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December 20, 2014 By Fr. John A. Peck

The Venerable Womb of the Virgin

by St. Gregory the Theologian Theotokos, not Christotokos. If anyone does not consider holy Mary to be the Theotokos, then he does not accept the divinity of Christ. … If anyone does not believe the holy Mary to be theTheotokos, he is without the Divinity. If anyone should say that Christ passed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Patristic Sermons Tagged With: christ, divinity, st. gregory the theologian, Theotokos, womb

December 20, 2014 By Fr. John A. Peck

Holiness Is Not Simply Righteousness

by St. John Maximovitch Holiness is not simply righteousness, for which the righteous merit the enjoyment of blessedness in the Kingdom of God, but rather such a height of righteousness that men are filled with the grace of God to the extent that it flows from them upon those who associate with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Patristic Sermons Tagged With: Grace, holiness, righteousness, st. john maximovitch

December 20, 2014 By Fr. John A. Peck

Day 37 – Vegetables

The topic for Sun. December 21 – Day 37 of our 30 (40) Days of Blogging is VEGETABLES "Eat your vegetables," every child hears growing up. Those of us who garden know the value of vegetables, and the pleasure of growing and eating them fresh. Blogging on vegetables is good for you!   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 30 (40) days blogging, Peck, John A. Fr. Tagged With: 2014, 30 (40) days blogging, vegetables

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