Word Magazine March 1980 Page 15 WHO SAYS I MUST FAST? Homily by Father James C. Meena “Who says I must fast? Just because the Fathers of the Church say that alms-giving is a good thing, must I give alms? And just because the Fathers of the Church specify that on Cheese Fare Sunday, the [...]
الصفحة الرئيسية المطران إيماننا وعقيدتنا جديد في الموقع Word Magazine March 1981 Page 17 WITH GENUINE REJOICING Homily by Father James C. Meena In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, emphasis is usually made either on the character of the Prodigal or the elder brother who stayed home and remained faithful to his father, or [...]
Word Magazine January 1990 Page 16 MEETING GOD AND SHARING THE FAITH by Rick Michaels The genesis of living faith is found in one’s personal experience of encountering God and the nourishing memories left in the wake of that encounter. That living faith is what the Apostles passed on to us. Therefore, when we rest [...]
Word Magazine March 1969 Page 8 “MANY ARE CALLED...” “But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment: and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless. Then the king said to [...]
From The Word Magazine, April 1986, Page 5 Making Good Use of Great Lent by Father Peter G. Rizos One of the first things we consider when planning a trip is where we are going — our destination. Great Lent is a very special trip. It is a holy pilgrimage which, if understood and planned [...]
From the Word Magazine, March 1967, Page 6-7 Life's Greatest Gain or Loss A Lenten Meditation for the Third Sunday in Lent By VERY REV. FATHER MICHAEL BAROUDY, Pastor Emeritus St George's Orthodox Church, Vicksburg, Mississippi WHOSOEVER WILL COME AFTER ME,.let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will [...]
Word Magazine March 1996 Page 13 LET US BEGIN THE FAST WITH JOY An explanation of the traditional Lenten fasting discipline The primary aim of physical fasting is to make us conscious of our dependence upon God. If practiced seriously, the Lenten fast involves, at least initially, a considerable measure of real hunger and a [...]
Word Magazine April 1999 Page 4-5 LENTEN MESSAGE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PATRIARCHATE OF ANTIOCH AND ALL THE EAST IGNATIUS IV PATRIARCH OF ANTIOCH AND ALL THE EAST BY THE GRACE OF THE MOST HIGH GOD To our children in the Lord, The Reverend Clergy and the faithful people of true worship We bestow upon you our [...]
Word Magazine April 1959 Page 5 LENT By Rev. Alexander Curry Lent is a period of forty-day fast which the church observes after the example of our Saviour Jesus Christ; it is a time for self discipline, self denial, and dedication. It is a time in which we are to discover our shortcomings and sins [...]
THE WORD MAGAZINE, APRIL, 1980 PAGE 9-10 A VERY TIMELY STORY... LAZARUS COME FORTH! (Please read John 11:1-45) by antony gabriel This thrilling biblical story marks a turning point in the history of salvation. The entire narrative holds us spellbound. It is so rich in imagery and spiritual meaning. The unique Gospel of John tells [...]