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THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

Word Magazine December 1980 Page 10 - 12 THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS By Joy Corey Joy is a member of St. Michael Church in Van Nuys, California. Her story will surely give us the Christmas spirit. I glanced at my watch and suddenly realized they would be here any moment. I really didn’t know [...]

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THE LIBERATING CROSS

Word Magazine September 2000 Page 16 THE LIBERATING CROSS By Very Rev. Stephen Rogers On the Sunday following the Exaltation of the Cross we hear Christ say: “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, [...]

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THERE WAS NO ROOM FOR HIM

Word Magazine January 1966 Page 4 THERE WAS NO ROOM FOR HIM By REV. FR. PHILIP SALIBA On the 25th of December, the Christians all over the world celebrate the birth of Christ in Bethlehem of Judea: one of the most significant events in the course of human history. Once again the spell of Christmas [...]

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THE LIVING WATERS OF MID-PENTECOST

Word Magazine May 2001 Page 18 THE LIVING WATERS OF MID-PENTECOST By Very Rev. Stephen Rogers Nothing is more ele­mental to life than water. Water sustains life; all the processes of our bodies are dependent on it. In fact, more than anything else, our bodies are composed of water. To thirst is to desire that [...]

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THE MIRACLE OF BETHLEHEM

Word Magazine December 1968 Page 3 THE MIRACLE OF BETHLEHEM THE ARCHBISHOP’S MESSAGE - 1968 It is easy to lose sight of the miracle of Bethlehem in our modern world of pressure politics and commercial Christmas. This annual reminder of the continuous presence of the Divine in our wayward world is a necessary thing for [...]

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THE NATIVITY OF JESUS CHRIST

Word Magazine December 1960 Page 3 THE NATIVITY OF JESUS CHRIST BY ELEUTHERIOUS VORONTSOV Late Metropolitan of Leningrad “Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.” (LUKE [...]

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The Nativity of Our Lord

The Nativity of Our Lord by Fr. Anthony Yazge (Originally submitted to the Tribune Star for publication in the Fall of 1995) Christmas is such a remarkable season of the year! People find a kinder, more generous side to themselves, unless they are a Scrooge who is yet to be converted! Many places put on [...]

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The Orthodox Christian Liturgical Year

The Orthodox Christian Liturgical Year by Father Paul Albert In the Orthodox Christian Church, September 1st marks the beginning of the Liturgical Year. Our liturgical year is expressed as a calendar, much like the secular calendar. It contains the same 365 days, only from September to September. From ancient times, man has been deeply tied [...]

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THE PERFECT GIFT

Word Magazine December 1998 Page 13 THE PERFECT GIFT By Archpriest Steven Rogers Probably everyone of us has uttered these words this time of year: “What do you want for Christmas this year?” The more we care for a person, the more important those words are as we seek to bring joy to those we [...]

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THE RESURRECTION

Word Magazine June 1977 Page 11-12 THE RESURRECTION FACT OR FICTION By Antony Bassoline Not too very long ago we all stood in church filled with anticipation, joy and peace as we eagerly awaited the moment when the Priest, in his most brilliant vestments, came out of the Royal Doors in the completely darkened church [...]

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