Tag Archives: Orthodoxy

Great Lent Begins – Meditation

Posted on February 27, 2023 by orthodoxmom3

When I’m stuck on how to resolve a problem, I stop ruminating and start from scratch. Usually, by getting a fresh look at a problem, I realize how to figure out a solution. This same principal applies to my spiritual … Continue reading →

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Preparation For The Nativity

Posted on November 28, 2022 by orthodoxmom3

It’s that season and yes, I mean Christmas, but yet I don’t. I’m pondering over Advent and the Nativity today. Orthodox Christians often refer to December 25th as Christmas, but in church and even away from church we often refer … Continue reading →

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Climbing The Ladder

Posted on August 27, 2022 by orthodoxmom3

On the fourth Sunday of Great Lent, we celebrated Saint John Climacus and the Ladder of Divine Ascent in the Orthodox Church. As a former Roman Catholic, I had never heard of Saint John Climacus or the Ladder of Divine … Continue reading →

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Orthodoxy & Salvation

Posted on July 4, 2016 by orthodoxmom3

“Salvation is our cooperative effort with God’s grace through keeping of the commandments and the acquisition of the beauty of the virtues, which bring man, who is in the image of God, to the likeness of God.” ~Taken from Acquiring … Continue reading →

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April Wrap Up

Posted on April 30, 2015 by orthodoxmom3

Wrapping It Up Christ is Risen! My readers haven’t heard from me much this past month. In fact, the only posts I made were these: Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday; Holy Week Part One and Part Two; and Glorious Pascha. … Continue reading →

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What do you like ABOUT ME??

Posted on January 9, 2015 by orthodoxmom3

For today’s post, I want to present you with the information in my ABOUT Page.  Why?  Well, though it’s my most read page, I’m sure not all of you have had the opportunity to read the updated version I posted … Continue reading →

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First Experiences in the Orthodox Church

Posted on December 23, 2014 by orthodoxmom3

My daughter brought her boyfriend to church yesterday.  It’s a first for us.  First boyfriend and first time bringing him to church.  It was also a first for him – being inside an Orthodox Church. She had to go to work right … Continue reading →

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Books! Books! Books! The year halfway in…

Posted on June 25, 2014 by orthodoxmom3

Well summer started just the other day and I realized we are halfway into the year!  This got me thinking back on my posts during January –  one on New Year’s Resolutions (I realized I’m doing at least somewhat well … Continue reading →

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The Pain Lessens, but it is never gone…

Posted on January 25, 2014 by orthodoxmom3

“It has been said that time heals all wounds. I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue, and the pain lessens, but it is never gone.” ~ Rose Kennedy … Continue reading →

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Books, Books, Books!

Posted on January 15, 2014 by orthodoxmom3

Who doesn’t love books? Okay, I realize there are a few but those are just crazy people….lol… actually, I believe  those people were just  never given the right books!  My true passion for books started with this one: I read lots … Continue reading →

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