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The Christmas Glow of “God with Us”
Liturgical life, Theology

The Christmas Glow of “God with Us”

by V.K. McCarty All this took place to fulfill what had been said by the Lord through the prophet: “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him “Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.”—Matt. 1:22-23 May the Lord bless you with peace, and good will, and joy. From Matthew’s…

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Encountering the Mandylion Icon of Christ
Culture and Arts, Liturgical life

Encountering the Mandylion Icon of Christ

by V.K. McCarty | български | ქართული | ελληνικά | Română | Русский | Српски “The indescribable glory of His face was changing through grace”—Menaion for August. Since the feast-day of the Mandylion Ikon of Christ, memories of encountering it have been galvanizing my prayer, recalling an extraordinary encounter meeting it on pilgrimage many years…

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Venerating the Transfiguration Every Day
Liturgical life, Theology

Venerating the Transfiguration Every Day

by V. K. McCarty | български | ქართული | ελληνικά  | Русский |  Српски You were transfigured on the mountain, O Christ God,revealing Your glory to Your disciples as far as they could bear it. Let Your everlasting Light also shine upon us sinners.Through the prayers of the Theotokos,O Giver of Light, glory to You!…

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