Author Archives: Father George

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "BY GRACE ARE YOU SAVED…" (Ephesians 2:8) The word "χάρις" ("grace") is used in Holy Scripture with different meanings. Sometimes is signifies the mercy of God: God "IS THE GOD OF ALL GRACE" (1Continue reading ““BY GRACE ARE YOU SAVED…” (Ephesians 2:8)”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE SPIRITUAL BOND OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH IN PRAYER PRAYER IS THE manifestation of the Church’s life and the spiritual bond of its members with God in the Holy Trinity, and ofContinue reading “THE SPIRITUAL BOND OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH IN PRAYER”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "VANITY OF VANITIES, ALL IS VANITY" (Ecclesiastes 1:2) The author of Ecclesiastes is the wise King Solomon, son of King David and builder of the Jerusalem Temple. In his old age King Solomon andContinue reading ““VANITY OF VANITIES, ALL IS VANITY.” (Ecclesiastes 1:2)”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE SPIRITUAL POTENTIAL OF THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Saint Cyril of Alexandria, commenting on John 1:23, writes: "We that are made worthy to participate in Him [the Holy Spirit], through faith in Christ we areContinue reading “THE SPIRITUAL POTENTIAL OF THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. JOY AND GLADNESS "Fill our hearts with joy and gladness." The Divine Eucharist is a joyous celebration, and we cannot over-emphasize its joyous character. We thank and praise God for having freed us fromContinue reading “JOY AND GLADNESS”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "THE ARENA OF THE VIRTUES" If one was to open up the spiritual treasure chest of the Church he would discover in it a plethora of priceless jewels and stones. Every Orthodox Christian has accessContinue reading “THE ARENA OF THE VIRTUES”””

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. ON JUNE 30th OUR HOLY ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH COMMEMORATES THE GREAT FEAST OF THE SYNAXIS (ASSEMBLY) OF THE HOLY, GLORIOUS, AND ALL-PRAISED TWELVE APOSTLES. Although each of the Twelve-Apostles has his own Feast DayContinue reading “JUNE 30th – THE SYNAXIS (ASSEMBLY) OF THE HOLY, GLORIOUS, AND ALL-PRAISED TWELVE APOSTLES”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. CELESTIAL PARTICIPATION AND CONCELEBRATION There may be only two or three faithful gathered together in the Lord’s Name, but they ARE NOT ALONE: He IS PRESENT IN THE MIDST OF THEM (cf. Matthew 18:20),Continue reading “CELESTIAL PARTICIPATION AND CONCELEBRATION”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. LET US PRAY TO THE LORD. KYRIE ELEISON. Every Orthodox Christian believes in the power of prayer and the need to pray unceasingly. Saint John Chrysostom says that as Christians we converse with GodContinue reading ““PRAY WITHOUT CEASING IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS…” (Thessalonians 5:17-18)”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THREE GREAT CHRISTIAN VIRTUES VIRGINITY, which is classified into virginity of the body and that of the soul, cures the passion of self-indulgence. Virginity is practiced within the overall perspective determined by our OrthodoxContinue reading “THREE GREAT CHRISTIAN VIRTUES”