As we joyously celebrate the Great Feast of Pascha, I realize that the spirituality of our Church is focused on helping us to experience the reality of God’s Kingdom right now! Our Church calls us to experience God as He … Continue reading
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The Fathers of our Church tell us that Christ is the measure of all things, both divine and human. Since the divine Ascension, our human nature has been raised up to the right hand of God the Father. In His … Continue reading
Think about the worship of our Church during the Easter period. She has us declare over and over again that Christ IS Risen! In fact, it seems that our Church tells us that we cannot declare this belief too often! … Continue reading
In the last installment of this article, I began sharing thoughts about the Prologue of the Gospel John that we heard proclaimed today on Pascha. As it continues, it announces more major themes of John’s Gospel: life, light and enlightenment. … Continue reading
I wonder whether you think about why it is that we, as a Church, put so very much energy into our celebration of Pascha. The length of our service, if you participate in the entire Easter Service, is long and … Continue reading
As we celebrate Pascha, the call to holiness takes on yet another meaning. The call to holiness issued by Pascha is one to put our whole hope and trust in the truth of that which is revealed, namely that life … Continue reading
Standing In Prayer All are reminded that it is the tradition of the Eastern Church To Stand in Prayer during the period from Easter to Pentecost, the next 50 days. We are encouraged to stand even while at private prayer. … Continue reading
O my most compassionate Lord and Savior, as I think about all that You did during Your human life in order that I might learn how to live the life You have given me, I offer You my deepest thanks … Continue reading
O Most Holy Lamb of God, whom Isaiah proclaimed goes willingly to the cruel slaughter enacted by unbelievers, I know that you gave Your back to scourging, Your cheeks to buffeting, and Your body to torture, You did not turn … Continue reading
O most merciful Lord, You have given so much of Yourself to me. On the night before You voluntarily went to Your death so that death can no longer contain me, You gave Yourself to me and others in the … Continue reading