Jesus, God of my heart, come and unite me to Thyself forever.
Posted in Fasting, Fasting Friday, Recipes on Aug 1st, 2008
Easy Indian Rice and Lentil Soup
6 c. vegetable broth
1/2 c. lentils
1/3 c. white rice
1/4 c. brown rice
2 tbsp. margarine
1 med. onion, chopped
Salt to taste
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1/8 tsp. cardamom
Saute onion and garlic in butter. Add spices. Cook for 5 minutes, add broth and bring to a [...]
An old Native American tale tells the story of an elder who told his grandson about the battle that goes on inside of people’s heads: “My son, the battle is between the two ‘wolves’ that live inside of us all. One is Unhappiness: fear, jealousy, worry, anger, self-pity, resentment and inferiority. The other is Happiness: [...]
Posted in Fasting on Nov 4th, 2007
Here is just one of the reasons that fasting is so important.
Saints Peter and Paul FastA message from Father JustinSt. Athanasius OCA, Nicholasville, KY
The Sunday of All Saints and the fast that it inaugurates are both extensions of the Feast of Pentecost (just as surely as this past fast-free week is an extension of Pentecost). The question that the Saints Peter and Paul Fast answers [...]
Posted in Fasting on Nov 21st, 2006
I thought this article was interesting and something to share with many, who like me, are new to the Orthodox faith.
Recently, my family has been hurt. The wound is raw, and I am unsure of what steps to take to heal it. I keep running through a circle of anger, disappointment, sadness, despair and then back to anger again. I want to draw close to God, but at service this morning, I [...]
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