August 7, 2012
Jesus the Troublemaker
Jesus was a troublemaker for the religious leaders of his day. If he weren’t, he never would have attracted any attention. But repeatedly, as in today’s...
Chancellor’s Diary
by Fr. John Jillions
August 3, 2012
Prophesying
“So, my brethren, earnestly desire to prophesy…” (1 Corinthians 14:39)
We commonly think of prophets as those especially gifted people who have insight...
August 2, 2012
Great Leadership
“Whoever would be first among you must be your slave…” (Matthew 20:27)
Honesty is one of the features of the Gospels that I appreciate most in this age of...
July 31, 2012
Overcoming Contentiousness
“Again I say to you, if two or three agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where...
July 24, 2012
I am on vacation this week and will resume “The Chancellor’s Diary” on Tuesday, July 31st.
July 20, 2012
Prophet Elijah
“The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effect. Elijah was a man of like nature with ourselves and he prayed fervently…” (James 5:17)
If you go back and read...
July 19, 2012
Mercy and Obedience
“Judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy; yet mercy triumphs over judgment” (James 2:13)
Today we remember...
July 18, 2012
Assembly in the Diocese of the South
I’m pressed for time this morning so please forgive me if this sounds rushed. It is. His Eminence, Archbishop Nikon is celebrating a...
July 17, 2012
The Holy Synod’s Letter—in the Diocese of the South
Just one reflection for today.
I was invited a few months ago by Archbishop Nikon to join the clergy and laity of the Diocese...
July 13, 2012
Stewards of the Mysteries of God
“This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God” (1 Cor 4:1)
The story goes that when Fr Alexander...