Jesus Is Not Your Imaginary Friend
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

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Jesus Is Not Your Imaginary Friend

Fr. Stephen Freeman

I want to turn our attention in this article to how our sentimental psychology distorts our concept of God and what it means to be in relationship with Him.

Destination Weddings
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Orthodoxy Today

Destination Weddings

Fr. Lawrence Farley

The popularity of Destination Weddings is a symptom of a more profound cultural dysfunction. The problem is not just that this is a rich person’s game, and one that effectively excludes as guests those not able to bear the cost of jetting away to the Destination and staying at a fancy hotel.

The Gospel of the Good Samaritan
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

The Gospel of the Good Samaritan

Fr. Seraphim Holland

Today, we have two teachings, set parallel to one another, like two plots in a story. One has an outward and moral aspect, concerning how we should act as Christians, being compassionate, and who is our neighbor.

The Nativity Fast
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

The Nativity Fast

The Nativity Fast

Why We Fast
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

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Why We Fast

Fr. Stephen Freeman

The following article offers some thoughts on the purpose of fasting.