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Blog

Climbing the Ladder: St. John Climacus and the Ascent to God

Sdn Tim Grace

March 22, 2026 11:00 AM

In this sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Sub Dn. Timothy Grace explores the life and teaching of St. John Climacus, author of the Ladder of Divine Ascent. Drawing on the imagery of Jacob's ladder and the structure of this celebrated spiritual classic, he reflects on the Christian life as a long and demanding ascent — and how the Ladder itself becomes a gateway through which God comes down to meet us.

The Cross We Venerate, the Cross We Carry, the Cross That Saves

Fr. Geoff Harvey

March 15, 2026 11:00 AM

Fr. Geoff Harvey reflects on three dimensions of the cross: the cross we venerate as the sign of our salvation, the cross we carry in our daily lives, and the cross that saves through Christ's self-offering for the world. A timely encouragement for the Lenten journey, preached at The Good Shepherd Orthodox Church.

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