Brother of Christ and mighty martyr, Holy Apostle Jude Thaddeus helper in times of anxiety and despair. He originally rejected Christ, but became an enduring example of repentance. The post Akathist to Saint Jude Thaddeus – Patron Saint of Impossible Causes and Desperate Situations appeared first on Orthodox Reflections.| Orthodox Reflections
Second Sunday of Easter Acts 4:32-35 Psalm 133 1 John 1:1-2:2 John 20:19-31 The Christian faith is bookended by two great mysteries: the mystery of the Incarnation and the mystery of the Resurrection During the season of Christmas we hear … Continue reading →| All Things Necessary
In John 21, Jesus asks Peter "do you love me?" Then comes the command to the shepherd "feed my sheep." Here lies the origins of the Papacy & Pope| Crossroads Initiative
The true meaning of the word amen actually strikes at the very essence of what it means to believe and have rock-solid faith.| Crossroads Initiative
The Apostle Paul, after being freed from his first imprisonment in Rome, went to Crete with his valued companion, Titus. After a short period of apostolic activity, The Apostle Paul made Titus the Bishop of Crete to continue the…| PEMPTOUSIA