This year Easter (Pascha) came almost a full month later for Orthodox Christians than it did for others. We are...
Monday, November 9, 2020Friday, March 8, 2024
Flowers & Weeds: Are We In Control?
When I was in seminary, I came across a quote from a modern-day saint who had observed that “Those who...
Wednesday, January 29, 2020Friday, March 8, 2024
Along the Road of Voluntary Humiliation
Why doesn’t God always answer our prayers? What if, instead of answering your prayer, He publicly insulted you instead? Would...
Saturday, August 10, 2019Friday, March 8, 2024
All That Remains Is to Face God
In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Throughout the history of...
Wednesday, May 22, 2019Friday, March 8, 2024
Church? Take a break this summer!
Written for and published by Phelps County Focus. “Summer is almost here and it’s made for relaxing! Based on the...
Sunday, March 31, 2019Friday, March 8, 2024
Sunday of the Cross, 2019
+ In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. I imagine nearly everyone here,...
Wednesday, March 20, 2019Friday, March 8, 2024
Sunday of Orthodoxy, 2019
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Throughout the world on this Sunday of Orthodoxy, it is a common practice for...
Sunday, March 10, 2019Friday, March 8, 2024
Cheesefare, 2019
Beloved in Christ, We now stand at the entryway of Great Lent. Words cannot describe the gift of God that...
Wednesday, February 13, 2019Friday, March 8, 2024
A Greater Love
Written for and published by Phelps County Focus » Tonight I get to surprise my wife with a Valentine’s Day...
Thursday, March 29, 2018Friday, March 8, 2024
Lenten Lecture Series: On the Church with His Grace, Bishop Paul
For the first time, this year at Annunciation during Great Lent we are holding a “Lenten Lecture Series” on each...