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The Veneration of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco: Recollections of a Spiritual Son

10 March 2009

From the day of his monastic tonsure, Vladyka slept sitting up. As a result of this he had swelling of the feet and it was painful for him to wear shoes. Therefore, Vladyka wore sandals. At home in ...

About the World Crisis

26 February 2009

In earlier times Europeans used the word “judgement” instead of the word “crisis” to explain the reason for any disaster. Nowadays the word “judgement” has been replaced with the word “crisis” and ...

Sunday of the Prodigal Son

13 February 2009

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After all, the parable of the Prodigal Son is about relationships lost and found, distance and reconciliation, and a father’s love. It is like a fountain overflowing with water that continually gives ...

The Life of St. Valentine

12 February 2009

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Of all the Saints that the Church remembers throughout the year, this Saint that I want to talk about today is probably recognized more than any other. With the exception of one other Saint, St ...

On the Significance of the New Martyrs and Confessors

08 February 2009

In Russia in 1917, the scales tipped the other way, towards evil. Then large numbers turned against Christ and His Church. The greatest persecution in history began, with 600 bishops, 40,000 priests, ...

Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia

08 February 2009

Priest Sergei Sveshnikov

Let us always have the holy example of the new martyrs before our eyes as we live our lives. Let us find the source of their strength and drink of this fountain of immortality. As we go about our ...

The Life of St. Nina

26 January 2009

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When the apostles had drawn lots to determine who was to preach where, the Theotokos had received the lot for Iberia, but she had been held back from going and was assured that someone would later ...

St. Basil the Great

13 January 2009

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To the pen of St. Basil the Great belong commentaries on Sacred Scripture, a treatise on the Holy Spirit, epistles, sermons and rules for monastic life. He did much for the establishment of the order ...

“Prayer without Ceasing” is necessary for all Christians

19 December 2008

At first it may appear very difficult to you, but be assured, as it were from Almighty God, that this very name of our Lord Jesus Christ, constantly invoked by you, will help you to overcome all ...

St. Nicholas

19 December 2008

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St. Nicholas followed the words of our Lord, Lay up treasure for yourself in Heaven, by saying his prayers every day, by fasting, and by performing many good deeds. God was so pleased that He worked ...

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