Yesterday was my first presentation at Kids and Cultures summer camp in Lititz, PA where I shared the culture, history, lifestyle, photos and artifacts from Cyprus, with 40 children and camp staff. I read my book, Under the Grapevine, A Miracle by Saint Kendeas of Cyprus published by Conciliar Press, with two fabulous kids standing [...]
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Today is Valentine’s Day and a day to let that special person in your life know you love them with cards, flowers or gifts. It is also a perfect day to tell you about Dr Gary Chapman’s books on the 5 Love languages of children and teens and the ways we show love to one [...]
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Research suggests that we can help children feel happier by encouraging them to develop a strong sense of personal worth. Children who feel that their lives have meaning and develop quality relationships, both measures of spirituality, are happier. Expressing acts of kindness towards others such as acts of altruism and volunteering, help children feel happier. [...]
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Holly Wheeler! Congratulations for winning a copy of the Annunciation DVD by Sister Elayne (Mother Melania)! I truly enjoyed reading all of your comments and hopes for 2011 that you all sent to me. Here is a summary of your hopes for the New Year: One filled with peace, organization, good health, change and a [...]
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As the New Year begins, I am thankful for many things. I am thankful for God who was born a little child, who came to save us from our sins. Christ is Born! Glorify Him! I am thankful for the appearance of God in the form of a dove at Theophany: “You appeared to the [...]
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The recording of last week’s podcast of And Then Nicholas Sang: The Story of the Trisagion Hymn, was different. It was different because I had a special helper, Ian Moses Snyder, whose beautiful voice sang the trisagion hymn once given to a young boy by the angels. I recently talked to Elizabeth Crispina Johnson, the [...]
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Lena Campbell won a copy of Under the Grapevine and Marijim Reeves won a copy of My Warrior Saints. Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who participated and for your kind comments. Check back soon for an exciting offer……
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This week I am giving away a copy of Under the Grapevine: A Miracle by Saint Kendeas of Cyprus and Potamitis Publishing is joining me by giving away a copy of My Warrior Saints. Written by Dionysios and Egle-Ekaterine Potamitis, this book is a favorite among boys! UNDER THE GRAPEVINE This true story, describes the [...]
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MATUSHKA SALLY is the winner of a copy of The Hermit, The Icon and The Emperor! Congratulations! It has been such fun and a pleasure reading all of your comments. Thank you for your lovely comments about my book and podcast. In the spirit of giving, I will be holding another competition this week, only [...]
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THE HERMIT, THE ICON AND THE EMPEROR It has been a joy, privilege and blessing to have collaborated with Niko Chocheli on our book, The Hermit, The Icon and The Emperor: The Holy Virgin Comes to Cyprus. The story is about the founding of Kykkos Monastery in Cyprus and the journey of a sacred icon, [...]
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