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March 22, 2014 By Fr. John A. Peck

Is the Veneration of the Cross Idolatry?

by Fr. John Whiteford Another grand slam from the Bible - from Fr. John's "Stump the Priest" column Question: How would you answer a Protestant who considered our veneration of the Cross (bowing down before it and kissing it) to be idolatry? First we should consider whether or not bowing down … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Apologetics, Biblical Resources, Sermon Resources, Whiteford John Fr. Tagged With: Fr. John Whiteford, idolatry, protestant, Veneration of the Cross

March 2, 2014 By Fr. John A. Peck

On Teaching Holy Scripture

by Elder Cleopa of Romania Each Christian has the need to read Holy Scripture, yet each Christian does not also have the authority or ability to teach and interpret the words of Scripture.  This privileged authority is reserved for the Church via its holy clergy and theologians, men who are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Biblical Resources Tagged With: Bible, Church, Elder Cleopa, Holy Scripture

February 24, 2014 By Fr. John A. Peck

Prayer, Fasting, Mercy

by St. Peter Chrysologus There are three things, my brethren,by which faith stands firm, devotion remains constant, and virtue endures.They are prayer, fasting and mercy.Prayer knocks at the door,fasting obtains, mercy receives.Prayer, mercy and fasting: These three are one, and they give life to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Lenten Sermons, Patristic Sermons Tagged With: fasting, prayer, st. peter chrysologus

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