Search results for: “church as cross”
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At the Edge of Tradition
Read more: At the Edge of TraditionThere are many things that we see in our lives to which the word “traditional” may be attached. It can refer to a style of dress or an understanding of relationships. In Church it may refer to the use of certain kinds of music or a sytle of worship. Many years ago, pastoring my first […]
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St. Gregory the Theologian on our Ransom by God
Read more: St. Gregory the Theologian on our Ransom by GodOne of the greatest orators of his age, St. Gregory the Theologian (also known as Gregory Nazianzus), is considered among the most central of Church fathers. His work, and that of St. Basil the Great, did much to win the day for the Nicene Creed (by God’s grace) and to secure its completion at the […]
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Justice and Mercy – With Thanks to the Pontificator
Read more: Justice and Mercy – With Thanks to the PontificatorFr. Al Kimel has recently posted an article (The Injustice of Grace) on the triumph of God’s mercy that is well worth reading. The following is an excerpt in which he quotes passages from St. Isaac the Syrian and St. Antony the Great: The seventh century ascetical master, St. Isaac the Syrian, boldly challenged the portrayal […]
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All the Fullness of God
Read more: All the Fullness of GodA good Biblical word, used frequently in Orthodox writing and liturgy, is the word “fullness.” I think I have long preferred to say that the Orthodox Church is the “fullness” of the Christian faith, rather than say, “This is the one, true Church.” I believe it is the one, true Church, but how I understand […]
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Holy Russia
Read more: Holy RussiaLike the returning exiles of Israel from ancient Babylon, the Russian people have been returning to a Church that was frequently devastated and constantly persecuted under 70 years of Communism. When an Orthodox Church is consecrated it is set aside “until the end of the world.” Thus you do not simply walk away from a […]
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Scenes from Theophany in Russia
Read more: Scenes from Theophany in RussiaOn Theophany, the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, the Church celebrates the manifestation of God as Holy Trinity: Christ, the Son of God, the Voice of the Father speaking, “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased,” and the appearance of the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. Across […]
Couldn’t You save us without being crucified ? I could, but I would show my power. I want to show…