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New Release – Slow Pilgrim: The Collected Poems of Scott Cairns http://www.paracletepress.com/slow-pilgrim-the-collected-poems-of-scott-cairns.html Slow Pilgrim: The Collected Poems of Scott Cairnswww.paracletepress.comSlow Pilgrim: The Collected Poems of Scott Cairns – Scott Cairns has carefully preserved every poem he’s ever published, that he … Continue reading →

By Melodious Monk What if Today, the Holy Spirit will cleanse in me that which is unclean water in me that which is dry heal in me that which is wounded What if Today, the Holy Spirit##039;s fire will bend … Continue reading →

By Melodious Monk What if Today, the Holy Spirit will cleanse in me that which is unclean water in me that which is dry heal in me that which is wounded What if Today, the Holy Spirit##039;s fire will bend … Continue reading →

By Melodious Monk What if Today, the Holy Spirit will cleanse in me that which is unclean water in me that which is dry heal in me that which is wounded What if Today, the Holy Spirit’s fire will bend … Continue reading →

May 27 Echoes of Eternity There were they in great fear, where no fear was. Psalm 53:5 I see in My people too much craven fear—which is but another form of self-love. They seek signs and wonders, and miss the … Continue reading →

Take a moment to read this great review on ##039;Welcome to the Orthodox Church##039; by Frederica Mathewes-Green http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/552112-book-review-welcome-to-the-orthodox-church/

May 26 Echoes of Eternity And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savor. Ephesians 5:2 Walk in love as I have … Continue reading →

May 25 Echoes of Eternity How lovely is Thy dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house; ever singing Thy praise. Psalm 84:1,4 (rsv) Beautiful for habitation is My dwelling place. Beautiful the peace … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis Our Advocate Known as the Golden Sequence, Veni, Sancte Spiritus is a stunning chant, sung directly after the Alleluia on the day of Pentecost. It was most likely written by Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canturbury in the … Continue reading →