holytransfigorthoJun 27, 20191 minThe Great CalmThis morning's Gospel reading, Matt. 8:23-27, juxtaposes fear and faith. Or, more specifically, fear for ones own safety and faith in...
holytransfigorthoJun 26, 20191 minWho Needs to Change?Instead of trying to change other people, or the world around us, let's remember that it is we who still need much change and transformation
holytransfigorthoMay 7, 20191 minA Day of Rejoicing"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting...
holytransfigorthoMay 4, 20191 minThe Miracle of the Holy FireChrist is Risen! One week ago, on Holy Saturday, the Miracle of the Holy Fire occurred once again - as it has, every year, for hundreds...
holytransfigorthoMay 3, 20191 minThe Gospel of Saint JohnChrist is Risen! Please take note of the fact that the daily Gospel readings during the Feast of Pascha are all from the Gospel of St....
holytransfigorthoMay 2, 20192 minGain the blessing of the Paschal seasonFortunate people of God - Christ is Risen! Much has been written about Lent - whole books even. I am not aware, however, of very much...
holytransfigorthoMay 1, 20191 minNew Life in ChristChrist is Risen! Beloved of the Lord, Most of our Orthodox "Feasts" last for several days - most commonly eight days, what is called an...
holytransfigorthoMay 1, 20191 minPascha Begins!Christ is Risen! Dear friends, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, There is an unfortunate tendency for some Orthodox Christians to think and...
holytransfigorthoMar 17, 20192 minWhen the Dead in Christ Shall RiseDear Friends in Christ, As I’m sure many of you also do, I often find myself with afterthoughts about the themes and images that...
holytransfigorthoMar 17, 20192 minOpen to me the Doors of RepentanceThe striving of the Church, during this "run up" to Lent, is beautifully expressed by the hymn/prayer - Open to me the Doors of...