by alex-focus | Mar 10, 2019 | 40 days with FOCUS
It’s Forgiveness Sunday… Forgive me, a sinner. God forgives, and I forgive. Every year we bow before each other with these words on our lips. We exchange the kiss of peace with friends, family, and even strangers. Often on Forgiveness Sunday, it’s...
by alex-focus | Mar 6, 2019 | St. Herman House - FOCUS Cleveland
We’re excited for spring at Spruce Island Farm! We’re erecting our first greenhouse and adding more beehives. To prepare ourselves, Director Paul Finley and assistant house manager Kirk B. took a road trip to Holy Oak Farm in Wisconsin. Holy Oak Farm is a nonprofit...
by alex-focus | Mar 6, 2019 | Blog
Originally Published 1/1/16 Gerald Largent https://www.goarch.org/-/why-we-are-called-to-serve A man once asked some of his friends the following question: “What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘ministry’?” He received many answers to the question, but two of...
by alex-focus | Mar 3, 2019 | Blog
This Sunday is a special one for all of us who serve, work, support and pray for the ministry of FOCUS. If you’re reading this, no doubt that includes you. Today’s Gospel, the famous account of the Last Judgment in Matthew 25, is the foundational inspiration for...
by alex-focus | Mar 1, 2019 | St. Herman House - FOCUS Cleveland
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Friends of the St. Herman House, Christ is in our midst! On Sunday evening, March 10th, I gathered with the faithful of St. Theodosius Orthodox Church in Cleveland to observe Forgiveness Vespers, which marks the beginning of the Great Lenten...
