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LizaMarie, I was chrismated earlier this year and am now at a Greek Orthodox parish. I was previously a Continuing Anglican (and before that Episcopalian). I occasionally considered Catholicism, but couldn't ever make the jump because there are things about Catholicism that I just couldn't...

If you're looking for female saints have you considered Dymphna or Irene? They're not "heroes" in the sense of physical combat like Judith or Jael, but Dymphna was a hero of sanctity and the life and martyrdom of Irene of Thessalonica is about the most compelling there is.

Like others have said, if I find my life off balance I don't focus on what I need less of but instead put attention on what's been lacking whether that's daily prayers, Scripture reading, time with family, silence, or whatever. I've also been blessed that the parish I'm now a part of has a...

Oh yeah, you either need a pool or regular access to one. We use my parent's neighborhood pool pretty regularly :)

My father is a public elementary school teacher. He has about 1 or 2 more years left in him before it drives him absolutely nuts. He'll either retire or end up in a psych ward! If you do ever end up down here, let me know and I'll be happy to steer you toward the better food and away from...

San Antonio is great, though I am biased as I am blessed enough to live downtown about 2 miles south of the River Walk and Alamo Plaza. Lots to do, and if you'll allow me to say this there is a large retired community here (I have no idea how close to retirement you may be), especially retired...

Here in San Antonio, TX it has been fairly cool given the time of year. Highs in the upper 80s and 60s at night. We'll be in the 100s soon enough though.

I didn't give my sponsor anything. At least not that day. We have a good relationship though and periodically gift each other a bottle of wine

I'm with you on that. I'm also seriously missing real dairy half and half with my coffee. I've been going through the different coconut, soy, and almost based alternatives and they're just not the same.

Gurney (and others), what you are expressing is exactly how I feel and as a newly Orthodox Christian it is helpful to know that I'm not alone in being so aware of how I'm falling short. Sometimes when I talk to other converts (especially it seems recent ones) they speak as though they jumped in...

I don't know what passage, specifically, this priest was referring to but taking a passage somewhat randomly - Acts 17:30 - the word "repent" in English Bibles is μετανοεῖν. This becomes 'poenitentiam agant' (act/do penance) in the Vulgate and in the Douay-Rheims is translated "do penance."...

Fried chicken.

Thanks!

I have been going to the Presanctified Liturgies as well and Wow. I've never seen anything like it before.

Greetings all, Those of you who have seen my previous posts know that before becoming a catechumen, I was in the ordination process in one of the Continuing Anglican jurisdictions. After my chrismation on Forgiveness Sunday, Father's started having me learn/train to become a Reader. I am a...

Last night after Great Compline, one of the chanters told me "if you survive Great Lent, you'll know you're Orthodox." LOL

It was a wonderful and exhausting (in a good way) day. Metropolitan Tarasios of Buenos Aires was there and Orthros + Chrismations (there were 2 of us and Father did the chrismations) + Hierarchical Liturgy + Forgiveness Vespers (abbreviated) was about 5 hours long.

Guess who got Chrismated yesterday?!

The finances of my parish are posted publicly and discussed at parish meetings openly. One can't ever escape operational costs. But even if almost the entire budget is dedicated to operation parish mens groups, womens groups, etc. can still raise funds for projects, IOCC, prison ministries, etc.

Greetings brothers and sisters, After Vespers on Saturday my priest, sponsor and I spoke about my chrismation. We then discussed it further after Liturgy yesterday. Father has chosen Forgiveness Sunday (Feb 26) as the date of my chrismation and first communion. I am very grateful and ask...