Tag: Christianity
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The Lord Keepeth All Their Bones, Not One of Them Shall Be Broken
This account was written at the time of the uncovering by a spiritual son of St. John. In the name of the Father and… Read More
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New Bishop Szkredka: Polish, ‘JP2’ influence is strong
Poland is practically on the other side of the world from California. But for a few moments, lying face-down on the floor during his episcopal… Read More
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“In Iraq I Always Felt When the Priest in America Was Reading the Prayer of Absolution”
Hieromonk Silouan (Brown) is a typical American who attended a Protestant church from childhood, but then discovered Orthodoxy. He served in Iraq, which was a… Read More
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Saint of the day: Nuestra Señora del Pilar
On October 12, the Church celebrates the feast of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, or Our Lady of the Pillar. The first Marian apparition in history… Read More
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New Bishop Szkredka: A biblical scholar almost by accident
When Father Slawomir Szkredka was first approached 15 years ago about going to graduate school in Rome to study Scripture, he wasn’t exactly excited. “Don’t… Read More
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Pope Francis calls for release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas
Pope Francis appealed for the immediate release of more than 100 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza on Wednesday and expressed concern for the… Read More
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2 more priests arrested in Nicaragua by Ortega dictatorship
Last weekend the Ortega regime in Nicaragua arrested two more Catholic priests, making a total of six priests arrested in just eight days since the… Read More
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Supreme Court preview: Abortion, religious liberty potentially on the docket
The U.S. Supreme Court during its new term will have the opportunity to reverse precedent that federal agencies have used to justify restrictions on religious… Read More
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The Life of a Priest in the Russian Backwoods
“Fresh air, nature, beautiful views, no bustle, serenity and friendly people around—what else do you need for happiness? Rural life is a fairy-tale, especially if… Read More
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New Bishop Elshoff: Family’s roots felt all over LA
Cal Elshoff made a promise to his wife, Irene, in the summer of 1965. Accepting a transfer as an architect with U.S. Gypsum and moving… Read More