GOD IS NOT MOCKED! By Fr. Stephen Powley During my years of being a prison chaplain I met many, many men who had mocked God. At that time they seemed to take delight in making fun of anything Holy. But God is not mocked (Galatians 6:7) and He too has a sense of humor. He […]
The Icon depicted is called: St. Basil, Protector of the Poor My travels often take me to downtown areas in big cities. Walking around the streets brings me face to face with many poor and homeless folks. I suspect that each one of us has experienced that awkward moment as we tried to look the […]
The Storms of Life with Fr. Stephen This past year has seen its share of really bad storms hitting various areas of our country. Some of these storms brought horrible devastation to so many, many people. Such storms often bring to mind a story I had heard many years ago that may be of some […]
Paschal Letter Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” 1 Corinthians 15:5 Christ is Risen! We at the OCPM would like to wish you and yours a blessed Pascha! At this most holy time of year, we are reminded yet again why Christ is center to our lives […]