Posted in Church, Theology on February 25, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Okay…I agree…that is one funky title. You are probably asking yourself, “What do they have to do with one another?” Really nothing except the way God used them as a convergence point in my pea-sized heart.
Hannah and Samuel was the topic of the Sunday school lesson today. What a wonderful story this is (See 1 [...]
Posted in Church on February 15, 2008 | 2 Comments »
As the Triodion begins this Sunday with The Publican and The Pharisee, I commend to you this excellent article by V. Rev. Fr. George Morelli, PhD.
I love how we prepare to prepare.
Posted in Church, Life, Prayer, School, Theology, health on January 29, 2008 | 3 Comments »
While reading a past issue of Life Transfigured: A Journal of Orthodox Nuns published by The Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration, I came across a beautiful and inspiring article which is an excerpted of Mother Alexandra’s book Hospital of the Queen’s Heart. In this excerpt she wrote about “The Gift of Pain.” Since many of [...]
Posted in Church, Prayer, Theology on December 24, 2007 | 5 Comments »
Today the virgin comes to the cave
Where she will give birth to the Eternal Word.
Hear the glad tidings and rejoice, O universe!
With the angels and shepherds glorify Him who reveals Himself: The eternal God, a little child!
(Kontakion from the Eve of the Nativity)
To all my dear readers, I wish you all a blessed celebration [...]
Posted in Church on November 1, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Hybels says Willow Creek made a mistake.
Meh. No surprise to me.
Posted in Church, Monastic, Prayer on September 27, 2007 | 3 Comments »
By: Mikhail Nesterov
Sent to me by a “blog” friend. I love this painting. It is so profound.
Further thoughts: The axiom, “a picture is worth a thousand words” is true for me in this painting. Sometimes I like to make up stories to go with a picture or painting. I am sure the painter doesn’t appreciate [...]
Posted in Church, Prayer, Theology on September 24, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Venerable Silouan of Mt. Athos
Troparion - Tone 4
On the path of humility,by your prayers you received Christ as your Master. In your heart the Holy Spirit witnessed to your salvation. Therefore all people called to live in hope rejoice and celebrate your memory!Holy Father Silouan, pray to Christ God to save our souls.
Troparion - [...]
Posted in Church, Theology on September 17, 2007 | No Comments »
I commend to you this homily from Fr. Michael. A good reminder.
Posted in Church, Orthodoxy, Theology on August 16, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Didn’t get to church last night due to studying for a final exam. Didn’t get there this morning due to work. Sigh.
I was reminded though, that on this day my dear Grandmom Rosie would go to the beach to put her toes in the water because it has been said that the waters [...]
Posted in Church, Shopping on August 13, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Pictured above is the beautiful hand quilted piece, that is being raffled off at our church October 13th. (You do not need to be present to win!) It is large enough to fit a queen size bed.
It is in the pattern called “Lone Star” and was created by a friend of Fr. Tim’s just for [...]
 | Mom on Does this bug you? Does this … |
 | Mrs. Mutton on Does this bug you? Does this … |
 | mimima on New Computer Equipment |
 | 01varvara on Does this bug you? Does this … |
 | aniroo on New Computer Equipment |
