In the last issue of the article, I introduced the Eastern Church’s idea of Theoria with regard to the Bible. It basically states that the New Testament Scriptures are meant to draw us into a personal relationship with God through … Continue reading
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I have been sharing background information about a key concept that is the foundation of our communal worship: ANAMNESIS. It is a concept that was also foundational for Jewish worship. Consider how Judaism recalls the Passover. It is a true … Continue reading
I have been exploring in this article the difference in approaches to salvation between the Eastern and Western Churches. The differences have been due, in large part, to the various influences in the cultures that the two Churches have found … Continue reading
As we bring to an end this 20th week after Pentecost, we hear Paul’s words to the Galatians and the Lord’s words, found in Luke’s Gospel, about love of one’s enemies. Paul’s words set the stage for listening to the … Continue reading
If you have been following this article you know that I have been suggesting that the call to holiness is a call to a true and genuine relationship with God. I have also suggested that this requires for us to … Continue reading
I have been attempting to share with my readers the struggle that the Fathers had around finding the right Greek word to express how it is possible for us to believe that God is Three-In-One and that Jesus is both … Continue reading
The twelve major feasts of our Church can be divided into various groups. The first is the “Core Group.” This group consists of the Crucifixion of Christ, His Resurrection and Pentecost. In terms of major feasts, the ante-Nicene Church was … Continue reading
I ended the last issue of this article by sharing the fact that St. Augustine, the originator of the idea of Original Sin, greatly influenced Anselm. By the way I would hasten to remind my readers that the idea of … Continue reading
I this article I have been sharing the STEPS on the Ladder of Divine Ascent of our Father among the Saints, John Climacus. I have already shared the first 25 steps of his spiritual path for growing in our greater … Continue reading
While there is no one particular way of interpreting the Scriptures in the Eastern Church, a certain attitude and perspective is necessary to maintain while studying the Bible. It is summed up in the Eastern Christian concept of Theoria. Although … Continue reading