Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as men who will have to give account. Let them do this joyfully, and not sadly, for that would be of no advantage to you. Pray for us, for we are sure that we have Read more…
From an Orthodox Christian perspective, the question of whether God is listening to our prayers opens up a profound discussion about the nature of prayer, God’s response, and the relationship between humanity and divinity. In exploring this topic, we can delve into three possible responses to the question: “Yes,” “Not Read more…
Then Peter came up and said to Him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven time, but seventy times seven.” Matthew 18:21-22 Being a Christian is challenging. If being Read more…
O Lord, how many are my foes! Many are rising up against me; many are saying of me, there is no help for him in God. But Thou, O Lord, art a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. I cry aloud to the Lord, and Read more…
Salvation on this day has come to all the world. Let us sing and praise Him Who rose from the tomb and Who is also the Author of Life. Having vanquished death by His own Death this victory He bestowed on us and the great mercy. And Jesus said to Read more…
But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore, it is said, “When He ascended on high He led a host of captives, and He gave gifts to men.” (In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that He had also descended into Read more…
One of our key messages for 2025 is to “Love Your Neighbor.” As many of our brothers and sisters are facing devastation as a result of the Los Angeles area fires, we want to highlight what our community is doing to help and encourage others to join in the effort. Read more…
As we witness the devastation caused by the fires in Los Angeles, our hearts are heavy with concern for all those affected. In this crisis, we turn to our faith, seeking comfort and strength through prayer. Let us pray for the victims of these fires, their families, and those working Read more…
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, Now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen. Now to him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you without blemish before the presence of His glory with rejoicing, to the Read more…
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Extol the Lord our God, and worship at His holy mountain; for the Lord our God is holy! Psalm 99:9 For He has regarded the low estate of His handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; for Read more…
Extend, O Lord, Your Mercy, unto those who know You. Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we too, believe, and so we speak, knowing that He who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus Read more…
