The Orthodox Church of Tomorrow
by Fr. John A. PeckA sermon written in 1999.“Father, I have a question. It’s about the Bible. Why is Samson such a highly praised figure in the Bible? I mean, he certainly wasn’t an image of virtue, and he didn’t deal well with his own passions. Why … [Continue reading]
by Voddie Baucham It's hard to deny that homosexual marriage appears to be a foregone conclusion in America. This is a frightening prospect not only for those of us who understand marriage to be a testimony of the relationship between Christ and … [Continue reading]
by Terry Mattingly This is Terry Mattingly's advice for journalists who which to cover what just happened in the OCA. It goes without saying that I have received quite a bit of email from GetReligion readers, and others, wanting to know my take … [Continue reading]
When I was preparing to depart the lower 48 for Alaska to finally attend seminary, after a decade and a half wait, my cousin Bob made a poster for me out of pen and ink. It was a picture of a Cessna aircraft (my uncle is a pilot), and the title, I … [Continue reading]
Fr. John Whiteford Responds to Dr. David Dunn In a Huffington Post article, David Dunn has pointed out what he sees as hypocrisy on the part of Christian conservatives: It is the view that Christians should vote their values, and this means we … [Continue reading]
By Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon For years, I used this outstanding article for inquirers who wonder about the importance of worship in the Christian faith. I lost it for awhile, but in my recent move, I found my only remaining copy of it – maybe the … [Continue reading]
You may know Steve Robinson, our good friend, as the host of "Our Life In Christ" radio program or the "Steve The Builder" podcast on Ancient Faith Radio, but our favorite work of this theologically astute Orthodox laymen is his Pithless Thoughts … [Continue reading]
No one can attend all of the services in Great Lent. But with a little plan everyone one of us can attend some of services. There is simply no excuse for not making Lent first of all the time for increased attendance of and participation in the … [Continue reading]
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon When we speak of excruciating pain, we do well to look at the etymology of that adjective: ex cruce, "out of the cross." It is nearly impossible to exaggerate what the Savior suffered on the cross. Whether the cause of … [Continue reading]
by Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev Lecture delivered at the Kiev Theological Academy on September 20, 2002 Church Singing Permit me to say a few words about church singing. Recently I visited the Valaam Monastery of the Transfiguration, … [Continue reading]