Galatians 6:11-18; John 3:13-17           Even as we look ahead to the Elevation of the Holy Cross this coming week, we continue to celebrate today the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. These commemorations remind us that the God-Man Who vanqui...

Acts 13:25-33; Mark 6:14-30           Those who think that religion is about helping people experience warm feelings and become better adjusted members of society will have their eyes opened by the event we commemorate today:  The Beheading of St....

1 Corinthians 3:9-17: Matthew 14:22-34           What is the true foundation of our life?  In what or in whom do we place our trust?  Where do we look for the fulfillment of the desires of our hearts?  How we answer these questions reveals a great...

Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28         It is entirely fitting that we have celebrated the holy mysteries of baptism and chrismation on this great feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos.  We are baptized into the death of Ch...