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July 11, 2014 By Fr. John A. Peck

Farewell to the Rapture

by N. T. Wright   Little did Paul know how his colorful metaphors for Jesus’ second coming would be misunderstood two millennia later. The American obsession with the second coming of Jesus — especially with distorted interpretations of it — continues unabated.  Seen from my side of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rapturemania Tagged With: Jesus, N.T. Wright, Paul, Rapture

July 9, 2014 By Fr. John A. Peck

Two Criminals

by St. Augustine of Hippo Two criminals were crucified with Christ. One was saved - do not despair. One was not - do not presume.     … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Patristic Sermons Tagged With: despair, presumption, st. augustine of hippo

July 8, 2014 By Fr. John A. Peck

As Long As God Wishes, Until…

by St. Symeon the New Theologian To have faith in Christ means more than simply despising the delights of this life. It means we should bear all our daily trials that may bring us sorrow, distress, or unhappiness, and bear them patiently for as long as God wishes and until He comes to visit us. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Patristic Sermons Tagged With: st. symeon the new theologian

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