In his earthly ministry, was Jesus really being a rebel… or was something else going on?
Why pray to the saints?
A question that I hear quite frequently concerns the intercession of the saints. Why do the Orthodox believe in this? Can you find references to it in the scriptures? I want to keep these posts short, so let me share with you a link to an episode of my podcast where I talk about this in a bit more detail.
First let me say this. The popular understanding of heaven and earth is that the dead are “up there” while we are “down here” and that there is largely no practical connection between the “up there” and the “down here.” Classical Christianity (ie, Eastern Orthodoxy), does not see the world in this way. The spiritual realm is a lot closer to us than we think, but our ability to perceive it is impaired.
So with that said, here’s the link.
https://anchor.fm/frajarmus/episodes/The-intercession-of-the-saints-e204h4m
Opportunities unexpected and unavoidable
God puts people into our lives whom we could not ignore, in spite of our best efforts. These people are sent by God for our salvation. My sermon at St Nicholas Cathedral in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Sunday, May 7, 2021.
The Ascension of Christ
Conspicuous love
The saints’ love for God and neighbor was deep and unshakable… and it showed!
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Preparing the Way
“Prepare the way of the Lord… Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill brought low.” (Isaiah 40:3,4)
When we are alone
The Holy Spirit sent Jesus into the wilderness to fast for 40 days. Isolation is a unique spiritual challenge. When alone, be on guard.
The lost person
The Prodigal Son lost a great deal more than his material wealth.
Press on in Faith
After Christ’s death the Myrrh-bearing Women, Jospeh of Arimathea, and Nicodemus press on to serve their Lord, no mater what. My sermon on the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, April 30, 2023.
Why liturgy?
Summary
Simple question (and one that I get fairly often): Why is liturgical worship so important for the Orthodox Church?
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