July 12, 2022 106 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 104 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 317 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 169 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 73 0 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 76 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 83 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 126 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 327 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 83 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…