This is a way to fold the Crowning ceremony (back) into the Divine Liturgy. Note that this "folding in" implies a minimization of duplication. It also means some vestigial things (such as the common cup) may be removed entirely. Order of Wedding … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Requirements of Eternal Life
September 4, 2011 By
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (Epistle)St. Matthew 19:16-26"How must I live to enjoy eternal life?" Let's be honest, this is not the kind of question people ask Christ or His Church much anymore. And it's not because people don't care about life after … [Continue reading]
20110829 Hurricanes, Babies, and Education
August 30, 2011 By
Shownotes. Click to listen to/download.Local News: The Weather. Irene Hurricane. Need to be prepared more generally. Spiritually, you don't prepare for specific traumatic events (and demonic assaults) that have been forecast, you maintain … [Continue reading]
Liturgy – Worship and the Maccabean Martyrs
August 14, 2011 By
Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory forever!Chapter Six of Second Maccabees Introduction: Orthodox Christians live and worship a certain way We are Christians. We have accepted Christ as our Savior. We have brought the Holy Spirit into our lives. We … [Continue reading]
Liturgy – The Place of Scripture in Orthodox Life & Worship
August 7, 2011 By
8th Sunday after Pentecost The Sunday of Saint Olympia, deaconess of ConstantinopleGospel: St. Matthew 14:14-22 (The Feeding of the Five Thousand)What a beautiful day to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ! Today's Gospel reading … [Continue reading]
Homily – Notes on Christian Leadership
July 31, 2011 By
20110731: The Sunday of the Installation of the New Parish BoardIs there any doubt that leadership is important?More than functional expertise.Lead from the front. First in... first in repentance. If leading from the rear, just pulling people back … [Continue reading]
20110729 Monasteries, Survival, & Gardening
July 29, 2011 By
Shownotes. Click to Listen. A bit late getting this podcast published. I blame the computer malfunctions that led to a loss of Friday's work! Happy (belated) St. Vladimir/Volodymyr Day. This is a wonderful reminder that things can change, that … [Continue reading]
Homily – Liturgy as Hard Work (continued)
July 17, 2011 By
Fifth Sunday after PentecostRomans 10:1-10; St. Matthew 8:28-9:1Those of you who know me well, may be surprised that I am not going to preach on the subject of angels and demons, and how the Incarnation of Christ marked the beginning of the end of … [Continue reading]
Homily – the Liturgy as Hard Work
July 10, 2011 By
Romans 6:18-23; St. Matthew 5:8-13During the Summer, I am using the few minutes I have during the homily to deepen your appreciation and experience of the Divine Liturgy. The first two weeks, I spoke about how the length of the service was … [Continue reading]
Homily – Unity in Liturgy
July 3, 2011 By
Third Sunday after PentecostRomans 5:1-10; St. Matthew 6:22-33This Summer, during the time of shortened homilies, I am dedicating this brief time to the topic of the Eucharistic Liturgy as the "common work of a thankful people" and how it is designed … [Continue reading]
