The Needful Thing Requires Practice and Discipline
Now as they went on their way, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha received Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to His teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to
Where Christ Comes Ashore: The Gospel of Belonging in the Pacific
By Fr. Michael Psaromatis Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia The small open boat climbed another wave and dropped into its trough with a shudder. The island had disappeared. Grey sky and broken sea surrounded them, and the Jesus Prayer rose quietly between clenched teeth. The larger ship that had carried
Entrance of the Virgin Mary into the Temple (Ta Eisodia)
Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary. For a tent was prepared, the outer one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence; it is called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain stood a tent called the
Save Your People and Bless Your Inheritance
The Lord is the strength of His people, He is the saving refuge of His anointed. O save Thy people, and bless Thy heritage; be Thou their shepherd, and carry them forever. Psalm 28:8-9 The phrase “Save Your people and bless Your inheritance” is found two times in
Sanctify Those Who Put Their Trust in You
Blow the trumpet in Zion; sanctify a fast; call a solemn assembly; gather the people. Sanctify the congregation; assemble the elders; gather the children, even nursing infants. Let the bridegroom leave his room, and the bride her chamber. Joel 2:15-16 Sanctify and trust, two important words to examine today.
O Lord, bless those who praise (bless) You
May the Lord give strength to His people! May the Lord bless His people with peace! Psalm 29:11 Weaved into this season of the Nativity Fast, as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, and make our journey towards the Nativity, and as we commemorate many important feast days, we will