#Faith 2/2

May 7, 20192 min read

A New Laying-On of Hands

In the post-Resurrection Gospel (John 20:26-29) that is read on what is known as the Sunday of St. Thomas, God tells us a story of a new...

Feb 9, 20191 min read

Why, O Lord?

Why, O Lord, do they turn from you? Their eyes shut. Their ears closed. Their mouths clamoring. Teach us to be better examples. Command...

Nov 19, 20181 min read

Glory and Suffering with Christ

"After fulfilling the course of our salvation with all these works, Christ stands there, face pale and wounds in His hands, feet, and...

Oct 12, 20182 min read

Yearn to be Free

Yearn to be free from all those things in this culture that distract you from God and diminish you as person. Break the chains of...

Jun 16, 20171 min read

True Faith Eliminates Anxiety

If we truly believe in God. If we truly believe God is the author of all things (without sinking into a belief in predestination). If we...

Feb 26, 20172 min read

Faith Under Fire

Does it ever seem to you that when you are filled with faith and exude a vibrant spirit, that something - more often than not, someone -...

Oct 27, 20151 min read

Meditating on the Feast of St. Claudia Procles (Pontius Pilate's Wife)

The Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of St. Claudia Procles of Judea, who was Pontius Pilate's wife. We know of her only from the...

Jul 10, 20153 min read

The Devil Prowls Around, Seeking Someone to Devour

We who have faith are stalked by the devil and in constant danger of being devoured by him. Let us make no mistake about this: evil is...

Jun 23, 20153 min read

The Hardships of Faith

We, who rightly and firmly believe that Jesus Christ is the Second Person of the Most Holy Trinity and our Lord and Savior, should firmly...

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