From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco We are accustomed to think of January 1st as the beginning of the year, and it certainly is the start of the “calendar” year. But the Church has traditionally begun its new year on September 1st annually, computing the start of the … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco In all, there were only seven Ecumenical councils of the Christian Church, and they were held from the 4th to the 8th century (by that time, the widening gap between east and west was obvious and there was no hope for another … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco In Arlington National Cemetery, there is a magnificent monument built to the memory of the Unknown Soldier. Since its construction after World War I, soldiers were added to the tomb. In fact, the remains of three servicemen are currently buried there: from … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco Recently, more than fifty leaders of Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant and Jewish groups in America formed the Religious Coalition for Marriage. Their aim was to mount a major grassroots campaign urging the U.S. Senate to approve an amendment to the Constitution … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco People often ask why God doesn’t reveal himself to our generation in an unequivocal way. But could we stand it? Would He accept our attitudes toward Him, toward His church and our fellow man? When the Lord comes again, we will have … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco After we were attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001, President Bush asked Congress to create a Department of Homeland Security, whose job it would be to do everything possible to protect the people of this country. We have remained relatively safe … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco We can say that the month of August is devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mother of God. The first two weeks are a time of fasting in preparation for the Feast of her Falling Asleep (August 15). Scripture tells us that at … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco Whether we are talking about the case of Terri Schiavo, about abortion, euthanasia in general, or capital punishment, life belongs to God and we have no right to take it away. When man decides over matters of “life or death,” it will … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco (on Matthew 25:31-46) All too often, we think of our relationship with the Lord in terms of prayer, formal worship, fasting, etc., but not in terms of charity to one another. But as Orthodox Christians, it is very important for us to … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco Now and then, I am asked to write a letter of recommendation, verifying that a parishioner is a “member in good standing.” But what does it mean to be a “good standing” member of the Church? 1. Above all, such members must … Continue reading
