Homily – July 17, 2022 As I was writing this the rain was falling, drops of wet from a featureless gray sky. They said it was supposed to be this way for most of the day, and the temptation was strong to just go back to bed, pull the covers over my head, and escape … Continue reading Sunday, July 17
Category: Worship
A Prayer…
My Lord, I know not what I ought to ask of Thee. Thou and Thou alone knowest my needs. Thou lovest me more than I am able to love Thee. O Father, grant unto me, Thy servant, all which I cannot ask. For a cross I dare not ask, nor for consolation; I dare only … Continue reading A Prayer…
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In Recent Days…
the efficiency and beauty of the Lord's Prayer have been brought to mind. Life is busy, full of stimuli, things to do, places to go, and work to be done. Prayer can be like just one more thing swirling around waiting to be grasped. But how to pray? How to know what to say, what … Continue reading In Recent Days…
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You Should Be at Matins (Orthros)
Sometime around 9 tomorrow morning a handful, just a handful, will be in Church. That's a shame. Busy with what a Sunday morning brings, much of which could have been handled on another day, it's a mad rush to get things together and everyone packed in to the car. Many, maybe most, will find themselves skidding … Continue reading You Should Be at Matins (Orthros)
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Liturgy Today…
It was a Hierarchical Liturgy today. For those who aren't Orthodox it means that our Bishop was at the service and because of that the service was longer, more involved, and had added dimensions. These kinds of liturgies don't occur very often in the life of a parish simply because Orthodox Bishops, in our current state … Continue reading Liturgy Today…
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A Prayer…
Prayer at Daybreak Eternal King without beginning, You who are before all worlds, my Maker, Who have summoned all things from non-being into this life: bless this day that You, in Your inscrutable goodness, give to me. By the power of Your blessing enable me at all times in this coming day to speak and … Continue reading A Prayer…
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People Have Forgotten…
I think, that the Liturgy is a most powerful weapon in the cause of good in the world. In the Divine Liturgy we gather and collectively pray for welfare of the entire Church and the world. These collective prayers are powerful forces of good. The worship of God releases tremendous grace not just for us … Continue reading People Have Forgotten…
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From C.S. Lewis…
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A Response…
to an article in Patheos regarding why men don't sing in Church. In the Eastern Orthodox Churches people have been and are encouraged to sing as they can and have done so since day one (which for us is over 2000 years ago). We do, as well, have trained choirs and often those who lead … Continue reading A Response…
The Beautiful Path 