Did the obsession with Christ’s presence in communion vessels obscure a recognition of Christ in the people of our cities, towns, and neighborhoods?
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Category: Eastern Liturgy
A Prayer before the Election
As citizens of your kingdom, we implore you to deliver your justice in our midst.
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Liturgical Renewal – two new Eucharistic Prayers
The author offers new liturgical prayers in fidelity to tradition, for the glory of God.
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The Liturgies Marking the Passing of a Loved One
9/16/2019 – One Year Later It was one year ago this evening that I received an unexpected call from Life Alert saying that my mother
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Communion and Community
COVID-19 poses a flood of opportunities to us.
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A Virtual Vigil and Wake in the Time of the Coronavirus
A Virtual Vigil It was a Monday morning when I received the news that a dear friend of mine had become “unresponsive.” She had battled
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The Divine Liturgy During a Time of Pandemic
The Liturgy is not offered only for Orthodox laity, but Christ and his body offer it on behalf of all.
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Ethiopia’s Church Forests
Emergence Magazine is an online publication featuring innovative stories that explore the threads connecting ecology, culture, and spirituality. They recently published an essay and a
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Renouncing Satan and the Divine Liturgy: A Proposal
The rite draws upon the renunciation/confession baptismal foundation,
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Returning to Church Post-Quarantine: The Liturgy of the Senses
The Lenten Quarantine Like many houses of worship, the church I attend (not pictured) closed in March to all but “essential” liturgical personnel. In this
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