Apostasy, Chastisement, and Repentance; the Incarnation; the Serpent’s Revenge; Seeing the Father’s Unchanging Love
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Theology

Apostasy, Chastisement, and Repentance; the Incarnation; the Serpent’s Revenge; Seeing the Father’s Unchanging Love

The Gospel of Adam, Abel, Abraham and Jesus. Wounds of love in Eden and Calvary. Part 5 of 5

Fr. Joseph Gleason

The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all in perfect unity, and have always been in perfect unity. They love us. They have always loved us.

Abraham’s World, His Sacrifice, and the Passover Lamb
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Theology

Abraham’s World, His Sacrifice, and the Passover Lamb

The Gospel of Adam, Abel, Abraham and Jesus. Wounds of love in Eden and Calvary. Part 4 of 5

Fr. Joseph Gleason

Having turned their backs on Egypt’s gods, and having slain lambs and bulls — two of the most sacred animals in the Egyptian religion — God’s people were set to live a new way, loving God and loving their neighbor, following the two greatest commandments.

A Few Words on the Calling For Monastic Life
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

A Few Words on the Calling For Monastic Life

Hieromonk Eutychius

Most sincere Orthodox Christians have faced this difficult question at some point in their lives: whether to go to a monastery, or to live in the world.

“Wisdom hath builded her house.” The Mother of God and her Holy Parents, Joachim and Anna
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

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“Wisdom hath builded her house.” The Mother of God and her Holy Parents, Joachim and Anna

Protosingel Ieremia

No sinner, no matter how great, should not despond, should not lose hope if Mother of God defends him—for she will not desert him.

The Silence of the Theotokos
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

The Silence of the Theotokos

Strength of Spirit, Part 9

St. Seraphim (Chichagov)

Let us listen to the silence of Mary and learn from her! What does this incomprehensible spiritual labor mean? That Mary is a perfect vessel of grace.