Word Magazine March 1988 Page 6 THE WORLD AND OUR KINGDOM by Rick Michaels The Bible and the Church Fathers use the term “world” not as a definition of the universe created by God, but as the place where the community of sinful men and women exist in rebellion against God. Sr. John speaks plainly, [...]
Word Magazine October 1957 Page 219 THEOLOGY AND MORALITY by Deacon Michael Azkoul Theology (the knowledge of God and His purposes) and morality (the art of right conduct) should be in theory and practice kept together. The faith and spirit of Orthodoxy has never considered it right to act in a manner not in strict [...]
Word Magazine November 1957 Page 252 THEOLOGY FOR EVERYBODY by REV. FR. THEODORE E. ZITON At some period in the Church’s history the idea took root that theology is only for priests. Frank Sheed, an author and publisher who has done much to promote a greater knowledge of theology among laymen, recalls that when he [...]
The Word Magazine May 1997 Page 4-6 THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION By Seminarian Bassam Nassif In a time when the Orthodox Christian Church is facing new challenges, and the interaction between Her and different religious thoughts is growing and intensifying, it is needful and valuable to bring to light the unique traditional stand and mission [...]
Word Magazine September 1971 Page 9-10 THEOLOGY, WORSHIP, PEACE… An address of His Beatitude, Patriarch Pimen while Metropolitan of Kroutitsy and Guardian of the Patriarchal Throne. At the opening of the academic year at the Moscow Theological Academy, on the feast of the Protection of the Holy Virgin, October 14th, 1970. I salute all the [...]
Presentation by Father Isaac Henke Midwest Spring Gathering in Livonia, Michigan March 8, 2003 THE MYSTERY OF RECIPROCITY! Good afternoon, (Sayidna, reverend clergy, guests, and faithful of the Midwest Region) – Christ is in our midst! I am Father Isaac Henke, the priest and pastor of the wonderful parish of St. John Chrysostom Church, an [...]
Word Magazine December 1996 Page 9-10 THINE OWN OF THINE OWN BY DR. MICHAEL MASSOUH Dad,” The five year old son asked, “can I have a dollar?” “A dollar? What are you going to do with a dollar?” “Buy something.” “What kind of something?” “A present.” “For whom?” “Dad, can’t I have a dollar?” “Well, [...]
Word Magazine June 1960 Page 7 THE MYSTICAL BODY OF CHRIST A Brief Synopsis By Father John Newcombe Beckley, W. Va. The Mystical Body of Christ is one, living reality, born of the Redemption wrought for us by the Incarnate Word. It is that Society formed of Christ and the Church, of which One is [...]
Word Magazine September 1981 Page 11-12 TIME AND THE LITURGY Another season has gone by, the summer is slowly leaving its hot, sweltering trail behind and autumn will soon fill its void with the crispness of the October air. Another autumn and school begins, the outdoors are clear and trees display their bright colored plumage. [...]
Word Magazine May 1980 Page 5-6 THE NAME OF GOD: ABBA By Paul Tarazi When Jesus sent His apostles to preach the kingdom of heaven (Mt. 10:7), He said to them, “He who welcomes you welcomes Me, and he who welcomes Me welcomes Him who sent Me. He who welcomes a prophet because he is [...]