The Gift of Life
Last night I lay down with my son at bedtime, holding his hand as is our usual routine. He had suffered a nasty virus the past week and his normal fitful sleeping pattern was even more...
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I Surrender!...to Motherhood
It is a miraculous gift from God to be able to bring a child into this world, one that I thank Him for every single day. I never thought I was capable of this type of overwhelming love until I met...
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Theophany Reflections for the Special Need’s Parent
For much of my son’s nearly 16-year lifespan, I have begged for miracles. Many I have received, and countless have always been - though I took them for granted. His struggles often help me to see...
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How to Increase Oratorical Festival Participation
Introduced in 1983, the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival provides Greek Orthodox teenagers the opportunity to write and talk about their faith. Over 200 parishes and 1,000 participants...
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Thank Full
By Presvytera Melanie DiStefano
In my peripheral vision I noticed 5-year-old Gabriel looking in my son’s direction during Divine Liturgy. He was curiously studying some behavior...
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Oratorical Festival Through the Years
By: Athina Vella – St. Andrew’s Church Randolph, NJ
Every year, the host church for the St. John Chrysostom National Oratorical Festival asks previous national finalists in...
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THANKSGIVING
THANKSGIVING AND STEWARDSHIP
by Fr Alexander G. Leondis
We are found in the season of Thanksgiving when we offer gratitude to God as a nation and as individuals for His...
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Thank You, Father
In honor of Clergy Appreciation month, this is a message of appreciation to the various priests who have served to nurture the staff members of the Center for Family Care in the Orthodox...
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No, Your Priest Does Not Want You To Buy Gift Cards for a Parishioner in Need
Stop! I need your attention for a moment.
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Stop everything you are doing right now and read this article. I promise you and your parishioners will be glad you did.
Cyber...
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Saint Sophia’s Holy Paradox: Loving God First Is Loving Your Children More
By Presvytera Melanie DiStefano
“Anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me .”
(Matt 10:37)
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If You Believe, You Will Become
If You Believe, You Will Become
Jordan Peterson is a modern day author and clinical psychologist notoriously featured in the media because of his outspoken views on controversial...
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So You've Formed a Parish Outreach Committee...
We sense that something needs to be done. We see the trends. Attendance is down. We are celebrating fewer weddings and baptisms. Funerals are holding steady. Stewardship is declining. We clearly...
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The Paraklesis Service
For anyone who suffers from grief, depression, sorrow, or anxiety, the Paraklesis is a welcome salve to the soul. Although the gospel message of Jesus Christ is one of joy, the Paraklesis service recognizes that everyone, from time to time, experiences emotional and spiritual pain.
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Stewards of the Gifts of God
Click HERE to watch the latest
"Be the Bee"
featuring Archbishop Elpidophoros
as he and Steve discuss
the stewardship of our many gifts.
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A Delightful Surprise Part II
what can we learn about family prayer from a monastic family?
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A House Divided: A Family’s Fight for Vincent Lambert’s Life, and Death
You may be following the story in the news of late of the French man, Vincent Lambert, whose injuries in a 2008 car crash left him brain damaged and a quadriplegic. His parents have been seeking international legal recourse to prevent “his assassination” (as deemed by his father Pierre) by a French court ruling that his life support be ceased.
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Youth Stewardship with Steven Christoforou
YOUTH STEWARDSHIP
with Y2AM's Steven Christoforou
Click HERE
to View the Webinar Hosted by Stacey Stathulis
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The Example of Saint Sampson: Encouragement for the Caregiver’s Soul
By Presvytera Melanie DiStefano
“Being a physician, he came to Constantinople, where he so distinguished himself for his…love for the sick and the poor…”
St. Sampson’s love for the sick...
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Prune Your Soul
I used to be fearful of pruning my rose bushes, wanting them to have full freedom to grow any which way they would. I didn’t want to be like a highly caffeinated hairdresser lopping off more than enough inches, leading to something that looked like a shearing rather than a trim. ‘Don’t be afraid to prune’ gardening experts say, “pruning leads to new growth and continued blooming”.
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Social Media and Parish Outreach
To say social media is ubiquitous (for good or for ill) might be the greatest understatement ever - there are 1.2 billion Facebook users alone. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat...
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4 Things Leslie Knope Taught Me About Church Work
Working in the Church isn't easy. Neither is working in Pawnee. Here are 4 things I Steve learned from Leslie Knope.
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Meet Demetra Ganias Soterakis: An Oratorical Teen turned News Anchor and Mom
Similar to many first-time Oratorical Festival Teens, Demetra Ganias Soterakis decided to participate in the event alongside friends and classmates because it was an annual Sunday...
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Women Who Bloom: The Intersection of CSW63 & Women in the Church
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) was established on June 21st, 1946 to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment . The Commission, supported by UN Women , establishes...
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PALM SUNDAY -- MAKE THEM WANT TO COME BACK!
Palm Sunday is fast approaching. Our churches will once again be filled with the faithful we love, but don’t see as often as we would like. Our first inclination may be to scold or at least lay on...
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Towards Compunction: Opening Our Hearts to the Grace of God
A look at two kinds of compunction, and what they both mean for our spiritual lives.
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