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 […]
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 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 […]
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: 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 […]
This feast is an occasion for the believers to examine themselves about the activation of the grace of baptism in their personal lives. The day of our baptism is the day of our true birth, in which we have acquired the sonship of God, and we have put on Christ, as the famous hymn says: […]
