~By Metropolitan Saba (Isper) Metropolitan Boulos (1929-2008) served as metropolitan of the Archdiocese of Akkar and Dependencies across Lebanon and Syria. If you love your neighbor less than you love yourself, then it would be difficult for you to write about a person like Metropolitan Boulos (Bandali), who lived Christ’s second great commandment, “Love your […]
Offered by Father Aaron Warwick.
Beloved in Christ, Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events. THIS WEEK: Feb 12 – Feb 18, 2024 This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting. Thurs, Feb 15 at 8:00 am – MF Prep: Marketplace Baking Fri, Feb 16 at 8:00 am – MF Prep: Marketplace […]
By Metropolitan Saba (Isper) The origin of the word enjeel [“gospel,” in Arabic] is the Greek word evangelion, originally meaning “good news.” This word was associated with the messenger who bears the news of victory. It was customary for him to return immediately after the victory, in order to proclaim it to the people, and […]
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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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
