July 12, 2022 138 0 God’s Power Is Manifest in Weakness: Learning from St. Peter and St. Paul In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Today we commemorate the Apostles Peter and Paul. Peter was an apostle…
December 25, 2021 108 0 The Seed, the Yeast and the Narrow Door. About Three Universal Laws Luke 13: 18-29, Gal. 3: 8-12 The Apostle reading on the Nativity day says, “…When the fullness of time had come, God sent his…
November 7, 2021 355 0 The Rich Man, Lazarus, the Afterlife, and Asceticism The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) is often treated quite differently than Christ’s other parables. None of the others have…
November 1, 2021 170 0 A Few Thoughts about Our Ancestry Luke 3: 23–4: 1; Ephesians 5: 20-26 “Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his work. He was the son (as was…
October 25, 2021 80 1 Suffering in the Body Mark 12:28–37 1 Peter 4:1–11 Apostle Peter writes, “since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude.” As we have…
October 17, 2021 79 0 Overcoming the Wall Matthew 15: 21-28; 2 Cor. 6: 16-7: 1 The Lord says to those who want to be with Him in His Church: “Come out…
October 14, 2021 88 0 Spiritual Revelation and Self-Sacrifice In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Today the Holy Church, in Russia and in a small number…
October 11, 2021 130 0 “The Lord Gives us a Chance for Salvation” People with materialistic beliefs are often overwhelmed by doubt when they see evil-doers prosper and live long lives, while those trying to stay true…
August 21, 2021 332 0 About Being Tolerant to Others Matthew 15: 32–39 Rom. 14: 6–9 The apostle writes, “Those who observe the day, observe it in honor of the Lord. Also those who…
August 19, 2021 91 0 About the Kingdom of Heaven. Transfiguration Matthew 17: 1-9 2 Pet. 1: 10-19 The Lord spoke much about the Kingdom of Heaven. In His first sermon He said that it…