Category: ByzCath
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Continual Repentence
We say this Psalm All Day. Can it be lived that way?
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Knowing God
On the Second Sunday of Lent we commemorate St Gregory Palamas. This is treated as a second Sunday of Orthodoxy, a reclarification of the Faith.
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Say who now?
To whom does the Lord give the “instruction” (Torah)? (See Psalm 118/119:176)
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IYKYK
Meditating on the 1st Psalm of the 3rd Hour. Waking up to God’s Glory is all we need.
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Sunday Reflection
Our two priests were away and the community had a Typica Service today. I was blessed to give the reflection at this service. Troparion – Tone 1When the stone had been sealed by the Jews, while the soldiers were guarding Thy most pure body, Thou didst rise on the third day, O Savior, granting life…
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Fight the New Drug
How do we purge all the sinners from the Lord’s City?
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Just like a Spider
Are you spinning out your life like a spider or are you leaning relying on the only thing that is real?
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Finally.
LENT IS Finally Here. Today, 18 March, is about as late as Lent can be in the Eastern Churches using the Julian Paschalion. I’m not sure what the exact latest date is, but today is pretty close. Look: I love Lent. I especially love Byzantine Lenten Practices, not least the fasting. We’re essentially vegan from…
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Forgiveness
I’m working on a reflection for next Sunday. A pattern dawns on me – seeing patterns is a thing I do… I think it’s Spectrum Work… anyway – linking the Themes of Lent and Prelent seems to make for fruitful meditation. Here’s one for today, Forgiveness Sunday, linked with Last Sunday, the Sunday of the…
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The Help of Heaven
Psalm 5Give ear to my words, O Lord, understand my cry. Attend to the voice of my supplication, my King and my God; for to you I shall pray, O Lord. In the morning you will hear my voice. In the morning I shall stand before you, and you will watch over me; because you…
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Sunrise
Psalm 142 / 143 Lord, hear my prayer; in your truth give ear to my supplication, and in your justice hear me. Do not enter into judgement with your servant, for in your sight no one living can be justified. For the enemy pursued my soul; humbled my life to the ground; made me dwell…
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Liturgy Begins
The content is a recitation of Psalm 102/103, praising the Lord for His mercy, compassion, and forgiveness. It emphasizes the infinite mercy and justice of the Lord, encouraging all to bless Him. The Psalm reflects on the frailty of humanity but emphasizes the enduring nature of God’s mercy for those who fear Him.
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Here in the Dark
The Psalm 87/88 laments the suffering and abandonment experienced by the speaker, expressing a deep sense of despair and isolation. The speaker pleads to God for mercy and questions the purpose of suffering and whether it allows for praise. The psalm raises profound existential questions in the face of adversity.
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First Things First
The video presents Psalm 62 / 63 in Hebrew or Greek, expressing longing for God’s mercy and rejoicing in His presence. The psalmist finds refuge in God, contrasting the fate of those who seek to harm them.
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Bully for you.
The Psalm 37/38 expresses deep despair and suffering, seeking God’s mercy and help in times of trouble. It describes physical and emotional pain, betrayal by friends, and persecution by enemies. The psalmist pleads for God’s intervention and expresses hope in divine salvation, despite overwhelming adversity.
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