The Unique Value of Every Life
Archimandrite Iakovos Kanakis There are some things that require no explanations, no analyses and no arguments; the truth is so blindingly obvious that only expediency and guilty feelings would be reasons for seeing them otherwise. What is under discussion here is the deliberate termination of pregnancy, and it really...
The Consequences of Rationalism in our Life
Archimandrite Athanasios (Anastasiou), Former Abbot of the Holy Monastery of the Great Meteora We might define rationalism as excessive dependence on our reason, its elevation to the supreme authority and absolute value. It’s a culpable attitude of mind and outlook on life rather than a simple sin. Essentially, it’s...
God sends Us with a Special Task
Let’s follow our Lord, so He can show us what our special commission is! Have you ever gotten a special job? Have your parents or your teacher ever given you a special task that you were supposed to finish? In today’s Gospel reading, we read about how the disciples got...
Orthodox Christian Response to the Sanctity of Life
The state of New York abortion law granted significant legal protection after the 24th week of gestation. What are your thoughts on the newest bill? Join Dr. Timothy Patitsas, Professor of Ethics at Hellenic College Holy Cross and watch as he discusses the sanctity of life. Full discussion to follow. Read the Assembly of...
Klaus Kenneth “Orthodoxy as revelation and life”
Klaus Kenneth, author and musician, in his interview in Pemptousia talks about the Orthodoxy as revelation and life. Source: pemptousia.com ABOUT THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK The Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) is an official agency of the Assembly of Canonical Bishops of the United States of America originally commissioned...
Daily Devotion, January 29: A Challenge is Coming Next Week: Do You Fit God around Your Life, or Your Life Around God?
And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:1-2 Good morning Prayer Team! For those who have been reading my...
Catholic and Orthodox Christians Affirm Sanctity of Life, Invite People into the Embrace of Christ
Catholic and Orthodox Christians Affirm Sanctity of Life, Invite People into the Embrace of Christ Jan 20, 2016 NEW YORK— On the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Orthodox and Catholic Christians will join in prayer and public gathering to express their long-standing belief that all life...
Seizing THIS Moment, Part Four: Go above and beyond.
In this fourth of a four part series, Fr. Nicholas Louh takes us “Above and Beyond” in every facet of our life. Every major event of our life is a chapter in our story. And we can lose the passion that God intends us to have in the course of...
Daily Devotion: Movement of Life
Hear, my elect,” says the Lord. “Behold, the days of tribulation are at hand, and I will deliver you from them. Do not fear or doubt, for God is your guide. 2 Esdras 16:74-75 Good morning Prayer Team! There is no question that life moves pretty fast for most of...
Daily Devotion: Peace
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Good morning Prayer Team! One of the ways that the word “peace” is defined is as “absence of conflict.” Yet, conflict is part of daily life. Thus, the pursuit of...
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