BOOK IV CHAPTER IXSt. John of Damascus – Concerning Faith and BaptismWe confess one baptism for the remission of sins and for life eternal. For baptism declares the Lord’s death. We are indeed “buried with the Lord through baptism,” as saith the divine Apostle. So then, as our Lord died once for all, we also [...]
Economia and Pastoral Guidance by Mgr. Athenagoras Peckstadt Bishop of Sinope [1]International Congress Catholic University of Leuven (18-20 April 2005)1. INTRODUCTION The question is often asked what the orthodox position is on marriage. The answer to this question should be sought in the orthodox teaching on the “mystery or the sacrament” of marriage. We also [...]
خدمة المؤمنين في الوعظ والصلوات والرعاية يقول بولس إن فيها تعبا وتعييرا. امّا التعب فلكون الكاهن يستغرق ذلك منه وقتًا طويلًا وانشغال بال ومتابعة لأمور المؤمنين وإلّا كان كسولا. اما التعيير (الانتقادات) فلأن بعضا من المؤمنين عن حق او باطل ينتقدونه ويرتكبون النميمة بحقه أكانوا دارسين مبرر الذم ام غير دارسين. وهو يستقوي بالله إزاء [...]
A COMMENTARY ON THE DIVINE LITURGY Introduction The Divine Liturgy is divided into three parts: 1. The "Proskomidi", or preparation of the Holy Gifts. (Not visible to the Faithful). 2. The "Liturgy of the Catechumens", (the students or learners of the faith). 3. The "Liturgy of the Faithful", (Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist). Priest [...]
Young People and Confession by Fr. Milton Efthimiou The motivation for this article came from a young teenager who heard me speak on pornography and drugs. He asked me if it was a sin to read "dirty books," and to occasionally smoke marijuana. I told him that he should go to his priest and that [...]
Transfiguration Orthodox Prayer Book Compiled from various sources by Fr. Peter Gregory Table of Contents Quotes on Prayer Daily Prayers- Morning Prayers, Evening Prayers, Daily Meditation Various Prayers- The Creed, Jesus Prayer, Prayers to Your Patron Saint, Prayer to Your Guardian Angel Mealtime Prayers- Various Prayers Before Meals, Various prayers after meals Prayers at [...]
Word Magazine April 2000 Page 21-22 FAMILY INSIGHTS (Galatians 3:27) By Very Rev. Jason DelVitto “FOR AS MANY OF YOU AS HAVE BEEN BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST HAVE PUT ON CHRIST” (Gal. 3:27). In preparation for the celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the members of the adult education group of our parish [...]
Word Magazine April/May 1966 Page 6-8 The Sacrament of Baptism By Fr. Theodore Ziton, Wichita, Kansas PART I. The Sacraments, in the Eastern Orthodox Church, of which there are seven, are the source of Her life and essence. The Church is not a society to which one can apply to, but rather entrance into this [...]
Word Magazine May 1976 Page 16 “MARRIAGE” homily by Archpriest James C. Meena From time to time it is necessary for us to discuss topical matters such as marriage as candidly as possible from a Christian perspective, especially in a society that is assaulting marriage more openly than we have ever known or experienced in [...]
Word Magazine January 1985 Page 4-5 THE SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION AS A TOOL BY FATHER JOSEPH ALLEN “Until death, repentance is not limited either by seasons or acts.” —St. Isaac The Syrian When I was asked to share some thoughts on the Sacrament of Confession, one short phrase was added at the end of the [...]