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8 Spiritual Exercises During the Joyous Fifty Days
“ Ⲡⲓⲭ̀ⲣⲓⲥⲧⲟⲥ ⲁϥⲧⲱⲛϥ…Ϧⲉⲛ ⲟⲩⲙⲉⲑⲙⲏⲓ Ⲁϥⲧⲱⲛϥ . ” Christ is risen—truly He is risen. This proclamation fills the Church with unceasing joy during the holy Fifty Days. Yet this joy is not only celebrated—it is lived. Through the guidance of our priests, we are given spiritual practices that help us remain steadfast in the joy of the Resurrection and keep its light burning in our daily lives. 1. Guard Your Joy You are saved and redeemed—this is the greatest news the soul can rece

Martina Hanna
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6 Ways to Celebrate your Orthodox Dad This Father's Day
1- Let him sleep in All dads or even more, ALL MEN love their SLEEP! let's give them a break that day and let them sleep in. And what is...

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6 Ways to Prep for Lent with Your Family
1- Evaluate the TV content Whether I like to admit it or not, TV is a much needed babysitter after a long and exhausting day to keep the...

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