Bible Study 3: Genesis One – Creation as Liturgy 05 October 2016 St. Mary (Покрова) Cathedral Opening prayer (from the Prayer before the Gospel during the Diving Liturgy) Make the pure light of Your divine knowledge shine in our hearts, Loving Master, and open the eyes of our minds that we may understand the message […]
Homily – Confession and Creation
Confession and Creation Acts of the Apostles: 9:32-42 St. John 5:1-15 This Sunday (the Sunday of the Paralytic), I began a series of homilies designed to help prepare the First Confession class for their “Second Baptism.” In this homily, I talk about the dual nature of Confession (repentance/absolution and commitment to Christ and Holy Orthodoxy), […]