We just got back from a parish camping trip. Six families of various ages and sizes joined our 2nd Annual Camping Trip. There were about 27 of us at the highest count. Some couldn't stay the whole time due to work. Last year I posted about event in Good and Pleasant to Dwell in Unity.… Continue reading Together
Maxim Week 44
When I was working on this I decided to ask for help from my family. This is a tough one to elaborate on. Father Thomas doesn't say much more about this Maxim. He does say this, which is heard in the original podcast... Don’t defend or justify yourself. The Saints say: “Those who try to… Continue reading Maxim Week 44
Come, O Ye People!
Let us sing of Christ's Resurrection on the third day! The hymns we sang last night remind us... Christ is Risen! Find joy in this reminder three months after the first proclamation of Pascha! Never stop singing of His Resurrection!
Abound in Hope
Today's scripture reading grabbed my attention. Some days are hard. Really hard. We get discouraged. We lose hope and we despair. The world feels like it is closing in and we are overwhelmed. It is on days like this that I really need my reminders. There are so many reminders to call upon. (And I… Continue reading Abound in Hope
Maxim Week 43
Don’t try to convince anyone of anything. Once and for all, we have to stop trying to teach other people. I’m not trying to teach you now, I hope. I’m just trying to tell you what I think is true. Then you can do with it, what you want. But it can’t be my desire… Continue reading Maxim Week 43
Let the Heavens Rejoice!
Today, Sunday, July 14th, we sing the Resurrectional Hymn Tone 3, one of my favorites. As I've mentioned before, we sing of the Resurrection on every single Sunday throughout the entire year! I love this one! Back in November I mentioned that I was going to start trying to post daily on Instagram some of… Continue reading Let the Heavens Rejoice!
Meet Francis
An author, blogger, Orthodox Christian, fellow parishioner and a friend. Francis has written three books you can find on his blog, Prayerful Life. He writes essays, short stories and poetry. He also shares quotes from the church fathers. His writing is incredibly thought provoking and encouraging. He really shares his heart and it is a… Continue reading Meet Francis
I Love Thy Beauty
One of my favorite hymns to sing is Psalm 25/26:8, "O, Lord, I have loved the beauty of Thy house and the place where Thy glory dwellest." Up until now my love of this song really had to do with the fact that I truly love the church and I love the services and the… Continue reading I Love Thy Beauty
Maxim Week 42
Good Morning! We are back from the mountain! What a glorious time it was. It never ceases to amaze me, every single time I see her. Even after 25 years of living here. She is not just another landscape. More on that later. Today we hear from Fr. Thomas Hopko again, on his 42nd Maxim… Continue reading Maxim Week 42
Headed to the Mountain
We are headed to the mountain today until Sunday. I am in much need of this reprieve. I am so excited! Where I am going it will be very evident that we live in an altar. We are headed to Mt. Rainier. I will be somewhat quiet for the rest of the week. I am… Continue reading Headed to the Mountain
Kindler of Joy! 