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…]
Commemorated on February 2 The Meeting of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ is described in the third Gospel (Luke 2:22-40). Forty days after His birth the Divine Child was brought to the Temple at Jerusalem to be presented to the Lord. According to the Law of Moses (Lev. 12:2-8), a woman who gave birth … [Read more…]
Commemorated on January 31 On the Sunday closest to January 25, the Church commemorates the Synaxis of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia, remembering all those Orthodox Christians who suffered for Christ at the hands of the godless Soviets during the years of persecution. These include the royal Passion Bearers Tsar Nicholas II and … [Read more…]
Commemorated on January 28 Saint Ephraim the Syrian, a teacher of repentance, was born at the beginning of the fourth century in the city of Nisibis (Mesopotamia) into the family of impoverished toilers of the soil. His parents raised their son in piety, but from his childhood he was known for his quick temper and impetuous … [Read more…]