by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Jesus rose from the dead, not in order to return to the earth but in order to enter "into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us" (Hebrews 9:24). His priesthood is heavenly; "if he were on earth, he would not be a priest" (8:4). His … [Read more...]
The Who’s Who of the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete
As we approach Great Lent, the time given to us specifically for repentance, the Church gives us a whole host of images to help us. St. John of Kronstadt teaches that: “Imagery or symbols are a necessity of human nature in our presently spiritually sensual condition; they explain [by the vision] … [Read more...]
Why Go To Church Every Sunday
by Hieromartyr Daniel Sisoyev I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord (Psalm 121:1). People often ask priests: “Why should we go to church every Sunday?” and then they begin to justify themselves. 1. “We need our sleep, then, we need to spend time with the … [Read more...]
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