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September 21, 2015 By Fr. John A. Peck

Why Man is Destitute of Natural Weapons and Covering

by St. Gregory of NyssaBut what means the uprightness of his figure? And why is it that those powers which aid life do not naturally belong to his body? But man is brought into life bare of natural covering, an unarmed and poor being, destitute of all things useful, worthy, according to appearances, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Patristic Sermons Tagged With: man, st gregory of nyssa

September 19, 2015 By Fr. John A. Peck

Old Testament Challenge: 1 Week Down

Ok, kids - tomorrow on our schedule is REST OR CATCH UP day. Have you dropped out? No?You've successfully made it through the first week!If you joined us late, no problem, use this time to do a little catching up. If you skipped some, this is your day for that catching up, also.Please make notes as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Old Testament Challenge, Peck, John A. Fr. Tagged With: 1 week, Called To Serve, Old Testament Challenge

September 18, 2015 By Fr. John A. Peck

Again at the Inn

by Fr. John A. Peck Exodus 4:24-26 There is a powerful allegory happening here. So, let's look at the scene. The Angel of the Lord appears at an Inn, specifically bringing death to his servant Moses (whom, by the way, He has just sent to proclaim His Word to Pharaoh). The implication here is that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Old Testament Challenge, Peck, John A. Fr. Tagged With: Exodus 4:24, god, Inn, kill, moses, Sephora, Zipporah

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