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Orthodoxy: Standing in the Flames of the Spirit

Excerpted from his book, The Way of Christ. Life is a journey with many stages from birth to death. As the journey progresses new challenges arise. Significant decision must be made. When we are young, we usually ask: What kind of friends do I really want to have? What goals should I pursue? Later, other [...]

2017-12-05T20:27:11+00:00Uncategorized|

The Victory of Suffering Love

The Victory of Suffering Love by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleiaan excerpt from his book, The Orthodox Way The incarnation, the birth of Christ in Bethlehem celebrated at Christmas, is already an act of salvation. The Word of God, in taking human flesh and taking up our broken humanity into Himself, restores us. Christ saves us [...]

Man, Woman and the Priesthood of Christ

by Bishop Kallistos Ware excerpted from "Man, Woman and Priesthood, edited by Peter Moore, SPCK, London, 1978 The Three Widows If we had been visiting a church beside the Nile soon after the year 300, what kind of a parish ministry might we have found? For an answer, let us turn to the fragmentary [...]

2018-01-04T18:26:15+00:00Uncategorized|

Consequences of the Fall

Consequences of the Fall by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia an excerpt from his book, The Orthodox Way   Created for fellowship with the Holy Trinity, called to advance in love from the divine image to the divine likeness, man chose instead a path that led not up but down. He repudiated the Godward relationship [...]

Pentecost: The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

Pentecost: The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia an excerpt from his book, The Orthodox Way The whole aim of the Christian life is to be a Spirit-bearer, to live in the Spirit of God, to breathe the Spirit of God. “Where two or three are gathered together in [...]

2022-09-02T20:35:38+00:00Articles, Worship|

Chrysostom on Fasting

Saint John Chrysostom on the Meaning and Purpose of Fasting Do you fast? Give me proof of it by your works. If you see a poor man, take pity on him. If you see a friend being honored, do not envy him. Do not let only your mouth fast, but also the eye and the [...]

2017-12-05T20:27:11+00:00Uncategorized|

Confession: The Sacrament of Healing

Confession: The Sacrament of Healing By Jim Forest Confession! The word makes us nervous, touching as it does all that is hidden in ourselves: lies told, injuries caused, things stolen, friends deceived, people betrayed, promises broken, faith denied — these plus all the smaller actions that reveal the beginnings of our sins. Confession [...]

2020-08-20T23:16:42+00:00Articles, Worship|

Guidelines for Fasting

"Sanctify a fast; gather the people" - Joel 2:15 The Origins of the Lenten Fast In the earliest days of Christianity, only two days of fasting were designated prior to Easter (Friday and Saturday).  Later the entire week of the Lord's coming to Jerusalem, His arrest, trial, and passion was set aside for fasting.  By [...]

2017-12-05T20:27:11+00:00Uncategorized|

Great Lent: The Season of Repentance

Great Lent: The Season of Repentance by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) Repentance marks the starting point of our journey as believers. “Jesus began to preach, saying: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). The Greek term metanoia signifies primarily a “change of mind.” In approaching God, we are to change [...]

2020-08-13T00:24:52+00:00Articles|
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