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Teachings From the Church and Other Important Lessons

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Save our Children

The other day I went to see the movie Sound of Freedom and was profoundly...
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The Church is Our Family

When I visit the parish where I grew up, we greet each other with kisses...
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Not About Us

The past few days I have been writing about the importance of the Church. The...
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Why we Need the Church

It is no secret we live in a self-oriented and self-justified society. We are the...
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The Saints are Working

I am often asked why we Orthodox pray to dead people. Besides thinking we should...
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Take a Chance on the Church

I wonder sometimes just how it is possible for people not to want to be...
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Overtaken in Sin

In our constant battle against temptation, every morning we awake is another battle. Last night...
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Freedom is a Gift from God

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they...
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Be Known for Something Good

Today is the Fourth of July, Independence Day in America. It is the day we...
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Competition in the Church

We live in a very competitive society. Businesses compete for customers. Politicians compete for voters....
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American Saints for Tomorrow

As Orthodox Christians we read the daily calendar and learn about the great saints of...
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How are you Using Your Gifts?

We hear about Stewardship all the time. The problem is, we only ever hear about...

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