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May 2013 Edition of The Word Now Available
The May 2013 issue includes the following articles:
What Language is This?, pg. 4
by R. Leo Olson
How to Think About Evil, Until You Can't, pg. 8
by Christopher Humphrey, Ph.D.
The Role of Women in the Orthodox Church, pg. 16
by Bishop Nicholas
Strengthening the Voice of Young Arab-Americans, pg. 20
by Laila Mokhiber
Works of the Order in Action: Project Mexico, pg. 22
Interview with Father George Shalhoub, pg. 24
by Elizabeth Ajluni
...and more!
April 2013 Edition of The Word Now Available
The April 2013 issue includes the following articles:
Curriculum Vitae of His Beatitude Patriarch John X, pg. 4
A Response to the Encyclical of H.B. Patriarch Youhanna X, pg. 11
by Economos Antony Gabriel
The Funeral Service: Lecture 5 - Christian Burial, Graves and Cemetaries, pg. 12
by Archpriest Josiah Trenham, Ph.D.
Orthodox Spirituality in an Ungodly Age, pg. 17
by Kevin Allen
Works of the Order in Action: The Treehouse, pg. 28
...and more!
March 2013 Edition of The Word Now Available
The March 2013 issue includes the following articles:
I Am an Antiochian Woman, pg. 4
by Violet K. Robbat
Enthronement Speech of H.B. Patriarch John X, pg. 6
David DeJonge: Beyond the Image, pg. 11
Works of the Order in Action: Theophany School, pg. 15
The Funeral Service: Lecture 4, pg. 16
by Archpriest Josiah Trenham, Ph.D.
So What's the Big Deal with Great Lent?, pg. 30
by Fr. Joseph Allen
...and more!
February 2013 Edition of The Word Now Available
The February 2013 issue includes the following articles:
Message from Patriarch John X, pg. 4
Change of Mind Equals Change of Heart, pg. 9
by Amy Ansara
On the First Week of St. Stephen's Program, pg. 22
by Cindy George
Works of the Order in Action: Department of Missions and Evangelism, pg. 24
by V. Rev. John Finley
The Role of the Patriarch in the Orthodox Church, pg. 26
by Fr. Joseph Antypas
...and more!
January 2013 Edition of The Word Now Available
The January 2013 issue includes the following articles:
Patriarch Ignatius IV: An Incarnational Theologian, pg. 3
by His Eminence Metropolitan Philip
Letters of Condolence on the Passing of Patriarch Ignatius IV, pg. 10
A Farewell to Patriarch Ignatius IV: A Personal View, pg. 26
by Economos Antony Gabriel
Dying Well: Spiritual Essentials and Practical Advice for the Family, pg. 32
by Fr. Josiah Trenham
...and more!
December 2012 Edition of The Word Now Available
The December 2012 issue includes the following articles:
The Visit of Patriarch Ignatius IV to the United States, pg. 4
Getting Old in a Spiritual Way: Embracing God's Will in Aging, pg. 6
by Fr. Josiah B. Trenham
The Kiss of Peace: A Seal of Reconciliation, pg. 13
by Fr. Bassam Nassif
Conflict in Syria, pg. 20
by Dr. Najib Saliba
The Rise of Social Orthodoxy, pg. 26
by Fr. Ayman Kfouf
Works of the Order in Action: The More You Know Them, The More You Love Them, pg. 32
by Elias K. Hebeka
...and more!
November 2012 Edition of The Word Now Available
The November 2012 issue includes these articles:
An Inspirational Tour: The St. Romanos Melodist Choir from Beirut, Lebanon, pg. 4
by Archpriest Thomas Zain
The Remembrance of Death, pg. 8
Seminarian Annual Dinner, pg. 14
Antiochian Village, pg. 18
by Christopher Shadid
Works of the Order in Action: Married Seminarians Assistance, pg. 24
by Scott Miller
...and more!
October 2012 Edition of The Word Now Available
Update: A revised version of the October issue has now been added.
The October 2012 issue includes these articles:
What Can We Do for God's Youth Today?, pg. 3
by Bishop John Abdalah
Raising Up a Generation of Leaders, pg. 4
by Dana Zawahri
Ten Years Later ... Reflections of a Youth Director, pg. 8
by Gigi Baba Shadid
A Journey in the Spirit, pg. 10
by Phillip Walker, M.D.
Reflection on Antony Bashir, pg. 17
St. John of Damascus, pg. 19
by Fr. Joseph Allen, Th.D.
On Being an Orthodox Mystery Writer, pg. 23
by Dan Stemasko
...and more!
September 2012 Edition of The Word Now Available
The September 2012 issue contains the following articles:
Elder's Reflection, pg. 4
by Fr. Antony Gabriel
The Tale of Two Men, pg. 7
by V. Rev. Joseph Antypas
Will We Be Ready for the "Coming Evangelical Collapse"?, pg. 8
by Kevin Allen
Are Your Ears Burning?, pg. 12
by Fr. Andrew Harmon
Real Spring Break, pg. 20
by John Mahfouz
Works of the Order in Action: Teen SOYO and the Order of St. Ignatius, pg. 22
...and more!
June 2012 Edition of The Word Now Available
The June 2012 issue contains the following articles:
Back to Basics: Bishop John Addresses St. Tikhon's Class of 2012, pg. 4
Theophany: Personal Nurture, The Foundation for Learning, pg. 7
by Jen Nahas
An Orthodox Perspective on Tolerance, pg. 8
by Daniel Manzuk
Evangelism 2.0, pg. 12
Works of the Order in Action: Message from the North American Chairman, pg. 16
by Mary Winstanley O'Conor
Rassem El Massih: A Voice of the Faithful, pg. 25
by Linda M. Thomas
...and more!
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!