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Teachings From the Church and Other Important Lessons

Christ with crown of thorns, Holy Lent.

Let’s Go Public!

Though not as common in the modern Church, especially here in America, throughout history, public...
Jesus with crown of thorns, Great Lent.

It is about Truth

Ever since the creation of humanity, we have been at war with the devil. Since...
Religious icon with "Great & Holy Lent".

Don’t Be a Pharisee

A year ago, churches were closed to the public with only a few people inside...
Religious icon of Jesus, Great Holy Lent.

What do you expect from God?

Today we come to end of our first week of Great Lent, keeping in mind...
Icon of Jesus for Great Lent observance.

Look Around

Each year during the first week of Great Lent, I like to remind people to...
Christ with crown of thorns, Great Lent.

The Oasis

Trying to live according to the teachings and traditions of the Church, can seem like...
Icon of Jesus with Great Lent text.

Time for Repentance

During the first week of Great Lent, it is customary to sing the Canon of...
Open book with heart-shaped pages.

Here we go again

As we begin our 2021 Great Lenten Journey today with Clean Monday, I am always...
Priest inside a church holding a book.

We Can’t Do It Alone!

One of the most misused verses (there are many) is, “The things which are impossible...
Hand picking ripe red apples from a tree.

Forget the Gimmicks and Trust Orthodoxy

Around this time of year, I get many requests from faithful Orthodox Christians, those who...
Priest standing in ornate church interior.

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...