Faithfulness to Covid at the Expense of Souls
A year into the “pandemic,” faithfulness to the message of Covid is still hurting the witness of the Church and her most vulnerable souls.
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The Parish Life category explores the joys, challenges, and practical realities of Orthodox Christian life within the local parish. From worship, stewardship, and fellowship to leadership, evangelism, and community building, these articles offer insights to help clergy and laity cultivate healthy, Christ-centered parish communities.
Vaccine Passports, Digital Control, and the Orthodox Christian Fight for Freedom
Vaccine passports will lead to second-class citizenship for the non-vaccinated. Should the Orthodox Church fight such digital control?
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Of Course Church Membership is Declining
No one should be surprised that American adults are leaving their churches. Millions still believe in God, but have lost faith in the clergy.
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Orthodoxy Must Still Defend Women and Children
The Orthodox Faith of today is the same that transformed the classical world, created childhood, and declared the personhood of women.
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Saving the World from the Fear of Death
COVID quarantine policies almost killed my elderly Dad. Either we overcome our fear of death, or it will destroy us.
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Why We Fear the Horrible Orthodox Bishop and His Brethren
We have accepted that bishops can require whatever they choose as prerequisites to attend liturgy and receive – a very dangerous situation.
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How and Why the Jesus Prayer?
“Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner” – The Prayer of the Heart is the Unceasing Prayer the Apostle Paul advocates.
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Fr Mark Hodges and Orthodox Transparency
Fr. Mark Hodges says he was suspended over his conservative beliefs. The diocese says not, but won’t explain. We have a sad history of this.
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Orthodox Priests Joining the Fight Will Change Everything
After almost a year of poor leadership by the bishops, Orthodox priests are finding their voices to speak up on behalf of the Faith!
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Guilty by Association – The Persecution of Fr. Mark Hodges
Fr. Mark Hodges has been suspended on the basis of “guilty by association.” Are we seeing the rise of Orthodox cancel culture?
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