St Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox Parish, Gold Coast


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We invite our visiters to peruse these articles, especially written for this website, by our parish priest, Rev. Fr Raymond Smith.

A Little Bit of Men's Business - a reflection on St Joseph the Betrothed; written for December 2007.

Fishers of Men - a New Year article on things that can inhibit us from God and the setting of correct priorities in 2008; written for January 2008.

Hopes for a Happy Home - a reflection, inspired by the house-blessings after Theophany, on the sorts of things that can make for a happy family; written for February 2008.

Two Beautiful Words - a message about "the two most beautiful words in the English language", 'thank you', and how we can use these words in our relationship with those around us and with God; written for April 2008.

Gratitude - and some flow-on thoughts - a reflection on Fr Raymond's recent trip, expanding the tension between active and contemplative in our lives; written for August 2008.

The Greatest of All Good News - an article reflecting on St Andrew the First-Called Apostle, and how we may be able to learn from him and from the Good News of the Birth of Our Lord.

The Daily Challenge - an article regarding our lives and how they can be more God-centred.

Do We Believe Jesus is God (most recent) - an article regarding our beliefs in who Jesus is - and, who He is not.

 

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Southport   4215
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Sunday 8am
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18 Tonga Pl, Parkwood


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