Pre-Lenten Reflection (Fr. Stephen Rogers)
An edifying pre-Lenten reflection offered by Fr. Stephen Rogers at St. Anne Orthodox Mission in Columbia, TN.
Lenten Epistle 2019 (Metropolitan JOSEPH)
Great Lent 2019 Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. Isaiah 1:18 Beloved in Christ: Greetings to you in the Name of Our Great God and Savior, Jesus Christ! We … Read more
Story of St. Nicholas (Podcast)
As the feast of the very beloved St. Nicholas (Dec. 6) approaches, Elissa and Kristina tell his life story for children (but good for adults too!), and consider the significance of giving in secret. From our friends at Ancient Faith Ministries.
Homily – “And Jesus looking at him, loved him.”
Lectionary readings of the day: EPISTLE: Galatians 3:23-4:5 (St. Katherine) Brethren, before faith came, we were confined under the Law, kept under restraint until faith should be revealed. So that the Law was our custodian until Christ came, that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer … Read more
Retreat Day: “Inner Heaven of Man” (November 17)
“The Inner Heaven of Man” – an exploration of the healing of Mind, Heart, and Will according to the teaching of St. Nicholai of Zica Nativity Fast Kick-Off Retreat November 17, 2018 presented by Archpriest John Finley, Dept. of Missions & Evangelism, Antiochian Archdiocese Saturday, November 17 9:00 a.m Session 1 10:15 a.m Break 10:30 a.m … Read more
Epistle to Diognetus for an Election Day
It is Mid-Term Election Day in the United States. Hopefully, we each will have done our best to form our consciences, consider the various issues, and vote in a manner both well-formed and well-informed. Whatever the results of the day’s polling, some will be pleased and some will be disappointed. The Epistle to Diognetus, usually … Read more
Homily – The Crowds of Capernaum and Nain
Lectionary readings for the day: EPISTLE: Second Corinthians 11:31-12:9 (19th Sun. after Pentecost) Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, He Who is blessed forever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down … Read more