We Have Seen the True Light

Those of the Orthodox Faith know that the Chalice used for the Divine Liturgy is an important vessel.  We would treat it when not used with respect (we would never use it for anything else other than to hold the Holy Eucharist).

Did you know that you are a walking Chalice?

What does this mean?

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Today, September 1st is the first day of a New Ecclesiastical (Church) Year.  What better way to begin a New Church Year than by bringing someone into the Sacramental Life of the Faith!!!

When someone has been previously Baptized the individual may be brought into the Faith through the Mystery (Sacrament) of Holy Chrismation.

What is Holy Chrismation and what does this mean about being a soldier for Christ?

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In the Gospel Passage today we hear the continuation of what happened after the Miracle of the feeding of the 5000 men (not counting the women and children).  The apostles were caught in a storm on the boat and Christ walked on the water to them.

What happened miracle happened next?

What's the difference between Faith and Fear?

What does this passage have to do with our fear and anxieties today?

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Many individuals struggle with understanding the difference between a want and a need.  Many, if not most, all of us struggle with what we want and what we need alongside our daily worries and anxieties.

This beautiful Season dedicated to the Mother of God helps us to refocus on what is really needed in our life... CHRIST!

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An interesting thing can happen when people in a group work against each other... nothing!

This happens even in the life of a community, especially in places of worship.

What does an orchestra or sporting event have to do with harmony?

What does it mean in the life of the Church???

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The sermon originally was to be on the Scripture passages of the day and the season we are about to enter (the 15 days of August) and then like many of you I was excited to watch the Olympics. 

What about the event changed the direction of this sermon?

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Instead of offering words twice to the faithful, Fr Demetri offers as sermon combining with his Parish Priest Report for the Spring General Assembly.

What does he say?

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Today is Palm Sunday, which means we are ready to participate in one of the GREATEST weeks of the year!

What can we do to make this week set aside from the other 51 weeks of the year?

What does God want from us?

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On Palm Sunday we celebrate our Lord's humble entrance by sitting on the foal of a donkey, while those around him placed palm branches on the ground when we crossed in that direction.  What does this mean for us?

Is the prayer on Palm Sunday blessing the palms or us???

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What is your favorite board game to play?  Monopoly, Sorry, how about Shutes and Ladders?  Well today, the 4th Sunday of Great Lent we celebrate St. John the Ladder who wrote a book about Divine Ascent.

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This sermon was inspired by Pres. Alexandra Houck