Resources on Lawrence Farley

Hysteria or Theology Article by Lawrence Farley http://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/hysteria-or-theology/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Liturgy , Eucharist , Eschatology Source: Ancient Faith Ministries In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Fr. Lawrence Farley reflects on some of the "eschatological hysteria" attached to the COVID-19 pandemic, advocating instead for a "calm historical theology" rooted in liturgy and Eucharist.

The Outstretched Arms Commentary/Exegesis by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/the-outstretched-arms/ Commentary/Exegesis by Lawrence Farley Topics: Cross , Moses Source: Ancient Faith Ministries In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Fr. Lawrence Farley applies Exodus 17:8-16 to the COVID-19 pandemic to encourages us that Christ has stretched out his arms for us on the cross.

Reclaiming St. David (Feast Day March 1) Service Outline by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/reclaiming-st-david-feast-day-march-1/ Service Outline by Lawrence Farley Topics: Liturgics Source: Ancient Faith Blog In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Lawrence Farley introduces the Devotion to St. David of Wales, with particular attention paid to the hymns and liturgical items in this Orthodox Church service.

“Hallowed be Thy Name” Commentary/Exegesis by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/the-lords-prayer-hallowed-be-thy-name/ Commentary/Exegesis by Lawrence Farley Topics: Lord’s Prayer , Name Source: Ancient Faith Blog In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Lawrence Farley uses Matthew 6:9 to examine what it looks like to sanctify God’s Name.

Christian Zionism Article by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/christian-zionism/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Israel Source: Ancient Faith Blog In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Fr. Lawrence Farley challenges several Biblical interpretations of Christian Zionism.

Do We Really Need Deacons? Article by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/do-we-really-need-deacons/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Deacon , Liturgics , Diaconate Source: Ancient Faith Blog In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Lawrence Farley examines the role of deacon in the Orthodox church, and laments a devaluing of that apostolic office.

The Language of Unworthiness Article by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/the-language-of-unworthiness/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Humility , Liturgics Source: Ancient Faith Blog Lawrence Farley examines the liturgical language of unworthiness and humility in the Orthodox Church.

Blessed Rather Article by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/blessed-rather/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Blessing , Mary Source: Ancient Faith Blog Lawrence Farley exegetes Luke 11:28 from the perspective of the Orthodox Church to explain "why Mary is blessed and why we love her."

The Scriptural Teaching of Predestination Article by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/scriptural-teaching-predestination/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Predestination Source: Ancient Faith Blog Lawrence Farley offers a biblical understanding of predestination from the Orthodox Church perspective, arguing that biblical predestination focuses on God's decisions to use the ministry of Christ so that “the thoughts of many hearts are revealed.”

The Gospels as Scripture Article by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/gospels-scripture/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Scripture , Gospel , Liturgy Source: Ancient Faith Blog Lawrence Farley reflects on the Gospels as Scripture in the Orthodox Church liturgy.

Looking at the Lenten Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian Article by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/looking-lenten-prayer-st-ephraim-syrian/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Laziness , St. Ephraim of Syria , Liturgy Source: Ancient Faith Blog Lawrence Farley examines the meaning of the Lenten Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian (d.373) in the Orthodox Church liturgy.

Commentary on the Divine Liturgy: Transitioning to the Eucharist Article by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/commentary-divine-liturgy-transitioning-eucharist/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Liturgy , Eucharist Source: Ancient Faith Blog Lawrence Farley offers a commentary on the Divine Liturgy in the Orthodox Church, focusing specifically on the place of the Eucharist in the Liturgy.

St. Andrew’s Great Canon: A Rival Voice Article by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/st-andrews-great-canon-a-rival-voice/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Lent Source: Ancient Faith Blog Lawrence Farley introduces the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete (d.740), and its use in the Orthodox Church during Great Lent.

Commentary on the Divine Liturgy: The Dismissal Article by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/commentary-divine-liturgy-dismissal/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Peace , Liturgy Source: Ancient Faith Blog Lawrence Farley offers a commentary on the Divine Liturgy in the Orthodox Church, focusing specifically on the place of the dismissal in the Liturgy.

Commentary on the Divine Liturgy: The Anaphora Article by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/commentary-divine-liturgy-anaphora/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Thanksgiving Source: Ancient Faith Blog Lawrence Farley introduces and explains the Anaphora as the "liturgical thanksgiving" of the Orthodox Church liturgy.

Strangers in a Strange Land Devotional by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/strangers-in-a-strange-land/ Devotional by Lawrence Farley Topics: World , Cross Source: Ancient Faith Blog Lawrence Farley uses the second century "Letter to Diognetus" to call us to live with the knowledge that we are dead to this world, because our true life is hidden with Christ in God.

Spirit-Suffused Matter and the Ubiquity of the Demonic Article by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/spirit-suffused-matter-and-the-ubiquity-of-the-demonic/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Prayer , Baptism Source: Ancient Faith Blog Lawrence Farley uses the rite for hallowing water in the Orthodox Church baptismal service to offer a Christian understanding of matter.

Cutting Up Cadavers Article by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/cutting-up-cadavers/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Sexuality , Death Source: Ancient Faith Blog Lawrence Farley uses the example of a human cadaver to affirm the sacredness of all human flesh and the problematic nature of pornography.

The Western Rite and the Flow of History Article by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/the-western-rite-and-the-flow-of-history/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Liturgy , Church History , Mass Source: Ancient Faith Blog Lawrence Farley comments on a debate within the Orthodox tradition concerning what has been called “the Western Rite,” where the Roman Catholic Mass or the Anglican Communion Service is substituted for the Byzantine Divine Liturgy.

Lenten Distancing Article by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/a-guest-post-by-matushka-donna-farley-lenten-distancing/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Evangelism , Lent Source: Ancient Faith Blog In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Fr. Lawrence Farley considers the COVID-19 pandemic as a lenten opportunity for evangelism.