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Monthly Archives: May 2015
The Pentecost Icon
When we look at an icon, especially a traditional one, we realize that it is not a naturalistic photographic image. Shapes and sizes, including human figures, often seem unnatural. The perspective is not what we are used to. Finally, time … Continue reading
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The Holy Spirit At Work
Pentecost falls on May 31 this year. On that day the apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit. They were given the power to preach and teach without fear and with joy in the Lord. June 1 is the feast … Continue reading
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St. Vincent of Lerins (died 445 AD) – Commemorated May 24th
St. Vincent was a monk of the Lerins monastery on the Ile Saint Honorat, in what is now France. He is known for several things. He wrote to proclaim the Orthodox teaching that Mary, Mother of Jesus, should be called … Continue reading
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A Wise Man Writes About Despondency
During the week of May 24, the Church commemorates two women who had reason to know about despondency. Saint Theodosia (May 29) is known for courageously approaching and standing with a large group of bound Christian prisoners. She encouraged them … Continue reading
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The Hour Has Come
On May 19 we read the Gospel of John 12: 19-36. In these verses Jesus announces, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.” He goes on to tell the listening crowd what those words mean. … Continue reading
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