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A bit of a wide ranging discussion of Bright Week, St. Thomas Sunday, Luke and Cleopad on the road to Emmaus, the opening of the scriptures, and, finally, the Church as temple and Christ's Body and how that relates to keeping the commandments, etc.

A simple reflection in these bright and holy days.

Reading and discussion of the remarkable kontakion on the victory of the Cross of Saint Romanos the Melodist.

Book group discussion of Saint Ephrem the Syrian's remarkable poem on the sinful woman who anointed the feet of Jesus. A timely discussion as we are in Holy Week and this story plays a central role, particularly early in Holy Week.

A few words to our Protestant visitors and inquirers.

A reflection on the remarkable story in Genesis of Joseph, the providence of God, leading us to the raising of Lazarus and the beauty of Holy Week.

Discussion of the wonderful dialogue poem the cherub and the thief. Then, near the end, a very good conversation about the Orthodox understanding of salvation and the role of the ascetic life in this.

A warning and a word of encouragement in the last week of Great Lent as we approach the great and holy days of our Lord's passion.

Second and last week of the discussion of Saint Dorotheos' chapter on the fear of God.

"This kind comes out not except by prayer and fasting."