Word Magazine January 1980 Page 12 CHILDREN IN AN EVER-CHANGING SOCIETY By Father Joseph Shaheen “As I behold the sea of life surging high with the tempest of temptations, I set my course toward Thy tranquil haven and cry aloud to Thee: lead thou my life forth from corruption, O Most Merciful One.” (Heirmos — [...]
Word Magazine June 1985 Page 29 SAVING-ACCOUNT CHRISTIANS Homily By Father James C. Meena Why are you in church? What have you come to church to do? What is it that you expect to receive by coming to this church at this time? Coming to church becomes such a habit, almost a social custom, something [...]
Word Magazine November 1986 Page 20 FORM WITHOUT SUBSTANCE Homily By Father James C. Meena If one wishes to join a private club or an athletic association one must submit an application, be approved by the membership committee and, in most cases, by the membership at large. St. Paul may have had these things in [...]
Again Magazine Volume 19, Number 2; June/July, 1996 Page 25-27 BY FATHER JON E. BRAUN When it comes to good coffee, caffeine lovers may be familiar with the “House Blend”—each restaurant’s or coffee roaster’s recipe for brewing the “perfect cup” that appeals to the greatest number of people. Not some exotic specialty roast like Mocha [...]
Word Magazine January 1980 Page 13, 14/22 ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM AND REARING CHILDREN By Kathleen Haverlack Sometimes we parents wonder if we are actually being parents to our children by being Christian examples for them, maintaining a Christian family, and raising our children to be Christian members of God’s family — the Church. Today, we [...]
الصفحة الرئيسية المطران إيماننا وعقيدتنا جديد في الموقع Word Magazine May 1999 Page 5-6 FAMILY INSIGHTS - FORGIVENESS By Fr. Jason DelVitto “No one must despair over his failings, for forgiveness has sprung up from the grave. . .” (The Paschal Homily of St. John Chrysostom) The capacity to receive and offer forgiveness has been [...]
Again Magazine, September, 1994, Page 30-31 Building the Domestic Church AGAIN spoke with Presbytera Pearl Veronis (Lancaster, Pennsylvania), mother of five, grandmother of six, and tireless teacher of younger women, regarding some ways she brings the traditions of the Orthodox Faith to life in her home and with her family. Following is a brief summary [...]
Word Magazine September 1977 Page 19 “STUDENTS — YOU ARE OUR LETTER” By Father James C. Meena Today we pay tribute to our college students who are returning to the academic world. My beloved sons and daughters, how shall we send you into the world? In ancient times it was customary that when a clan [...]
Familes and Life by Father Anthony G. Yazge (Originally submitted to the Tribune Star for publication in the Fall of 1995) In last month's column, the topic was life: how it is a gift of God. How we are created in God's image and likeness. How God should decide when it begins and ends. How [...]
Word Magazine June 1961 Page 3 BEHAVIOUR IN CHURCH By METROPOLITAN ANTONY What is written here may seem quite elementary to some people, but there are a few Orthodox Christians who could very well learn something if they thought about it carefully. At every celebration of the Divine Liturgy we hear these words: “For this [...]