Entries by St. Mary

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Feb 5 – 11)

Beloved in Christ, Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events. THIS WEEK: Feb 5 – Feb 11, 2024 This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.         Wed, Feb 7 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study Sat, Feb 10 at 3:30 pm – Pre-Teen Social Sat, Feb 10 […]

On Frequent Holy Communion, Part Two

By Metropolitan Saba (Isper) Today there is widespread misconception among believers between “being worthy” and “being ready” to receive Holy Communion. Whoever refrains from partaking of the chalice of Holy Communion due to unworthiness is confusing this with unreadiness. No human being is worthy of God dwelling in Him and uniting with Him. Who among […]

On Frequent Holy Communion, Part One

(Teaching in English) (التدريس باللغة الإنجليزية) Until the 1970s, the Orthodox did not practice frequent Communion for many reasons, including the liturgical stagnation caused by a long history of continuous persecution. Education ceased and ignorance prevailed, so the prevailing concept was to limit participation in the holy things to a few times a year, such […]

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Jan 21 – 29)

Beloved in Christ, Just as an FYI: after a several month break, Jason Ewertt and I released a new episode of the Teach Me Thy Statutes podcast this week (see link below). We plan to begin releasing new episodes again on a weekly basis. Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some […]

The Little Flock

By Metropolitan Saba (Isper) Interestingly, in the Gospel, the Lord described His people as a little flock. “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). This may seem that Christ’s flock is not large in number. Even His disciples were few during His […]

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Jan 14 – 21)

Beloved in Christ, Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events. THIS WEEK: Jan 14 – 21, 2024 This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.         Sun, Jan 14 at 5:00 pm – Orthodoxy on Tap @ Old School Taphouse (210 E Kechi Rd, Kechi, KS) Tues, Jan […]