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Presentation of the Lord, Celebrated February 2nd/15th
Posted in February, Uncategorized on January 27, 2009 | 2 Comments »
The Meeting of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Temple
Troparion – Tone 1
Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, full of grace!
From you shone the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God.
Enlightening those who sat in darkness!
Rejoice, and be glad, O righteous elder;
You accepted in your arms the Redeemer of our souls,
Who grants [...]
St. Anthony the Great, Celebrated January 17th/30th
Posted in Desert Fathers, January, Recipes, Uncategorized on January 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
St. Anthony the Great
(A.D. 251-356)
Apolytikion (Fourth Tone)
O Father Anthony, you imitated the zealous Elijah.
You followed the straight paths of the Baptist and became a desert dweller.
By prayer you confirmed the universe.
Wherefore, intercede with Christ our God to save our souls.
Kontakion (Second Tone)
Forsaking the uproars of life O venerable one,
you completed your life [...]
Holy Theophany Resources
Posted in Uncategorized on January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
http://www.theologic.com/oflweb/feasts/01-06.htm
http://www.orthodoxonline.com/theophany-primary.htm
http://www.orthodoxonline.com/theophany-secondary.htm
More coming
Remembrance of God
Posted in Uncategorized on January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“When you undertake to begin any task whatever,” a certain elder advises, “conscientiously ask yourself this question: ‘If I were visited by the Lord at his moment, what would I do?’ Take care to listen well to what your conscience answers you. If it reproves you, immediately forsake what you had decided to do and [...]
St. Nicholas of Myra, Dec. 6/19
Posted in Advent/Nativity/Theophany, December, St. Nicholas Day, Uncategorized on December 5, 2008 | 3 Comments »
The truth of thy deeds
hath revealed thee to thy flock as a canon of faith,
an icon of meekness,
and a teacher of abstinence;
for this cause thou hast achieved the heights by humility,
riches by poverty,
O Father and Hierarch Nicholas,
intercede with Christ God that our souls may be saved. ~ Troparion
This glorious saint, celebrated even today throughout the [...]
Bulk cooking of home-made parboiled brown rice for the Fast
Posted in Fasting, Uncategorized on December 3, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Planning meals for a large homeschooling family during a fasting period isn’t easy. With a busy schedule, it is a real temptation to rely on convenience foods. But as our finances have become increasingly tight with the current economic slowdown, we no longer can afford such luxeries as rice mixes. But the inconvenience of preparing [...]
Virtue Study for October
Posted in Detachment from the World, October, Virtue Study on October 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »
(Still in development, quotes coming)
Virtue to be studied for the month of October:
Step 2 in the Ladder of Divine Ascent
Detachment from the world
“For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” -Matthew 16:26
“and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires [...]
Our beloved Vladyka
Posted in Uncategorized on September 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
With two of his flock (this was not staged, he decided to spontaneously hold hands with them on his way from church to the parish hall).
More Sculpey rocks
Posted in Desert Fathers, Exaltation of the Cross, General Crafts, Self-renunciation, September, Virtue Study on September 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
More images will be added to this post over time.
Matthew’s Moses dividing the red sea.
Palamia’s Serpent from Genesis.
Matthew did St. John the Baptist, Michael did one monk and one St. Anthony (with a little help).
