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Hello old friends, I'm not here much these days though I lurk now and again. I'm hoping you guys may be able to help me with finding a parish near Boston that might work for my son. He's starting college next week and will need to get to church on Sundays without a car. He can get a shuttle...

Hello all! Are any of you in churches that observe a separation of genders, specifically women on one side and men on another side? Thanks in advance, M.

Hey there! We seem to have a few people who are newer to Orthodoxy and fasting. I thought maybe we could share ideas and menu plans on how to do Lent inexpensively. M. P.S.: I won't be joining you all on the New Calendar until after American Thanksgiving. Save me some soup!

I try not to share personal stuff online, but I really don't know what to do. I feel like I am in a terrible spiritual condition. I haven't taken communion in months. I don't really want to go to my priest for confession. I don't expect a perfect priest by any means but my priest and I have had...

Comparison between Orthodoxy, Protestantism & Roman Catholicism: "The table below aims to given an outline of some of the key issues in Christian belief and how the three traditions view these issues. I have tried to state what might be called the 'representative' view of each tradition...

If I remember correctly, we don't have any Western Rite-ers at the moment but I wasn't sure. I went to a Western Rite mass last Sunday and I have some questions. Monica

Hey y'all! I was just wondering what you all carry in your bag by way of devotional material. Psalter? Prayerbook? Which one? Mini OT & NT Bible? NT and Psalms? something else? Just curious :) M.

Hello :wave: I was just reading the new Commonweal and the lead article is about a new translation of the missal that will be used in English speaking congregations starting in Advent. Are there thoughts about this new translation? If there is a thread that has already hashed this out ad...

Post whatever you like here as long as it is related to Orthodoxy and/or the Great Fast. This is just a thread to keep us encouraged. M.

Hi all, I am not interested in converting. But we get questions over in TAW about how one goes about converting to Orthodoxy fairly often. It occured to me that I don't know what rites are used when a person converts from Orthodox to Catholic. I am pretty sure I know how a non-Christian...

Hey y'all, What are your favorite Nativity/Christmas recordings? I really like Christmas music and I need some new CDs or downloads to add to my collection. I enjoy both religious and "secular" but not the super silly reindeer stuff. White Christmas, Deck the Halls and what not are fine. I am...

Diocesan News and Events: Video of the Life of St Moses the Black :thumbsup: M.

Hello! Friends of mine are in the process of moving to East Jerusalem for three years. I have longed to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land for a long time now and it seems like the best time to go is when you have friends living there. They would love to host me :) I am wondering if any of...

Hi all! I wanted to say something that might not be so popular, but here it goes: It is important to witness to the truth of the gospel by our actions, but we have to be willing to tell people the Gospel (Good News!) as well. I have heard a few Orthodox people criticize Protestants for...

Hello all, I have had a thought before about fasting seasons outside of Great Lent that I wanted to pass on. One of the things I love about Great Lent is that it is so communal in nature. There are so many services that bring us together to worship, but also to have fellowship. I always feel...

Christ is risen! I have been looking into the various Orthodox Seminaries and theological schools. I wanted to ask TAWers: 1) Do you have a degree, diploma or certificate in Orthodox religious studies? (specify which) 2) Where did you earn it? 3) What was your experience like? 4) How are you...

This is my fourth day at home, snowed in by the Blizzard of 2010 that hit the mid-atlantic. I am so tired of being alternately exhausted by shoveling and bored by being at home. I am sorry I sound cranky and brat-ish. Anyone else trapped in their home :sorry: M.

Do you know of any good Orthodox books or articles with advice on dating, courting, etc. for teens? I have a 16 year old willing to be instructed on the best way to do things (praise God!) and I would like to give him some good information. Thanks! M.

When Thou, O Lord, wast baptized in the Jordan, the worship of the Trinity was made manifest! For the voice of the Father bare witness to Thee, and called Thee His beloved Son! And the Spirit, in the form of a dove, confirmed the truthfulness of His word. O Christ our God, who hast revealed...

Is anyone else slightly freaked out that Pre-Lent and Lent itself are around the corner? My shock may be because I am on the Old Calendar and we haven't even celebrated Nativity and Theophany yet. Zacchaeus (the harbinger of Pre-Lent) is January 17th, less than 2 full weeks away! M.