The Journey to Pascha: A Reflection by Fr Yanni Michaelidis

The Orthodox Church sets a high bar for how we are to live out what we believe. Christ did not set a low bar, not for Himself, not for us. He gave EVERYTHING for us, because what more can a person give than HIS OWN LIFE?!

DO WE BELIEVE?; Have we made room, in our hearts for the Coming King? A Reflection by Fr Yanni Michaelidis

Christ was born for us, that He might be born in us! Please wherever your travels take you this holiday season take some time Christmas Eve or Christmas Day to come to Church to thank our Heavenly Father for the Greatest gift we have ever received... Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

....you are always setting the example. The question is this: what kind of example are you setting. A reflection by Rev Christopher P Foustoukos

We too must come to see the light, to meet the light, to follow the light, and be transformed by the light. and to do so early and often in our lives, so that as we come into ourselves slowly we can do so appropriately all the way through, and not be humbled, but rather be humble and meek in our reliance on Christ. A reflection by Rev Yanni Michaelidis

When was the last time you sat down in the quiet of your room and asked Christ what He want for you and your life? A reflection by Rev Christopher P Foustoukos

I propose that it’s exactly this lack of focus on the little things, that limits the depths of our repentance, which is a big thing, a very big thing.....by Fr Yanni Michaelidis

The spiritual nature of the parish defines the style of the parish as a religious institution when the following factors are working together: vital worship, effective Christian education and meaningful ministries...By Fr Christopher P Foustoukos

The best place to begin speaking about the faith is at the end. We need to know what we’re working toward so we can talk about how to accomplish our goals. The Christian Orthodox faith is a long-term commitment and a long term process and way of life and being....by Fr Yanni Michaelidis

The Church as the body of Christ carries us beyond our petty and worldly concerns, stretching our vision to the eternal and the heavenly as we ascend together to worship the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. by Fr Christopher P Foustoukos

"Pascha is the Feast of Feasts, the Triumph of Triumphs, and in the Orthodox Church, Pascha is not listed among the Twelve Great Feasts, but it stands individually above them all". Pascha 2022 by Fr Christopher P Foustoukos

Matthew 5:43 - Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you...by Fr Alexander Karloutsos, Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Patriarchate

Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. (Luke 18:1)

But in these last days He has spoken to us by a Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom He also created the world. Hebrews 1:2

So when I fall or fail, I commit to trying again and again to get up and move forward. To try better to redirect others to God as Christ has shown us in the Gospel accounts. And I resolve and commit again to try and show everyone God’s mercy even when others are anxious or frightened. These are some of my reflections and resolutions for the New Year. Christ is born glorify Him!

It is not unreasonable to be caught up in all of the news and craze and fear and chaos of today. Everywhere we turn and look there are distractions, pleasures, paths and patterns of avoidance. We are constantly bombarded and exposed to a pace of life that does not leave much room or time for a moment of peace

The question crosses our minds often, sometimes in the singular form, of why am I this way?

Isn’t it true that words carry with them immense poser? Power to build up and power to tear down.

Well, on May 29th the Commonwealth went back pretty much to those pre-pandemic days! If you’re like me, you too can remember those days and it seems like I’m awakening from a very bad dream. I might suggest that we all pause for a moment and reflect on what we have been through.