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Renewing Your Marriage: Information on the Upcoming Online Retreat

· Melinda Johnson
  Marriage is hard work. Sometimes, it’s harder than it needs to be because we don’t have the right tools to help us in our struggles. Join Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh for a life-giving online marriage retreat. Drawing on faith and psychology, the Louhs will help you understand what makes couples argue and how you can turn those hard times into strengths. As you learn more about the mind andā€¦

Mom and Kids review Rooted in Prayer Virtual Vacation Church Camp

· Sarah Geana
The most surprising result of the week of church camp was this deepening sense of prayer.Ā  My children have all grown up in the church and have been saying family prayers since they were born and attend church on a regular basis, etc., so you would think they would have a very firm grasp of what prayer is and its importance.Ā 

Happy Father’s Day

· Fr. George Shalhoub 1 Leave a Comment on %s
Today, I will dwell on the issue of what makes a man a dad. A father can become a dad only in a school called, ā€œthe academy of marriage,ā€ where he learns what to say and do. A good dad most often has a good father to learn from.

Journey to Pascha 2020 Chart

· Fr. Jonathan Bannon 3 Leave a Comment on %s
The Journey to Pascha chart is a wonderful resource that has become a popular annual tradition. Created by Fr. Jonathan Bannon and generously shared with Ancient Faith and the world at large, this chart can be used like a map of Lent, marking off the milestones through this holy season and providing a suggestion for personal spiritual practice for each week.

Journey to Pascha 2019 Chart

· Fr. Jonathan Bannon 3 Leave a Comment on %s
We’re delighted to share this year’s edition of Fr. Jonathan Bannon’s wonderful “Journey to Pascha” chart. This chart can be used like a map of Lent, marking off the milestones along the way and providing a suggestion for personal spiritual practice for each week. Last year, the original edition of this chart traveled around the world. It was even translated into other languages. Glory to God! Fr. Jonathan came up with theā€¦

Beautiful Things: An Orthodox Coloring Book for Children

· Megan Gilbert 1 Leave a Comment on %s
When I was 25 years old, I was working full-time as a Montessori assistant in a Kindergarten classroom. During morning circle time, I would take little notes on our scrap paper about what the head teacher was sharing with the 5-7 year olds. No holds barred, this teacher, a life-long lover of learning, poured into these children rich details about complex ideas and precise nomenclature. I love the Montessori concept of theā€¦