The snow held off long enough last night for me to go to DE to see the miraculous icon of St. Anna and the Theotokos.   Bishop THOMAS along with many many other clergy were there.  Fr. Athanasy who was traveling with the icon, had a very neat personal story about the icon.  I think he did say he was from the ROCOR jurisdiction.  We were also all ( Read more... )

Do not lose heart, O soul, do not grieve; pronounce not over thyself a final judgment for the multitude of thy sins; do not commit thyself to fire; do not say: The Lord has cast me from His face ( Read more... )

Happy Birthday

philokalia

May God grant you many years!

I just got back from the Liturgy for the Wonderworking Sitka Icon of the Mother of God at Saint Herman's.  This was my first experience at an OCA Church so it was a double blessing ( Read more... )

I just got back from a couple day trip to Bushkill Falls, PA.  Amazing views of God's creations!  I posted some photos below but I have at my flick account here. I did take a lot more with my 35 mm.  I'll get those posted soon, too.


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Today I attended a management seminar called, "The Power of Positive Thinking" by Ed Foreman (I think that was his name).  I was all set to enjoy a teaching on how I can help a team I lead think more on the positive.  I was hoping to get some good feedback as to how to deal with folks who are having a difficult time being positive.  I should have ( Read more... )

Ok, another way cool set of saints. :)

Cyprian the Holy Martyr, Justina the Virgin-martyr of Nicomedea


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I couldn't help but do this quiz.

You Are A: Pony!

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Today, I was at the funeral of my childhood friend's mother.

I am now looking at the funeral service and reading what was sung in greek today.  I did not get any of what was said today even though the Epistle was said in english.. I think.  The parish priest is american born so when he chanted or said anything, I understood it and tried to ( Read more... )

If anyone is looking for a book that expounds upon the Paraklesis, here is a book for you!  I just finished it as a break between two "heavy duty" books and I really enjoyed it.  It is an easy read for such a worthy topic.  Just thought I'd pass this along to anyone who reads my LJ. :)

Mary, Worthy of All Praise


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