As I have shared, the Cappadocian Fathers are greatly responsible for our understanding of God, the Holy Spirit. Their understanding truly influences our worship and the way that we celebrate various feasts. In the last issue I mentioned our Eastern … Continue reading
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As I shared in the last issue, there are multiple reasons to believe that First Timothy is later than Paul. One reason is that the articulated role of women in the Christian community appears to be very different from the … Continue reading
On this second weekend before the feast of Christmas, our Church and all Eastern Churches on the Gregorian calendar, commemorate the Holy Forefathers – the earthly ancestors of Jesus Christ – beginning with the first man, Adam, and on through … Continue reading
During this final week before the feast of the Birth of Christ, think about what you might do to make your celebration of this feast much more meaningful and spiritual. You have it within your power to do this. Perhaps … Continue reading
Anamnesis is not necessarily restricted to a particular part of the Eucharistic celebration. It should be remembered that while the succinct summary of the paschal mystery and statement of eschatological hope that bears the technical name of anamnesis (i.e. the … Continue reading
It is important that we ask Jesus to help us consecrate our imagination, intellect, will and memory to God and to cleanse them of all the unholy things with which we have filled them. Thus given to God and filled … Continue reading
The 11th step on John’s Ladder is truly unique. It is Talkativeness and Silence. Talkativeness is the throne of vainglory on which it loves to preen itself and show off. John says that talkativeness is a sign of ignorance, a … Continue reading
The Gospel story we hear this weekend is interesting in-so-far as it reminds us that too often we forget to give thanks to God for the blessings we have received. All ten lepers were cured. Only one returned and gave … Continue reading
I would interrupt my usual reflections on what is unique about our Church to recount some information about Saint Nicholas of Myra, the Patron of our Eparchy and one of the saints of the Eastern Church that is held in … Continue reading
By our Initiation into the Church of Christ, we have been called to holiness – we have been called to actualize the potential within us for becoming more like Christ. In fact, this is the meaning and purpose of this … Continue reading