If it is true that Christ is the Son of Man, consubstantial with us, then it follows that everything that He accomplished in His earthly life must likewise be possible for the rest of the sons of man. I truly … Continue reading
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In this article I have begun to take us through the Divine Liturgy, commenting on each section. The Liturgy begins with the Great Incensation, that is welcoming all, both those present and the saints whose images (icons) we have in … Continue reading
In this article I would continue sharing thoughts about spirituality as found in St. John Climacus’ Ladder of Divine Ascent. As I shared in the last issue, John saw the first rung on the ladder of our spiritual journey to … Continue reading
The call to holiness was given to each of us at the time of our initiation into the Church. We are called to a deeper understanding of life and our relationship with God. We are called to understand that not … Continue reading
In a chronologically ordered New Testament, the next writing that must be considered after the Gospel of John is Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians. Like the Letter to the Colossians, Ephesians is one of the disputed letters of Paul – … Continue reading
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations and Best Wishes are extended to GEORGE & IRENE DURISIN on the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary Многая літа — Mnohaya lita God Grant Them Many Years … Continue reading
By Your resurrection, O Christ our God, You told the women bringing ointment to rejoice; and You stilled the weeping of Eve, the first mother. You instructed the women to announce to Your Apostles: “The Savior has risen from the … Continue reading
I believe that one of the very important things to understand about our Church and its worship is that it appeals to all of our senses. In our worship, the Church attempts to engage the entire person in the worship … Continue reading
The ritual (i.e., sequence of actions) which is a part of the Divine Liturgy, is meant to draw us into the entire mystery of God’s incarnation as a human in the Person of Jesus and the impact that this action … Continue reading
In this time after Easter our Gospel readings during the Divine Liturgy are taken, for the most past, from the Gospel of John. His Gospel views the beautiful diamond of God’s infinite being as a community of burning, loving life … Continue reading