The Outskirts
Yesterday, I had the honor of participating in the 34th Annual Food Share Radiothon on WESO 970 AM here in Southbridge. Food Share is the food pantry organizat...
Tag: Ministry
The Prophet Isaiah on Fasting
Hear the word of the Lord: “Yet on the day of your fasting, you do as you please and exploit all your workers. Your fasting ends in quarreling and strife, and i...
Ministering to those who Minister
Like all of you, I was affected by the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Someone on Facebook remarked that they had the same feelings on Friday as they ...
Orthodox Christian Leaders Discuss Social Outreach At White House Conference
Baltimore, MD (IOCC) — More than 80 representatives of the nation’s Orthodox Christian service organizations joined together at the White House today to d...
Emergency Response
I will be honest and admit that most of the day, in the life of a priest, is involved in the everyday tasks of just being. I could go on about visits to hospit...
Concerning the Future
It is difficult to see from one day to the next what the future will hold for us. For me, I have confidence in God that if I listen to His word then I will wal...
Facing Loss During the Holidays
Those of us who have lost children can dread the holidays (by which I really mean Christmas/Nativity). The focus seems to be so much on family togetherness and ...
Quick Facts from Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry
OCPM ministers to nearly 1,000 men and women who are in prison or who have recently been released. Many have embraced the Orthodox Faith, while others who were ...
Vocations and Sharing our Faith
The other day I linked to an article debunking reasons for women to become nuns. The article was written by, and for a Roman Catholic audience but there were s...
Ministry to the Sick
“Is anyone among you sick? Let him call the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” James 5:14 One of...