Monthly Archives: December 2014

Called to be Martyrs

(December 28) In today’s Gospel, (Matthew 2:13-23) we read that King Herod sent his soldiers to kill all the boys in Bethlehem under two years of age, in order to eliminate Jesus whom the wise men had told him was … Continue reading

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Discovering the Wonder of Jesus Christ

(December 24) On December 24, the eve of the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord, the Church commemorates Saint Eugenia of Rome. Born in 280, she belonged to a noble pagan family. Though Roman by birth, she lived in … Continue reading

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God Is With Us: Reflection on the Sunday Before Christmas

(December 21) A philosophical system is somewhat independent of the philosopher who founded it. In other words, even if we don’t know much about Plato or Aristotle, or if what we know about them is mistaken, this does not affect … Continue reading

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St. Herman of Alaska (1756-1836) – commemorated December 13th

 There is a cold country in the far north covered with deep forests and snow most of the year. The people there have been Orthodox for centuries, and Orthodoxy has become an integral part of their culture. These words could … Continue reading

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Three Mothers

(December 9) On December 9 we celebrate “Righteous Saint Anna’s Conception of the Mother of God.” This lengthy, explicit title offers some important insights into Orthodox theology. First, it tells us that Mary the Mother of God was conceived through … Continue reading

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