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Although I know many think very highly of Frank Sheed and so do I but, what stands out for you as the greatest insight or teaching of Frank Sheed that has influenced you and your understanding of the faith? For example Mr. Sheed stated: "Sin, for instance, is an effort to gain something against...

Im searching for an Orthodox wall calendar that lists the commemorated saints of the day, the feasts, fast days, and daily scripture readings. Any help in locating would be appreciated Q

Thought I might ask the folks here if any have read these works by Fr. Staniloae and if so, what are your impressions, opinions and comparisons with other Orthodox authors. So whatever you may have to offer, please do... The Experience of God: Revelation and Knowledge of the Triune God...

Hello all, I am hoping to find someone who has some experience with both of these books of prayer. I have the Breviary and I am looking for something a bit easier. I admit that I use the breviary in a very simple way and have heard that The English Office fits this bill...simpler, that is...

I have been looking for these two publications... The Church's Year of Grace - 5 volumes Pius Parsch (Liturgical Press) The Office Of Readings (Pauline Press) Thanks for any help in locating these two Q

Hello, I was wondering if anyone here has the RSV-CE, not the second edition or the Ignatius bible (also rsv) If so, would you mind typing in here these verses for a preview... Psalm 10; verses 1 & 14 Song of Solomon 6; verses 1 & 2 James 2; verses 1 & 2 No particular reason for the...

Im hoping that someone here has in their possession the RSV-CE and would type out two verses that I am curious about. They are... 1 John 5: 6-7 Luke 11: 2-4 Thankyou Q

Hello again! I began to search online for sources concerning the Divine Liturgy and I have not come up with exactly what I was looking for. What it is I am looking for is a source that describes and outlines the Divine Liturgy in great detail in every move that is made, in every symbolic act...

Hello all! I have a question concerning the Orthodox understanding of the "validity" of the Sacraments, namely the Sacrament of Holy Communion, outside of Orthodoxy. Here are two statements made by Orthodox Priests (both Antiochian) on this subject... "Suffice it to say that the Orthodox...

Hello Would anyone be able to tell me what English translation (version) is used in the St. Andrew's Daily Missal. My friend has the 1962 Roman Daily Missal and it uses the Douay Rheims. I just ordered the St. Andrew's (really cheap-Amazon). many thanks Q

Well, I have been interested lately why certain Orthodox churches are recognized by one Patriarchate but not the others and therefore have Apostalic Succession, are Canonical, but do not have communion with the other Patriarchates. Is this a Political mess or am I missing the boat here. Now...

My forceful and aggressive statements directed toward Semstudent may indeed be seen as insulting. I did not insult his person, I assaulted his misinformation and position. If I have done otherwise, I ask forgiveness. Many throughout the centuries have dismissed, changed and altered the...

Does your Parish retain the Sacrament of Private Absolution?? If not, do you know why?? 1] Of Confession they teach that Private Absolution ought to be retained in the churches, (AC Art. XI) 4] Therefore Baptism, the Lord's Supper, and Absolution, which is the Sacrament of Repentance...

Hello all. I watched a video of the Office of Preparation (Proskomedi) that was on the GOC site, but I cant find it there any longer. I believe that the priest was\is from Chicago. If anyone has the link to this, would you please post it here. Thank you Q

Thought I might post this, interesting to say the least. Those who know Ratzinger, however, say few figures have exercised greater influence on him than Luther. In a 1966 commentary on Vatican II’s “The Church in the Modern World,” Ratzinger said that the document leaned too heavily on...

Your thoughts are appreciated. 5. Both Lutherans and Orthodox teach that divine grace operates universally and that God freely grants grace to all human beings. God's saving grace does not operate by necessity or in an irresistible manner, since human beings can reject it. Regarding the way...

I would like to know if my Lutheran Parish's Liturgical calender is similar in more respects than just Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Easter and so on... Are any of the saints days the same? Is Tre-ore still in practice? Look through the months listed (click link below) and let me know what...

Seeking your thoughts on this type of contemplative prayer: http://www.valyermo.com/ld-art.html Q

I have three questions concerning this topic. Infant communion was part of the RCC or Western church up till the 13th century and is still practiced in the Eastern Orthodox church today. 1. Why has the practice/Tradition of Infant communion disappeared from the Roman Catholic church? 2...

The Sacrament of the Altar is pure Gospel. “He who eats Me abides in Me and I in him” If we eat Him spiritually through the word, He abides in us spiritually in our soul; if one eats Him physically, He abides in us physically and we in Him. When I receive the Sacrament, Christ receives me and...