As we prepare for the Royal hours of Nativity, we call to mind those near and far who pray with us in anticipation.

With great Anticipation, we await the Eve of Nativity!

This short talk had a couple of points you might appreciate hearing. As we prepare ourselves to celebrate the Nativity of our Lord in the Flesh we should reflect upon how we budget our time.

We cannot survive the work of spiritual purification without the light of the Gospel. The Most pure Virgin entered the temple, how can we who are defiled do the same?

How does a parish support itself? How does a priest make his income? Does it matter? Here are some thoughts following a Vesper service.

Why shouldn't we ask big things from the Kursk Root Icon? What is big or difficult for us is no problem for our most holy Lady!

Did you know that, according to Russian typicon, the first day of the Christmas Lent takes on qualities of Great Lent? That is, the services of the day include aspects unique to Great and holy Lent. What does this mean for us? We should celebrate the Feast of Nativity by carefully preparing for it.

Saying something doesn't make it so. One friendly woman approached me and, without intending to, immediately attempted to strip me of Sacerdotal status. What's the big difference between a priest and a pastor anyway?

The all-merciful Savior has illumined the path we must walk. Let us derive benefit from those who, by walking the path have become sources of light for us!

This exhortation is from the Trebnik. I hope that by posting it here, many will understand the role of the Godparent better.