Author Archives: Father George

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Our Risen Savior Jesus Christ, CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN! ORTHODOX SPIRITUAL MOTHERS The "phronema" of Christians is a unique thing. It is their way of living, their mind (the way they think) and speech, their actions (the way they live). The way of those ofContinue reading “ORTHODOX SPIRITUAL MOTHERS”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Our Risen Lord, CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN! HISTORICAL AND EMINENT WOMEN IN THE OLD TESTAMENT (Part II) JOCHEBED – MOTHER OF MOSES Amram and Jochebed were the parents of Moses, who were of the priestly house of Levi. When the child was born, his motherContinue reading “HISTORICAL AND EMINENT WOMEN IN THE OLD TESTAMENT (Part II)”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Our Risen Lord, CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN! HISTORICAL WOMEN IN THE OLD TESTAMENT EVE (Hebrew ‘Life’) In the Book of Genesis 2:21-25, we read: "Then the Lord God built the rib He took from Adam into a woman, and brought her to him, So AdamContinue reading “HISTORICAL WOMEN IN THE OLD TESTAMENT”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Our Risen Lord Jesus Christ, CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN! "NO MAN IS AN ISLAND…" As you know, the English poet, Mr. John Donne, in the 17th century, famously wrote that "no man is an island," comparing people to countries, and arguing for the interconnectedness of allContinue reading ““NO MAN IS AN ISLAND…””

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Our Risen Lord Jesus Christ, CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN! DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE DRIFTWOOD IN THE SEA OF LIFE? Life is mysterious and unpredictable, very much like the weather. There are many similarities between human life and the weather. A day can start calm,Continue reading “DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE DRIFTWOOD IN THE SEA OF LIFE?”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Our Risen Lord Christ, CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN! THE LIFE OF THE CHRISTIAN IS A LIFE OF SERVICE AND OBEDIENCE TO JESUS CHRIST Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the example par excellence of both service and obedience. He taughtContinue reading “THE LIFE OF THE CHRISTIAN IS A LIFE OF SERVICE AND OBEDIENCE TO JESUS CHRIST”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Our Risen Savior Jesus Christ, CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN! "THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM IS THE FEAR OF THE LORD…" (Psalm 110 [111):10) During the Divine Liturgy the priest, the Holy Bible from the holy Altar Table which it lies upon and processes in front ofContinue reading ““THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM IS THE FEAR OF THE LORD…” (Psalm 110 111:10)”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in our Risen Savior, CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN! PURSUING INNER PEACE The holy Apostle Paul speaking to the Philippians and to all followers of Our Risen Lord, that the "peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ" (PhilippiansContinue reading “PURSUING INNER PEACE”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN! ORTHODOXY HOLDS MOTHERHOOD TO BE SACRED On May 9th this year we celebrate Mother’s Day. This day is dedicated to a precious and special human being, a woman, and who is a gift fromContinue reading “ORTHODOXY HOLDS MOTHERHOOD TO BE SACRED”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Our Risen Lord and Savior, CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN! THE LORD’S PRAYER "… AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION…" (St. Luke 11:4) "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to beContinue reading ““.. AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION…” (St. Luke 11:4)”