Lazarus Saturday
Lazarus and his sisters Martha and Mary, the friends of the Lord Jesus, had given Him hospitality and served Him many times (Luke 10:38-4z; John 12:2-3). They w...
Author: Fr. Peter
Threats on Congress
Why is it that people cannot act like adults? We have a system in this country of how things get done and for the last 225 plus years the system has worked pret...
Orthodox Monasticism: The Symbols
During the Tonsure service when the Monk makes the profession of his vows, several symbols are presented to him by the Abbot. These symbols remind him of the li...
Open Letter to Vice President Biden
Dear Mr. Vice President, I am posting this open letter to you to address the foul language that you used yesterday at the bill signing ceremony at the White Hou...
When religion and health mix
Ever notice that most hospitals have chapels and clergy? In a survey of 1,144 U.S. doctors published in a leading medical journal, 85 percent said that religion...
Leadership: Is the microphone on?
Fr. Basil, at the Orthodox Leader Blog is asking the same question that asked last week. Where is the Orthodox voice in the Health Care debate? As one of the co...
Faithfulness
This is my entry in the twice monthly One Word at a Time Blog Carnival. This time around the word is Faithfulness. Thanks to the coordinators of this Carnival i...
Holy Week Schedule
Saturday of Lazarus March 27th Great Vespers: …………………………………..5:00 P.M. Palm Sunday March 28th Matins: …………………………………………….9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy: …………………………………....
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for t...