Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada

"Nothing is without order and purpose in the animal kingdom; each animal bears the wisdom of the Creator and testifies of Him. God granted man and animals many ...natural attributes, such as compassion, love, feelings for even animals bewail the loss of one of their own. - St John Climacus (6th-7th cent., celebrated today as on every fourth Sunday of Lent) See more

Just as the angels do not concern themselves with property and money, so those who have purified the soul's vision and who have attained the state of holiness a...re not troubled by the evil ploys of the demons. And just as the richness that comes from moving closer to God is evident in the angels, so love and intense longing for God is evident in those who have become angelic and gaze upwards towards the divine. St Nilos the Ascetic See more

God is love; He is not a simple spectator in our life. He provides and cares for us as our Father, but He also respects our freedom. He does not pressure us. W...e should have our hope in God's Providence and, since we believe that God is watching over us, we should take courage and throw ourselves into His love and then we will see Him constantly beside us. We will not be afraid that we will make a false step. /St. Porphyrios. See more

The oldest preserved Christian hymn to Mary is from the 3rd century. It is called "Beneath Your Compassion" (or "Beneath Your Protection"), and the ancient pap...yrus was discovered as part of a Coptic Orthodox Christmas service. It was sung by Christians during a time when they were in the catacombs or other places of hiding from persecution. It is still sung today in Churches around the world. Here is our parish's men's quartet singing it at the conclusion of tonight's Vespers service. See more

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 +++... Icon: by Daniel Neculae