Monthly Archives: January 2018

January 24, 2018 · 7:59 pm

WEEKLY PROGRAM | 14 – 21 JANUARY 2018

SUNDAY 15 JANUARY
† Sunday after Epiphany | Matthew 4: 12-17
• 7.30 – 11.00am Orthros and Divine Liturgy

This week’s readings:

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January 15, 2018 · 8:15 pm

Give your intentions in prayer to God

∼ Words from the Church Fathers ∼

“Give your intentions in prayer to God, Who knows everyone, even before our birth. And do not ask that everything will be according to your will, because a man does not know what is profitable for him. But say to God: Let Thy will be done! For He does everything for our benefit.”

St Gennadius of Constantinople

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January 15, 2018 · 8:03 pm

Homily for Sunday after Epiphany – Feast of Lights

Matthew 4:12-17

Last week we talked about the power of the Holy Spirit. We also mentioned the power of electricity. Electricity is what gives us light when it is dark. In the natural world, light is like water. It is one of our basic necessities. Without the light of the sun, nothing would grow. We would have no plants and therefore, we would have no food. When it is cloudy all day, we humans may become a little melancholy. When it’s cloudy for several days, we can get depressed. Our bodies need light. Without out it we produce less serotonin, a internal biochemical that soothes us and makes us happy. It is no wonder that primitive people worshiped the sun and the stars that were the main sources of light in ancient times. Continue reading →

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January 15, 2018 · 7:55 pm

On Humility – St Anthony The Great

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“Learn to love humility, for it will cover all your sins. All sins are repulsive before God, but the most repulsive of all is pride of the heart. Do not consider yourself learned and wise; otherwise, all your efforts will be destroyed, and your boat will reach the harbor empty. If you have great authority, do not threaten anyone with death. Know that, according to nature, you too are susceptible to death, and that every soul sheds its body as its final garment.”

St. Anthony the Great

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January 15, 2018 · 7:52 pm

Why are Vigil Lamps Lit Before Icons?

1. Because our faith is light. Christ said: I am the light of the world (John 8:12). The light of the vigil lamp reminds us of that light by which Christ illumines our souls. Continue reading →