Commemorated on February 28 The Sunday after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee is the Sunday of the Prodigal Son. This parable of God’s forgiveness calls us to “come to ourselves” as did the prodigal son, to see ourselves as being “in a far country” far from the Father’s house, and to make the … [Read more…]
Beginning of the Lenten Triodion Commemorated on February 21 The Sunday after the Sunday of Zacchaeus is devoted to the Publican and the Pharisee. At Vespers the night before, the TRIODION (the liturgical book used in the services of Great Lent) begins. Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee who scrupulously … [Read more…]
Commemorated on February 14 The paschal season of the Church is preceded by the season of Great Lent, which is also preceded by its own liturgical preparation. The first sign of the approach of Great Lent comes five Sundays before its beginning. On this Sunday the Gospel reading is about Zacchaeus the tax-collector. It tells how … [Read more…]
During this time of suffering in our world, read was Saint Paul has to say. In Romans 5: 1-10 Saint Paul describes the way in which suffering can lead to hope. He begins by saying that we have peace with God through Jesus Christ. The peace that comes from Christ is a special kind, as … [Read more…]
Saint Paul expresses his concern about people being led away from the true faith in II Timothy 3:16-4:4. The seriousness of Paul’s concern is evident in the way he tells Timothy to “preach the word, be urgent in and out of season, convince, rebuke and exhort, be unfailing in patience and in teaching.” Knowing that … [Read more…]
Due to Covid-19, our services have changed. The Vesper Services are limited in participation. The Divine Liturgy Services are limited in participation, but please contact Father Mikel to make your reservation for attendance. His number and email can be found under the Contact Tab. We hope to return to our full cycle of services when … [Read more…]