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
Redeeming the Time – February 2008
Redeeming the Time St Nicholas Orthodox Church, Dallas TX Rector: Priest Seraphim Holland 972-529-2754 cell:972 658-5433 seraphim@orthodox.net St Nicholas Web Site: http://www.orthodox.net See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. (Ephes.5:16) February 2008 A Word from the rector Brothers and sisters: I am… Continue reading Redeeming the Time – February 2008
Audio talk on: Prayers of the church, O Come Let Us Worship
LISTEN NOW O come let us worship God our King. O come, let us worship and fall down before Christ, our King and our God. O come, let us worship and fall down before the very Christ, our King and our God. If the “LISTEN NOW” link does not work, copy this URL into your… Continue reading Audio talk on: Prayers of the church, O Come Let Us Worship
Audio talk on: Prayers of the church, Vigil,`Glory To The Holy, And Consubstantial, And Life Creating Trinity
LISTEN NOW “Glory to the Holy and Consubstantial, and Life-creating, and Indivisible Trinity, always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages” If the “LISTEN NOW” link does not work, copy this URL into your browser:http://www.orthodox.net/catechism/prayers-of-the-church_2008-02-12+vigil,+glory-to-the-holy,-and-consubstantial,-and-life-creating-trinity.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_2008-02-12+vigil,+glory-to-the-holy,-and-consubstantial,-and-life-creating-trinity.mp3 http://feeds.feedburner.com/OrthodoxChristianCatecheticalTalksRSS… Continue reading Audio talk on: Prayers of the church, Vigil,`Glory To The Holy, And Consubstantial, And Life Creating Trinity
Lenten prayer of Nersess the Gracious
The following is a wonderful, richly domatic and edifying prayer. Although it is called a “Lenten prayer”, it may be said anytime on one’s private prayers. 1. I confess with faith and adore , Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, uncreated and immortal essence, creator of angels, of humans, and of all that exists. Have mercy… Continue reading Lenten prayer of Nersess the Gracious
What did Christ do on the Cross?
38th Monday after Pentecost, 2088-02-11 “Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” (1 Peter 2:24) Here the holy Apostle explains our Lord’s work on the Cross. Jesus Christ voluntarily choose to die… Continue reading What did Christ do on the Cross?
Sunday of Zacchaeus – Luke 19:1-10 – Encouragement
LISTEN NOW If the “LISTEN NOW” link does not work, copy this URL into your browser:http://www.orthodox.net/sermons/great-lent-sunday-before-great-lent-01_2008-02-10+sunday-of-zaccheaus+encouragement.m3u If this file does not work for you, try the direct link to the actual mp3 file:http://www.orthodox.net/sermons/great-lent-sunday-before-great-lent-01_2008-02-10+sunday-of-zaccheaus+encouragement.mp3 LISTEN NOW to homily on Zacchaeus from 2007 If the “LISTEN NOW” link does not work, copy this URL into your browser:http://www.orthodox.net/sermons/great-lent-sunday-before-great-lent-01_2007-01-21+sunday-of-zaccheaus.m3u… Continue reading Sunday of Zacchaeus – Luke 19:1-10 – Encouragement
Audio talk on: Prayers of the church, ALL HOLY TRINITY
LISTEN NOW O All Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. O Lord, blot out our sins. O Master, pardon our iniquities. O Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for Thy name’s sake. If the “LISTEN NOW” link does not work, copy this URL into your browser:http://www.orthodox.net/catechism/prayers-of-the-church_+all-holy-trinity.m3u If this file does not work for you,… Continue reading Audio talk on: Prayers of the church, ALL HOLY TRINITY
36th Sunday after Pentecost – Matthew 15:21-28 – The Canaanite Woman: A Perfect Example Of How To Pray
LISTEN NOW Matthew 15:21-28: Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. But he answered… Continue reading 36th Sunday after Pentecost – Matthew 15:21-28 – The Canaanite Woman: A Perfect Example Of How To Pray
36th Sunday after Pentecost – Matthew 15:21-28 – The woman of Canaan
LISTEN NOW There is an occasional buzzing sound on the recording, but the homily may be heard easily. SCRIPTURE:Matthew 15:21-28 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O… Continue reading 36th Sunday after Pentecost – Matthew 15:21-28 – The woman of Canaan