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Teachings From the Church and Other Important Lessons

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It is about Truth

Ever since the creation of humanity, we have been at war with the devil. Since...
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Don’t Be a Pharisee

A year ago, churches were closed to the public with only a few people inside...
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What do you expect from God?

Today we come to end of our first week of Great Lent, keeping in mind...
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Look Around

Each year during the first week of Great Lent, I like to remind people to...
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The Oasis

Trying to live according to the teachings and traditions of the Church, can seem like...
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Time for Repentance

During the first week of Great Lent, it is customary to sing the Canon of...

Here we go again

As we begin our 2021 Great Lenten Journey today with Clean Monday, I am always...
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We Can’t Do It Alone!

One of the most misused verses (there are many) is, “The things which are impossible...

Forget the Gimmicks and Trust Orthodoxy

Around this time of year, I get many requests from faithful Orthodox Christians, those who...
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A Free Will Invitation

In the Parable of the Great Banquet, we learn that God’s invitation for us to...
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An Elderly Joseph, the Virgin Mary and Sexuality

Originally posted December 7, 2015. Each year I find myself reminding people, and quite frankly...
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God is ALWAYS with us

On the Sunday before Christmas, the Church reminds us of the earthly ancestors of Christ...