by Fr. Luke | Apr 28, 2016 | Adult Spiritual Education, General
The Washing of the Feet The events initiated by Jesus at the Mystical.Supper were profoundly significant. By teaching and giving the disciples His final instructions and praying for them as well, He revealed again His divine Sonship and authority. By establishing the...
by Fr. Luke | Apr 28, 2016 | Adult Spiritual Education, General
Introduction On Thursday of Holy Week four events are commemorated: the washing of the disciples’ feet, the institution of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper, the agony in the garden of Gethsemane, and the betrayal of Christ by Judas. The...
by Fr. Luke | Apr 27, 2016 | Adult Spiritual Education, General
Holy Wednesday On Holy Wednesday the Church invites the faithful to focus their attention on two figures: the sinful woman who anointed the head of Jesus shortly before the passion (Matthew 26:6-13), and Judas, the disciple who betrayed the Lord. The former...
by Fr. Luke | Apr 27, 2016 | Adult Spiritual Education, General
The Sacrament of Holy Unction Introduction On the afternoon or evening of Great and Holy Wednesday, the Sacrament or Mystery of Holy Unction is conducted in Orthodox parishes. The Sacrament of Holy Unction is offered for the healing of soul and body and for...
by Fr. Luke | Apr 26, 2016 | Adult Spiritual Education, General
Holy Tuesday On Holy Tuesday the Church calls to remembrance two parables, which are related to the Second Coming. The one is the parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-3); the other the parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). These parables point to the...
by Fr. Luke | Apr 25, 2016 | Adult Spiritual Education, General, Services
Introduction Beginning on the evening of Palm Sunday and continuing through the evening of Holy Tuesday, the Orthodox Church observes a special service known as the Service of the Bridegroom. Each evening service is the Matins or Orthros service of the following day...
