Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus in Syria (290-303).

Today the Church remembers the Martyrs Sergius (Sergios) and Bacchus (Bakkos) in Syria (290-303).

The Holy Martyrs Sergios and Bakkhos were appointed to high positions in the army by the emperor Maximian (284-305), who did not know that they were Christians. Malevolent persons made a denunciation to Maximian, that his two military-commanders did not honour [...]

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Real Profile of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Guy has a series of blogposts profiling real people with RA and how they cope. I thought I’d post my profile here.
Name?
Elizabeth (Windy) Riggs
Age?
67
Location?
Near Atlanta GA
How long have you lived with RA?
Probably 30 years with mild, atypical flares, but not “officially” diagnosed until 5 years ago.
What advice would you give to someone who [...]

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Condemned to Immortality

Condemned to Immortality
A meditation on the Resurrection
from Philosophical Gifts
by Archimandrite Justin Popovich
People condemned God to death; with His Resurrection He condemned them to immortality. For striking Him, God returned embraces; for insults, blessings; for death, immortality. Never did men show more hate towards God than when they crucified Him; and God never showed His love [...]

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Remembrance of Death

My husband’s brother died today. He was very sick, so it was no surprise, but it was still a jolt, and a reminder that death comes to us all. We never know when it will come, so we must work at all times to be prepared.
The saints call this, “remembrance of death.” St. Ignaty [Brianchaninov], [...]

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Mid 60’s and Still Going-and going-and going

Last year I turned 66, and today I am 67. I’m on Medicare and Social Security. Guess I’m officially “old” by societal standards.
Now I have to try to be a “wise” resource for family and friends rather than a burden.
I’m partially disabled, so I could be considered a burden, but I’m still working (part-time from [...]

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