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Thursday of Cheese-fare. He Had to Become Like Us in Every Way

02/23/2017

Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in every respect, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make expiation for the sins of the people. For because He Himself has suffered and been tempted, He is able to help those who are tempted. Hebrews 2: 17-18 (Epistle on the Feast of the Annunciation-March 25) When mankind fell through the sin of Adam and

Wednesday of Cheese-fare. Your Soul is the Most Valuable Thing You Have

02/22/2017

Jesus said, ”For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his (soul)? For what can a man give in return for his (soul)?” Mark 8:36-37 (Gospel of the Third Sunday of Lent-Sunday of the Holy Cross) Every time I read the Gospel verse I quote today, I am always disappointed by translation of one word, which fundamentally changes the meaning of the verse. In most translations of the Bible,

Tuesday of Cheese-fare. Being a Good Friend

02/21/2017

And when Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that He was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and He was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to Him a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near Him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above Him; and

Monday of Cheese-fare. Come and See What!

02/20/2017

Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” Nathanael answered him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” John 1:45-46 (Gospel on the Sunday of Orthodoxy) We have all had the experience of being invited somewhere. When we accept an invitation, it is with the expectation that

Friday of Meat-Fare. God Crowns Effort

02/17/2017

An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 2 Timothy 2: 5 (Epistle on the Third Saturday of the Souls) I have some very good news for you—God is more concerned with effort than with results! You are probably thinking, “How can that be?” Sometimes effort doesn’t yield results. Let me give you an example. Let’s say I prepare a meaningful sermon for Sunday, and a huge rainstorm hits on Sunday

Thursday of Meat-Fare. Treasure in Heaven

02/16/2017

Jesus said: “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Matthew 6:19-21 (Gospel of Cheese-fare Sunday) Most of us think we “cannot live” without our cell phones. We

Wednesday of Meat-Fare. And When You Fast

02/15/2017

Jesus said, “And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your father who sees in secret will reward you.” Matthew

Tuesday of Meat-Fare. What Goes Around Comes Around

02/14/2017

Jesus said, ”For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matthew 6: 14-15 (Gospel on Cheese-fare Sunday) No, we don’t believe in karma, but the Lord teaches us that where forgiveness is concerned, there is definitely a “what goes around comes around” element as it relates to the Lord and our practice of

Monday of Meat-Fare. Our Piety is Between Us and God

02/13/2017

Jesus said ”Beware of practicing your piety before men in order to be seen by them; for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven… And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” Matthew 6:1, 6 (Gospel on the Second Saturday of the Souls) The word “piety” is defined as “the quality of being religious or reverent.” Wikipedia has a whole page dedicated to the concept of piety,

Friday of the Prodigal Son. I Never Left! Not True

02/10/2017

[The Older Son] answered his father, ”Lo, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command; yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends. But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you killed for him the fatted calf!” And he said to him, “Son you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was

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Thursday of Cheese-fare. He Had to Become Like Us in Every Way

Wednesday of Cheese-fare. Your Soul is the Most Valuable Thing You Have

Tuesday of Cheese-fare. Being a Good Friend

Monday of Cheese-fare. Come and See What!

Friday of Meat-Fare. God Crowns Effort

Thursday of Meat-Fare. Treasure in Heaven

Wednesday of Meat-Fare. And When You Fast

Tuesday of Meat-Fare. What Goes Around Comes Around

Monday of Meat-Fare. Our Piety is Between Us and God

Friday of the Prodigal Son. I Never Left! Not True

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