November 17, 2023
What’s New This Week
Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with dietitian and faithful Orthodox Christian, Krista Fedorchak. She offers excellent suggestions on fasting practices and ideas for families to consider for the various lenten periods of the Church calendar. LISTEN HERE.
Pres. Melanie DiStefano was on location at St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church in Boardman, Ohio for the filming of a commercial to raise funds toward the production of Deaf and blind liturgical resources.
Fully Human is working with the
Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops to create ASL and Braille translations to make worship more accessible for everyone.
DONATE HERE and select “Accessible Liturgy Translation” in the “Gift Designation” section.
Ponder and then discuss with your spouse one specific and concrete way in which you will appropriately humble yourself more before him/her in the coming week, remembering that “yes, dear” does not mean we become a kind of spousal doormat but that we learn to not always have things our way. Then, after a week, come together again and discuss how greater attentiveness to acting humbly toward your spouse has impacted you/your marriage.
*Elder Zacharias from St. John the Baptist Monastery in Essex, England*
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The Unattainable Body Webinar: A Conversation on Disability Theology with Katherine Karam
We are excited to announce the launch of our newest small group guide, “Potholes on the Way to Bethlehem: Navigating the Stress of the Nativity Season.”
This series, intended for small-group family ministries, offers pastoral perspectives to navigate difficulties frequently associated with the Christmas season with follow up questions for families to discuss with one another.
The objective of this series is to acknowledge the stress that comes with the hustle and bustle of the period without forgetting that our hearts’ destination is the manger in Bethlehem. Let us also go, in imitation of the Magi, to meet the Christ Child!