On Cultivating a Prayerful Spirit
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

On Cultivating a Prayerful Spirit

Strength of Spirit, Part 8

St. Seraphim (Chichagov)

True Christians are always quickly heard by the saints because they are of the same spirit.

Two Brothers, Two Sacrifices, and The Strategic Lie
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Theology

Two Brothers, Two Sacrifices, and The Strategic Lie

The Gospel of Adam, Abel, Abraham and Jesus. Wounds of love in Eden and Calvary. Part 3 of 5

Fr. Joseph Gleason

This is the world into which Abraham was born, of a nation steeped in pagan worship and human sacrifice, surrounded by nations which were equally deceived.

The Forbidden Fruit, and the Gift of Sorrow
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Theology

The Forbidden Fruit, and the Gift of Sorrow

The Gospel of Adam, Abel, Abraham and Jesus. Wounds of love in Eden and Calvary. Part 2 of 5

Fr. Joseph Gleason

As a loving Father, God permitted them to face the challenge of death, because He knew it would aid them on the quest for humility, repentance, and spiritual healing.

In Search of Chonae, the Place of Archangel Michael’s Miracle
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

In Search of Chonae, the Place of Archangel Michael’s Miracle

Vasilisa Phillips-Pokhil

The Archangel Michael appeared in front of the church, stopped the flow of water with the sign of the cross, and then striking his staff on a stone he cut it into two.

The Gospel of Adam, Abel, Abraham and Jesus
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Theology

The Gospel of Adam, Abel, Abraham and Jesus

Wounds of love in Eden and Calvary. Part 1 of 5

Fr. Joseph Gleason

In Genesis, we find this beautiful marriage between Adam and Eve. And in Revelation, we find the marriage supper of the Lamb, celebrating the mystical union between Christ and the Church.