Participation

The Struggle Ahead by Mike Wingert Christ taught humanity obedience by receiving the baptism from St. John the Baptist, but His teaching was not limited to this. Baptism signals a very important moment in the journey...

Church & Sacraments: Reflection of a Layman by Prof. O. M. Mathew Oruvattithara "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." This verse, as everyone is well aware, is the opening one in the Gospel according to John.

Tamerlane: The Mongol Raider of Mor Gabriel Monastery by Fr. Dale A. Johnson In August of 1401, Tamer the Lame, called Tamerlane in the West, attacked the monks of Mor Gabriel in upper Mesopotamia. His reputation for cruelty preceeded him. About 400 monks including children knew there would be no mercy.

Praying with Heterodox by George Mikhail Is it ok to pray with the heterodox? One person's answer was, "No, but they can pray with us." ...and I agree 100%. As Fr. George Dragas from Holy Cross Orthodox Seminary stated when speaking...

Denho / Epiphany - The Baptism of Jesus Christ by Fr. Mathai Varkey Puthukkunnathu The life of St. John the Baptist, the forerunner to Jesus Christ, has always been a marvel to me. His powerful but fearless stand for truth makes me spiritually uplifted when I read and ponder...

New Year Greetings by H.G. Mor Severious Abraham Greetings in our Lord to all the readers of the Shroro. As we are starting a New Year, we need an annual check-up to our spiritual lives, as a self examination. A closer companionship with the blessed Lord and His divine...

Suffering & Orthodox Prayer by George Aramath It has been said that there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. In the category of death, suffering plays an equal role. Suffering is a part of life that cannot be avoided; no matter if you’re rich or poor...

Holy Land Travelogue Part 3 by Jose Kurian Puliyeril On the second day we started our journey in the bus towards Jordan’s boarder with Israel, after our morning prayers and breakfast. On our way we were enjoying the sights...

Bible

Verse 1-5:About allegations and judgments
Verse 3:And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye
Verse 6:Don't give dogs what is sacred
Verse 7-12:Ask... seek... knock…
Verse 13-14:Choosing one of two ways & one of two destinations
Verse 15-20:False Prophets
Verse 21-23:Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter
Verse 24-28:The wise man and fool

St. Stephen the Archdeacon
St. Basil the Great