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God Will Not Forget

“God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them.” (Hebrews 6:10) Over 40 years ago I memorized this verse of Holy Scripture. It remains one of my favorite verses and one that I return to often […]

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Walking with the Wise

“He who walks with wise men becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” (Proverbs 13:20) This morning the Governor’s order for those of us in Colorado to stay at home went into effect. Since we can’t be physically walking with wise people or fools, what does Proverbs 13:20 have to do with […]

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“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.”

Daily Devotion for March 19, 2020 Isaiah 11:16-12:2  “…As it was for Israel in the day that they came up from the land of Egypt…Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; He has become my salvation.” Our daily reading today in Isaiah reminds us of […]

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Memory Eternal: Remembering Father Gervasios, the “Saint of Prisoners”

A true example of Orthodoxy recently passed away. Born George Raptopoulos, people called Father Gervasios “the priest of the poor,” “angel for the sons of the prodigal son,” and the “saint of prisoners” as he had an impact on countless lives all over the globe. The Orthodox Times notes that since 1987, Father Gervasios’ Ministry […]

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The Fruit of Obedience

I awakened this morning with an amazing peace of soul. This seemed incredible to comprehend as we continue to hear of the spread of the Coronavirus, my concerns for the well-being of all the people of our parish, and the questions about our continued services which have been weighing on my mind lately. After my […]