Two answers to the question who is my neighbor Regarding the question of "Who is my neighbor", the Lord Jesus Christ, as is usual, gives many answers at once. The parable of the Good Samaritan is rich in symbolism and Theology, and teaches about morality, the church, the second coming and the judgment, but it… Continue reading The Greatest Commandment and Parable of the Good Samaritan. Audio Homily 2009.
The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 25th Sunday after Pentecost
The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 25th Sunday after Pentecost In the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen [1] Today is the Twenty Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, and on this day we read about the Greatest Commandment and the story of the Good Samaritan. Last Sunday, we… Continue reading The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 25th Sunday after Pentecost
Priest Daniel Sysoiev murdered. Letter of Matushka Julia Sysoieva
Priest Daniel Sysoiev murdered Letter of Matushka Julia Sysoieva Nov 14/27 2009 25th Friday after Pentecost Fr Peter Perekrestov (ruspast@sbcglobal.net) writes: On Thursday, November 19, 2009 35 year old Fr Daniel Sisoev, a very active and straightforward missionary priest in Moscow, was gunned down by a masked gunman inside the St. Thomas Church. PS… Continue reading Priest Daniel Sysoiev murdered. Letter of Matushka Julia Sysoieva
Gleanings from the Holy Fathers Thanksgiving, thankfulness. St John Chrysostom
Nov 13/26 2009 St John Chrysostom Today is the commemoration of St John the Golden mouthed (Chrysostom), and also the day of the American Holiday of Thanksgiving. St John givens us our first gleaning: before he died of tuberculosis, while traveling in exile, his last words were “Glory be to God for all… Continue reading Gleanings from the Holy Fathers Thanksgiving, thankfulness. St John Chrysostom
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His Holiness, Patriarch Pavle Another glimpse into his remarkable life. Nov 12/25 2009 25th Wednesday after Pentecost Patriarch Pavle reposed recently and was buried last week. You can find video of his funeral on the Internet if you want, but I am more concerned with descriptions of the man, who was a… Continue reading Untitled
Christian Life Skills. The Jesus prayer Pray without ceasing. New Testament Challenge and the Jesus Prayer Challenge
Christian Life Skills: The Jesus prayer Pray without ceasing New Testament Challenge and theJesus Prayer Challenge Nov 11/24 25th Tuesday after Pentecost[U1] Recently, on various blogs I fail miserably in keeping up with, the “ New Testament Challenge” has been proposed. This is a suggestion to read the entire NT during the Nativity Fast.… Continue reading Christian Life Skills. The Jesus prayer Pray without ceasing. New Testament Challenge and the Jesus Prayer Challenge
O Joyous Light, sung by Sophie (4 y/o)
Just try to not be joyous as you listen to Sophie singing "O Joyous Light" – I double dare you! I love to hear my grandchildren sing. They sing pretty well in church. They are encouraged to sing, and they love to because their home is a "singing culture". This may not be too PC… Continue reading O Joyous Light, sung by Sophie (4 y/o)
24th Sunday 2009. An exposition of Ephesians 2:14-22, and the healing of the woman with an issue of blood, which make the same important point.
LISTEN NOW Ephesians 2:14-22 14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; 15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;… Continue reading 24th Sunday 2009. An exposition of Ephesians 2:14-22, and the healing of the woman with an issue of blood, which make the same important point.
Healing of the Woman with an Issue of Blood. Raising of the Daughter of Jairus. 24th Sunday after Pentecost
Healing of the Woman with an Issue of Blood Raising of the Daughter of Jairus 24th Sunday after Pentecost In the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen[1] On today, the reading is appointed about The Healing of the Woman with an issue of blood and the raising… Continue reading Healing of the Woman with an Issue of Blood. Raising of the Daughter of Jairus. 24th Sunday after Pentecost
Children’s liturgy and children’s sermon 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8
Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Children’s liturgy and children’s sermon 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8 Nov 7/ 20 2009 24th Friday after Pentecost[U1] The sermon in the Children’s liturgy contained something for all children of God – we are children… Continue reading Children’s liturgy and children’s sermon 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8