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Category: Prayer and Spirituality

November 16, 2021
Communion, Prayer and Spirituality, Science, Theology

True Faith and True Science

Conflict between faith and science can only occur when the two try to occupy the same throne. Rational science, which drives our material understanding of the created, natural Universe, belongs in the rational mind – part of our image of God – a divine gift that enables us to get to know our Creator by exploring His awesome creation. Our personal connection with the supernatural Creator, however, belongs in the heart – where we approach the likeness of God – the place where we develop a relationship of trust and love for the One and only Truth.

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September 21, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Greek Archdiocese, Health Care, Jurisdictions, Prayer and Spirituality, Theology, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Vaccine Mandate Essentials, Western Civilization

Orthodox Resistance to Vaccine Mandates: Men Have Become Wolves to Men

When leaders preach distorted worldly love they are nothing more than wolves in sheep’s clothing, Such love is full of rot and worldliness.

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September 14, 2021
Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, ROCOR, Theology

Thoughts on Reader Services and the Catacomb Church

Christian life began in the catacombs, and that is where it shall end. How do we prepare ourselves for whatever may come in a practical way?

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August 16, 2021
American Life, Covid Persecution, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, OCA, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality

Isolated Priests and the Opportunities for the Burning Bush Brotherhood

Being an Orthodox priest in North America is extremely hard. It is even harder if you feel isolated because of your traditional beliefs.

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August 4, 2021
Death and Dying, Health Care, Prayer and Spirituality, Theology

Medical Assistance in Dying: Is Cheating Death Worth It?

Playing god by hastening death through medical means is promoted in the name of human dignity. It can cheat the dying out of eternal life.

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July 21, 2021
Prayer and Spirituality, Theology

Love as Hell

The teaching of the Orthodox Church on Heaven and Hell is largely unknown among Americans, and totally opposite what they expect.

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June 28, 2021
Death and Dying, Health Care, Prayer and Spirituality, Theology

To Prevent Death, Please Stop Living

An Orthodox physician shares her perspectives on facing death and overcoming fear during the Covid pandemic.

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April 30, 2021
Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Protests, Theology, Western Civilization

Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Defends Orthodoxy Against Covid Restrictions

Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou rejects changes to Orthodox tradition being pushed by governments around the world in the name of “Covid.”

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March 1, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Death and Dying, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Theology, Western Civilization

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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Jesus Prayer
February 19, 2021
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Theology

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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