Monthly Archives: November 2010

A Way to Look at the World

Posted on November 30, 2010 by
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The Nativity Fast

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

“The next time you have a period of fasting, perhaps during this forthcoming fast of the Nativity of Christ, do not think of it as just placing upon yourself some heavy rule about eating.  Concentrate on what you are doing … Continue reading →

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Tax Cuts: a Painful Way to Keep Bleeding

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

The Co-Chairmen of the bipartisan commission to reduce the deficit released a proposal for the commission members and general public to consider as to what is needed to reduce the national debt.  In their comments they bluntly make it clear … Continue reading →

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Where can I find Salvation?

Posted on November 28, 2010 by

One thing about heaven is that you don’t have to go some place else to find it or to be there.  For the Kingdom of heaven is within you (Luke 17:21).  “The ‘divine Ephraim’ says, ‘How can you say that … Continue reading →

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Christian Love: More Essential than Miracles

Posted on November 28, 2010 by

1 Corinthians 13:1-7 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.  And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and … Continue reading →

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Training for Spiritual Warfare

Posted on November 27, 2010 by

Ephesians 6:10-17 Brothers and Sisters:  Finally,be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.  Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  For we do … Continue reading →

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The doors were closed in fear…

Posted on November 26, 2010 by

In the days after the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ, the apostles went into hiding, according to John’s Gospel (20:19).   They were afraid of the Jews.  Behind closed doors, Jesus met with those to whom He had entrusted His … Continue reading →

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Archbishop Seraphim of Canada Arrested

Posted on November 26, 2010 by

News about the arrest and charging of Archbishop Seraphim of Canada on two counts of child sexual assault circulated widely yesterday (American Thanksgiving Day).  You can read articles: CTV Edmonton, Canada.com, Global Winnipeg,  The New York Times, and The Washington … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Thanksgiving on Behalf of All Things and For All Things

Posted on November 25, 2010 by

“It is no coin-cidence that at the heart of the Church’s sacra-mental life we have the mystery of thanksgiving – eucharistia in Greek, the Eucharist.  If we look at the early Fathers and the oldest eucharistic texts, it is clear … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving is Prayer

Posted on November 24, 2010 by

“But there is a more serious difficulty here, namely to describe the different types of prayers.   The apostle (St. Paul) notes four types.  ‘My advice is that first of all supplication should be offered up for everyone, prayers, pleas and … Continue reading →

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