In the Apocalypse the “angels” to whom the letters to the seven Churches are addressed are almost certainly the bishops of the respective communities. Some commentators, indeed, have held them to be personifications of the communities themselves. But this explanation can hardly stand. St. John...
In my office we hold a daily prayer service. All letters requesting special prayer are brought in, and members of my staff join me in interceding with God for each one. All who ask prayer forHEALINGare given special consideration and prayer. And, since it is impossible for me to visit ...
It is, however, not the official name used by the authorities of the Church — who rather dislike it, and substitute for it the name "Catholic" or "Holy Catholic" Church. The name "Roman Church" is applied, in the language of the Church, to the Church or diocese of the bishop of ...
and there was usually more than one bishop associated with eachcommunity, though the appearance of the bishop as the individual leader of the local church—the monarchical bishop—was a fairly early development.Ignatius of Antioch—whose letters, written aboutad107, provide an early description of ...
In a significant number of cases, clerical sex offenders impregnate their victims and force them into hiding, abortion, or adoption. This phenomenon is referred to in this paper as reproductive abuse. Clearly, most victims of reproductive abuse are adult
Apostles' doctrines and Holy Tradition of the Holy Church. We believe the Bible to be the inspired and infallible Word of God, given to us by the Holy Church, the “pillar and ground of the truth” (1 TImothy 3:15). We believe in the Nicene Creed as the official creed of our ...
Romanian Church intends to push ahead with “Romanian Orthodox Church in Ukraine” Orthodox hierarchs and clergy condemn violent seizure of UOC’s Cherkasy cathedral Servants of hell assaulted Metropolitan Theodosy in church seizure, say UOC hierarchs Metropolitan Theodosy diagnosed with burns and ...
Cordial letters passed frequently between them; priests of either rite were recommended to one another’s care, and the popes often intervened in the internal affairs of the Greek Church. Many Greek Patriarchs of Constantinople—among others, Cyril II—and the Greek Archbishops of Ochrida, ...
Following are some letters I wrote about my beliefs and how I strengthened my own faith in the grace offered to me through Jesus Christ. I have had many miracles happen in my life and I know I am truly blessed. It is my greatest desire to help others who are struggling with faith ...
Here’s Albert Barnes from his commentary on Hebrews 6:5:…and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come…: the powers of the world to come– Or of the “coming age.”“The age to come” was a phrase in common use among the Hebrews, to denote the futu...