On a bench besides John, Mary is also deep in thought. “Hmm… I think I start understanding why I should go to Confession. But what do I say when I get there? I know I’ve done some things that I am not proud of, but here is a scary thought: how can I tell all this to another person, especially a man? He’s going to judge me and
Entries Tagged as 'Christ in the Bible'
The Apocalypse: In the Teachings of Ancient Christianity
December 18th, 2008 No Comments
To follow up on our discussion about the end of days here is an interesting book that looks at the book of Revelations from an Orthodox perspective.
This verse by verse commentary, a translation of an Russian original by Seraphim Rose, is a based on the commentary by St. Andrew of Caesarea.
Tags: Apocalypse · Bible · orthodox · Revelation
Who stole Christmas? – A consumerist Nativity story
December 16th, 2008 No Comments
From time to time even a benign shopping session at Walmart can give you insight on the status of our society today. The other night, as part of pre-Christmas preparation, I was looking for a copy of the recent Hollywood movie “The Nativity story”. After scouting for a while with no avail in the helter-skelter of the multi-media proposals, I…
The Perfect Gift for Christmas
December 5th, 2008 No Comments
Please take a look at these two wonderful books by Niko Chocheli.
Mr. Choceli was born in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, where he graduated with honors from Tbilisi Nikoladze Art College and Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts. Awarded permanent residency status by the U.S. government as Alien of Extraordinary Abilities, Niko has received numerous awards for is artistic achievements. He has illustrated three other children’s books for SVS
Why did the People of Israel Crucified Christ?
December 3rd, 2008 1 Comment
Here is an interesting topic that I would like you engaged in as we approach Nativity. If Christ, the Messiah was prophesied in the Old Testament, and the people of Israel knew these prophecies, how come that when He actually came they rather said: Crucify Him?
Here is a stichera from Holy Friday
The true Christmas spirit or Putting back Christ into Xmas
November 24th, 2008 No Comments
For a first comer in an Orthodox Church the thing that strikes the most is the richness of traditions that abound in the life of the faithful. It seems that we have a tradition for everything: the way we light the candles, the way we venerate the icons, the way we cross ourselves and so on. All conforms to some unwritten rules that are puzzling and difficult to follow
The Nativity Story
November 24th, 2008 No Comments
If you liked that post, then try these…Daily Bible readings and the Holy FathersWho stole Christmas? – A consumerist Nativity storyNo Bible in the Orthodox Church
Tags: Christ · Evening Film Dialogues · Nativity
Why it is Necessary to Know the Old Testament – Protopresbyter Michael Pomazansky
November 19th, 2008 No Comments
We listen to the hymns and readings in Church, and two series of events are revealed before us: the Old Testament – and the New, as the type and the fulfillment, as the shadow and the truth, as the fall and the rising, as the loss and the gain. In the patristic writings and the hymns in the church services
Tags: Bible · Old Testament
Daily Bible readings and the Holy Fathers
November 13th, 2008 No Comments
I recently came across this impressive book that features a collection of daily Bible readings according to the Orthodox Ecclesiastical Calendar.
So far nothing exciting, there are many like this. What is unique about this book is that it features commentaries from the Orthodox Fathers. This makes it a unique daily companion for the Orthodox seeker of divine knowledge.
Tags: Bible · books · Holy Fathers · orthodox
Seeing Jesus Christ in All the Books of the Bible
November 13th, 2008 No Comments
When you go to the Book of Genesis, look for the Lord Jesus Christ there. The promise is given that the seed of woman shall bruise the serpents head (3:15). Then turn to Exodus and you find that He is the One, and the only One, that…
