Word Magazine June 1998 Page 3-4 HOLY ABANDONMENT By Nicholas P. Papas Many of the fathering models referred to and highlighted in current conversations about fathering have a mass appeal. Why is this so? These models seem to be answering all the right questions in all the right ways. The questions and answers seem to [...]
Word Magazine June 1989 Page 8-9 HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER by Father Paul Tarazi “Honor your father and your mother that you may have a long life in the land which the Lord, your God, is giving you,” (Exodus 20:12; cf Deut. 5:16). It seems to me imperative in this instance to start [...]
Word Magazine September 1967 Page 21 HOW CAN I ENJOY LIFE AND STILL BE A CHRISTIAN By George Malouf, Jr. St. George Church, Washington, D.C. Ever since man was created on earth, he has searched for a betterment of his life and his lot. His saga has been that of great achievement through the ages [...]
Word Magazine May 1988 Page 21 HUG YOUR MOTHER The Very Rev. James C. Meena Mother’s Day is a special day for all of us and I’d like to devote this article to thinking about the significance of this day. In this North American society which has become so youth oriented, it seems that motherhood [...]
The Word Magazine May 1976 Page 10 –11 MARRIAGE AS UNITY AND EDUCATION By Fr. Joseph Allen An important quote in the Orthodox Matrimonial Service captures the aspects of unity and education in only a few words: Unite them in one mind and one flesh, and grant unto them fair children for education in thy [...]
Word Magazine December 2000 Page 13 “NO WAY JOSE!” By Khouriye Dr. Diane Ellis Miles It was about 10:00 PM on a Saturday evening. We were leaving the Hafli with about an hour’s drive home. Father George was walking with us to our car when we heard some young boys on the grassy knoll of [...]
الصفحة الرئيسية المطران إيماننا وعقيدتنا جديد في الموقع Word Magazine October 1993 Page 4 – 5 NURTURING THE ORTHODOX FAMILY by John T. Chirban “The modern family is the building block of society.” “The contemporary family is slowly decaying.” We have all been exposed to such clichés that underscore the importance and endangerment of the [...]
Word Magazine May 1959 Page 9 OBLIGATION OF CHURCH MEMBERS By Father Alexander Curry From time to time the question of church membership arises in our congregation, and I believe it is a problem that must be solved in all churches. The question of who should pay dues, the services they are entitled to, should [...]
ON CHANGE by Fr. Anthony Hughs Fr. Hughs is the rector of St. Mary Orthodox Church, Cambridge, Mass I realize more and more clearly that Orthodoxy is the principle of absolute freedom.1 Fr. Alexander Elchaninov Abraham Heschel’s writings, particularly on the state of modern religion, ring prophetic and true. In a few words he distills [...]
ON CREMATION By Rev Father Christopher Holwey Questions have been asked, and I guess will always be asked, concerning why the Orthodox Church does NOT accept cremation as a viable alternative to the normal and proper Trisagion & Funeral Prayers at the church, and the burial at the cemetery that are offered after a member [...]