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  1. RileyG

    Belief in the real presence in Holy Communion

    Which Churches believe Christ is present in Holy Communion and not just a mere symbol? Real presence view: Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodox Churches Ancient Church of the East Assyrian Church of the East Lutheranism (some) Anglicanism (some) Methodists (some)...
  2. RileyG

    Zwingli denominations

    Luther founded Lutheranism. Calvin founded Calvinism, which in turn, John Knox founded Presbyterianism in Scotland. King Henry VIII became head of the Church of England and Anglicanism, which was heavily influenced by Archbishop Cranmer. What Church did the Protestant leader Zwingli find? Do...
  3. RileyG

    Michael Knowles

    Does anyone here listen to Michael Knowles on his YouTube channel? I think he is very intelligent, kind, and hilarious. He's also a devout Catholic and Yale graduate. Any thoughts of about him? Peace
  4. RileyG

    Sts. Christopher & Philomena

    Hello all, Is it ok to have devotion to them? I know they were removed from the calendar in the early 1960s, but both of them used to be very heavily venerated by many faithful and much loved Saints. Any thoughts? Peace
  5. RileyG

    St. Philomena?

    Hi all, Does the EO recognize St. Philomena? She used to be heavily venerated in the West until recent times. Philomena Peace
  6. RileyG

    Christmas trees and date of Christmas

    Hello from your friendly RC! :) :wave: How many of the Orthodox faithful have a Christmas tree, wreaths, and other decorations? Do you celebrate Christmas on December 25th or on January 6th? Does it change from jurisdiction to jurisdiction or from country to country? I hope everyone has a...
  7. RileyG

    Continued prayers for my brother please! :(

    Hello, (I am four out of five boys. No sisters. Not to be confusing ;) ) My brother is back with his "boyfriend" after they broke up. My brother went to a mental hospital after he got drunk, tried to harm himself, went to a mental hospital. Then he continued to do other destructive behavior...
  8. RileyG

    For my aunt

    Please pray for my aunt who was sick recently. God bless
  9. RileyG

    Exhausted and overwhelmed

    Hello, I find work to be very overwhelming, I’ve been incredibly irritable, annoyed, and stuck in a rut, but I still need more money. Please pray that I can calm down. Peace and blessings!
  10. RileyG

    For the soul of Matt M

    Please pray for Matt who died this past Sunday from stage 4 colon cancer he had since the spring of 2021. May God grant him eternal rest where all the righteous dwell!
  11. RileyG

    Prayer to Christ the King

    O Lord our God, You alone are the Most Holy King and Ruler of all nations. We pray to You, Lord, in the great expectation of receiving from You, O Divine King, mercy, peace, justice and all good things. Protect, O Lord our King, our families and the land of our birth. Guard us we pray Most...
  12. RileyG

    nessie and cryptozoology

    What are your thoughts on the Loch Ness Monster and other topics related to cryptozoology? (Such as champ, yeti/bigfoot etc). I think it's mostly a hoax, but it's a fun topic for fiction!
  13. RileyG

    Saintly intercession and purgatory question

    Hi all, Is it ok to ask canonized Saints to intercede for loved ones in purgatory? Or for those in purgatory in general? Is there a relationship between those in the Church Triumphant (Heaven AKA The beatific vision) and the Church suffering (purgatory)? Peace
  14. RileyG

    Sleep apnea

    Hello, Can you please continue to pray for me? My mask for my CPAP is broken, I am still working full time, and feel exhausted/irritable most of the time. This has been quite challenging. God bless, and thank you! Peace
  15. RileyG

    OT: RIP Diane Keaton

    I am aware that Diane Keaton was a former atheist, and later became an agnostic who believed in God. She was only 79 and died suddenly. I really enjoyed her films, such as the Godfather and Annie Hall. May God have mercy upon her, cleanse her from all her sins, and grant her eternal rest in...
  16. RileyG

    For Christians in Turkey

    Please pray for all Turkish Christians who are being persecuted. God bless
  17. RileyG

    OT: RIP Patricia Rutledge

    Patricia Routledge, English actress best known for playing Hyacinth Bucket (Bouquet) on Keeping Up Appearances, has died in her sleep at age 96. She was an Anglican. Loved that show! May she rest in peace and rise to glory!
  18. RileyG

    Attitudes towards Tertullian and Origen

    What are the Orthodox Church's stance on Tertullian and Origen? I know neither one are considered Saints by any Christian Church (with the exception of the Evangelical Church in Germany, which is a Lutheran, and Reformed Union for Origen). Are their early writings still influential? Even...
  19. RileyG

    Prayers for Andy

    Please pray for Andy, a non-practicing Catholic, who is near death, and refuses to see a priest or receive the Sacraments. God bless!
  20. RileyG

    For the repose of the soul of Pat

    Please pray for the soul of Pat. She died unexpectedly today, and was Catholic. God bless