Category Archives: Orthodoxy
More Americans Join the Orthodox Christian Church
An old story from 4 years ago, and becoming more and more true every day! By Tom Breen Greg Mencotti worried he would never find a spiritual home. The Sunday school teacher grew up Roman Catholic, lost his faith and … Continue reading
Christmas Message
Dear Parishioners, As we near our Christmas, the day we celebrate the nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. In this event God the Father fulfilled his promise that He would send His only begotten son … Continue reading
Who put me in this bed of worms?
Who put me in this bed of worms? Who buried me in the dust, to become a neighbor of snakes and a banquet for worms? Who pushed me off the high mountain, to become a companion of bloodthirsty and godless … Continue reading
The Divine Liturgy of the Orthodox faith
“It is easy to lose perspective as to what the priority of the Christian life is and the power of Orthodox worship. Although we do all kinds of “activities” through the church, all kinds of programs, philanthropic work, ministries of … Continue reading
The Inward Mission of Our Church: Bringing About Orthodoxy
Bringing About Orthodoxy by Blessed Father Justin Popovich It is very, very difficult indeed for infinite and eternal life to make its way into the human soul—so narrow—and even into the narrower human body. Held behind bars, the inhabitants of … Continue reading
To A Beginner In The Faith – About Returning To The Faith
As one returning home from a great distance, so you feel now returning from the cold lands of unbelief to the warm hearth of the faith of your ancestors. The diffiсulties which you meet along the way are not unknown … Continue reading
Stewardship? A Magic Word?
by V. Rev. Fr. James C. Meena I would like to speak to you today about a magic word: a word that is supposed to, in the minds of some people, solve all the problems of the Church. The word … Continue reading
Sins Of The Mind
You ask if sins of the mind are dangerous? You know that one of the Holy Fathers has said that the essence of Christianity is the cleansing of the mind of evil thoughts. You also know that the Church lists … Continue reading
About A Sower Of Tares
You tell me that a young man with new faith has come among you. He speaks against everything – against the Church, against the Saints, icons, the Cross, patron Saint’s days, and he is especially set against the Holy Mother … Continue reading
To An ILL General – About The Eternal Reward
You write me from bed. You are surrounded by unfamiliar faces whose names you do not know and who are reading your name for the first time from your chart. And none of your friends and family are visiting. You … Continue reading
