, followed by a few pastoral & personal thoughts. 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost. 7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 For from you… Continue reading 23rd Week After Pentecost – TUESDAY. The “longer” version of the “Our Father”