It is common to say that Jesus lived and died as a Jew, but did he? Perhaps we’re missing a part of the story? Come and enter deeper into the mystery of Theophany and learn how Jesus became “Christian.”
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WHEN JESUS CONVERTED TO CHRISTIANITY
WHEN THE VIRGIN WAS ON FIRE!
The Christmas hymns talk about the Three Youths in the fiery furnace, but what does that story have to do with Christmas? How does it illuminate the Mystery of God becoming man? Let’s find out!
Read moreTHE ESSENTIAL CAVE, OR WHY THE STABLE MAY BE HERETICAL?
Right now in America there’s a cultural war happening. One battlefield is the Feast of the Nativity – commonly called Christmas. Slogans such as, “Keep ‘Christ’ is Christmas,” or “Keep the ‘Mass’ in Christmas” permeate social media. However, has the
Read moreWhy Is the Christmas Icon so Busy?
In my last post, I spoke about how the meaning of Christmas is intimately related to the Eucharist, as the Orthodox Church celebrates it. (Click here to read it). In this post, I want to turn to the icon of
Read moreWhy Christmas Isn’t Complete without the Eucharist
Sorry for my absence lately. I was traveling all over the country for over a month, largely for church-related actives. At any rate, it’s good to be back. I think I’ll start with some thoughts on Christmas – after all,
Read moreIt’s OK, I’m Spiritual!
As I go around town and I meet new people, one of the first questions I get asked is, “what do you do for a living?” I usually respond with, “I’m the priest at the Orthodox Church in town.” After
Read moreWEDDINGS AND WINE
Last Sunday I had the privilege of marrying a wonderful couple. At the wedding service, I read from the Gospel of St. John, chapter 2. You probably know this story, and you’re probably not surprised that this is the one
Read moreRINGS ON THE WRONG HAND?!?
This Sunday I will have the pleasure of performing a wedding. Weddings are always happy events, and I always look forward to performing them. Orthodox weddings are especially beautiful, and it’s actually composed of two ceremonies: the betrothal and the
Read moreCHRIST HEALS OUR BLINDNESS
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Read moreTo Use the Sword? Peace? Or Both?
In the past few months, we’ve witnessed and read about many tragedies both in our country and around the world. A few days ago, the first funerals took place for victims of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church shooting. This
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