A reader asks: The Lord’s Prayer begins with the words “Our Father.” God is our Father, and we are His children. The Scriptures speak...

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Every year, on the Sunday nearest to 29 July, the Church commemorates the Holy Fathers of the first six Ecumenical Councils. Over four centuries,...

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This practice comes from the hierarchical Liturgy, during which the bishop uses special candlesticks with braided candles. These candlesticks are called dikirion (Greek for...

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In the Gospel, the Lord calls Satan the prince of this world. We hear this formula so often that we tend to misunderstand its...

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Several parables of Christ use examples from trade and commerce We heard one of them recently in our gospel reading on 2 October, the...

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Usury is a sin in the eyes of the church and also in the teachings of the Holy Scripture. The Bible condemns usury clearly...

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We all recognise the value of time, but do not always spend it wisely. We often squander it on futile pursuits. Do activities like...

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Should we be afraid of questioning our beliefs in Christ? Should we accept our struggles as normal? And how do we overcome our uncertainties?...

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Edict of Milan — what is it and what is its role in the history of Christianity? Let us talk about one of the...

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Browse our online store and find the items that inspire you >> The custom of wearing black among the clergy and monastics formed over...

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