Feast Day Epistles & Gospels Feast of St. James (Iakovos) the Apostle, Brother of Our Lord Giving Honor to Others and to the Lord Gospel for the Feast of St. James (Iakovos) Matthew 13:54-58 At that time, Jesus came to his own country, and taught the people in their synagogue Read more…
Choosing to Thrive in My Circumstances Part VIII Choose Patience: The First Characteristic of Love Image by Samuel F. Johanns from Pixabay Proverbs 14:17 A man of quick temper acts foolishly, but a man of discretion is patient. In the last reflection, we discussed choosing love. In I Corinthians 13, a chapter that
Choosing to thrive in my circumstances Part VII Choose Love, the Mark of a Christian Image by James Chan from Pixabay John 13:35-35 Jesus said to His disciples,“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one
Feast Day Epistles & Gospels Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist St. Luke the Evangelist: A Truly Well-Rounded Man “St. Luke the Evangelist” by Fr. Matthew Garrett Gospel for the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist Luke 10:16-21 The Lord said to his disciples, “He who hears you hears me,
Feast Day Epistles & Gospels Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist Some Wise Words from a Wise Man “St Luke Icon” and “St Paul Icon” by Monastery Icons Epistle for the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18 Brethren, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the
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Sunday Epistles & Gospels Sunday of the Seventh Ecumenical Council The Parable of the Sower “Parable of the Sower” by Fikos, 2006. The Parable of the Sower Gospel Reading for the Sunday of the Seventh Ecumenical Council Luke 8:5-15 Jesus said this parable, “A sower went out to sow his
Sunday Epistles & Gospels Sunday of the Seventh Ecumenical Council Focus on What is Good and Profitable, Not What is Stupid and Controversial EPISTLE FOR THE SUNDAY OF THE SEVENTH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL TITUS 3:8-15 Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so
Kindness should be our personal goal, whether it is returned or not. If our goal is to be kind, kindness will blossom from us and spread.
To serve means to offer service as it is needed, not necessarily in how we want to serve. Focus not just on work, but ministry through service.
We try to place blame in all circumstances, even with nothing to blame. When faced with problems, we must identify causes and find solutions.
There are lots of circumstances that are beyond our control. How we look at certain circumstances is a choice. Be a glass half full person.