THE HISTORY OF MANKIND IS ONE OF VIOLENCE

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE HISTORY OF MANKIND IS ONE OF VIOLENCE The Holy Scripture condemns violence as sinful and an offense against God and humanity. Our Lord God Jesus Christ says, "ToContinue reading “THE HISTORY OF MANKIND IS ONE OF VIOLENCE”

THE VALUE OF THE VIRTUE OF RESPECT

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE VALUE OF THE VIRTUE OF RESPECT "Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, AND WE PAID THEM RESPECT. Shall we not much more readilybe n subjectionContinue reading “THE VALUE OF THE VIRTUE OF RESPECT”

APPROACH “WITH THE FEAR OF GOD, FAITH, AND LOVE” Divine Liturgy

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. APPROACH: "WITH THE FEAR OF GOD, FAITH, AND LOVE" [Divine Liturgy] Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk says, "Without living faith and the fear of God it is impossible to liveContinue reading “APPROACH “WITH THE FEAR OF GOD, FAITH, AND LOVE” Divine Liturgy”

On the 21st of November, Our Holy Orthodox Church Commemorates the Entry into the temple (Presentation) of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-virgin Mary.

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. On the 21st of November, Our Holy Orthodox Church Commemorates the Entrance of the EVER-VIRGIN MARY into the Temple. Apolytikion (Dismissal) Hymn. Fourth Tone TODAY is the prelude ofContinue reading “On the 21st of November, Our Holy Orthodox Church Commemorates the Entry into the temple (Presentation) of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-virgin Mary.”

“THAT CHRIST MAY DWELL IN YOUR HEARTS THROUGH FAITH…” Ephesians 3:17.

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. Prayer for Theosis (Deification) "That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, thatContinue reading ““THAT CHRIST MAY DWELL IN YOUR HEARTS THROUGH FAITH…” Ephesians 3:17.”

“…TO THE LEAST OF THESE MY BRETHREN….” Matthew 25:40

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "And the King will answer, and sasy to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to TO ONE OF THE LEAST OF THESE MY BRETHREN,Continue reading ““…TO THE LEAST OF THESE MY BRETHREN….” Matthew 25:40″

“THIS KIND DOES NOT GO OUT EXCEPT BY PRAYER AND FASTING” Matthew 17:21

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "THIS KIND DOES NOT GO OUT EXCEPT BY PRAYER AND FASTING" [Matthew 17:21] Our Lord Jesus Christ speaking to His disciples says: "This kind does not go out exceptContinue reading ““THIS KIND DOES NOT GO OUT EXCEPT BY PRAYER AND FASTING” Matthew 17:21″

THE ORTHODOX SPIRITUAL JOURNEY TO THE HOLY NATIVITY OF CHRIST OUR SAVIOR AND GOD

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE ORTHODOX SPIRITUAL JOURNEY TO THE HOLY NATIVITY OF CHRIST OUR LORD AND GOD. "O Theotokos Virgin who hast borne the Savior, thou hast overthrown the ancient curse ofContinue reading “THE ORTHODOX SPIRITUAL JOURNEY TO THE HOLY NATIVITY OF CHRIST OUR SAVIOR AND GOD”

THE 15th OF NOVEMBER IS THE BEGINNING OF THE NATIVITY FAST FOR ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE On the 15th of November the Nativity Fast begins for Orthodox Christians. Troparion Hymn of the Feast. Tone Four Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, has shone upon theContinue reading “THE 15th OF NOVEMBER IS THE BEGINNING OF THE NATIVITY FAST FOR ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS”