I am a nobody but I am none the less now a God Parent. Where Heterodoxy brought me turmoil; Orthodoxy has brought me triumph. Salvation is not a one night stand and a free ride. Salvation is a whole life of repentance. Repentance is not just lip service; it is a change of heart and[…]
Bright Week – Renewal Week
Bright Week, aka Renewal Week, the first week after Pascha Having seen the Resurrection of Christ, let us worship the Holy Lord Jesus, the only sinless one. Your Cross do we worship, O Christ, and Your holy Resurrection do we hymn and glorify. For You are our God, we know no other but You, we[…]
Saints Sergius and Herman of Valaam Mission Update
The continued existence of Saints Sergius and Herman of Valaam is a testimony to the veracity of the Faith and indomitability of the Holy Spirit. The mission began with a small handful of women in the basement of a family home and now is housed in a former Catholic Church. This community has not only survived[…]
You Can Sit By Me – No Comparison
“You got hammered at the bar on Saturday but came to church on Sunday…. You can sit with me, you’re right where you need to be. You’re a drug addict but came to church on Sunday…. You can sit with me, you’re right where you need to be. You’re divorced and the last[…]
Steadfast!
Christ is Risen! He is our hope and anchor. He is our vision; our call to duty; we are to remain steadfast…we are reminded in Scripture to give ourselves fully to the work of The Gospel and when we’ve done all to stand. Pray earnestly and without ceasing. We are to deny ourselves, take up[…]
Christ Looks for Silence
Unfortunately, we do not realize that when we do our work in a hurry, we become nervous. And when work is done nervously, it is not sanctified. Our goal should not be to do many things and be in constant anxiety. This is a demonic condition. What is done with calmness and prayer is blessed,[…]