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Category: Feasts Of the Savior
Exaltation of the Holy Cross. We preach Christ crucified. Audio Homily 2009.
LISTEN NOW 1 Corinthians 1:18-24 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where… Continue reading Exaltation of the Holy Cross. We preach Christ crucified. Audio Homily 2009.
The Cross Is the Sign of Christianity A Christian Cannot Be Without His Cross: On the Inevitability of Suffering
by New Hieromartyr John, Archbishop of Riga and Latvia Who, For His Unyielding Witness to the Truth Suffered Many Persecutions And Was Burned Alive By Communist Assassins In the Night of October 12, 1934. "21From that time, Jesus began to show to His disciples that it is necessary for Him to go away to… Continue reading The Cross Is the Sign of Christianity A Christian Cannot Be Without His Cross: On the Inevitability of Suffering
Why were Moses and Elias with Christ on the mountain?
When Christ was transfigured on the mountain, Moses and Elias appeared conversing with Him. Why were these two present, out of all the righteous of the Old Testament? The service texts explain this. There are two equally valid answers. One has to do with the respective ministries of the two saints, and… Continue reading Why were Moses and Elias with Christ on the mountain?
Receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved…
Today’s reading from St. Paul’s epistle to the Hebrews[1] is a beautiful exposition of how we, as disciples of Christ, should live our lives. Why is the reading read on this particular day, the day on which we celebrate our Lord’s Resurrection of Lazarus? I think that the key is in the first words of the… Continue reading Receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved…
Sunday after Nativity 2009. Things are not as they seem!
LISTEN NOW Matthew 2:13-23 13 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.… Continue reading Sunday after Nativity 2009. Things are not as they seem!
Transfiguration, 2008. Audio Homily. Human nature in the midst of the Divine.
LISTEN NOW There is a startling contrast between Moses and Elias and the Apostles during the Transfiguration. The Apostles show they were not yet ready to fully experience Divine nature because of their sleepiness, confusion and fear. Moses and Elias were perfectly at peace in the midst of the uncreated light. Humanity was created to… Continue reading Transfiguration, 2008. Audio Homily. Human nature in the midst of the Divine.
Questions about scripture read on the Transfiguration
Source: http://www.orthodox.net/questions/transfiguration-scripture_1.html Tonight: Aug 5/18 2008 Monday 6:30 PM – VIGIL for the Transfiguration Tomorrow, Aug 6/19 Tuesday 9 AM – DIVINE LITURGY. I will hear confession after vigil and before Liturgy. QUESTION 1 “And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and… Continue reading Questions about scripture read on the Transfiguration
Questions and Answers about the Feast of the Transfiguration Aug 6/19
from http://www.orthodox.net/questions/transfiguration_1.html QUESTION 1 Tell the story of the transfiguration, paying attention to the point in Jesus’ ministry that it occurred. Which gospels report the Transfiguration? ANSWER 1 The gospels very laconically report the Transfiguration. Jesus took Peter, James and John up to a high mountain, which was Mount Tabor. It was late,… Continue reading Questions and Answers about the Feast of the Transfiguration Aug 6/19
Meeting of the Lord
We have just finished the Vigil Service for the Meeting of the Lord. This is an event in our Lord’s life that should truly inspire our awe and wonder. The following selections from the service say more than any of my own words could: O Thou Who didst hallow the Virgin’s womb by Thy birth… Continue reading Meeting of the Lord