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This is probably the closest I'll get!

You can look at it here too.

You can also see part of Vespers at Mt. Athos. I played it over and over again.

Happy New Year! 
Kali Hronia!

May 2007 be filled with blessings of health, joy and humility!
And happy name day to those whose patron is Saint Basil (a very cool saint).

I would like to ask those who read my journal to pray for my sister, her husband and my nephew.  My brother-in-law is having a difficult time dealing with the death of his father who died in August.  Sadly, he is taking it out emotionally on himself and my sister.  I help as I can but I think what they need most is prayers.  Thank you!

Your Linguistic Profile:

50% General American English

35% Yankee

10% Dixie

0% Midwestern

0% Upper Midwestern

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?

Lately, I have been writing or saying things that have been about challenges in my life.  I really want to write about the so many blessings I have been given.  The one huge blessing is the Church and especially my church, church family and spiritual father.  I am so grateful that throughout this journey, God has given us a Home to go to, the ( Read more... )

John G. Zouzoulas
April 25, 1939 - December 13, 1993

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My dad and I would always find the biggest tree together, just the two of us.  We'd agree somehow out of hundreds of trees and pack it into the trunk to get it home.  I remember a few years it was so big, we had to return it for a smaller one.  Once it was set up in the family room of whatever home we were in at the time, it was my sister's job to ( Read more... )

Here is Saturday Morning's prayer/meditation on the Lord' Prayer by Mother Alexandra

Lead us not into temptationFrom temptation spare me, O Lord.  Let me not fall victim to the wiles of the enemy who stands ever ready to guide me amiss.  Let me distinguish the pearl without price and not be dazzled by the tinsel and the gold.  Teach me to guard my ( Read more... )

Here is Friday evening's prayer/meditation on the Lord's prayer by Mother Alexandra

As we forgive those who trespass against usAs I forgive, I ask to be forgiven!  As I forgive N (think of the person you most dislike), how little mercy I deserve, for how little am I able myself to forgive!  Were I to be judged as I judge others, what hope do I ( Read more... )