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May 2012 Edition of The Word Now Available
The May 2012 issue contains the following articles:
Mary, Our Cause of Rejoicing, pg. 4
by His Grace Bishop Basil
Do We Really Believe in the Resurrection?, pg. 8
by Fr. Michael Shanbour
A Message from Metropolitan Philip on Events in Syria, pg. 11
Focus on Protecting the Christians in Syria and Lebanon, pg. 13
Heal Always, pg. 21
by Fr. Antony Hughes
Works of the Order in Action: "Give Me a Boost", pg. 20
by Fr. Michael Nasser
A Mother's Reflections on Her Son's Ordination, pg. 24
...and more!
April 2012 Edition of The Word Now Available
The April 2012 issue contains the following articles:
On Forgiveness, pg. 4
by Chris Humphrey, Ph.D.
A Mother's Letter to Her Children on Marriage, pg. 8
Antiochian Heritage Foundation, pg. 10
by Dan Abraham and David Ghiz
Christian Churches Together Meet in Memphis, pg. 12
Antiochian Orthodoxy in the Philippines, pg. 16
Works of the Order in Action: Learning Christian Living through the Orthodox Camping Experience, pg. 20
by Khalil Samara
Leaders See IOCC Work Firsthand in Damascus, pg. 26
...and more!
March 2012 Edition of The Word Now Available
The March 2012 issue contains the following articles:
The Essence of St. Basil's Social Vision, pg. 5, by Troy and Theodora Polamalu & Charles Ajalat
The Cedars of Lebanon and Our New Bishops, pg. 8, by Fr. Michael Ellias
February 2012 Edition of The Word Now Available Online
The February 2012 issue contains the following articles:
A Personal Tribute to Kathy Meyer, pg. 4
by Economos Antony Gabriel
Visit to Al-Kafaat, pg. 6
by V. Rev. Fr. George Alberts
Book Review: A Second Round of Soul Searching, pg. 8
by Carole Buleza
Works of the Order in Action, pg. 13
by V. Rev. Michael Ellias
Let Us Pray, pg. 14
by John Truslow
The Armor of God: Putting on Christ!, pg. 18
by Rammy I. Zanayed
...and more!
We are experimenting with a different, double-page spread format for The Word Magazine PDF files. We hope that this change will provide a better view of the layout and design of the magazine. We welcome reader feedback regarding the readability and usability of this format! Please send comments to editor@antiochian.org.
January 2012 Edition of The Word Now Available Online
The January 2012 issue contains the following articles:
The Consecration of Our New Hierarchs: Bishops John, Anthony and Nicholas, pg. 4
Metropolitan Philip Hosts the Patriarch of the Maronite Catholic Church, pg. 10
Translation as a Means of Grace, pg. 14
by Professor Anthony Gythiel
Spiritual Struggle and the Christian, pg. 18
by Fr. Daniel Morton
Postmodern Young People and the Liturgy, pg. 22
by V. Rev. Fr. David J. Randolph
...and more!
December 2011 Edition of The Word Now Available Online
The December 2011 issue contains the following articles:
Finding Refreshment at the St. Thekla Pilgrimage, pg. 4
by Mother Alexandra
The Syrian Regime, pg. 10
by Dr. Najib E. Saliba
Arabic Culture, pg. 16
by Odeese M. Ghassa-Khalil
...and more!
November 2011 Edition of The Word Now Available Online
The November 2011 issue contains the following articles:
Editorial, pg. 3
by His Eminence Metropolitan Philip
Delegation to Syria, pg. 4
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon
50th Antiochian Archdiocese Convention: General Assembly Reports, pg. 13
What is the Difference between a Cradle Orthodox Person and a Convert?, pg. 70
by Fr. Stephen Powley
Sharing Hope and Happiness, One Car at a Time..., pg. 73
...and more!
October 2011 Edition of The Word Now Available Online
The October 2011 issue contains the following articles:
What's Being Done to Save Our Teens, pg. 3
by His Grace Bishop-Elect John Abdalah
The Albanian Journals Part 2, pg. 4
by Fr. Stephen Mathewes
St. Paraskeva: A Woman of Prayer, pg. 8
by Fr. Andrew Harmon
The Pursuit of God's Peace in an Anxious World, pg. 10
by Fr. Joshua Makoul
Reflections on the Building and Consecration of Our Church, pg. 12
by V. Rev. Josiah Trenham
...and more!
September 2011 Edition of The Word Now Available Online
The September 2011 issue contains the following articles:
Metropolitan Philip Addresses the 50th Antiochian Archdiocese Convention, pg. 5
Resolutions of the 50th Antiochian Archdiocese Convention, pg. 16
The Albanian Journals Part 1, pg. 20
by Fr. Stephen Mathewes
Prophecies of Christ's Life, Death and Resurrection in the Old Testament, pg. 24
by Hal Smith
An Orthodox University: Higher Education for Orthodox Christians, pg. 26
by His Grace Bishop Thomas
Hospitality to College Students, pg. 30
by Hollie Benton
...and more!
Correction: Order of St. Ignatius Scholarship Funding
Correction to a statement in an article by Fr. Peter Gillquist in the May 2011 issue of The Word magazine: The Order of St. Ignatius does not provide financial aid to students, including students of the St. Stephen's Course. It does provide aid, however, for children to attend sessions at Antiochian camps each summer.
June 2011 Edition of The Word Now Available Online
The June 2011 special double issue contains the following articles:
Treasury of Blessings, pg. 4
by Fr. John Oliver
The Resurrection and My Little Bout with Depression, pg. 10
by Chris Humphrey
Battling Evil Thoughts, pg. 12
by Fr. Stephen Powley
Peacemaking and Reconciliation, pg. 16
by Anthony S. Bashir and Rev. Fr. John Meffrige
Al-Kafaat, pg. 33
... and more!
The Word does not publish in July and August. Watch for the September issue later this summer.
May 2011 Edition of The Word Now Available Online
The May 2011 issue contains the following articles:
New Creation in Christ: How Jesus Changes Us and Our Marriages, pg. 5
by V. Rev. Josiah Trenham, Ph.D.
Vision for Life Reaches Out to a Million Homes with Pro-Life Message, pg. 10
by Chris Humphrey, Ph.D.
Over and Above: The Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch, pg. 12
by V. Rev. Peter E. Gillquist
Report from the Department of Christian Education, pg. 17
Structure & Symbolism in Stone: The Architecture of Ancient Christian Syria, pg. 22
...and more!
April 2011 Edition of The Word Now Available Online
The April 2011 issue contains the following articles:
Domestic Violence: Where Are the "Well-Meaning" Men?, pg. 4
by V. Rev. Fr. David Randolph
Why the Church Needs Monasteries, pg. 6
by Roberta Royhab
Letting the Light of Christ Shine Through, pg. 8
by Janet Jaime
Thoughts on Living with Cancer, pg. 11
by V. Rev. Elias Bitar
Leaders as Spiritual Trustees, pg. 14
by Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos, D. Min., Ed. D.
...and more!
March 2011 Edition of The Word Now Available Online
The March 2011 issue contains the following articles:
Cultivating Inexpressible Joy, pg. 4
by V. Rev. Josiah Trenham, Ph.D.
Two Modes of Christian Being: Individual and Corporate, pg. 7
by V. Rev. Fr. Joseph Antypas
Reflections on Ministering to College-Age Orthodox Christians in a Postmodern World, pg. 8
by Rt. Rev. John Abdalah
How the SMI Changed My Life, pg. 13
by Venise Kousaie
Why Do They Wear Those Red Crosses?, pg. 14
by Robert Scarpa
...and more!
February 2011 Edition of The Word Now Available Online
The February 2011 issue contains the following articles:
The Jubilee and Grace, pg. 4
by Sandy Hermansen
To Be Loved, pg. 7
by Fr. Michael Nasser
Envy and the Christian, pg. 11
by Fr. Daniel Morton
Global Economic Crisis?, pg. 15
by Fr. Joseph Allen, Th.D.
Christianity's Misbegotten Child, pg. 18
by Carole Buleza
The Promised Land and the Chosen People: The Two-State Solution, pg. 21
by Archbishop Cyril S. Bustros
...and more!
January 2011 Edition of The Word Now Available Online
The January 2011 issue contains the following articles:
Middle East Institute Honors Antiochian Orthodox Layman Issam Fares, pg. 4
Clergy Wives Weekend 2010, pg. 7
10th Annual Orthodox Women's Retreat, pg. 9
by Judy Pinkerton
Seminarian Dinner at the Archdiocese Headquarters, pg. 11
Mother Alexandra's Pilgrimage to Syria and Lebanon, pg. 16
...and more!
December 2010 Edition of The Word Now Available Online
The December 2010 issue contains the following articles:
Taking Water to the Jordan, pg. 4
Fr. Joseph Allen Visits Balamand, pg. 6
by Fr. Bassam Nassif
Eating in an Anciently Refreshing Way, pg. 9
by Rita Madden, MPH, RD
An Unimaginable Experience, pg. 21
by Mary Salim
Ascending the Mountain, pg. 22
by Fr. Kevin Gregory
...and more!
November 2010 Edition of The Word Now Available Online
The November 2010 issue contains the following articles:
Al-Kafaat, pg. 4
Purity, Virginity and Chastity, pg. 6
by Samantha Michael
Gay and Lesbian Ordination: An Eastern Orthodox View, pg. 14
by Archpriest John W. Morris, Ph.D.
Old Testament Women at the Annunciation: Gleanings from the Western Rite Lectionary, pg. 18
by Lynette Smith
Book Review: Land and Covenant, pg. 24
by Fr. Aaron Warwick
...and more!
October 2010 Issue of The Word Magazine Now Available Online
The October 2010 issue contains the following articles:
Report from the Holy Synod of Antioch, pg. 4
Metropolitan Philip's Trip to the Middle East, pg. 6
The Risen Christ at Camp, pg. 9
by Fr. Philip Rogers
Praying to the Saints, pg. 13
by Fr. Andrew Harmon
Sacred Music Institute, pg. 16
by Chris Farha
...plus reports from the Dept. of Youth Ministries, Antiochian Women, Conciliar Media Ministries, and more!
September 2010 Issue of The Word Magazine Now Available Online
The September 2010 issue contains the following articles:
Metropolitan Philip Addresses historic Episcopal Assembly, pg. 5
Message from the Episcopal Assembly, pg. 8
Completed Meetings: Working Committees, Archdiocesan Synod, and Board of Trustees, pg. 11
His Grace, Bishop Joseph Addresses Graduates at St. Tikhon's, pg. 15
CD Review: "Thy Resurrection, pg. 28
by Fr. Nicholas M. Kastanas
Vision for Life, pg. 30
by Chris Humphrey
...plus reports from the Dept. of Christian Education, the Antiochian Village Bookstore, Communities in Action and more!
June 2010 Issue of The Word Magazine Now Available Online
The June 2010 issue contains the following articles:
Seeking the Peace from Above: Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution in the Church, pg. 5
by Fr. John Mefrige
The Transfiguration on Tabor: A Vision of a Vision, pg. 13
by Bogdan Gabriel Bucur
...plus the Archdiocese Book List and Order Form, and more!
The Word does not publish in July and August. Watch for the September issue later this summer.
May 2010 Issue of The Word Magazine Now Available Online
The May 2010 issue contains the following articles:
Let Christ be in Our Midst: Keeping Young People in the Church, pg. 5
by Corinne M. Cassis
St. Vladimir’s and St. Herman Seminaries Create Program in Missiology, pg. 7
7 Summer Programs for Everyone from St. Vladimir’s Seminary, pg. 26
Finding Scott Hakim, pg. 28
by Fr. David Alexander
...plus reports from the Order of St. Ignatius, the Dept. of Youth Ministries, Antiochian House of Studies and more!
April 2010 Issue of The Word Magazine Now Available Online
The April 2010 issue contains the following articles:
A Spiritual Child is a Happy Child, pg. 4
by Fr. George Morelli
Soul Mates, pg. 11
by Fr. John Winfrey
So Many Calendars, So Little Time, pg. 14
by R. Leo Olson
Synopsis of the St. Stephen's Course of Study in Applied Orthodox Theology, pg. 34
...and more!
March 2010 Issue of The Word Magazine Now Available Online
The March 2010 issue contains the following articles:
Ian and the Family of Believers, pg. 4
The Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul and the Claim of Rome to Preeminence, pg. 6
by Dn. Gregory Roeber
Monasticism: The Angelic Evangelic Life, pg. 12
by Fr. Steven C. Salaris
March is Antiochian Women's Month, pg. 15
...and more!