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December 27, 2019

On the Feast of Stephen... Good King Wenceslas

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December 27, 2019
On the Feast of Stephen... Good King Wenceslas

“Good King Wenceslas looked out…On the Feast of Stephen.”

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December 23, 2019

From a Fiery Furnace and a Lion’s Den to a Star in the East

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December 23, 2019
From a Fiery Furnace and a Lion’s Den to a Star in the East

Why did the Magi know that the star would lead them to a King worthy of their worship?

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December 18, 2019

The Wonder of “Let it be”

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December 18, 2019
The Wonder of “Let it be”

As we make our way toward Bethlehem, may our hearts & minds be raised to realize this wonder of wonders…

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December 11, 2019

The Rural Retort

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December 11, 2019
The Rural Retort

In Saint Spyridon, God chose what the world considers foolish to shame the wise.

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December 5, 2019

The Story of Saint Nicholas For Children

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December 5, 2019
The Story of Saint Nicholas For Children

Who is the real St Nicholas? And why do we put chocolate coins in shoes?

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November 26, 2019

Giving Thanks in All Circumstances

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November 26, 2019
Giving Thanks in All Circumstances

At America’s only Eucharistic holiday, reflect upon why Thanksgiving makes us whole.

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November 20, 2019

A Temple In The Temple

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November 20, 2019
A Temple In The Temple

What’s the meaning of this major feast, the Entrance of the Theotokos in the Temple, and why should you care?

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November 14, 2019

It Requires Your Soul

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November 14, 2019
It Requires Your Soul

It all happens very gradually, so we don’t even realize it’s happening.

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November 8, 2019

The Gathering of the Archangels and…

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November 8, 2019
The Gathering of the Archangels and…

“Grant that Your holy angels may enter with us, that together we may celebrate and glorify Your goodness.”

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October 31, 2019

“We Offer You These Gifts On Behalf of All and For All”

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October 31, 2019
“We Offer You These Gifts On Behalf of All and For All”

“Let us give thanks unto the Lord.” “We lift them up to the Lord.” “It is proper and right.”

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October 23, 2019

How Could Saint James Be The Brother Of Our Lord?

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October 23, 2019
How Could Saint James Be The Brother Of Our Lord?

If Jesus’ mother, Mary, was “ever-virgin,” how would James be Jesus’ brother?

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October 15, 2019

Who Is The Gospel Writer, Luke?

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October 15, 2019
Who Is The Gospel Writer, Luke?

The Gospel of Luke presents Jesus as God’s fulfillment of His prophesies, promises and the realization of the Jewish Temple practices.

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October 10, 2019

A Hundred Times What Was Sown

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October 10, 2019
A Hundred Times What Was Sown

Can you imagine your entire city being transformed into followers of Jesus Christ?

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October 3, 2019

God, Revealed In The Darkness

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October 3, 2019
God, Revealed In The Darkness

That deep azure of brilliant darkness had haunted his soul, and now by God’s grace, this mystery was being revealed.

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September 25, 2019

Son of Thunder

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September 25, 2019
Son of Thunder

From Son of Thunder…to Love…

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September 19, 2019

Eustathius & The Mysterious Stag

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September 19, 2019
Eustathius & The Mysterious Stag

Eustathius suddenly saw a radiant Cross between its antlers and heard a voice coming from the Cross…

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September 12, 2019

Saint Anthony’s Foretold Madness

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September 12, 2019
Saint Anthony’s Foretold Madness

When passions become idols…

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September 4, 2019

From Barren to God-Bearing

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September 4, 2019
From Barren to God-Bearing

The barren woman gives birth to the birth-giver of God, who nourishes our life.

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August 29, 2019

To Proclaim The Year Of The Lord’s Favor

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August 29, 2019
To Proclaim The Year Of The Lord’s Favor

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,”

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August 22, 2019

Gumping the Faith

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August 22, 2019
Gumping the Faith

What does it mean to be a fool for Christ?

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