Monthly Archives: October 2021

Concerning Halloween

Concerning Halloween I am going to be short and to the point today. Because most of us are either older Orthodox believers, or newly Orthodox or newly aware of our Orthodoxy, we must carefully examine every aspect of our involvement … Continue reading

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Orthodox Prayer Ropes

When praying with your Prayer Rope, on each knot, pray the Jesus Prayer. At the end of a set of knots, pray to the Theotokos and the Glory to the Father… The prayer rope is not some kind of amulet … Continue reading

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Quotes of the Fathers

note how Ezekiel condemns those who indulge the pleasures of others. In giving way to everyone’s wishes they are treasuring up future punishment for themselves. Venerable Nilus the Faster of Sinai, Philokalia, Vol. 1 p.223 A passion which we allow … Continue reading

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The Sacrament of Repentance

What do we confess in confession? This morning let us discuss confession. In order to properly grasp its meaning, let us turn to examining our inner spiritual life. We know that within us there is a constant struggle between good … Continue reading

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