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.
Parable of the Sower Luke 8:5-15 Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost
This Sunday – Nov 1 2009 ns is the 21st Sunday after Pentecost. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen. Today is the Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost[1], and it is also the day that we remember the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council. This council established… Continue reading Parable of the Sower Luke 8:5-15 Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost
St Longinus the Centurion. St Sergius of Radonezh. Childrens School
St Longinus the Centurion Oct 16/29 St Sergius of Radonezh Children’s School – ages 6-11. Oct 15/28 2009 21st Wednesday after Pentecost Here is a slightly cleaned up and shortened version of notes my wife wrote to teach about St Longinus the Centurion in our church school. She made me promise to not… Continue reading St Longinus the Centurion. St Sergius of Radonezh. Childrens School
The Law and Sin What is Sin? Romans 3:20
Oct 14/27 2009 21st Tuesday after Pentecost Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. Rom 3:20 KJV It cannot be that perfectly doing the works of the law is of no benefit, since Christ… Continue reading The Law and Sin What is Sin? Romans 3:20
Twelve Meanings of Candles Based on Their Properties
Candles Oct 13/26 2009 21st Monday after Pentecost. Holy Martyr Zlata. A Meditation about candles [1], by Mitred Archpriest Alexander Lebedeff, rector of Holy Transfiguration Cathedral, Los Angeles, CA, with his introduction: “I thought that I might share on this list a meditation that I wrote on the spiritual messages that the various… Continue reading Twelve Meanings of Candles Based on Their Properties
widow of Nain. This is our life in microcosm. Luke 7:11-16 20th Sunday 2009
LISTEN NOW Luke 7:11-16 11 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. 12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son… Continue reading widow of Nain. This is our life in microcosm. Luke 7:11-16 20th Sunday 2009
20th Sunday. Widow of Nain. Being in the way of Christ. Luke 7:11-16
Resurrection of the Son of the Widow of Nain Being in the way of Christ Luke 7:11-16 Day of the Glorification of St Jonah of Manchuria, Sept 20, 1996 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost . In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, amen. Welcome to our visitors today. It is… Continue reading 20th Sunday. Widow of Nain. Being in the way of Christ. Luke 7:11-16
I count all things but loss. The knowledge of Christ Jesus. That I may win Christ. Philippians 3:8
I count all things but loss The knowledge of Christ Jesus That I may win Christ Philippians 3:8 Biblical Exegesis It is always about You! Oct 10/23 2009 20th Friday after Pentecost Today’s reading from Philippians is too good to miss. If one only had this passage and the Gospels it would be enough.… Continue reading I count all things but loss. The knowledge of Christ Jesus. That I may win Christ. Philippians 3:8
A house upon a rock. Words to build by. Luke 6:46-7:1 Children’s Liturgy
A house upon a rock Words to build by. Luke 6:46-7:1 Children’s Liturgy Oct 8/21 2009 20th Wednesday after Pentecost We just so happen to building a church just now (have you heard? J ) Today’s Gospel reading applies in a very direct way to our building project. This project is ongoing, and… Continue reading A house upon a rock. Words to build by. Luke 6:46-7:1 Children’s Liturgy