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Text Box: WORLD WIDE WEB: (Web site, e-mail mailing lists, etc) page 2 THE BASILIAN FATHERS (The Society of Clerks Secular of Saint Basil): CLERICAL CLOTHING Or the lack thereof A simple shirt can be very important. page 4 THE IMPORTANCE OF WRITING SERMONS, OF NOT BEING EXTEMPORANEOUS, AND OF CONTINUING TO WRITE SERMONS EVEN IF “RETIRED” page 5 CHILDREN’S PAGE The Orthodox - Basilian Catechism Q. 900 - Q. 926 page 10 PRODUCTS REQUEST FORM and PRODUCTS pages 13 and 14 WHAT MAKES PEOPLE HAPPY; WHAT MAKES THEM SAD Holiness has never and will never make anyone unhappy. That is one of the most simple of truths, one of the most simple of facts. Who could possibly be unhappy at earning a living wage? No one. page 18 A GOOD PERSON FROM WHOM TO SEEK ASSISTANCE - SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER Every member of the one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church is called to be a Forerunner of Christ, just as Saint John the Forerunner, Saint John the Baptist, is the Forerunner of Christ. page 21 THOSE WHO DO NOT BELIEVE IN PRIESTLY POWERS AND AUTHORITY ARE CALLING JESUS CHRIST, GOD, A LIAR “Blessed are they that have not seen and have believed.” (John 20:29) Most people who think of themselves as Christians think they are blessed because they think they believe. Most of those who think or believe in this manner actually do not believe, and are not blessed. Their own mouths and their own actions declare their lack of belief. In their thoughts, actions, and words, they declare Jesus Christ to be a liar. . .

Text Box: . Those who do not believe in Purgatory should shout their belief for all to hear and should include instructions that no one pray for them after they die. page 22 SEEK THE “QUIET” GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT True Orthodox Christians have great sorrow for all the people who ignore the reality of God, and for all the people who have created for themselves a god whom they can manipulate for their own temporal benefit page 23 COMMENTS ON SOME INDICATORS OF OUR TIMES page 24 - 25 There have been many news stories and comments to the effect that politicians, celebrities, and individuals in general, should attend a church where the preacher preaches that with which the individual agrees. page 24 - 25 THE HEADLINE STATED: page 24 - 25 Compulsion to eat might have biological cause Rocovery School District pays retention bonuses Fed chief admits recession possible POLAR BEARS: Twenty years ago there were approximately 15,000 page 24 - 25 ALTERNATE FUELS: The rush to require use of and to use fuels other than coal and petroleum derivatives has lead to some disastrous results. page 24 - 25 IMITATION OF CHRIST By Thomas a Kempis BOOK FOUR (Cont’d) The Seventh Chapter page 25 THE CONFESSIONS OF SAINT AUGUSTINE BOOK SEVEN (Cont'd) CHAPTER II page 28 +

Text Box: The Trojerucica (pronounced Troyeruchitza) Icon, or, Our Lady with three hands, is the most famous icon in the Serbian Monastery Hilandar, Mt.Athos. There are some 30 wonderful icons in

Text Box: Mother of God icon "The uninflammable bush", 18th century icon now in Orthodox church museum in Kuopio.

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