St. Matthew Orthodox Christian Church
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese
Torrance, CA

Log in | Create Account
About Our Gifts to God

Through the centuries, the Orthodox Church has generally recognized seven primary sacraments: baptism, chrismation (the seal of the grace of the Holy Spirit, Eucharist, repentance-confession, ordination, marriage, and healing. These seven do not define the extent of sacrament, for we recognize that all of life is sacramental. That is, every aspect of our lives is to be hidden with Christ in God.

One area which dearly comes under this sacramental perspective is our substance, our wealth and possessions. God not only provides us with the financial means necessary for our existence (Matthew 6:24-34). He also expects us to use these means wisely and compassionately in the advancement of His Kingdom (l John 3:17). Thus, giving and receiving have a direct and immediate impact upon our relationship with our Creator.

Excerpt from “Tithing” by J. Richard Ballew, Conciliar Press
 
Please follow the "Donate Now" button or the QR codes for Venmo and Zelle below to make an online donation to our Church. 

Zelle: saintmatthewoffice@gmail.com    Venmo: @SaintMatthewTorrance

cards

Powered by paypal
image
image
image
Today's Commemorations
Carpus, Papylus, Agathodorus, & Agathonica, the Martyrs of Pergamus, Benjamin the Deacon, Chryssi the New Martyr of Greece, Meletios of Pegas, Patriarch of Alexandria, Florentios the Martyr of Thessaloniki, Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura
Today's Scripture Readings
ST. PAUL'S LETTER TO THE PHILIPPIANS 2:16-23
Brethren, I do not run in vain or labor in vain. Even if I am to be poured as a libation upon the sacrifical offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me. I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I may be cheered by news of you. I have no one like him, who will be genuinely anxious for your welfare. They all look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But Timothy's worth you know, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel. I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me.
LUKE 8:1-3
At that time Jesus went on through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for him out of their means.
Today's Thought

Let none of you have a soul which is barren and without fruit. Let nobody be unloving or unreceptive to the spiritual seed. (cf. Lk. 8:5) – St. Gregory Palamas