Another good week, for which thanks be to God. I have found myself using this response, Thanks be to God, a bit more regularly of late when I have been asked how I have been. It is used regularly by Arabic speaking people in its Arabic form, Alhamdulillah (الحمد لله) meaning “Praise to [...]
Took Skye to Central Gardens on Sunday: wonderful to spend time with her. Continued to sing endless rounds of Ring a Ring o’Rosey with Eden.
While the funeral of my grandmother on Monday was naturally a sad occasion, talking to family and friends, her neighbour in particular as I drove her home, was a blessing. [...]
As in the previous post, prayers for my grandma’s funeral tomorrow greatly appreciated.
A colleague and friend, together with many from the Eritrean community, are holding a demonstration in Canberra tomorrow [on a day of worldwide demonstrations] denouncing the US sanctions resolution adopted in the name of the UN Security Council; prayers that truth and justice [...]
Kontakion:
When You, O God, shall come to earth with glory,
All things shall tremble
And the river of fire shall flow before Your judgement seat;
The books shall be opened and the hidden things disclosed!
Then deliver me from the unquenchable fire,
And make me worthy to stand at Your right hand, righteous Judge!
Today is the Sunday of the [...]
Troparion – Tone 1:
When You, O Lord were baptized in the Jordan
The worship of the Trinity was made manifest
For the voice of the Father bore witness to You
And called You His beloved Son.
And the Spirit, in the form of a dove,
Confirmed the truthfulness of His word.
O Christ, our God, You have revealed Yourself
And have enlightened [...]
Troparion:
O Lord, save Your people, and bless Your inheritance.
Grant victories to Your people over their adversaries.
And by virtue of Your Cross, preserve Your habitation.
Kontakion:
As You were voluntarily raised upon the cross for our sake,
Grant mercy to those who are called by Your Name, O Christ God;
Make all Orthodox Christians glad by Your power,
Granting them victories [...]
Had my first taste of Moghrabieh [Semolina Balls with Chicken] tonight, as part of our monthly parish cooking class. Mmmm. Similar to this recipe, but with hommus, caraway and pepper. Wondrous. Absolutely wondrous. I will need to head to an Arabic grocery soon and get some to cook up — [...]
Had my prescription checked [no change] and bought a new pair of glasses — wanted to get back at least some of what I pay for health insurance.
Went to the home of 2 parishioners for our monthly Parish Cooking Class — a social function to help us get to know each other and to [...]
A glorious Monday here in Sin City to round out the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend. I spent the day mowing, pruning and cleaning — and it was rather pleasant all up: especially being out in the sun. A cool change is on its way though — we may get snow on the mountains [...]
Troparion – Tone 8:
Blessed are You O Christ Our God!
You have revealed the fishermen as most wise;
By sending down upon them the Holy Spirit
Through them You drew the world into Your net.
O Lover of Man, Glory to You!
Kontakion – Tone 8:
When the most High came down and confused the tongues,
He divided the nations;
But when he [...]