The call to holiness is a call to imitate the way that Jesus Christ thought and lived. He is God’s revelation to us on how best to use the years we have of life on earth. It is important to … Continue reading
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In the two Byzantine anaphora texts the object of remembrance becomes: the passion, cross, burial, resurrection after three days, ascent into heaven, sitting at the right hand of the Father, and the second coming in glory. Even more enlightening than … Continue reading
The first letter of Peter is distinctive for a number of reasons. It is one of only two documents in the New Testament (NT) that uses the word “Christian”. It is the only document in addition to John that uses … Continue reading
I would continue some remarks on the 10th Step on John’s Ladder, SLANDER. History tells us that one monk, the Elder Aimilianos, always walked away when someone began speaking about someone behind his back. St. John, however, suggests a much … Continue reading
OUR CONDOLENCES are extended to the Family of Lydia Soja at the passing of Lydia Soja May her memory be eternal! Вечная память! November 20, 2015 … Continue reading
The two readings this weekend deliver a knock-out message. The Epistle, which is taken from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, clearly tells us to Live in the Light. The Gospel of Luke tells us: Trust in God and not in … Continue reading
I have been sharing thoughts about the first letter of Peter. It was probably a “circular” letter, carried and read to a number of communities in different locations. The recipients had been experiencing suffering because they were followers of Jesus. … Continue reading
On Thursday of this week we celebrate, as a nation, THANKSGIVING DAY. The event commonly called the First Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621 after their first harvest in the New World. In 1789 George Washington named Thursday, … Continue reading
Spiritual growth requires that we not only pray and fast but begin to make our faith real by integrating real, Christ-like behaviors into our lives. This week’s suggestion is: CALL OR VISIT SOMEONE WHO IS ALONE AND, PERHAPS IN NEED … Continue reading
I have been attempting in this article to convey the Eastern Liturgical idea of the Divine Liturgy being anamnetic in character, that is experiencing the past as truly present – an occasion wherein participants can experience the real presence of … Continue reading