Orthodoxy in Moose Jaw

The glory of man

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February 29, 2020

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Know to what extent the Creator has honoured you above all the rest of creation.  The sky is not an image of God, nor is the moon, nor the sun, nor the beauty of the stars, nor anything of what can be seen in creation.  You alone have been made the image of the Reality […]

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Humility

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February 24, 2020

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The culture in which we live constantly instills in us the sense of pride, of self-glorification, and of self-righteousness.  It is built on the assumption that man can achieve anything by himself, and it even pictures God as the One who all the time “gives credit” for man’s achievements and good deeds.  Humility—be it individual […]

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Fasting

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February 19, 2020

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Probably, the thing most of us think about as we contemplate Great Lent is fasting. We often see Great Lent as a time when we have to give up something, probably something we really enjoy. We look at Lent as a time of hardship and misery. Of course, fasting means, outwardly, going without food and […]

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The Catechumen

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February 19, 2020

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  A note about the term catechumen: Although often thought of as signifying someone who is learning about the Orthodox Faith, in actual fact the person should be thought of as a Christian, but not a member of the Body of Christ quite yet.  Because of the prayers that are prayed over him at the […]

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The Theotokos

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February 8, 2020

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The Theotokos (paraphrased from Christos Yannaras, Elements of Faith) The Church sees in the person of the Most-holy Theotokos the one creature who actually achieved the fullness of purpose for which all of creation exists, that is the fullest possible union with God and therefore to the fullness of true human life.  No one else, […]

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Thoughts on the Battle

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February 5, 2020

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Some time ago, we had an adult baptism at our church and I began to reflect on the battle he was about to face, one which we all face,  a battle that is fierce and, ultimately, that will last to the end of our lives.  This battle is not against flesh and blood but against […]

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Services

Matins: Sundays @ 9:20 a.m. (if scheduled; consult Facebook page)

Divine Liturgy: Sundays @ 10:00 a.m.

Great Vespers: Saturdays @ 7:00 p.m.

Contact us for dates and times of special services which celebrate the Great Feasts of the Church. IN GENERAL, festal services during the week are at 9 a.m.

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NOW AVAILABLE: Calendar for ALL Services offered at our parish during Great Lent 2024. See the Facebook page, or search for “Great Lent” on this website.

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