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Services are streaming live.
See the week's schedule below for links

The Christian Way is an Uphill Journey

Being a Christian can be hard, especially as we struggle against habitual sin—the passions. These are the unhealthy patterns we fall into, hurting ourselves and those around us, yet resisting change. Our obsessions, compulsions and addictions all begin as comfort but quickly take hold, turning into our greatest problem. Recovery and repentance are difficult because they require deep honesty: admitting our weakness and how much we’ve been hurt and have hurt others. Most people reach the threshold of truth but step back before facing themselves fully.

If we muster courage to admit the depth of our sins and dependencies, we are ready for the next step: turning to God and asking for mercy. As God brings healing, our brokenness comes into the light and demands attention, but this is the only path to freedom. The truth sets us free by forcing us to see how far we’ve relied on toxic patterns to cover pain, shame, and loneliness. True healing means forming new habits: learning to pray with a sincere heart, letting go of negative thoughts, and allowing God’s peace to shape our lives.

The Christian Way is an uphill journey—St. Paul calls it running the good race and fighting the good fight. Each time we stumble, we must rise again, praying, “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me.” Christ’s grace is always there for us. And we must never forget that we are not alone: the Saints and Angels, the Church, and our Lord himself accompany us. The way is narrow and hard, but through God’s grace we discover the fullness and holiness for which we were made, step by step, day by day.

~Fr. Andrew Jarmus, Dean, St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN



    Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.  (Galatians 6:2)     

Schedule of ServicesServices listed below will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/c/StMarysOCAMinneapolis

Nativity Fast Through Dec.24

Monday, November 24
11:00 Ketz Funeral @ Cathedral
10:00 Ketz Visitation @ Cathedral
https://www.youtube.com/live/GwjiZijrp9U

Tuesday, November 25

Wednesday, November 26
6:00 pm Confessions @ Cathedral
6:30 pm   Vespers @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/YXjPJGKGqrw?feature=share

Thursday, November 27
Happy Thanksgiving
9:00 am Divine Liturgy & Akathist of Thanksgiving @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/sir3cqiwni4?feature=share

Friday, November 28

Saturday, November 29
5:00 pm Vespers @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/-W7u-KIh024?feature=share
Confessions following Vespers @ Cathedral

Sunday, November 30  25th Sunday after Pentecost
7:45 am Matins @ Cathedral
9:00 am Divine Liturgy @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/GXJu6NB0g9s?feature=share











If you missed any of the live streaming services you can go to the playlist to replay them by clicking here  https://www.youtube.com/c/StMarysOCAMinneapolis

 



NOTE: Elevators available at both the Cathedral and the Parish Center.

This Week's Events
Nativity Fast Through Dec.24

Monday, November 24
Church Office Closed
Parish Center Closed

Tuesday, November 25
Church Office Open
(9 am-4:30 pm)

Wednesday, November 26
Church Office Closed
Parish Center Closed

Thursday, November 27
Church Office Closed
Parish Center Closed

Friday, November 28
Church Office Closed
Parish Center Closed

Saturday, November 29
Church Office Closed

Sunday, November 30
10:45 am Coffee Hour @ Parish Center
10:45 a.m. 2026 Georgia Pilgrimage Info Meeting @ Board Room
NO Church School (Thanksgiving Break)

 


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