Optina Elders Word Finder for Church School Use
The linked Word Finder can be printed out for use in Church School. In this edition, find the 14 Optina Elders:
The Prayer of the Heart for the Faithful Living in the World
By: Elder Joseph of Vatopedi Source: orthodoxinfo.com The question is always being asked, “Is it possible for those living in the world to occupy themselves with noetic prayer?” To those who ask we answer quite affirmatively, “Yes.” In order to make this exhortation of ours comprehensible to those interested, but at the same time to make aware those who are unaware, we will briefly explain this, so that no one will be placed in a quandary by the various interpretations and…
On Practicing the Jesus Prayer
By: St. Ignaty Brianchaninov Source: Orthodox Life, vol. 28, no. 5, Sept.-Oct. 1978, pp. 9-14. The correct practice of the Jesus Prayer proceeds naturally from correct notions about God, about the most holy name of the Lord Jesus, and about man’s relationship to God. God is an infinitely great and all-perfect being. God is the Creator and Renewer of men, Sovereign Master over men, angels, demons and all created things, both visible and invisible. Such a notion of God teaches…
A sermon on Holy Ascension by Archimandrite Tikhon (Shevkunov)
“It is audacious and sinful before God to be depressed in this beautiful and wondrous world, which the Lord created for us and through which He leads us to an even more beautiful and wondrous world—the Kingdom of Heaven.” In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! “I am with you, and no one can be against you,” says the Lord to everyone who believes in Him. No sorrows, no temptation, not even the most terrifying catastrophes should…
Full Photo Report for Ascension 2012
Congratulations on the Feast! The photos from the Festal Ascension Liturgy have now been uploaded and are available in our parish photo gallery.
Photos from Holy Ascension 2012 – Vigil
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Services for Holy Ascension
The service schedule for the Great Feast of Ascension is as follows: Vigil: Tonight (Wednesday), May 23rd at 6:30pm Divine Liturgy: Tomorrow (Thursday), May 24th at 9:15am Click here for the entire schedule of services
Sermon on the Sunday of the Blind Man
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Christ is Risen! Today is the final Sunday before Ascension, the Sunday of the Blind Man. In the Gospel today, the disciples inquire of the Saviour asking on whose account this man was born blind… was it because the man himself sinned or because his parents sinned? The Saviour responds saying: “Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God…
Important Reminder: Vigil tonight at 4:30pm, not 6:00pm!
This is just a reminder that, due to choir constraints, the Vigil Service tonight for the Sunday of the Blind Man will begin at 4:30pm rather than at our usual 6:00pm. See you tonight!
Parish Photos Fully Up-to-date
We are pleased to announce that all photos previously on the parish website have been ported over to the new Parish Photo Gallery along with albums for several new events not previously available including: Visit of the Metropolitan and the Myrrh Streaming Hawaiian Iveron Icon Candle Counter & Icons Nativity 2012 Eve of Nativity 2012 Synaxis of the Mother of God Caroling for Vladyka George Visit of the Myrrh Streaming Icon "The Softener of Evil Hearts" New Icons Installed for…