phronema - The Church

A Thing Of Beauty: St. George's Pantry

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 23:03:57 -0700

Here is an inspiring example of an Orthodox Mission serving people in a full spectrum or integral way:

This is a misson that takes place on both sides of the border. The website is also an excellent resource for people who want to know more about Orthodoxy in Mexico, or who need resouces in Spanish.

The sea beheld and fled, Jordan turned back!

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 15:33:36 -0700

The Biblical miracle recurs on the Jordan during the Epiphany Day - Interfax

"The sea beheld and fled, Jordan turned back."

Anyone paying any attention during Theophany services recently heard this psalm verse many times - a prophecy which is mirrored in the Old Testament readings (The Red sea turning away to let the Israelites pass, the Jordan doing the same when the Ark of the Covenent passed etc.) both of which are types that find their fulfillment in the Theophany/baptism of the Lord. The services indicate that the Jordan literally changed the direction of the flow when the Lord stepped into the waters.

Fr. Serge Hackel: Soldiers Of Christ--SS Boris & Gleb

Wed, 06 Aug 2003 01:51:04 -0600

Two Soldiers of Christ: Boris and Gleb

It seems remote, the Russian steppe on that July evening of 1015. Tents were being pitched. A prince, Boris, Vladimir's son, was camping for the night with his retinue of a few hand-picked men. They were particularly conscious that evening of their limited numbers since earlier that same day a whole army had been marching with them. Now it had gone: the army had deserted its prince. The enemy, moreover, was on its way....

(Read the rest at: http://www.incommunion