One aspect of the gospel that gets ignored too often today is the fact that we – along with the entire cosmos – are fallen! We have lost that “goodness” that was proclaimed in the beginning of Genesis.
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IT’S HOW GOD MADE ME
To Cure or Heal?
Christians are called to pray for the sick. But often people continue to suffer? Perhaps it’s because we’re praying for a cure when we should be praying for healing!
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One question I get often is: How do Orthodox Christians start Lent? Do they have an Ash Wednesday like Catholics and Protestants? The answer is: nope, no Ash Wednesday. Instead, we follow an ancient Eastern practice that guides us into
Read moreLEARNING TO LOVE BY GOD’S EXAMPLE
(This post originally appeared in the Dubuque Telegraph Herald on May 7th, 2016. You may view the original post here.) For Orthodox Christians around the world, today represents the last day of “Bright Week,” which is the week of Christian Passover
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Festival Hospitality: Pan-Orthodox Vespers is this Sunday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m. with a potluck to follow at about 6:30. Please come and join us!
Read moreThe Children of Abraham Discover the Cross
For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1 Corinthians 1:18 RSV)
Read moreFrom Water to Words!
For 300-million Christians, the feast of Epiphany is about Christ’s baptism, but what is the deeper meaning of this feast? Why do the Orthodox drench everything with water? What’s up with that?
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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 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,
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