Practicing contemplative prayer in our busy lives today can be hard. But perhaps an ancient desert monk can still be our coach in the 21st century! (Part 2)
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Being Coached by St. Anthony, Part 1
Practicing contemplative prayer in our busy lives today can be hard. But perhaps an ancient desert monk can still be our coach in the 21st century!
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(A version of this article originally appeared in the Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Saturday, July 30th, 2016. View that article here.) OVERWHELMED AT FIRST VISIT I remember the first time that I visited an Orthodox Church. I knew Orthodox Christianity predated the
Read moreIT’S HOW GOD MADE ME
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.
Read moreTo 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
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(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!
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The 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)
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