“The Magic of Pascha” (April 2012) By Fr. Michael Stearns When I was a kid growing up in the Greek Orthodox Church, I always looked forward with great anticipation to the Feast of Pascha (or Easter as everyone else seemed to call it). I didn’t eagerly await this communal celebration for all the reasons you read on
The Triodion & Stewardship – Part II (March 2012) by Fr. Michael Stearns “The accomplishment of any worthwhile goal requires the one whose desires its achievement to increase their effort significantly at some point in order to succeed.” In other words, as human beings (unlike machines), we need to periodically refocus, rededicate, and redouble our read on
The Triodion & Stewardship – Part I (February 2012) by Fr. Michael Stearns After reading the title of this article, you might be saying to yourself (or even others around you), “Now hold on just a minute! Not another piece on Stewardship! Haven’t we heard enough already? We get it! We are not giving enough, read on
A Different Type of Resolution for 2012 By Father Michael Stearns – January 2012 – Lose weight and get fit…get out of debt and save…get organized and learn something new…spend more time with family…travel and enjoy life – we’ve all been there before. Are you in the habit of making New Year’s resolutions? Or perhaps read on
‘Tis the Season…for Stewardship By Father Michael Stearns – December 2011 – “To give, or not to give?” That’s not often the question! The real issues usually surround price, availability, shipping, and finding just the right present to bring a little joy and happiness into the life of its recipient. We give because it feels read on
Commitment Reaffirming Our Stewardship Intentions By Father Michael Stearns – November 2011 – Life is full of commitments! There aren’t many more important, or more encompassing, than the commitment to bring a child into the world. Our opportunity to become Co-Creators with God is a major commitment! Conception is only the beginning. Nine months in read on
Stewardship A Fresh Look at Our Orthodox Christian Tradition By Father Michael Stearns – October 2011 – Let me start by saying that what most of us consider Stewardship is really NOT! The truth is, we don’t understand Stewardship, because we haven’t been taught. The Church simply hasn’t taken the time, or made the effort, read on
