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Orthodox Christianity is a way of life, not a religion. Too often we relegate our belief in Christ to a mere mental exercise. Be Transfigured! And Live a New Life in Jesus Christ.
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Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
On the Fifth Sunday of Great Lent, the Church calls us to service of our brothers and sisters. Instead of being preoccupied with our own position, we are called by Christ to the slave of all. This is only possible when we think beyond ourselves. As our society continues with social distancing and stay at home orders, and we continue to be forced to worship from home rather than in the Church, it is our turn to serve others by staying home. It is our turn to be the slave of all, for the good of society.
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
A Bible Study on the Book of Romans based upon the homilies of St John Chrysostom in Tarpon Springs, Florida. This session originally LIVE STREAMED on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
https://www.LiveANewLifeInChrist.org/romans
Sunday Mar 29, 2020
Sunday Mar 29, 2020
On the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent, we hear the story of a man whose son was sick, and the Apostles were not able to heal him. Christ challenges him. “All things are possible to those who believe.” The father confesses his weakness, “I believe, help my unbelief.” His son was healed. When asked, Christ explained, “This kind can only go out through prayer and fasting.” In this current health crisis, we must increase our prayer and fasting, not to bargain with God, but to strengthen our faith, so that we can better understand His will for us.
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
During this unique season of Great Lent this year, because of the threat of the Coronavirus (COVID19), the Church has asked us to stay home. The Church has asked us to not come to Church during some of the most holy days of the year. This goes against our normal thinking, but for the good of our neighbors and society in general, we must stay away from the Church. Christ invites us, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me.” When we are obedient to our Church Fathers and leaders, we learn to sacrifice our will. Only after we learn to sacrifice our will, will be able to take up our cross. When we learn to be obedient to the Church, we learn to be obedient to God. Even Christ welcomed the cross because He loved us. When we sacrifice our will for God, we show our love for Him.
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
In times of crisis, our faith is not only challenged from within, it is challenged from others. While we normally encourage faithful to attend Church at difficult times, and to brings friends and relatives who need God’s healing, today we are encouraging faithful to remain home for the health and safety of others. For those who stay home, this does not mean they have lost their faith in God, nor does attending Church deny the truth of science. As Orthodox Christians, we welcome the partnership of faith and science. We believe God is all-powerful, AND that He has given us science as a gift to glorify Him. When we hold strong to this truth, others will witness our faith and be drawn to God because of our faith. This was the case with the healing of the paralytic found in Mark 2.1-12, and it can be the case with today’s health crisis.
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
A Bible Study on the Book of Romans based upon the homilies of St John Chrysostom in Tarpon Springs, Florida. This session originally LIVE STREAMED on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
https://www.LiveANewLifeInChrist.org/romans
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
On the Sunday of Orthodoxy, the Church reinforces the truth of God’s incarnation in the person of Jesus Christ. We proclaim this truth, though we were not ourselves present. We do so, because someone sometime painted an icon of Him. The defense of Holy Icons isn’t about art, but about the truth of God’s incarnation. Jesus didn’t just speak to us from heaven. He became one of us to save us. The Disciples had been preparing for God’s appearance their entire life, so when He appeared, they were ready for Him. For more than two thousand years, the Church has invited others to Come and See Christ present for real in the Church and in history.
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
As we enter Great Lent, we are reminded by the Church that Christ call us all to a life of forgiveness. If we are not able, or willing, to forgive others, God will not forgive us. We must place ourselves in the same place as others, and realize that our hearts must prepare to forgive so that God will forgive us. That is the journey of Great Lent.
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
One week before Great Lent begins is the known as Judgement Sunday. It is a day when the Church recalls the words of Christ found in Matthew 25 describing exactly how He will judge the world. If we are able to see Christ in others, and serve them, we will be found worthy of heaven. If we are unable to see Christ in others, as Christ sees them, we will find ourselves outside the gates.
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
A Bible Study on the Book of Romans based upon the homilies of St John Chrysostom in Tarpon Springs, Florida. This session originally LIVE STREAMED on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
https://www.LiveANewLifeInChrist.org/romans