On the evening of this day, which was the eve of the feast of unleavened bread (that is, the Passover), our Redeemer supped with His twelve disciples in the city. He blessed the bread and the wine, and gave us the Mystery of the Divine Eucharist. He … [Continue reading]
Synaxarion for Holy Wednesday
The more accurate and exacting of the commentators on the four Gospels, say that two women anointed the Lord, one long before his Passion, and one a few days before. One of these women was a harlot, and the other was a chaste, virtuous woman. On this … [Continue reading]
Synaxarion for Holy Tuesday
On this day we make remembrance of the Parable of the Ten Virgins which Jesus spake along with others as he was coming to the Passion. It teaches us not to rest as though safe in virginity, but to guard it whenever possible, and not to desist from … [Continue reading]
Synaxarion for Holy Monday
On this day begins the anniversary of the holy Passion of the Savior, he of whom Joseph of exceeding beauty is taken as the earliest symbol; for this Joseph was the eleventh of the sons of Jacob, and because his father loved him exceedingly, his … [Continue reading]
What are the Bridgegroom Services?
The Orthros for Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday and Holy Wednesday are called the Service of the Bridegroom. The Kingdom of God is compared to a bridal feast and a bridal chamber. The Christ of the Passion is the Bridegroom of the Church. The imagery … [Continue reading]
Holy Week ahead
With Holy Week starting today for the Orthodox, my posting might become somewhat spotty. For those of you in a "Western" church, may the Lord give you a blessed Easter. … [Continue reading]
Paradosis is all Greek to me
On another blog, I have been having a discussion on the use of the word paradosis which is generally translated "tradition." I posted on that word before. Go here to read that post. I thought I was done with those posts, but the other discussion has … [Continue reading]
Ahh, yes, I like logical thinking
Philosophy of perfection and problems in American history
I had mentioned yesterday that a philosophy of perfection or at least of a high standard of Christian behavior tends to lead to the subtle pressure to minimize one's faults in order to maintain the image of near perfection. This is particularly true … [Continue reading]
Philosophy of perfection and American History
I mentioned yesterday that if you have a philosophy of near perfection, then it can all too easily lead to a minimizing of your imperfections. This is particularly true if your group claims that you separated in order to set up a community that would … [Continue reading]
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