Monthly Archives: December 2017

“Of old the river’s water had been polluted by the untimely deaths of murdered infants”

Posted on 30 December 2017 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Today, as a firstborn son, Christ went down into Egypt to end the mourning its ancient bereavement had brought upon that land. Instead of plagues he brought joy, instead of night and darkness he gave the light of salvation. Of … Continue reading →

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Searching for Our Human Face: The Loss of Innocence

Posted on 30 December 2017 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Originally posted on Eclectic Orthodoxy:
by Brian C. Moore, Ph.D. “O nature, o nature. Why do you not deliver what you promised back then? Why do you deceive your children so?” (Giacomo Leopardi, “A Sylvia”; translation in Robert Pogue Harrison’s…

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Consciousness and Materialism

Posted on 28 December 2017 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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St Athanasius and the Incarnation

Posted on 27 December 2017 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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The Being of God

Posted on 26 December 2017 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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“Glory to that Voice that became a body”

Posted on 25 December 2017 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Glory to that Voice that became a body, and to the lofty Word that became flesh. Ears even heard Him, eyes saw Him, hands even touched Him, the mouth ate Him. Limbs and senses gave thanks to the One Who … Continue reading →

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“In the bleak mid-winter / A stable-place sufficed”

Posted on 24 December 2017 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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“He who was without Mother becomes without Father”

Posted on 24 December 2017 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Christ is born, glorify Him. Christ from heaven, go out to meet Him. Christ on earth, be exalted. Sing to the Lord all the whole earth; and that I may join both in one word, let the heavens rejoice, and … Continue reading →

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