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Christ is risen! I have this prayer that has helped me over the years so I thought I would share it (possibly again for some ). Lord Jesus Christ, by Your presence You blessed the wedding in Cana and showed us that You are the true priest of mystical and pure marriage. We thank You for …
Some family members were discussing the inundation of email “chain letters” Two in our family are famous for such. So, what is the “scoop” on chain letters or emails? “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make …
BLASPHEMING THE HOLY SPIRIT “Therefore, I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven but the blaspheming the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven in this age and in the next ” (Matt. 12) What does this mean When God has offered forgiveness? To blaspheme the Holy Spirit is not not believing in …
Christ Jesus is the King of Peace yet He tells His disciples “the person who has no sword let that one sell their garment and buy one.” (Luke 22) This does not make sense-why buy a sword? Also when they told Him “here are two swords He replied “it is enough.” (Luke 22). Christ Jesus …
Martyrs Agape, Irene and Chionia, in Illyria Commemorated on April 16 The Holy Martyrs Agape, Irene, and Chionia were sisters who lived at the end of the third century to the beginning of the fourth century, near the Italian city of Aquilea. They were left orphaned at an early age. The young women led a pious …
A question came in and I have made some notes of my own and from others to share. Why does God allow all this suffering and dying especially the disadvantaged and how do we respond to one that asks us? Reference my sermon from last month Mar 15. Read the following and pray and please …
Apostle Aristarchus of the Seventy Commemorated on April 15 Saint Aristarchus was one of the Seventy Apostles, whom the Lord Jesus Christ sent to proclaim the good news of the Gospel (Luke. 10:1-24). Saint Aristarchus, a co-worker of the holy Apostle Paul, became bishop of the Syrian city of Apamea. His name is repeatedly mentioned in …
Saint Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome Commemorated on April 14 Saint Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome, was a native of the Tuscany region of Italy. He received a fine education and entered into the clergy of the Roman Church. After the death of Pope Theodore I (642-649), Martin was chosen to succeed him. At …
Holy Martyr Thomais of Alexandria Commemorated on April 13 The Holy martyr Thomais was born into a Christian family in the city of Alexandria. She was raised in piety, and loved to read spiritual books. When she was fifteen, the girl married a fisherman, who was also a Christian. The young couple lived in the house …
Monastic Martyrs Menas, David, and John, of Palestine Commemorated on April 12 The Monk Martyrs Menas, David and John lived in Palestine. They were martyred in the seventh century by Arabs, who shot them through with arrows (+ post 636, when Jerusalem was captured by the Arabs).