Jesus, God of my heart, come and unite me to Thyself forever.
Posted in Saints on Nov 12th, 2008
How could I not post about a saint with the words “the hairy” in his name?
Blessed John the Merciful of Rostov (also known as “the Hairy”) struggled at Rostov in the exploit of holy foolishness, enduring much deprivation and sorrow. He did not have a permanent shelter, and at times took his rest at the [...]
I started reading this book last night. I am not that far into it yet, but I am really enjoying what I am reading. I really like this quote:
“Christian life is zeal, and the strength to remain in communion with God by means of an active fulfilment of His holy will, according to our faith [...]
Posted in Children, Family, Life, Parenting, Saints on Sep 23rd, 2008
When we visited Dormition Monastery last month, I had the extreme privilege of making confession with Father Roman Braga. I had seen the documentary on his time in the Pitesti prison and was humbled to be in the presence of such a godly man.
He asked me several questions and ended our confession time by saying,
Love [...]
If you have not yet seen “The Gulag of Pitesti” on YouTube, please take the time to watch this four-part documentary.
Here are the links to the subsequent parts: Part Two, Part Three, Part Four
Here is an interview with Father Roman definitely worth reading.
Posted in Saints, Saints Who Were Mothers on Sep 17th, 2008
Troparion - Tone 4
The Church celebrates and rejoices
In the feast of the three daughters: Faith, Hope, and Love
And their Mother Sophia, named for her wisdom:
For in them she gave birth to the three godly virtues.
Now they eternally behold their bridegroom, God the Word.
Let us rejoice spiritually in their memory and cry:
O our three Heavenly Protectors,
Establish, [...]
Posted in Saints, Saints Who Were Mothers on Sep 16th, 2008
Commemorated on September 16
The Holy Martyr Ludmilla was married to Czech Prince Borivoy, and both were baptized by St. Methodius, Archbishop of Moravia and Enlightener of the Slavs.
As Christians, they showed concern for the enlightening of their subjects. With the light of the true Faith, they built churches and invited priests to celebrate the divine [...]
Posted in Saints, Saints Who Were Mothers on Sep 5th, 2008
St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist
Commemorated on September 5
The Righteous Elizabeth was the mother of the holy Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord, John. She was descended from the lineage of Aaron, and was the sister of St. Anna, the mother of the Most Holy Theotokos. The righteous spouses, “walking in all [...]
Posted in Saints, Saints Who Were Mothers on Sep 4th, 2008
St. Christodoula, The Mother Of Urban, Prilidian, Epolonius
Commemorated on September 4
Saint Christodoula was the mother of the three youths Urban, Prilidian, Epolonius who suffered martyrdom with Hieromartyr Babylas under Emperor Decius (249-251).
The emperor tried in all sorts of ways to entice the youths and their mother to renounce Christ, but in vain. In a rage, [...]
Posted in Saints, Saints Who Were Mothers on Sep 2nd, 2008
St. Rufina of Caesarea
Commemorated on September 2
The holy martyrs Theodotus and Rufina were the parents of St. Mamas. They came from patrician families, and were honored by all for their Christian piety. Alexander, the magistrate of the city of Gangra, summoned them because they refused to obey the imperial decree requiring all citizens to worship [...]
Posted in Saints, Saints Who Were Mothers on Jul 30th, 2008
Saint Angelina was the daughter of Prince George Skenderbeg of Albania and she was raised in Christian piety.
St Stephen Brancovich (October 9 and December 10), the ruler of Serbia, had come to Albania to escape those who wished to kill him. Some time before he arrived in Albania, St Stephen was unjustly blinded by the [...]
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